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This article is from Frontiers in Immunology , volume 5 . Abstract None
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Di Paolo, Ezequiel Alejandro; Barandiaran, Xabier E.; Beaton, Michael; Buhrmann, Thomas
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This article is from Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , volume 8 . Abstract Learning to perceive is faced with a classical paradox: if understanding is required for perception, how can we learn to perceive something new, something we do not yet understand? According to the sensorimotor approach, perception involves mastery of regular sensorimotor co-variations that depend on the agent and the environment, also known as the “laws” of sensorimotor contingencies (SMCs). In this sense,...
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This article is from Frontiers in Plant Science , volume 5 . Abstract None
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This article is from Frontiers in Plant Science , volume 5 . Abstract Plants have acquired the capacity to grow continuously and adjust their morphology in response to endogenous and external signals, leading to a high architectural plasticity. The dynamic and differential distribution of phytohormones is an essential factor in these developmental changes. Phytohormone perception is a fast but complex process modulating specific developmental reprogramming. In recent years, chemical genomics or...
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Ferrara, Maria Antonietta; Dardano, Principia; De Stefano, Luca; Rea, Ilaria; Coppola, Giuseppe; Rendina, Ivo; Congestri, Roberta; Antonucci, Alessandra; De Stefano, Mario; De Tommasi, Edoardo
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Some natural structures show three-dimensional morphologies on the micro- and nano- scale, characterized by levels of symmetry and complexity well far beyond those fabricated by best technologies available. This is the case of diatoms, unicellular microalgae, whose protoplasm is enclosed in a nanoporous microshell, made of hydrogenated amorphous silica, called frustule. We have studied the optical properties of Arachnoidiscus sp. single valves...
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Willcox, Merlin L.; Dicko, Moussa I.; Graz, Bertrand; Forster, Mathieu; Shinkins, Bethany; Diakite, Chiaka; Giani, Sergio; Falquet, Jacques; Diallo, Drissa; Dembele, Eugene
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: Inpatient case fatality from severe malaria remains high in much of sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of these deaths occur within 24 hours of admission, suggesting that pre-hospital management may have an impact on the risk of case fatality. Methods: Prospective cohort study, including questionnaire about pre-hospital treatment, of all 437 patients admitted with severe febrile illness (presumed to be severe malaria) to the...
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Nagy, Alexander; Cernikova, Lenka; Jirincova, Helena; Havlickova, Martina; Hornickova, Jitka
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Influenza A virus (IAV) in wild bird reservoir hosts is characterized by the perpetuation in a plethora of subtype and genotype constellations. Multiyear monitoring studies carried out during the last two decades worldwide have provided a large body of knowledge regarding the ecology of IAV in wild birds. Nevertheless, other issues of avian IAV evolution have not been fully elucidated, such as the complexity and dynamics of genetic...
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Pelletier, Caroline C.; Koppe, Laetitia; Alix, Pascaline M.; Kalbacher, Emilie; Croze, Marine L.; Hadj-Aissa, Aoumeur; Fouque, Denis; Guebre-Egziabher, Fitsum; Soulage, Christophe O.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Zinc-α2-glycoprotein (ZAG), a potent cachectic factor, is increased in patients undergoing maintenance dialysis. However, there is no data for patients before initiation of renal replacement therapy. The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship between plasma ZAG concentration and renal function in patients with a large range of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Plasma ZAG concentration and its relationship to GFR were...
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Horacio, Andreia N.; Lopes, Joana P.; Ramirez, Mario; Melo-Cristino, Jose
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract There is limited information on the serotypes causing non-invasive pneumococcal pneumonia (NIPP). Our aim was to characterize pneumococci causing NIPP in adults to determine recent changes in serotype prevalence, the potential coverage of pneumococcal vaccines and changes in antimicrobial resistance. Serotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of a sample of 1300 isolates recovered from adult patients (≥18 yrs) between 1999 and 2011...
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Aahlin, Eirik K; von Meyenfeldt, Maarten; Dejong, Cornelius HC; Ljungqvist, Olle; Fearon, Kenneth C; Lobo, Dileep N; Demartines, Nicolas; Revhaug, Arthur; Wigmore, Stephen J; Lassen, Kristoffer
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This article is from Perioperative Medicine , volume 3 . Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to survey the relative importance of postoperative recovery targets and perioperative care items, as perceived by a large group of international dedicated professionals. Methods: A questionnaire with eight postoperative recovery targets and 13 perioperative care items was mailed to participants of the first international Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) congress and to authors of papers...
