The Biological Science & Technology category serves as a central platform for exploring contemporary technologies and the complexities of living organisms and the fundamental mechanisms that drive biological systems. We emphasize high-impact research spanning molecular biology, genetics, ecology, biotechnology, and physiological systems. This research helps us document vital discoveries, ranging from microscopic cellular processes to large-scale ecosystem dynamics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of life in our rapidly changing environment.
Author:
Mingpei Li
November 23, 2022
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is a challenging autoimmune disease that affects 1 in 10 adults in the United States. It is a lifelong condition caused by T-cell infiltration-induced β-cell apoptosis in islets within the pancreas. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/c-Met signaling is responsible for the acti...
Author:
Jun Lin, Donato Massimo Brogna, Omar Chaudhry
November 04, 2022
The effect of Astragalus membranaceus on Caenorhabditis elegans was assessed in this experiment. Parkinson’s Disease directly causes dopamine depletion and other related symptoms. Astragalus contains complex carbohydrates linked to dopamine neuron protection, which could be used to treat Parki...
Author:
Sean Kwon
October 31, 2022
The role of sports marketing managers is crucial in the modern sports industry. Orchestrating comprehensive strategies to amplify fan engagement, secure lucrative sponsorships, and drive organizational revenue. This paper presents a multidimensional examination of contemporary sports marketing manag...
Author:
Junhyeong Lee
October 28, 2022
Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPPs) are electromagnetic waves along the boundary between a metal and a dielectric, typically within the infrared or visible light range. These waves are tightly confined to the interface, with their intensity decaying exponentially perpendicular to the surface. SPPs pro...
Author:
Shira Lichter and Julia Zou
October 06, 2022
In 2015, Flint Michigan changed water sources from Lake Huron to the Flint River, which had water lead levels [15], correlated with blood lead levels [17]. Lead is highly neurotoxic [19], lowering grey matter volume [5]. Due to a lack of data from Flint, fMRI scans (after 2015) from Los Angeles, New...
Author:
Armaan Vaswani
October 01, 2022
Colored light may affect an individual’s ability to perceive color correctly, especially in low light environments. Previous studies suggest that colored light affects reaction time and awareness of a human within a vehicle. Additionally, color perception is likely associated with...
Author:
Annika Spaet
October 01, 2022
Green roofs (GRs) are typically used to retain stormwater and are increasingly being used to produce food by growing edible vegetation, such as Mad Hatter Peppers (Capsicum baccatum). However, there have been conflicting studies on whether GRs can feasibly produce Capsicum baccatum in GRs compared t...
Author:
Milan Lustig
September 28, 2022
Language workbenches and product lines allow users to customize programming languages by providing a framework for the creation of Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). They allow for quicker language development, but still require some programming. The customization offered by workbenches and product l...
Author:
Claire Ryu
August 20, 2022
Nanoparticles (NPs) have shown promising capabilities for water treatment through various mechanisms, including the generation and modulation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), as well as utilizing photosensitization and photocatalysis. Photosensitization can enhance the efficiency of ROS generation ...
Author:
Kamar Birthwright
July 19, 2022
In this experiment working with Chromium and Eisenia fetida studying the health and behaviors of Eisenia fetida and how Chromium will affect their behaviors when exposed to Chromium. Other researchers that have done similar research showed that their Eisenia fetida have died because of being e...
