Evaluation and optimization of DNA extraction and purification procedures for soil and sediment samples. by Miller, D, Bryant, J, Madsen, E, Ghiorse, W

“…The effects of different chemical extractants (sodium dodecyl sulfate [SDS], chloroform, phenol, Chelex 100, and guanadinium isothiocyanate), different physical disruption methods (bead mill homogenization and freeze-thaw lysis), and lysozyme digestion were evaluated based on the yield and molecular size of the recovered DNA. …”

Aerosol effects on microphysical processes and deep convective clouds by Heikenfeld, M

“…A detailed pathway ana- lysis based on microphysical process rates for individually tracked clouds is developed and applied to idealised supercell simulations with three different microphysics schemes in a cloud-resolving model (CRM). …”

Bioinspired MWCNT-reinforced alumina composite materials by Evers, K

“…Instead of nacre’s calcium carbonate building blocks, alumina was used, and instead of its organic phase, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were incorporated. To design a nacreous microstructure, freeze casting of alumina nanoparticles was used to template a microstructure of aligned lamellae over macroscopic length scales. …”

Studies on the effects of N-ethylmaleimide (NEM) in the urinary bladder of Bufo marinus by Marples, D

“…The implications of the experiments reported here, and suggestions for further work, are discussed.…”

Multicentre, randomised controlled trial of PDSAFE, a physiotherapist-delivered fall prevention programme for people with Parkinson’s by Chivers Seymour, K, Pickering, R, Rochester, L, Roberts, H, Ballinger, C, Hulbert, S, Kunkel, D, Marian, I, Fitton, C, McIntosh, E, Goodwin, V, Nieuwboer, A, Lamb, S, Ashburn, A

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> People at risk of falls with confirmed Parkinson’s were recruited to this multicentre, pragmatic, investigator blind, individually randomised controlled trial with prespecified subgroup analyses. 474 PwP (Hoehn and Yahr 1–4) were randomised: 238 allocated to a physiotherapy programme and 236 to control. …”

Inventing the khalījī state: formation of political sovereignty in the Gulf by Al Youha, A

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Array comparative genomic hybridization screening in IVF significantly reduces number of embryos available for cryopreservation. by Liu, J, Sills, E, Yang, Z, Salem, SA, Rahil, T, Collins, G, Liu, X, Salem, R

“…In group B, 389 good morphology blastocysts were identified and a single top quality blastocyst was selected for fresh transfer. …”

Heart valve tissue engineering by Tseng, YT

“…</p> <p>Collagen sources have been shown to influence the manufacturing of collagen scaffolds, and two commercial sources of collagen were obtained from Sigma Aldrich and Devro PLC for comparison. …”

Bacteriorhodopsin: the effect of bilayer thickness on 2D-array formation, and the structural re-alignment of retinal through the photocycle. by Watts, A, Sternberg, B, Ulrich, A, Whiteway, C, Seifert, G, Sami, M, Fisher, P, Heyn, M, Wallat, I

“…From our earlier extensive protein-lipid reconstitution studies, the conditions under which bacteriorhodopsin forms organised 2D arrays in large unilamellar vesicles have been established using freeze-fracture electron microscopy. …”

Characterization of Radiation Modified Sago-Polyvinyl Alcohol Blends Films by Idris, Sarada

“…Blends from sago starch, poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) and distilled water have been prepared and subjected to electron beam irradiation with doses ranging from 10 to 40 kGy to form hydrogels. …”
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Evaluation of the functional properties of mung bean protein isolate for development of textured vegetable protein by Brishti, Fatema Hossain, Zarei, Mohammad, Syed Muhammad, Sharifah Kharidah, Mohammad Rashedi, Ismail Fitry, Shukri, Radhiah, Saari, Nazamid

“…As the potential use of mung beans relies on its protein behavior, this study characterized the functional properties of mung bean protein isolates and the results were compared with soy protein isolates. The protein isolates were prepared from mung bean and soy bean flours via extraction with 1 N NaOH, precipitated at pH 4, and subsequently freeze-dried. …”
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Physical, Chemical Properties, And Effect Of Storage Condition On Antioxidant Activity Of An Instant Blue Drink From Butterfly Pea Flowers (Clitoria Ternatea) by Mohamed, Suhaila