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Joo, Dong Jin; Yang, Chul Woo; Jeong, Hyeon Joo; Lim, Beom Jin; Huh, Kyu Ha; Chung, Byung Ha; Choi, Yeong Jin; Kang, Shin-Wook; Kim, Yu Seun
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract This study was designed to evaluate whether sirolimus (SRL) conversion effectively improves renal function and histopathology in calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)-treated renal recipients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency. SRL conversion from CNI was performed in patients who underwent kidney transplantation from 6 months to 5 yr prior to screening. Forty-five patients were enrolled. The effect of SRL conversion on...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4129197
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract None
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This article is from BMC Infectious Diseases , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Cholera has been endemic in Douala since 1971. Most outbreaks start from Bepanda, an overcrowded neighbourhood with poor hygiene and sanitary conditions. We investigated water sources in Bepanda as reservoirs of Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera, determined its antibiotic susceptibility and some physico-chemical characteristics that could maintain the endemicity of this organism in Bepanda. Methods:...
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Vollnhals, Florian; Drost, Martin; Tu, Fan; Carrasco, Esther; Spath, Andreas; Fink, Rainer H; Steinruck, Hans-Peter; Marbach, Hubertus
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This article is from Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology , volume 5 . Abstract The autocatalytic growth of arbitrarily shaped nanostructures fabricated by electron beam-induced deposition (EBID) and electron beam-induced surface activation (EBISA) is studied for two precursors: iron pentacarbonyl, Fe(CO)5, and cobalt tricarbonyl nitrosyl, Co(CO)3NO. Different deposits are prepared on silicon nitride membranes and silicon wafers under ultrahigh vacuum conditions, and are studied by scanning...
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Wilson, C. Brad; McLaughlin, Leslie D.; Ebenezer, Philip J.; Nair, Anand R.; Dange, Rahul; Harre, Joseph G.; Shaak, Thomas L.; Diamond, David M.; Francis, Joseph
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This article is from Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience , volume 8 . Abstract Serotonin (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and other neurotransmitters are modulated in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition, pro-inflammatory cytokines (PIC) are elevated during the progression of the disorder. Currently, the only approved pharmacologic treatments for PTSD are the selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) sertraline and paroxetine, but their efficacy in treating PTSD is marginal at...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract To obtain a water-soluble β-D-glucan derivative cleanly and conveniently, a highly efficient mechanochemical method, planetary ball milling, was used to phosphorylate β-D-glucan isolated from yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae in solid state. Soluble β-D-glucan phosphate (GP) with a high degree of substitution (0.77–2.09) and an apparent PEAK molecular weight of 6.6–10.0 kDa was produced when β-D-glucan was co-milled with sodium...
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This article is from World Journal of Surgical Oncology , volume 12 . Abstract Background: Malignant intraventricular meningiomas are quite rare and may spread along the craniospinal axis or extraneurally. However, simultaneous cerebrospinal dissemination and distal extraneural metastasis has seldom been reported. Case presentation: A 51-year-old woman presented with recurrent anaplastic meningioma in the trigone of right lateral ventricle over a 1.5-year period. Suggested radiotherapy was...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126346
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Lee, Lim-Kyu; Kim, Ju-Hyun; Kim, Mee-Young; Lee, Jeong-Uk; Yang, Seung-Min; Jeon, Hye-Joo; Lee, Won-Deok; Noh, Ji-Woong; Kwak, Taek-Yong; Jang, Sung-Ho; Lee, Tae-Hyun; Kim, Ju-Young; Kim, Junghwan
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] It is well known that, in both in vivo and in vitro tests, muscle fatigue is produced by severe exercise, electrical stimulation, and so on. However, it is not clear whether or not low-frequency and high-amplitude modulation specifically affects serum myoglobin or urine myoglobin. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of low-frequency and high-amplitude modulation on serum myoglobin...
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] This study assessed the advantages and shortcomings of methods for hemostasis in patients who had received angiography after femoral arterial puncture using manual, compression device, or a combination of manual compression and a compression device. In addition, the success rates, complications, etc, were analyzed. [Subjects and Methods] One hundred and eighty patients who had undergone angiography after...
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This article is from CytoJournal , volume 11 . Abstract None
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Sellier, Chantal; Usdin, Karen; Pastori, Chiara; Peschansky, Veronica J; Tassone, Flora; Charlet-Berguerand, Nicolas
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is an adult-onset inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterized by intentional tremor, gait ataxia, autonomic dysfunction, and cognitive decline. FXTAS is caused by the presence of a long CGG repeat tract in the 5′ UTR of the FMR1 gene. In contrast to Fragile X syndrome, in which the FMR1 gene harbors over 200 CGG repeats but is transcriptionally silent,...
