Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (CAS) and occlusion (CAO) disrupt cerebral hemodynamics.There are few studies on the brain network changes and compensation associated with the progression from chronic CAS to CAO.In the current study, our goal is to improve the understanding Necklaces of the specific abnormalities and compensatory phenomena ass
Debate continues over the adequacy of existing field plots to sufficiently capture Necklaces Amazon forest dynamics to estimate regional forest carbon balance.Tree mortality dynamics are particularly uncertain due to the difficulty of observing large, infrequent disturbances.A recent paper (Chambers et al 2013 Proc.Natl Acad.Sci.110 3949–54) rep
One of the cornerstones of the judicial process is the presentation of evidence in a court of law.The integrity of evidence is vital to reassure the courts that the correct procedures were followed throughout all the processes it was subjected to.In South Africa, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Pretoria analyses and stores evidence.The sto
Abstract Background There are strong arguments for social science and interdisciplinary research in the neglected tropical diseases.These diseases represent a rich and dynamic interplay between vector, host, and pathogen which occurs within social, physical and biological contexts.The overwhelming sense, however, is that neglected tropical diseases
Abstract In this study, lithium complex grease (LCG) and polyurea grease (PUG) were synthesized using mineral oil (500SN) and polyalphaolefin (PAO40) as base oil, adsorbed onto lithium complex soap and polyurea as thickeners, respectively.The effects of grease formulation (thickener and base oil with different amounts (80, 85, and 90 wt%) on the co