This paper proposes a new methodology to quantify patterns of egg shape variation using geometric morphometrics of three-dimensional landmarks captured on digitally reconstructed eggshells and demonstrates its performance in capturing shape variation at multiple biological levels.This methodology offers unique benefits to complement established lin
ABSTRACTPlasmodium parasite resistance to existing antimalarial drugs poses a devastating threat to the lives of many who depend on their efficacy.New antimalarial drugs and novel drug targets are in critical need, along with novel assays to accelerate their identification.Given the essentiality of protein synthesis throughout the complex parasite
BACKGROUND: Numerous surveys reveal high levels of pesticide residue contamination in honey bee comb.We conducted studies to examine possible direct and indirect effects of pesticide exposure from contaminated brood comb on developing worker bees and adult worker lifespan.METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Worker bees were reared in brood comb contain
In this work, Pt(II) complexes of previously synthesized steroidal thiosemicarbazones were synthesized and characterized.The ligands and their metal complexes were Scrunchie studied by analytical and spectroscopic data (elemental analysis, IR, 1D-NMR and 2D-NMR, HSQC, HMBC, NOESY, COSY), the analysis of which enabled complete 1H and 13C assignments
Background: Leukoplakia is one of potentially malignant disorders that can be found on oral mucosa.Speckled leukoplakia is a rare Handle Covers / Inserts type of leukoplakia with a very high risk of premalignant growth.Approximately 3 % of worldwide population has suffered from leukoplakia, 5-25% of which tend to be malignant leukoplakia.Purpose: T