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract Soil surface texture is an important environmental factor that influences crop productivity because of its direct effect on soil water and complex interactions with other environmental factors. Using 30-year data, an agricultural system model (DSSAT-CERES-Wheat) was calibrated and validated. After validation, the modelled yield and water use (WU) of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) from two soil textures (silt loam and clay) under...
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This article is from BMC Anesthesiology , volume 14 . Abstract Background: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) gained much popularity during the last decade. Although the influence of intraoperative fluid management on patients’ outcome has been largely discussed in general, its impact on perioperative complications and length of hospitalization in patients undergoing RALP has not been examined so far. We hypothesized that a more restrictive fluid management might lead to a...
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Chen, Augustine; Beetham, Henry; Black, Michael A; Priya, Rashmi; Telford, Bryony J; Guest, Joanne; Wiggins, George A R; Godwin, Tanis D; Yap, Alpha S; Guilford, Parry J
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This article is from BMC Cancer , volume 14 . Abstract Background: E-cadherin is an adherens junction protein that forms homophilic intercellular contacts in epithelial cells while also interacting with the intracellular cytoskeletal networks. It has roles including establishment and maintenance of cell polarity, differentiation, migration and signalling in cell proliferation pathways. Its downregulation is commonly observed in epithelial tumours and is a hallmark of the epithelial to...
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This article is from Scientific Reports , volume 4 . Abstract Crystalline silicon photonic crystal slabs are widely used in various photonics applications. So far, the commercial success of such structures is still limited owing to the lack of cost-effective fabrication processes enabling large nanopatterned areas (≫ 1 cm2). We present a simple method for producing crystalline silicon nanohole arrays of up to 5 × 5 cm2 size with lattice pitches between 600 and 1000 nm on glass and...
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This article is from Radiation Oncology (London, England) , volume 9 . Abstract Background: The rate of radiation pneumonitis (RP) for patients receiving chemoradiotherapy has been various across studies. Whether it is related to different chemotherapy schedules used in combination with radiation therapy were evaluated in this study. New factors associated with RP were also investigated. Methods and materials: A total of 369 consecutive patients with Stage III non small cell lung cancer treated...
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract Background: Fragile X syndrome (FXS) results from a trinucleotide repeat expansion (full mutation >200 cytosine-guanine-guanine (CGG) repeats) in the FMR1 gene, leading to a reduction or absence of the gene’s protein product, fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), ultimately causing cognitive and behavioral impairments that are characteristic of the syndrome. In our previous work with infants and...
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Haw, Randy Tatt Yhew; Tong, Chih Kong; Yew, Andrew; Lee, Han Chung; Phillips, James B; Vidyadaran, Sharmili
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This article is from Journal of Neuroinflammation , volume 11 . Abstract Background: We report a novel method of culturing microglia in three dimension (3D) using collagen as a substrate. By culturing microglia within a matrix, we aim to emulate the physical state of microglia embedded within parenchyma. Methods: BV2 microglia cell suspensions were prepared with type I collagen and cast into culture plates. To characterise the BV2 microglia cultured in 3D, the cultures were evaluated for their...
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Jung, Jung Hwa; Hahm, Jong Ryeal; Jung, Jaehoon; Kim, Soo Kyoung; Kim, Sungsu; Kim, Kyong Young; Kim, Bo Ra; Kim, Hong Jun; Jeong, Yi Yeong; Kim, Sun Joo
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract Methimazole (MMI)-induced acute pancreatitis is very rare but severe adverse reaction. A 51-yr-old male developed a high fever, chills, and abdominal pain, two weeks after commencement on MMI for the treatment of Graves' disease. There was no evidence of agranulocytosis, and fever subsided soon after stopping MMI treatment. However, 5 hr after taking an additional dose of MMI, abdominal pain and fever developed again....
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This article is from Journal of Korean Medical Science , volume 29 . Abstract The importance of innate immunity in host defense is becoming clear after discovery of innate immune receptors such as Toll-like receptor or Nod-like receptor. Innate immune system plays an important role in diverse pathological situations such as autoimmune diseases. Role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome or atherosclerosis that has not been...
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Pirooznia, Mehdi; Kramer, Melissa; Parla, Jennifer; Goes, Fernando S; Potash, James B; McCombie, W Richard; Zandi, Peter P
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This article is from Human Genomics , volume 8 . Abstract Background: The processing and analysis of the large scale data generated by next-generation sequencing (NGS) experiments is challenging and is a burgeoning area of new methods development. Several new bioinformatics tools have been developed for calling sequence variants from NGS data. Here, we validate the variant calling of these tools and compare their relative accuracy to determine which data processing pipeline is optimal. Results:...
