Atypical features of nanophthalmic macula- a spectral domain OCT study by Rao Aparna, Padhi Tapas, Jena Sananu, Mandal Souvik, Das Taraprasad

“…</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 39 year old male hyperope was found to have biometric and fundus findings typical of nanophthalmos. …”
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MASQOT: a method for cDNA microarray spot quality control by Jansson Stefan, Sjöström Michael, Sjödin Andreas, Eriksson Daniel, Bylesjö Max, Antti Henrik, Trygg Johan

“…Visual assessment of spot quality is still a common procedure, despite the time-consuming work of manually inspecting spots in the range of hundreds of thousands or more.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A novel methodology for cDNA microarray spot quality control is outlined. …”
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Gene targeting in adult rhesus macaque fibroblasts by Wolf Don P, Mitalipov Shoukhrat M, Sanger Warren G, Nelson Marilu, Mahlen Melissa, Zink Mary, Meehan Daniel T, Ouellette Michel M, Norgren Robert B

“…Our goal was to establish the protocols necessary to achieve gene targeting in primary culture of adult rhesus macaque fibroblasts as a first step in creating nonhuman primate models of genetic disease using nuclear transfer technology.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A primary culture of adult male fibroblasts was transfected with hTERT to overcome senescence and allow long term <it>in vitro </it>manipulations. …”
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Exclusive LHC physics with heavy ions: SuperChic 3 by L. A. Harland-Lang, V. A. Khoze, M. G. Ryskin

“…This extends the previous treatment of proton–proton collisions to include heavy ion (pA and AA) beams, for both photon and QCD-initiated production, the first time such a unified treatment of exclusive processes has been presented in a single generator. …”
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Characterization of airborne wear debris produced by brake pads pressed against HVOF-coated discs by C. Menapace, A. Mancini, M. Federici, G. Straffelini, S. Gialanella

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One-step refolding and purification of disulfide-containing proteins with a C-terminal MESNA thioester by Merkx Maarten, Meijer EW, van Baal Ingrid, Bastings Maartje MC

“…Unfortunately, common refolding procedures for recombinant proteins that contain disulfide bonds do not preserve the thioester functionality and therefore novel refolding procedures need to be developed.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A novel redox buffer consisting of MESNA and diMESNA showed a refolding efficiency comparable to that of GSH/GSSG and prevented loss of the protein's thioester functionality. …”
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Measuring connectedness among herds in mixed linear models: From theory to practice in large-sized genetic evaluations by Laloë Denis, Clément Virginie, Fouilloux Marie-Noëlle

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>A procedure to measure connectedness among groups in large-sized genetic evaluations is presented. …”
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The Effect of Practical-Based Jigsaw Strategy on Science Process Skills of Students by Getrudis Wilhelmina Nau, Aloysius Djalo

“…<p>A professional science teacher is a teacher who not only understands the basics of science but also understands the skills of the scientific process. …”
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Bioassay-Guided Isolation of an Anti-Ulcer Compound, Tagitinin C, from Tithonia diversifolia: Role of Nitric Oxide, Prostaglandins and Sulfhydryls by Jesús Arrieta, Juan Rodríguez-Silverio, María Elena Sánchez-Mendoza, Leticia Cruz Antonio, Adelfo Reyes-Ramírez, Luis Martínez Jiménez

“…The effect elicited by tagitinin C (30 mg/kg) was not attenuated by pretreatment with either NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (70 mg/kg, i.p.), a nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor, N-ethylmaleimide (10 mg/kg, s.c.), a blocker of sulfhydryl groups, or indomethacin (10 mg/kg, s.c.), a blocker of prostaglandin synthesis, which suggests that the gastroprotective mechanism of action of this sesquiterpene lactone does not involve NO, sulfhydryl groups or prostaglandins.…”
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School environment factors were associated with BMI among adolescents in Xi'an City, China by Dibley Michael J, Li Ming, Yan Hong

“…The purpose of this research was to identify school environment factors associated with BMI.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1792 school-aged adolescents from 30 schools in six districts in Xi'an City in 2004. …”
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Spectrum of gluten-related disorders: consensus on new nomenclature and classification by Sapone Anna, Bai Julio C, Ciacci Carolina, Dolinsek Jernej, Green Peter HR, Hadjivassiliou Marios, Kaukinen Katri, Rostami Kamran, Sanders David S, Schumann Michael, Ullrich Reiner, Villalta Danilo, Volta Umberto, Catassi Carlo, Fasano Alessio

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>A decade ago celiac disease was considered extremely rare outside Europe and, therefore, was almost completely ignored by health care professionals. …”
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The muscle – fat duel or why obese children are taller? by Ralt Dina

“…Based on studies demonstrating a 'rivalry' between muscle build-up and height growth at childhood, it is postulated that among the both taller and more obese children the percentage of children with lower muscle mass will be higher.</p> <p>A special, body/muscle-building gymnastics program for children is suggested as a potential early intervention to prevent the ill progress of obesity.…”
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Image resizing using saliency strength map and seam carving for white blood cell analysis by Nam JaeYeal, Kim SeongHoon, Ko ByoungChul

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A new image-resizing method using seam carving and a Saliency Strength Map (SSM) is proposed to preserve important contents, such as white blood cells included in blood cell images.…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of major depressive disorder in HIV/AIDS as seen in semi-urban Entebbe district, Uganda by Kinyanda Eugene, Hoskins Susan, Nakku Juliet, Nawaz Saira, Patel Vikram

“…Therefore a study was undertaken to examine the prevalence and risk factors of MDD in HIV/AIDS in semi-urban Uganda.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 618 respondents attending two HIV clinics in Uganda.…”
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Artes pesqueras en la cuenca alta y media del Tajo (siglos XII-XVI) by Julián Sánchez Quiñones

“…<p>A lo largo de este artículo hemos intentado hacer un análisis lo más profundo posible de las distintas artes pesqueras presentes en las cuencas alta y media del Tajo entre los siglos xii al xvi. …”
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Campaign of 1958 on Literacy Eradication in Ulyanovsk Region as Reflection of Socio-Cultural Policy of USSR in Period of N. S. Khrushchev’s Transformations by O. R. Khasyanov

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Investment Opportunities, Uncertain Implicit Transaction Costs and Maximum Downside Risk in Dynamic Stochastic Financial Optimization by Sabastine Mushori, Delson Chikobvu

“…<p>A dynamic stochastic methodology in optimal portfolio selection that maximizes investment opportunities and minimizes maximum downside risk while taking into account implicit transaction costs incurred in initial trading and in subsequent rebalancing of the portfolio is proposed. …”
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Recovery of hand function through mental practice: A study protocol by Joice Sara A, Scott Clare L, Dijkerman H Chris, Johnston Marie, Ietswaart Magdalena, Hamilton Steven, MacWalter Ronald S

“…</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>A multi-centre randomised controlled trial recruiting individuals between one and six months post-stroke (n = 135). …”
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The natural history of West Nile virus infection presenting with West Nile virus meningoencephalitis in a man with a prolonged illness: a case report by Wood James B, Afshani Mansoor, Mainali Shraddha, Levin Michael C

“…</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>A 56-year-old African-American man presented to our hospital with headache, restlessness, fever, myalgias, decreased appetite, and progressive confusion. …”
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The new CAS-DIS digital ionosonde by Wang Shun, Chen Ziwei, Zhang Feng, Fang Guangyou

“…<p>A high quality digital ionosonde called the Chinese Academy of Sciences digital ionosonde (CAS-DIS) has been developed for investigations of the ionosphere. …”
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