“…Hence, the physical, chemical, and antioxidant activity of an instant blue drink from butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) were successfully analyzed.…”
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Sperm Cryopreservation Of Tropical Oyster, Magallana Bilineata (Röding, 1798) by Olive Chang Ju Lien, Geraldine

“…The control experiment was 200 μL fresh sperm to 25 psu 1 μm filtered seawater used in place of CPA at the ratios of 1:1, 1:3 and 1:5. …”
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Sperm Cryopreservation Of Tropical Oyster, Magallana Bilineata (Röding, 1798) by Geraldine, Olive Chang Ju Lien

“…The control experiment was 200 μL fresh sperm to 25 psu 1 μm filtered seawater used in place of CPA at the ratios of 1:1, 1:3 and 1:5. …”
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Effect of SiO2 solid loading and sintering temperatures on the physical properties of SiO2-NiO foam by Muda, Rizamarhaiza, Azmi, Mohd Azham, Mahzan, Shahruddin, Elwalwal, Hatem Mostafa, Ahmad, Sufizar, Taib, H.

“…The XRD analysis indicated that there were only SiO2 and NiO present and no additional phases were detected after sintering. …”
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The compressive strength and static biodegradation rate of chitosan-gelatin limestone-based carbonate hydroxyapatite composite scaffold by Devi Rianti, Devi Rianti, Alqomariyah Eka Purnamasari, Alqomariyah Eka Purnamasari, Rifayinqa Ruyani Putri, Rifayinqa Ruyani Putri, Noor Zain Salsabilla, Noor Zain Salsabilla, Faradillah, Faradillah, Elly Munadziroh, Elly Munadziroh, Titien Hary Agustantina, Titien Hary Agustantina, Asti Meizarini, Asti Meizarini, Anita Yuliati, Anita Yuliati, Syahrom, Ardiyansyah

“…Methods: The scaffold is synthesized from C–G:CHA with three ratio variations, which are 40:60, 30:70, and 20:80 (weight for weight [w/w]), made with a freeze-drying method. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of lithium iron phosphate nanowires from sago pith waste cellulose nanofibril aerogel by Beh, Jeng Hua

“…The effects of SPCNF aerogel quantity (Xq), sintering duration (Xt) and sintering temperature (XT) on the quality of LiFePO4 were studied. Specifically, SPCNF were first extracted from SPW through combined chemical and mechanical treatments, followed by a freeze-drying step to produce an aerogel. …”
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Novel processing technique to produce three dimensional polyvinyl alcohol/maghemite nanofiber scaffold suitable for hard tissues by Ngadiman, N. H. A., Yusof, N. M., Idris, A., Fallahiarezoudar, E., Kurniawan, D.

“…The 3D structure made of PVA/maghemite is then layered by electrospun PVA/maghemite fibers, resulting in 3D tissue engineering scaffold made from PVA/maghemite. The morphology and mechanical properties (strength and stiffness) were analysed and in vitro tests by degradation test and cell penetration were also performed. …”
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Beberapa Isu Pemeribumian Linguistik Bahasa Melayu by Mohamad Zain, Shaharir

“…Akhirnya disorot falsafah bahasa Melayu dalam konteks falsafah-falsafah bahasa Eropah khasnya karya Hamboldt, Frege, Russel, Wittgenstein dan Derrida sehingga boleh mencetus penyelidikan selanjutnya supaya terbitnya falsafah bahasa Melayu yang lebih asli. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Chitosan/Pectin Multi Layer Edible Coating Containing Microencapsulated Cinnamon or Thyme Essential Oils on Increasing the Postharvest Shelf Life of Cuc... by Shohreh Nikkhah, Fakhri Shahidi, Mohebbat Mohebbi, Farideh Tabatabaei Yazdi

“…Edible coatings were prepared as three immersion solutions of chitosan, pectin, and calcium chloride (CaCl2). …”
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