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Consciousness and the philosophy of signs: how Peircean semiotics combines phenomenal qualia and practical effects / Marc Champagne

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 07:00:06 EST

Hayden Library - B805.C43 2018

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Global corruption and ethics management: translating theory into action / edited by Carole L. Jurkiewicz, Purdue University, University of Colorado ; foreword by Stuart C. Gilman and Carol W. Lewis

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Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 06:44:42 EST

Dewey Library - BJ1012.J87 2020

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Reasons in action: a reductionist account of intentional action / Ingmar Persson

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 06:38:46 EDT

Dewey Library - B105.A35 P47 2019

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Applied ethics in the fractured state / edited by Bligh Grant, Joseph Drew, Helen E. Christensen

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:06:33 EDT

Dewey Library - BJ1031.A69 2018

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Intention, character, and double effect / Lawrence Masek

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:06:33 EDT

Dewey Library - BJ1500.D68 M37 2018

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Poetry and mind: tractatus poetico-philosophicus / Laurent Dubreuil

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:06:33 EDT

Hayden Library - B105 .T54 D834 2018

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Active learning a coarse-grained neural network model for bulk water from sparse training data

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Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9ME00184K, Communication

Troy D. Loeffler, Tarak K. Patra, Henry Chan, Subramanian K. R. S. Sankaranarayanan
Active learning scheme to train neural network potentials for molecular simulations.
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Nanoformulations of core–shell type hydroxyapatite-coated gum acacia with enhanced bioactivity and controlled drug delivery for biomedical applications

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New J. Chem., 2020, 44,7175-7185
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00668H, Paper

Varun Prasath Padmanabhan, Subha Balakrishnan, Ravichandran Kulandaivelu, Sankara Narayanan T. S. N., Muthukrishnan Lakshmipathy, Suresh Sagadevan, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Suriati Paiman, Won Chun Oh
In this work, nanospherical hydroxyapatite (HAP) was prepared that has combined properties of controlled drug delivery, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity to have applications in the biomedical sector.
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Interaction Determined Sensitization Photodegradation of Dye Complexes by Boron Nitride under Visible Light Irradiation: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01387K, Paper

Xin Ji, Yong Guo, Shugui Hua, Huiyan Li, Sunchen Zhang
In this paper, the sensitization photodegradation of single and mixed dyes by wide band gap boron nitride (BN, 3.94 eV) under visible light irradiation has been first time investigated. The...
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The reaction pathway of CO2RR to low-carbon alcohols: a theoretical study

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01265C, Paper

Anmin Liu, Weixin Guan, Qian Cao, Xuefeng Ren, Liguo Gao, Qidong Zhao, Tingli Ma
Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to chemicals is an important approach for reducing the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. Among all value-added chemicals, alcohol can be considered one of the...
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Ultrasonic Promoted Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles Decorated Thiourea–Functionalized Magnetic Hydroxyapatite: A Robust Inorganic–Organic Hybrid Nanocatalyst for Oxidation and Reduction Reactions

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00829J, Paper

Saeed Bahadorikhalili, Hosein Arshadi, Zahra Afrouzandeh, Leila Ma'mani
In this research, ultrasonic synthesis is applied for the fabrication of a novel catalyst, based on immobilization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on thiourea functionalized magnetic hydroxyapatite. Recoverable Ag nano–catalyst is...
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An expedient synthesis of new imino-thiazolidinone grafted dispiro-pyrrolidine-oxindole/indeno hybrids via a multicomponent [3+2] cycloaddition reaction in a deep eutectic solvent

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00801J, Paper

Ruby Singh, Munna Ram Saini, Diksha Bhardwaj, Aakash Singh
A facile and selective synthesis of novel factionalized dispiro-pyrrolidines via a three component [3+2] cycloaddition reaction using a deep eutectic solvent.
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Exploring catecholase activity in dinuclear Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes: an experimental and theoretical approach

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00605J, Paper

M. Shahwaz Ahmad, Mohd Khalid, M. Shahnawaz Khan, M. Shahid, Musheer Ahmad, Monika, Azaj Ansari, Mo Ashafaq
Two dinuclear Mn(II) and Cu(II) complexes were prepared, characterised and assessed for non-covalent interactions and catecholase oxidase properties. The catecholase activity of 2 is further corroborated by theoretical calculations using DFT.
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Nitrogen doped graphitic porous carbon from Almond Shell as an efficient persulfate activator for organic compounds degradation

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01148G, Paper

Zakaria Anfar, Abdellah Ait El Fakir, Hassan Ait Ahsaine, Mohamed Zbair, Salaheddine Farsad, Fabrice Morlet-Savary, Amane Jada, Noureddine El Alem
Here, we have developed a simple and efficient low-temperature process for doping N into graphitic porous carbon to prepare a catalyst: N-GPC. Almond Shell (AS) as Bio-sourced material was used...
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Preparation of MOFs Catalysts Simultaneously Modulated Metal Nodes and Ligands Via One-Pot Method for Optimizing Cycloaddition Reactions

