Global Intelligence Database
Scientists are finding that short, precisely-defined molecular chains called aniline oligomers offer superior performance over their well-known polymer counterpart, polyaniline. This precision allows for molecular engineering that has led to a major breakthrough: supercapacitors with a cycle life five times longer than those made with the traditional polymer.
By Lin, Chang, Wang, Kaner
A systematic review of 15 clinical studies reveals that not all dieting methods impact brain health equally. While intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets appear to boost Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), standard continuous calorie restriction often yields mixed or negligible results.
By Ashtary-Larky, Rezaeyeh, Hajizadeh, Salarpour, Shouhani, Alipour
Scientists are using magnetic iron nanoparticles with MRI to map the lymphatic system in oral cancer patients, revealing drainage pathways with far greater detail than current methods. While this non-radioactive technique excels at identifying potential routes of cancer spread, it cannot yet reliably distinguish cancerous lymph nodes from healthy ones.
By Heldens, Driessen, Dijkema, Arens, Zámecnik, Pegge, Weijs, van Engen-van Grunsven, Takes, Kaanders, Scheenen