Genetic Basis for Variation of Metalloproteinase-Associated Biochemical Activity in Venom of the Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus) by Ruben K. Dagda, Sardar Gasanov, Ysidro De La OIII, Eppie D. Rael, Carl S. Lieb

“…In addition, the venoms from the same rattlesnakes were tested for their ability to hydrolyze fibrinogen, fibrin, casein, and hide powder azure and for induction of hemorrhage in mice. …”
Get full text

Nasal Dermoplasty for Recurrent Polyps in a Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome by George Anastasopoulos, Theophanis Machas, Sofia Kegioglou, Demetra Rapti

“…Applying the technique to a single nostril has several advantages, namely, the reduction of the operational time and therefore the risks for the patient from a prolonged general anaesthetic and the ability to judge the efficacy of the technique on the same patient.…”
Get full text

Perspectives on content and delivery of the ABLE 1.0 intervention programme by Kristina Tomra Nielsen, Marie Bangsgaard Bang, Marc Sampedro Pilegaard, Vita Hagelskjær, Eva Ejlersen Wæhrens

“…Background The occupational therapy intervention programme ABLE 1.0 was designed to enhance the ability to perform activities of daily living in persons living with chronic conditions. …”
Get full text

Adult Congenital Permanent Bilateral Dislocation of the Patella with Full Knee Function: Case Report and Literature Review by Alessandro Bistolfi, Giuseppe Massazza, David Backstein, Stefano Ventura, Raul Cerlon, Maurizio Crova

“…This rare condition is usually detected within the first decade of life, because of inability of active extension in the knee and impaired ability during walking. This report presents an unusual case of a 51-year-old man with bilateral congenital permanent dislocation of the patella. …”
Get full text

Hydrogels for the Application of Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering: A Review of Hydrogels by Er-Yuan Chuang, Chih-Wei Chiang, Pei-Chun Wong, Chih-Hwa Chen

“…Hydrogels possess the ability to form multifunctional cartilage grafts since they possess polymeric swellability upon immersion in an aqueous phase. …”
Get full text

Prenatal Mouth Movements: Can We Identify Co-Ordinated Fetal Mouth and LIP Actions Necessary for Feeding? by Nadja Reissland, Claire Mason, Benoist Schaal, Karen Lincoln

“…Although there is some research on sucking per se, we know very little about prenatal preparatory movements for sucking, namely, the ability to co-ordinate opening the mouth widely and then pursing the lips as if around a teat or nipple in utero. …”
Get full text

Photoreceptor metabolic window unveils eye–body interactions by Shaopeng Yang, Zhuoyao Xin, Weijing Cheng, Pingting Zhong, Riqian Liu, Ziyu Zhu, Lisa Zhuoting Zhu, Xianwen Shang, Shida Chen, Wenyong Huang, Lei Zhang, Wei Wang

“…Abstract Photoreceptors are specialized neurons at the core of the retina’s functionality, with optical accessibility and exceptional sensitivity to systemic metabolic stresses. Here we show the ability of risk-free, in vivo photoreceptor assessment as a window into systemic health and identify shared metabolic underpinnings of photoreceptor degeneration and multisystem health outcomes. …”
Get full text

An Anonymous User Authentication with Key Agreement Scheme without Pairings for Multiserver Architecture Using SCPKs by Peng Jiang, Qiaoyan Wen, Wenmin Li, Zhengping Jin, Hua Zhang

“…However, these schemes suffered from certain security problems or their cost consumption exceeded users’ own constrained ability. In this paper, we present an anonymous remote user authentication with key agreement scheme for multi-server architecture employing self-certified public keys without pairings. …”
Get full text

Commensal bacteria education history calibrates the naivety and activation threshold of adaptive antiviral immune system by Baohua Li, Zhou Sha, Li Mou, Feng Zhang, Lifeng Jia, Yan Zhu, Yan Guo, Guohong Deng, Haibo Wu, Hong Wei, Yuzhang Wu, Lilin Ye, Changjiang Liu, Jian Li, Yanyan Zhang, Yanyan Zhang, Yanyan Zhang