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01086C, Letter

Peng Wang, Sha Wang, Wenlei Zhang, Xiaohan Li, Zhida Gu, Wenze Li, Shuang Zhao, Yu Fu
MOFs catalysts are farbricated in one-pot method by simultaneously adjusting metal nodes and ligands. Pore environments, Lewis acids (LAs) and Brønsted acids (BAs) are controlled when using BAs groups to...
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Fabrication of a 3D self-supporting Ni–P/Ni2P/CC composite and its robust hydrogen evolution reaction properties in alkaline solution

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00727G, Paper

Fan Yang, Shuqin Yang, Qianqian Niu, Siyue Huo, Zimo Song, Laizhou Song
The Ni–P/Ni₂P/CC composite exhibits excellent alkaline HER properties derived from Ni–P filling the sites on the CC not occupied by Ni₂P nanosheets.
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Bonding–antibonding state transition induces multiple electron modulations toward oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysis

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00660B, Paper

Qi Zhang, Haixia Zhong, Can Chen, Juexian Cao, Liwen Yang, Xiaolin Wei
B doping induces the transformation from the bonding state to the antibonding state of an Ni–N bond, resulting in enhanced ORR activity.
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Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of biomass-derived levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone over Sn/Al-SBA-15 catalysts

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01288B, Paper

Sakthivel Kumaravel, Sivakumar Thiripuranthagan, Mani Durai, Elangovan Erusappan, Thanigaivel Vembuli
The synthesized inexpensive catalysts show high catalytic transfer hydrogenation activity at ambient N₂ pressure under non-corrosive conditions. The Sn/Al-SBA-15 (25) catalyst exhibited the highest catalytic activity with 99% conversion of levulinic acid and 100% selectivity towards GVL.
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Synthesis of characteristic polyisoprenes using rationally designed iminopyridyl metal (Fe and Co) precatalysts: investigation of co-catalysts and steric influence on their catalytic activity

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00942C, Paper

Wenhua Lin, Liping Zhang, Hongyi Suo, Arumugam Vignesh, Nighat Yousuf, Xiang Hao, Wen-Hua Sun
A series of iminopyridyl ligand-based iron and cobalt complexes are utilized as catalysts in isoprene polymerization, in which the microstructure of resultant polyisoprenes was investigated.
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive alkaloids from Phellodendri amurensis cortex using deep eutectic solvent aqueous solutions

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00877J, Paper

Yuanbin Li, Zuchen Pan, Binshen Wang, Wen Yu, Siwei Song, Huanhuan Feng, Weiwei Zhao, Jiaheng Zhang
ChCl/citric acid-based DESs are demonstrated to be effective green solvents for the ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive alkaloids from herbs.
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Bio-fabricated ZnO nanoparticles: direct sunlight-driven selective photodegradation, antibacterial activity, and thermoluminescence-emission characteristics

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New J. Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01611J, Paper

Anupama R. Prasad, Anagha M., Shamsheera K. O., Abraham Joseph
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were prepared via a Gliricidia sepium leaf extract-assisted green synthetic route. Near-spherical and elongated nanoparticles were obtained according to morphology analysis.
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A Size-Controlled Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by the Berry Extract of Sea Buckthorn and the Biological Activities

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01335H, Paper

Simin Wei, Yinghui Wang, Zhishu Tang, Jinhang Hu, Su Rui, Lin Jingjie, Zhou Tuan, Hui Guo, Wang Nan, Xu Rongrong
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has been extensively studied by using a variety of plant extracts for the applications in biomedical sciences and engineering. However, there are no reports...
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Trifluoromethyl functionalized polyindoles: Electrosyntheses, characterization, and improved capacitive performance

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ00812E, Paper

Rui Wang, Yu Xue, Fengxing Jiang, Weiqiang Zhou, Jingkun Xu, Xuemin Duan, Danhua Zhu, Liming Xu, Yue Cai, Aiqin Liang
Fluorination of conjugated polymers has been explored as a viable strategy for enhancing the overall performance of corresponding polymers. In this work, two trifluoromethylated polyindoles (5-PFMIn and 6-PFMIn) are synthesized...
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Conjugated Small Organic Molecules: Synthesis and Characterization of 4- Arylpyrazole-decorated Dibenzothiophenes

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01887B, Paper

M. Bhanuchandra, Satyajit Panda, Ram Singh Jat, Amir Fayaz, Jony Saha, Ramalingam Thirumoorthi , Tapta Kanchan Roy
4-Arylpyrazole-decorated dibenzothiophenes have been synthesized. The synthesis involves the treatment of 2,8-dibromodibenzothiophene with pyrazole under Ullmann-type amination conditions for the dual C-N bond formation. The selective bromination of the resulting...
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Electrospun poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) / Polyethylene oxide (PEO) microfibers reinforced with ZnO nanoparticles for antibacterial and antibiofilm wound dressing applications

