Biological sciences topic list of research papers
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Optimizing blood collection, transport and storage conditions for cell free DNA increases access to prenatal testing
Abstract Objectives Fetal mutations and fetal chromosomal abnormalities can be detected by molecular analysis of circulating cell free fetal DNA (ccffDNA) from maternal plasma. This comprehensive study was aimed to investigate and...
2013 / David Wong, Sharmili Moturi, Vach Angkachatchai, Reinhold Mueller, Grace DeSantis, et al. -
Hormetic effect of rotenone in primary human fibroblasts2015 / Shiva Marthandan, Steffen Priebe, Marco Groth, Reinhard Guthke, Matthias Platzer, et al.
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Seven challenges in modeling vaccine preventable diseases
Abstract Vaccination has been one of the most successful public health measures since the introduction of basic sanitation. Substantial mortality and morbidity reductions have been achieved via vaccination against many infections, and the list of...
2014 / C.J.E. Metcalf, V. Andreasen, O.N. Bjørnstad, K. Eames, W.J. Edmunds, et al. -
Fatty acid desaturation index correlates with body mass and adiposity indices of obesity in Wistar NIN obese mutant rat strains WNIN/Ob and WNIN/GR-Ob2009 / Shanmugam M Jeyakumar, Pratti Lopamudra, Suryaprakash Padmini, Nagalla Balakrishna, Nappan V Giridharan, et al.
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The impact of phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) on lipoprotein metabolism2012 / Xian-Cheng Jiang, Weijun Jin, Mahmood M Hussain
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Antimalarial activity of Mitragyna ciliata (Aubrev and Pellegr) (Rubiaceae): Preliminary study
Abstract Mitragyna ciliata (Aubrev and Pellegr) (Rubiaceae) is a plant commonly used in traditional medicine in Côte d'Ivoire for the malaria treatment. This plant's extract was obtained by maceration of the powdered leaves in...
2007 / Toglozombio Akovi Kiki Adjétey, Marcellin Koffi Djè, Madeleine Vangah-Manda, Koffi Daho Adoubryn, Louis Pénali Koné, et al. -
Notes on the Lamiaceae: A new Tetradenia and a new Thorncroftia from South Africa
Abstract Two new species of Lamiaceae are described from South Africa. Thorncroftia lotterii T.J. Edwards and D. McMurtry is described from the mountains that divide Mpumalanga and Swaziland. The species appears to be endemic to the Ugutugulu River...
2006 / T.J. Edwards -
Lactogenic differentiation of HC11 cells is not accompanied by downregulation of AP-2 transcription factor genes2008 / Richard Jäger, Leontios Pappas, Hubert Schorle
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Genetic management of indigenous fruit trees in southern Africa: A case study of Sclerocarya birrea based on nuclear and chloroplast variation
Abstract Indigenous fruit trees are widely used by humans in southern Africa. Little information is however available on regional genetic variation in these species, knowledge essential for their proper use and conservation. Here, we begin to...
2006 / C.A.C. Kadu, M. Imbuga, R. Jamnadass, I.K. Dawson -
The preservation of biofilms on macroalgae by osmium vapour
Abstract The aims of this study were to determine if osmium vapour treatment prior to glutaraldehyde fixation could preserve the biofilms found on macroalgae and to gain insight into the structure of the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS or...
2006 / M. Barreto, J.J.M. Meyer -
Screening South African wheat germplasm for androgenic competence
Abstract Microspore and anther cultures provide an opportunity to create haploid and doubled haploid plants within a single season, thereby reducing the time and cost of cultivar development. Microspore and anther culture has been widely used and...
2006 / G.D. Ascough, F. Bakos, E. Balázs, B. Barnabás, J. van Staden -
Do we have the answers to the fairy circles yet?2007 / A. Joubert, J.J.M. Meyer, M.W. Van Rooyen
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Factors influencing the distribution of Cactoblastis cactorum, a biological control agent of Opuntia stricta in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Abstract Cactoblastis cactorum, a phycitid moth, has been used with considerable success as a biological control agent against several different cactus species in many parts of the world, including Opuntia stricta in Kruger...
2006 / L.C. Foxcroft, J.H. Hoffmann, J.J. Viljoen, J.J. Kotze -
Responses of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f.; Cucurbitaceae) seeds to desiccation, chilling and hydrated storage
Abstract The responses of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook f.) seeds to chilling and hydrated storage at 6, 16, and 25 °C, and excised axes to fast flash-drying or slow dehydration, were investigated. Flash- and slow-drying initially...
2006 / S.A. Ajayi, P. Berjak, J.I. Kioko, M.E. Dulloo, R.S. Vodouhe -
Studies in Cyperaceae in southern Africa 39: Cyperus articulatus L. and Cyperus corymbosus Rottb.
Abstract Cyperus articulatus L. and Cyperus corymbosus Rottb. were studied in southern Africa and were found to be synonymous. The latter bears laminae, has longer bracts and frequently has less septate culms than the former...
2006 / K.D. Gordon-Gray, C.J. Ward, T.J. Edwards -
Human TLR1 Deficiency Is Associated with Impaired Mycobacterial Signaling and Protection from Leprosy Reversal Reaction2008 / Elizabeth A. Misch, Murdo Macdonald, Chaman Ranjit, Bishwa R. Sapkota, Richard D. Wells, et al.
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Biologically active fibroblast growth factor 1 tagged with various epitopes2008 / Masahiro Asada, Emi Honda, Toru Imamura
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Interaction of the growth and tumour suppressor NORE1A with microtubules is not required for its growth-suppressive function2008 / Anna Moshnikova, Sergey Kuznetsov, Andrei V Khokhlatchev
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Validation of a primer optimisation matrix to improve the performance of reverse transcription – quantitative real-time PCR assays2009 / Thomas Mikeska, Alexander Dobrovic
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The Dlx5 and Foxg1 transcription factors, linked via miRNA-9 and -200, are required for the development of the olfactory and GnRH system
Abstract During neuronal development and maturation, microRNAs (miRs) play diverse functions ranging from early patterning, proliferation and commitment to differentiation, survival, homeostasis, activity and plasticity of more mature and adult...
2015 / Giulia Garaffo, Daniele Conte, Paolo Provero, Daniela Tomaiuolo, Zheng Luo, et al.