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Nanocomposite Sodium Alginate Xerogel for Oil Spill Remediation Applications

A calcium -crosslinked sodium alginate (NaAlg) nanocomposite xerogel was synthesized as a biodegradable sorbent for oil spill remediation. Due to the high surface energy of the base polymer,…

Nanoparticle-Enhanced Amoxicillin Conjugated With BabA Inhibitor

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial strain that attaches to gastric mucosal cells through its BabA adhesin, which begins growth of colonies that increase risk of peptic ulcers and gastric or…

Natural Aqua Purifier: A Novel and Sustainable Water Purification Approach Utilizing Natural Coagulants for Easy Implementation in Rural Regions

Access to clean water is one of our most basic human needs. In fact, unsafe water sources are responsible for over 1 million deaths annually. UN Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 targets “uni…

Natural Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease: Novel Regulation of Gastrointestinal Amyloid-beta Peptides Using Nutrition

Biochemistry

Amyloid-ß (Aß) extracellular plaques in the brain are a primary cause of Alzheimer’s Disease. Previous studies have focused on understanding cerebral Aß production and prevention. However, n…

CYSF · 2025

Nature and It's Glow

This project is about the study of living animals and plants that glow and illuminate themselves.

Nature-Based Erosion Prevention Field Data and Modeling of Drag Force on Giant Kelp Under Winter Swell

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Coastal erosion costs around $500 million per year due to damages to essential infrastructure (NOAA, 2025). Scientists have explored nature-based solutions to coastal erosion, specifically t…

Navigating Parameter Space: Mitigating Catastrophic Forgetting in Continual Learning

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

The most sought-after goal in machine learning is achieving artificial general intelligence, which requires stable memory and flexibility in learning. Existing models are dependent on all da…

NEPTUNE: N-body Exoplanet Prediction Using TTV for Unseen Exoplanets

Physics and Astronomy

Traditional exoplanet detection methods often overlook multi-planet systems containing long-period or non-transiting planets due to observational biases favoring short-period transiting plan…

Neural Correlations of Sleep Behavior and Olfactory Learning in Apis mellifera

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Animals can engage in lifelong learning because they can form, consolidate, and recall memories. Because sleep plays a vital role in consolidating newly acquired information and aiding recal…

NeuroBreath: An AI-Powered Wearable Device for Stress Reduction Using Personalized Mindfulness Techniques Inspired by Buddhist Philosophy

Embedded Systems

Chronic stress can severely impact mental and physical health, contributing to conditions like anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular issues. Inspired by an ancient Buddhist mindfulness bre…

NeuroFlex: A Cost-Effective, Non-Invasive EEG-Controlled Bionic Prosthesis for Transfemoral Amputees

Biomedical Engineering

Current lower limb prostheses rely on cumbersome procedures, need risky surgery, and are prohibitively expensive. As a result, many lower-limb amputees experience unnatural gait patterns and…

NeuroGen: A Novel Generative Deep Learning Framework Utilizing CLIP-Guided Latent Diffusion for Enhanced Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Accurate classification of brain tumors is essential for effective patient treatment. In recent years, artificial intelligence has shown significant promise in improving medical diagnostics.…

Neuroimaging Analysis of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease: A Gender Comparison

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder resulting from loss of dopamine - producing neurons in the substantia nigra. Motor symptoms include tremors, instability, and slowed…

Neuroprosthetics: Restoring Ability and Enhancing Accessibility

Biomedical Engineering

Neuroprosthetics offer more advanced functionality compared to traditional prosthetics, but their high cost and invasive procedures limit accessibility. This research focuses on developing a…

Neuroprotective Effects of Nutraceutical Supplementation for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Translational Medical Science

CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative condition from repetitive head impacts in sports, lacks preventive interventions. This research examines curcumin and CoQ10's neuroprotective effects in…

Neuroprotective Potential of Premna odorata (Alagau) Leaf Ethanolic Extract Against Alzheimer's Disease Using Deltamethrin-Induced Neurotoxicity in Drosophila melanogaster (Fruit fly): In silico and in vivo Analyses

