• The capability to withstand and to recover from severe summer droughts is becoming an important issue for tree species in central Europe, as dry periods are predicted to occur more …
Oxidative stress defines an imbalance between formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidative defence mechanisms. In view of the profound biological effects of ROS, in …
The emission of volcanic gases usually precedes eruptive activity 1 , providing both a warning signal and an indication of the nature of the lava soon to be erupted. Additionally, volcanic …
Several recent studies have suggested that, contrary to investigators' initial expectations, household crowding typically has little impact on humans. Using a sample collected in Chicago …
IL-12 p40–related cytokines such as IL-12 p35/p40 heterodimer and IL-23 (p19/p40) are potent regulators of adaptive immune responses. Little is known, however, about the …
Proper trial design is critical for the success of clinical investigations. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a complex disease that has several unique properties. In 2008, after the …
The phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA) is a key regulator of plant growth and development as well as plant responses to situations of decreased water availability. Protein phosphatases …
Physiological levels of laminar shear stress completely abrogate apoptosis of human endothelial cells in response to a variety of stimuli and might therefore importantly contribute to …
While the responses of photosynthesis to water stress have been widely studied, acclimation to sustained water stress and recovery after re-watering is poorly understood. In particular, …
The addition of sourdough fermented with lactic acid bacteria synthesizing organic acids and oligo- and exopolysaccharides (EPS) from sucrose enhances texture, nutritional value, …