Daily Archives: January 26, 2016
Structure function relationship of gap junctions, the structure that permits heart cells to contract synchronously
The heart is constituted by cells that contract synchronously thereby allowing pumping of the blood to all the organs around the body of animals that possess a circulatory system. The trigger that initiates this contraction is an
What happens when (plant) sex fails?
Many plant species reproduce using sexual and asexual methods – and this can vary depending on environmental and genetic conditions. A large amount of energy goes into producing flowers and seeds for sexual reproduction, while vegetative growth
Trend acrylamide levels in fries type “chips” for the period 2004-2014
Acrylamide is a chemical contaminant naturally formed during thermal processing and cooking food as a consequence of the Maillard reaction, derived from the reaction between the free amino acid asparagine with reducing sugars or other carbonyl compounds.
Chlamydia-like parasites are comprised of two main groups
The genus Chlamydia is best known for the species Chlamydia trachomatis and C. pneumoniae, which are causative agents, respectively, of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection and community-acquired pneumoniae, bronchitis, and sinusitis. The genus Chlamydia and other
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder report sexual problems
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a distressing and disabling condition that can develop after experiencing a life threatening or horrifying experience such as an accident, disaster, or combat. Recent research shows that problems with sexual functioning may
Development of cheap, eco-friendly and sustainable amendments to improve plant growth
Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of plants. Its limited availability due to the low solubility, often limits crop production. Therefore, soluble phosphate fertilizers are commonly applied to achieve maximum crop productivity.
Post electric shock cardiac arrest, does it differ?
Sudden cardiac arrest (CA) is a medical emergency that immediately causes circulatory failure with loss of consciousness; absence of breathing; low blood pressure with no pulses; and no heart sounds. The most common causes of CA are electrical
A new technique for measuring mandibular guide flange angulation
When a mandibulectomy causes discontinuity, the patient will need a rehabilitative prosthesis to achieve proper occlusal relationship. In mandibular-based guidance prosthesis, the guide flange is attached to a mandibular removable partial denture (RPD) on the nonresected side
How reducing cell signalling protects neurons against synapse degeneration
Dementia is a clinical manifestation of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and is seen in a high proportion of late stage Parkinson’s disease patients. The symptoms are associated with degeneration of synapses, the structures by which
Expanding hookworm control strategies to target adults
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic, bacterial, and viral infectious diseases, which affect over 1.5 billion of the world’s most impoverished people. The most common NTDs are the soil-transmitted helminths (STH), such as
