Using data for 25,780 species categorized on the International Union for Conservation of
Nature Red List, we present an assessment of the status of the world’s vertebrates. One-fifth of …

This study investigated for the first time the relationship between internalized homophobia
and shame in gay men. It also briefly re-examined the relationship between internalized …

Background The development of a vaccine for norovirus requires a detailed understanding of
global genetic diversity of noroviruses. We analysed their epidemiology and diversity using …

Background:Thrombin is primarily known as a coagulation factor and as an inducer of platelet
activation and aggregation. It has been reported that thrombin modulates apoptosis of …

Recently, it has been discovered that apoptosis of anucleate platelets can be induced by
chemical agonists. Other studies demonstrated that mechanical forces (shear stresses) …

Background: The degree of canal stenosis following a thoracolumbar burst fracture is sometimes
used as an indication for decompressive surgery. This study was performed to test the …

Isolates of Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola from Africa and other bean growing
areas were categorized into nine races on the basis of their reactions to eight differential …

Background Human noroviruses are a highly diverse group of viruses classified into three of
the five currently recognised Norovirus genogroups, and contain numerous genotypes or …

Europe has a long tradition of exploiting marine fishes and is promoting marine economic
activity through its Blue Growth strategy. This increase in anthropogenic pressure, along with …

The role of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) in apoptosis of nucleated
cells is well documented. In contrast, the role of MPTP in apoptosis of anucleated platelets is …