An alternative interpretation of nanoindentation experimental data and the associated phenomenon Water Features of indentation size effect (ISE) is proposed on the basis of a simple gradient elasticity equation, used to account for the development of elastic gradients generated by the geometry characterizing the indenter-specimen system.An applicat
Auxin governs dynamic ORG OAT GROATS cellular processes involved at several stages of plant growth and development.In this review, we discuss the mechanisms employed by auxin in light of recent scientific advances, with a focus on synthetic auxins as herbicides and synthetic auxin resistance mechanisms.Two auxin receptors were reported.The plasma m
Abstract Polar ecosystems are experiencing amongst the most rapid rates of regional warming on Earth.Here, we discuss ‘omics’ approaches to investigate polar Log Trolley biodiversity, including the current state of the art, future perspectives and recommendations.We propose a community road map to generate and more fully exploit multi-omics dat
Introduction: Congenital syphilis is a major public health problem, and early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to prevent it.Penicillin G benzathine is the treatment of choice in pregnant women; however, it may fail to prevent fetal infection, as in the present case.Case presentation: Male newborn, son of an HIV negative mother with gestationa
Background: A growing number of older adults use in-home Medicaid Waiver Home and Community Based services (HCBS) to facilitate aging-in-place.A primary service of this program is Home Care Aide assistance with activities of daily living and homemaker needs.Despite the known benefits of exercise, exercise programs are currently not offered to clien