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01384F, Paper

Pranjali Mahamuni, Pooja M Patil, Pratikshkumar Patel, Maruti Jayram Dhanavade, Manohar V Badiger, Yogesh Marathe, Raghvendra Ashok Bohara
Biocompatible and biodegradable polymers are extensively used in designing wound dressing materials. The present investigation deals with the preparation of a unique blend of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles incorporated in...
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A non-enzymatic electrochemical approach for L-Lactic acid sensor development based on CuO.MWCNT nanocomposites modified with a nafion matrix

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New J. Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01715A, Paper

Mohammad M. Hussain, Abdullah M. Asiri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Copper oxide ornamented multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites (CuO.MWCNT NCs) were prepared using an unsophisticated wet-chemical technique in basic medium. CuO.MWCNT NCs was examined by using various analytical techniques for example...
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Coming Attractions for 2013, Part 3

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Published On :: Mon, 19 August 2013 05:00:00 CST

Andy Crouch on redeeming the gift of power.

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Coming Attractions for 2013, Part 4

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Published On :: Mon, 26 August 2013 05:00:00 CST

A book of poems by Eugene Peterson.

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Podcast: Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 1

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Published On :: Mon, 18 November 2013 05:00:00 CST

George Marsden on “The Twilight of the American Enlightenment.”

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Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 2

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Published On :: Tue, 18 March 2014 05:00:00 CST

John Pattison and C. Christopher Smith: “Slow Church.”

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Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 3

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Emily St. John Mandel’s “Station Eleven.”

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Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 4

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Paw and Order

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Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 5

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Published On :: Mon, 21 July 2014 08:16:00 CST

The Girl Next Door.

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Coming Attractions for 2014, Part 6

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Published On :: Thu, 7 August 2014 15:34:00 CST

J. Richard Middleton’s “holistic eschatology.”

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Coming Attractions for 2015, Part 1

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The Story of Science.

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Scheduling Jekyll posts with Netlify and GitHub Actions

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Last year, I wrote about how to schedule Jekyll posts using Netlify and AWS Lambda[^1]. I used that approach from the moment I wrote that blog post up until today. What changed? In the past year, GitHub has introduced GitHub Actions[^2], a way to run container jobs triggered by different GitHub events. One of those...

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[ASAP] Potentiation of Antibiotics against Gram-Negative Bacteria by Polymyxin B Analogue SPR741 from Unique Perturbation of the Outer Membrane

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00159

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[ASAP] Substrate Tolerance of Bacterial Glycosyltransferase MurG: Novel Fluorescence-Based Assays

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00242

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[ASAP] Broad Spectrum ß-Lactamase Inhibition by a Thioether Substituted Bicyclic Boronate

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00330

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[ASAP] Antibacterial Photodynamic Inactivation of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Biofilms with Nanomolar Photosensitizer Concentrations

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00379

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[ASAP] Advancement of GyrB Inhibitors for Treatment of Infections Caused by <italic toggle="yes">Mycobacterium tuberculosis</italic> and Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00025

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[ASAP] Broadening Activity of Polymyxin by Quaternary Ammonium Grafting

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00037

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[ASAP] Small Molecule Carboxylates Inhibit Metallo-ß-lactamases and Resensitize Carbapenem-Resistant Bacteria to Meropenem

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Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00459

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[ASAP] A Chemically Stable Fluorescent Mimic of Dihydroartemisinin, Artemether, and Arteether with Conserved Bioactivity and Specificity Shows High Pharmacological Relevance to the Antimalarial Drugs

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00430

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[ASAP] <italic toggle="yes">Fusobacterium nucleatum</italic> Interaction with <italic toggle="yes">Pseudomonas aeruginosa</italic> Induces Biofilm-Associated Antibiotic Tolerance via <italic toggle="yes&

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Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00402

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[ASAP] Discovery of Cephalosporin-3'-Diazeniumdiolates That Show Dual Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Effects against <italic toggle="yes">Pseudomonas aeruginosa</italic> Clinical Cystic Fibrosis Isolates and Efficacy in a Murine R

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Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00070

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[ASAP] Design, Synthesis, and Bioactivity of Cyclic Lipopeptide Antibiotics with Varied Polarity, Hydrophobicity, and Positive Charge Distribution

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Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00056

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[ASAP] Dilipid Ultrashort Tetrabasic Peptidomimetics Potentiate Novobiocin and Rifampicin Against Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00017

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[ASAP] Lactoferrin: A Critical Mediator of Both Host Immune Response and Antimicrobial Activity in Response to Streptococcal Infections

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

ACS Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00050

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The Battle of Golden Hill: New York’s Opening Act of Revolutionary Bloodshed

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:01:06 +0000

New Yorkers and Bostonians have a number of things to dispute—Yankees versus Red Sox, Manhattan versus New England clam chowder, good or bad memories of the Super Bowl in 2008 and 2012. We will avoid adding, “Where was the first blood of the American Revolution shed?” as another. Yes, we concede the Boston Massacre of...

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