Biomedical and Health Sciences

The therapeutic value of traditional plants in the Philippines remains underexplored. Thus, this study investigates the neuroprotective potential of Premna odorata leaf extract for Alzheimer…

Neuroprotective Role of Fenchol in Modulating the B-CSF Barrier in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Current underlying mechanisms to treat neurodegenerative diseases (ND) are limited due to an incomplete understanding. Tight junctions (TJ) and efflux pumps on the BBB restrict drug permeabi…

CYSF · 2025

Neuroscience Behind Dreams: The Science of Sleep and Our Subconscious

This project explores the fascinating science behind dreams, focusing on how the brain generates them. It examines the role of sleep stages, brain activity, and neural pathways in shaping dr…

NeuroSyncNN: A Novel Multimodal Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnostics Framework Leveraging Computer Vision, Image Processing and IoMT Targeting Efficient, Real-Time Automated Brain Mapping and Neural-Signal Decoding

Biomedical Engineering

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), conditions characterized by damaged cell networks in the neurological system, are becoming increasingly prevalent as the global life-expectancy continually…

New Cyclophoridae Species in Hong Kong: Investigation on Its Taxonomy Identity and Functionality of Their Periostracal Hairs

Earth and Environmental Sciences

This study describes a novel species of snail in the genus Japonia (subfamily Cyclophoridae, family Cyclophoridae) discovered in Hong Kong. This species is distinguished by unique long, spoo…

New England Northern AI on Edge: Novel Post-Training Quantization for Education Applications

Could a personalized, portable AI tutor transform education and improve outcomes for students in disadvantaged communities? Advancements in open -source large language models (LLMs), particu…

New England Southern A Self-Regulating Gene Therapy Vector for Treating Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder caused by loss -of-function mutations in the MeCP2 gene. Gene therapy represents one of the most promising strategies for treating…

New Evidence for Sub-Solar Mass Black Holes From LIGO

Physics and Astronomy

The possible existence of sub-solar mass black holes poses a challenge to current models of stellar evolution, as there is no known formation mechanism to produce such objects. There is some…

New Frontiers in Therapy: Liposomes as a Tool for Safer and More Precise Medicine

Translational Medical Science

The widespread use of drugs, together with their limited specificity and poor biodistribution, poses significant challenges. Antibiotic resistance, aggravated by decades of uncontrolled cons…

New Insights on Antibubbles: Investigation of the Physical Properties of Antibubbles Using an Original Systematic Experimental Setup

Physics and Astronomy

Simply expressed, antibubbles are the material opposite of soap bubbles. They consist internally of a virtually spherical volume of fluid that is separated from the surrounding fluid, typica…

New Jersey Northern Reducing Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Water Contamination with Mycorrhizal Hydroponics Plants and Constructed Wetlands

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever chemicals" are common carcinogenic water pollutants, causing 382,000 global deaths annually. Over 600,000 military personnel are annually…

New Jersey Southern An Effective and Cost-Efficient Approach to Removing Phosphate Ions From Water With the Use of Crassostrea virginica Shells

After the use of fertilizers on gardens and lawns near bodies of water, it is common for chemicals (phosphates) to make their way into local waterways. It is also common for these chemicals…

New Wastewater Purification Strategy: Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Low-Temperature Plasma

Environmental Engineering

Water pollution is a pressing global issue, exacerbated by inefficient wastewater treatment technologies that fail to remove emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, and a…

New York-Long Island Biophysical investigations into the structure and function of Pseudomonas aeruginosa nitric oxide signaling system

Nitric oxide sensing proteins (NosPs), have been studied as important signaling molecules in various organisms. Particularly in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NosP plays a role in heme binding and…

New York-Metro Synergistic Interactions Between Essential Genes and Antibiotics in Staphylococcus Aureus

Antibiotic resistance is an increasingly prevalent issue as bacteria adapt to the overprescription of antibiotics, making the treatment of bacterial infections more difficult. To combat this…