Monthly Archives: August 2017
AMF assemblages in biocrusts from a Neotropical savanna are not related to the perennial Trachypogon
The mycorrhizal symbiosis plays an important role in nutrient uptake by plants. The AMF act as a bridge, connecting the soil and plant roots. The mycorrhizal fungi help their plant hosts by taking up and transferring soil
Switching colors – feedback control of carotenoid biosynthesis in Arabidopsis
Plants need to coordinate the biosynthetic activities present in different compartments. This is challenging especially for pathways localized within organelles, e.g. plastids, as most of the genetic information was transferred into the nucleus during the establishment of
In vivo dissection of extracellular vesicles production in plants
In the last decade, the number of studies isolating and describing extracellular vesicles (EVs) has dramatically grown once their participation in intercellular communication has been confirmed. As transporters of bioactive molecules, EVs can take part in different
The silent go-between – the role of the microbiota as intermediator in horizontal gene transfer
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) (also known as lateral gene transfer) is a powerful genetic process, in which DNA is transmitted from a donor organism to a recipient organism that is not its offspring. Thus, acquisition of DNA
Pd-catalyzed Mizoroki-Heck reaction of [Ph2SR][OTf] with alkenes
Fluoroalkyl(diaryl)sulfonium salts are conventional but useful synthetic reagents in the preparation of functional molecules. S-Trifluoromethyl(diaryl)sulfonium salts, known as the Yagupolskii-Umemoto reagents ([Ar2SCF3]X (X = OTf, BF4)) and initially exploited as electrophilic +CF3 transfer sources for a variety
10th Annual Immunology Congress. Zurich, Switzerland. August 28-29, 2018
Allied Academies invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “10th Annual Immunology Congress” conference on August 28 – 29, 2018 at Zurich, Switzerland. The field of Immunology is growing rapidly and its development is making tremendous impacts
Improving the innate immune response to S. aureus
MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterium that poses a significant health threat. MRSA lives on common surfaces and parts of the body, including the skin and nose. Although MRSA does not always cause
Magnetically-responsive nanophotonics with iron-doped silver nanoparticles
Nanostructures play an important role in photonics, thanks to the wide range of active and passive optical effects they can generate. For instance, silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) are renowned for their plasmonic properties exploitable for quenching or
Radiation oncology articles not easily readable for most Americans
Many Americans turn to the Internet for medical information. In fact, over 80% of Internet users seek information online regarding their health, which demonstrates how often the Internet is used to research diseases, medical treatments, and other
Making a display just like printing a newspaper? The use of liquid metal EGaIn electrode has made that dream possible
Quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) is a promising candidate for the next generation display due to its advantages of high color saturation, tunable emission color and inherent high stability. Compared with organic light-emitting diode (OLED), QLED can
The role of the endocannabinoid system during pregnancy
The number of countries decriminalizing and/or legalizing the use of cannabis for recreational or medical purposes is constantly increasing. Although medical use of cannabis has been proven to alleviate certain pathological conditions, it has also been reported
Cronigal: a simple prognostic index for chronic patients after hospital admission
Chronic and Polypathological patients (PP) account for a significant percentage both in primary care and in hospital setting. This has led to an increased interest in finding a prognostic survival index in patients with chronic diseases affecting
