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Lung cancer accounts for about 1.8 million deaths per year globally. Deposit PhotosThe results of a new clinical trial are a ‘momentous achievement’ in the fight against the world’s leading cause of cancer death. The post A daily pill could cut lung cancer deaths in half, new study shows appeared...

Background: Mammary cancer, called breast cancer in humans, results from the abnormal growth of cells in the mammary glands that attack the surrounding tissue. The process of carcinogenesis at the molecular level can be monitored through the production of proteins as biomarkers for carcinogenesis. 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) is a known carcinogenic compound....

In this study, a set of laboratory experiments was carried out to study the parameters of hydraulic fractures induced in the dry and mineral-oil-saturated rocks and compare them with the geomechanical characteristics of tested samples. We chose sandstone and thermally treated granite as the materials for research. There are very...

A novel manganese dioxide–hydrogen peroxide (MnO2–H2O2) system was developed for effective Arsenic (As) removal. Under the specified conditions of no external mechanical stirring, a trace H2O2 concentration of 0.015 wt%, and a MnO2 concentration of 25 mg/L, high removal efficiency (88%) of As (100 µg/L) was achieved by the MnO2–H2O2...

In recent years, biochar has emerged as a remarkable biosourced material for addressing global environmental, agricultural, biomedical, and energy challenges. However, the performances of biochar rest in part on finely tuning its surface chemical properties, intended to obtain specific functionalities. In this review, we tackle the surface treatment of biochar...

Senior chemist Di-Jia Liu (left) inspects a catalyst sample inside a tube furnace after heat treatment while postdoc Chenzhao Li (right) carries a pressure reactor for catalyst synthesis. Photo: Argonne National Laboratory.A plentiful supply of clean energy is lurking in plain sight, in the form of the hydrogen we can...

In this study, we report the use of a radiofrequency plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (RF-CVD) system with a hollow cathode geometry to hydrogenate anatase TiO2 thin films. The goal was to create black TiO2 films with improved light absorption capabilities. The initial TiO2 was developed through magnetron sputtering, and this...

Background: Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) denture-base resins have poor surface properties that facilitates microbial adhesion causing denture stomatitis. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of different sizes and percentages of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NP) on the antimicrobial property, surface roughness and surface hardness of PMMA denture base resin.  Methods: A...

A novel anode consisting of a mixture of Cu powder and LiCl/Li13In3-coated Li powder was developed and tested for use in Li metal secondary batteries (LMSBs). The aim was to improve the electrochemical performance as suppress dendrite formation and volume change on the Li metal electrode. A LiCl/Li13In3 composite film...

Foliar fertilisation is an application technique that is increasingly being used in agriculture and offers the possibility of providing nutrients directly to the site of highest demand. Especially for phosphorus (P), foliar application is an interesting alternative to soil fertilisation, but foliar uptake mechanisms are poorly understood. To gain a...

Background: Infection after fracture fixation (IAFF) associated with an implant in orthopaedic surgery is a feared complication, leading to non-union, loss of function, amputation, and even mortality and morbidity to the patient. A biofilm formation on the implant surface increases the difficulty of treatment. Therefore, surgical infection prevention with an...

For the first time after more than a decade of work by researchers in France and Switzerland, a paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk naturally using only his thoughts thanks to two implants that restored communication between his brain and spinal cord. The press conference was held in...