Hemicellulolytic microorganisms play a significant role in nature by recycling hemicellulose,
one of the main components of plant polysaccharides. Xylanases (EC 3.2.1.8) catalyze the …

The synthesis of nanostructured materials, especially metallic nanoparticles, has accrued
utmost interest over the past decade owing to their unique properties that make them …

Polymer 3D printing is an emerging technology with recent research translating towards
increased use in industry, particularly in medical fields. Polymer printing is advantageous …

Polyphenol-rich extracts from a range of berries were tested for their ability to inhibit pancreatic
lipase activity in vitro. Blackcurrant and rowan extracts had no effect, blueberry caused …

Background Epidemiologic studies indirectly suggest that the inhalation of carbonaceous
particulate matter impairs lung function in children. Using the carbon content of airway …

Highlights • There is an emerging need for new therapies for rare diseases in a shorter time
frame. • Drug repurposing could arise from serendipitous observations or exploiting side …

… contains silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4 ) in both α- and β-phase and silicon oxide nitride (Si 2 N 2 O).
Due … Qu and N. Kulkarni were supported in part by appointments to the ORNL Postdoctoral …

The headline numbers appear to show that even as banks and financial intermediaries
suffered large credit losses in the financial crisis of 2007-09, they raised substantial amounts of …

Dual-energy computed tomographic (DECT) technology offers enhanced capabilities that
may benefit oncologic imaging in the abdomen. By using two different energies, dual-energy …

Rationale: The relationship between airway inflammation and obesity in severe asthma is
poorly understood. Objectives: We sought to determine the relationship between sputum …