REPRODUCTIVE PLASTICITY AS AN ADVANTAGE OF SNAKES DURING ISLAND INVASION


Factors influencing initial bacterial adhesion to antifouling surfaces studied by single-cell force spectroscopy

Summary: Biofilm formation, a major concern for healthcare systems, is initiated when bacteria adhere to surfaces.Escherichia coli adhesion is mediated by appendages, including type-1 fimbriae and curli amyloid fibers.Antifouling surfaces prevent the adhesion of bacteria to combat biofilm formation.Here, we used single-cell force-spectroscopy to st

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Fighting Inflation Through Lowering of Monopoly Rents

Abstract High current inflation is driven in part by the monopoly rents of big companies.We do not have wage-price, but profit-price spirals.These were made possible by the creation, mostly Minerals through mergers and acquisitions, of market dominating firms.Fighting supply driven inflation through higher interest rates is not very efficient; it w

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Cases of acute mercury poisoning by mercury vapor exposure during the demolition of a fluorescent lamp factory

Abstract Background In 2015, workers dismantling a fluorescent lamp factory in Korea were affected by mercury poisoning from exposure to mercury vapor.Case presentation Eighteen out of the 21 workers who Back Console Cover participated in the demolition project presented with symptoms of poisoning and, of these, 10 had persistent symptoms even at 1

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