COMPARATIVE TRANSCRIPTOMIC ANALYSIS DELINEATES ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF RANA KUKUNORIS TOWARD COLD STRESS ON THE QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU

Comparative transcriptomic analysis delineates adaptation strategies of Rana kukunoris toward cold stress on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Abstract Background Cold hardiness is fundamental for amphibians to survive during the extremely cold winter on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau.Exploring the gene regulation mechanism of freezing-tolerant Rana kukunoris could help us to understand how the frogs survive in winter.Results Transcriptome of liver and muscle of R.kukunoris collected in hibern

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Molecular analysis of Staphylococcus epidermidis strains isolated from community and hospital environments in China.

BackgroundStaphylococcus epidermidis is a common cause of nosocomial infections worldwide.This study analyzed the differences in genetic endowment and clonal lineages with pathogenesis and resistance traits of S.epidermidis isolates collected from community and hospital environments (patients and healthcare staff) of the same ecological niche, time

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Emerging applications of extracellular vesicles in tumor therapy

Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have tremendous potential as nano/micron-sized drug delivery carriers.Their physical, chemical and biological characteristics distinguish them as unique carriers with specific pharmacokinetic, circulating metabolic, and biodistribution patterns in the delivery of therapeutic cargoes.They are Sexual Health criti

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Religious Coping Styles, General Health, and Psychological Well-Being Among Mothers of Mentally Disabled Children

Objectives: The birth and presence of an exceptional child in a family can be considered as an undesirable challenging event.This event may be associated with stress, frustration, sadness, and despair.This study aimed to examine the relationship of religious coping styles with general health and psychological well-being among mothers of mentally di

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