“…Exhaustion of the immune system’s ability to adapt to novelty suggests that the changes it undergoes might be a consequence of an evolutionary unpredictable antigenic exposure over a lifetime. …”
Get full text

Modern methods of studying of human gastro-intestinal microflora by Ye. A. Poluektova, O. S. Lyashenko, O. S. Shifrin, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Intestinal microflora plays important role in maintenance of normal ability to live of a human body. Its qualitative and quantitative pattern can vary under effect of environmental factors, in relation to age, gender and climatic geographical conditions. …”
Get full text

Pregnancy and Lactation in a 67-Year-Old Elderly Gravida following Donor Oocyte In Vitro Fertilization by Leila Magistrado, Mary C. Tolcher, Anju Suhag, Sonal Zambare, Kjersti M. Aagaard

“…This case may enable other providers to counsel elderly patients on anticipated outcomes inclusive of ability to breastfeed.…”
Get full text

Variable-Time-Domain Online Neighboring Optimal Trajectory Modification for Hypersonic Interceptors by Ningbo Li, Humin Lei, Jin Zhou, Lei Shao, Bin Wang

“…The predicted impact point (PIP) of hypersonic interception changes continually; therefore the midcourse guidance law must have the ability of online trajectory optimization. In this paper, an online trajectory generation algorithm is designed based on neighboring optimal control (NOC) theory and improved indirect Radau pseudospectral method (IRPM). …”
Get full text

Estimation of mangrove carbon stocks using unmanned aerial vehicle over coastal vegetation by S.H. Larekeng, M. Nursaputra, M.F. Mappiasse, S. Ishak, M. Basyuni, E. Sumarga, V.B. Arifanti, A.A. Aznawi, Y.I. Rahmila, M. Yulianti, R. Rahmania, A. Mubaraq, S.G. Salmo III, H. Ali, I. Yenny

“…However, there is a lack of information on mangrove distribution and their carbon absorption abilities. Therefore, this study aimed to bridge this gap by gathering data on the ability of mangrove forest areas to absorb carbon stocks. …”
Get full text

Central venous oxygen saturation changes as a reliable predictor of the change of CI in septic shock: To explore potential influencing factors by Ran An, Xi-Xi Wan, Yan Chen, Run Dong, Chun-Yao Wang, Wei Jiang, Li Weng, Bin Du

“…This study aimed to determine the ability of the change in ScvO2 (ΔScvO2) to detect fluid responsiveness in ventilated septic shock patients and potential influencing factors. …”
Get full text

Méritos e limites da teoria da escolha racional como ferramenta de interpretação do comportamento social e político by Mauro Macedo Campos, Hugo Borsani, Nilo Lima de Azevedo

“…Thus, rational choices approach an optimal point, despite their ability to achieve the desired degree of satisfaction. …”
Get full text

New frontiers in CRISPR: Addressing antimicrobial resistance with Cas9, Cas12, Cas13, and Cas14 by Ahmed S.A. Ali Agha, Ali Al-Samydai, Talal Aburjai

“…Integrating these technologies with existing methods could significantly enhance our ability to manage and potentially reverse the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. …”
Get full text

Forecasting Chinese Wind Power Installed Capacity Using a Novel Grey Model with Parameters Combination Optimization by Xiaoshuang Luo, Bo Zeng, Hui Li, Wenhao Zhou

“…However, the single parameter optimization of the conventional grey model has some limitations in improving its modeling ability. To this end, a novel grey prediction model with parameters combination optimization is proposed in this paper. …”
Get full text

Exploring Medical Students’ Readiness for E-Learning and Knowledge Sharing Behaviors in Emergency Remote Learning Environments during Covid-19 by Gunes Korkmaz, Cetin Toraman

“…The results revealed that the students with high ability to use computer, mobile phone and tablet PC have higher readiness level for e-learning in terms of technology access, technical skills, online relationships, motivation, online skills, importance of success. …”
Get full text