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This article is from Journal of Physical Therapy Science , volume 26 . Abstract [Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of exercises applied with PNF techniques performed for 30 minutes per session, three times per week, after receipt of radiation therapy following mastectomy on depression and anxiety in patients diagnosed with lymphedema and to prepare basic data for creation of self-directed exercise programs for lymphedema patients that will enable them to perform exercises...
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract Whereas full mutation CGG-repeat expansions (>200 repeats) of the fragile X gene (FMR1) give rise to the neurodevelopmental disorder, fragile X syndrome (FXS); smaller, ‘premutation’ expansions (55 to 200 repeats) are now gaining increasing recognition as the basis for a spectrum of clinical involvement, from neurodevelopmental problems; to mid-adult disorders, such as primary ovarian insufficiency and...
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Saporiti, Fabiana; Bearhop, Stuart; Silva, Laura; Vales, Damian G.; Zenteno, Lisette; Crespo, Enrique A.; Aguilar, Alex; Cardona, Luis
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract The human exploitation of marine resources is characterised by the preferential removal of the largest species. Although this is expected to modify the structure of food webs, we have a relatively poor understanding of the potential consequences of such alteration. Here, we take advantage of a collection of ancient consumer tissues, using stable isotope analysis and SIBER to assess changes in the structure of coastal marine food webs in the...
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Harper, Diane M.; Else, Britney M.; Bartley, Mitchell J.; Arey, Anne M.; Barnett, Angela L.; Rosemergey, Beth E.; Paynter, Christopher A.; Verdenius, Inge; Harper, Sean M.; Harris, George D.; Groner, Jennifer A.; Malnar, Gerard J.; Wall, Jeffrey; Bonham, Aaron J.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Objectives: Obesity adversely inhibits antibody response to vaccination. Three doses of HPV4 may or may not provide adequate long term protection against HPV 16/18 in obese females. The aim of this study was to determine whether adherence to HPV4 vaccination in a safety net population was reduced with increasing body mass index (BMI). Methods: We designed a historical prospective study evaluating the number and dates of HPV4 dosing that...
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This article is from Frontiers in Psychology , volume 5 . Abstract The presence of asymmetry in the human cerebral hemispheres is detectable at both the macroscopic and microscopic scales. The horizontal expansion of cortical surface during development (within individual brains), and across evolutionary time (between species), is largely due to the proliferation and spacing of the microscopic vertical columns of cells that form the cortex. In the asymmetric planum temporale (PT), minicolumn...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Molecular phylogenetics is increasingly highlighting the prevalence of cryptic species, where morphologically similar organisms have long independent evolutionary histories. When such cryptic species are known to be declining in numbers and are at risk of extinction due to a range of threatening processes, the disjunction between molecular systematics research and conservation policy becomes a significant problem. We investigate the taxonomic...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Evidence that the auditory system contains specialised motion detectors is mixed. Many psychophysical studies confound speed cues with distance and duration cues and present sound sources that do not appear to move in external space. Here we use the ‘discrimination contours’ technique to probe the probabilistic combination of speed, distance and duration for stimuli moving in a horizontal arc around the listener in virtual auditory space....
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Two genetic loci, one in the cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) and 1A2 (CYP1A2) gene region (rs2472297) and one near the aryl-hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) gene (rs6968865), have been associated with habitual caffeine consumption. We sought to establish whether a more refined and comprehensive assessment of caffeine consumption would provide stronger evidence of association, and whether a combined allelic score comprising these two variants would...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Conservation efforts aimed at the whale shark, Rhincodon typus, remain limited by a lack of basic information on most aspects of its ecology, including global population structure, population sizes and movement patterns. Here we report on the movements of 47 Red Sea whale sharks fitted with three types of satellite transmitting tags from 2009–2011. Most of these sharks were tagged at a single aggregation site near Al-Lith, on the central...
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Musical meters vary considerably across cultures, yet relatively little is known about how culture-specific experience influences metrical processing. In Experiment 1, we compared American and Indian listeners' synchronous tapping to slow sequences. Inter-tone intervals contained silence or to-be-ignored rhythms that were designed to induce a simple meter (familiar to Americans and Indians) or a complex meter (familiar only to Indians). A...
