Publications by authors named "G V Giri"
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- The study explores how different polymers affect the formation of metal-organic framework (MOF) composites and how these MOFs influence the polymer gelation process, with implications for drug delivery and environmental applications.
- Polymers with high-density carboxylic acids hinder MOF formation, while using fewer carboxylic acids or substituting with hydroxyls allows both MOF creation and polymer gelation, demonstrated with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composites.
- The resulting PVA-MOF composites show significantly improved properties, like enhanced drug loading and release capabilities, highlighting their potential in advanced materials design.
In Southeast Asia, the higher prevalence of Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) challenges the diagnosis of Crohn's disease (CD) due to their overlapping symptoms. This case involves a 25-year-old male misdiagnosed with Intestinal tuberculosis presenting with abdominal pain, weight loss, and bowel ulceration. Recurrence after anti-tubercular therapy led to further investigation paving to right hemicolectomy and histopathological analysis confirming Crohn's disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile evolution is often considered from a DNA- and protein-centric view, RNA-based regulation can also impact gene expression and protein sequences. Here we examine interspecies differences in RNA-protein interactions using the conserved neuronal RNA-binding protein, Unkempt (UNK) as model. We find that roughly half of mRNAs bound in human are also bound in mouse.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCrystallization-Based Modification of Ammonium Perchlorate Heat Release.
Cryst Growth Des
September 2024
Composite propellants use the decomposition of crystalline oxidizers, such as ammonium perchlorate (AP), to produce oxidizing species that can combust with fuels. Controlled crystal microstructure must be leveraged to tailor reactivity to minimize the use of exotic energetic materials. This work uses meniscus-guided coating (MGC) to fabricate films of AP with a high degree of control over the AP crystal microstructure.
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- Humidity significantly affects the behavior of terrestrial organisms, but how they sense and respond to it is not well understood.
- A new dynamic humidity arena tracks the movements of insects and adjusts humidity in real-time, allowing for the study of their preferences under different conditions.
- Research using this arena reveals that thirsty, hungry fruit flies prefer higher humidity levels, while flies that are well-fed show no preference, demonstrating how hydration status influences behavior and opening the door for more studies on how insects sense humidity.