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This article is from Frontiers in Psychology , volume 5 . Abstract Few models of self-control have generated as much scientific interest as has the limited strength model. One of the entailments of this model, the depletion effect, is the expectation that acts of self-control will be less effective when they follow prior acts of self-control. Results from a previous meta-analysis concluded that the depletion effect is robust and medium in magnitude (d = 0.62). However, when we applied methods...
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This article is from Frontiers in Oncology , volume 4 . Abstract Mitochondrial dysfunction has long been implicated in progression of cancer. As a paradigm, the “Warburg effect,” which by means of a switch toward anaerobic metabolism enables cancer cells to proliferate in oxygen limiting conditions, is well established. Besides this metabolic transformation of tumors, it has been discovered that mutations in genes encoding mitochondrial proteins are the etiological factors in different...
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Golden-Mason, Lucy; Hahn, Young S.; Strong, Michael; Cheng, Linling; Rosen, Hugo R.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: Hepatitis C viral (HCV) proteins, including core, demonstrate immuno-modulatory properties; however, the effect of extracellular core on natural killer (NK) cells has not previously been investigated. Aims: To characterise NKs in acute HCV infection over time, and, to examine the effect of exogenous HCV-core protein on NK cell phenotype and function. Methods: Acute HCV patients (n = 22), including 10 subjects who spontaneously...
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Kiani, Mohammad Javad; Harun, Fauzan Khairi Che; Ahmadi, Mohammad Taghi; Rahmani, Meisam; Saeidmanesh, Mahdi; Zare, Moslem
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This article is from Nanoscale Research Letters , volume 9 . Abstract Graphene is an attention-grabbing material in electronics, physics, chemistry, and even biology because of its unique properties such as high surface-area-to-volume ratio. Also, the ability of graphene-based materials to continuously tune charge carriers from holes to electrons makes them promising for biological applications, especially in lipid bilayer-based sensors. Furthermore, changes in charged lipid membrane properties...
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Berman, Robert F; Buijsen, Ronald AM; Usdin, Karen; Pintado, Elizabeth; Kooy, Frank; Pretto, Dalyir; Pessah, Isaac N; Nelson, David L; Zalewski, Zachary; Charlet-Bergeurand, Nicholas; Willemsen, Rob; Hukema, Renate K
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This article is from Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders , volume 6 . Abstract Carriers of the fragile X premutation (FPM) have CGG trinucleotide repeat expansions of between 55 and 200 in the 5′-UTR of FMR1, compared to a CGG repeat length of between 5 and 54 for the general population. Carriers were once thought to be without symptoms, but it is now recognized that they can develop a variety of early neurological symptoms as well as being at risk for developing the late onset...
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Wu, Zehong; Liu, Dong; Proksch, Peter; Guo, Peng; Lin, Wenhan
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This article is from Marine Drugs , volume 12 . Abstract Six new caryophyllene-based sesquiterpenoids named punctaporonins H–M (1–6), together with punctaporonin B (7) and humulane (8) were isolated from the fermentation broth of the sponge-derived fungus Hansfordia sinuosae. Their structures were determined by the extensive HRESIMS and NMR spectroscopic analysis, including the X-ray crystallographic data for the assignment of the absolute configurations of punctaporonins H–I (1–2). The...
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Luft, Caroline Di Bernardi; Pereda, Ernesto; Banissy, Michael J.; Bhattacharya, Joydeep
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This article is from Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience , volume 8 . Abstract Transcranial current brain stimulation (tCS) is becoming increasingly popular as a non-pharmacological non-invasive neuromodulatory method that alters cortical excitability by applying weak electrical currents to the scalp via a pair of electrodes. Most applications of this technique have focused on enhancing motor and learning skills, as well as a therapeutic agent in neurological and psychiatric disorders. In these...
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Botman, Daniel; Rottinger, Eric; Martindale, Mark Q.; de Jong, Johann; Kaandorp, Jaap A.
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This article is from PLoS ONE , volume 9 . Abstract Background: The starlet sea anemone Nematostella vectensis is a diploblastic cnidarian that expresses a set of conserved genes for gut formation during its early development. During the last decade, the spatial distribution of many of these genes has been visualized with RNA hybridization or protein immunolocalization techniques. However, due to N. vectensis' curved and changing morphology, quantification of these spatial data is problematic....
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This article is from World Journal of Surgical Oncology , volume 12 . Abstract Background: A gastroesophageal anastomotic fistula remains a potentially life-threatening post-esophagectomy complication. To promote fistula closure, we developed a modified endoscopic method of trans-fistula drainage with persistent negative pressure. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of this endoscopic therapy. Methods: Between June and November 2013, five male patients with post-surgical esophageal...
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