Nickel plays an important physiological role in plants, but how it is transported over long distances from stems and leaves to grains was poorly ...

The skin is the body’s primary biological barrier, largely due to the highly organized structure of the stratum corneum (SC). Although essential for protection, this barrier function limits the ...

Nappy (diaper) rash is a common skin condition experienced by most infants at least once during the first 2 years of life. Despite its prevalence, there is some debate over its pathogenesis. The ...

In order to alleviate the problem of grouting blockage caused by the immediate action of bacteria and chemical reagents in the process of MICP reinforcement of sandy soil, this paper delays the ...

The compromised biocompatibility and biological features of present nanorobotic design have limited their development in biomedical community due to the dependence on inorganic materials. Here we ...

Ainda que os fertilizantes estejam prontamente disponíveis para as plantas no solo, grande parte desses produtos acabam não sendo captados pelos vegetais. As plantas, assim como nós, não absorvem ...

Abstract: A fiber-optic urea sensor based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and Mach-Zehnder interference (MZI) combined principle was designed and implemented. By plating gold film on the ...

Staghorn calculi resulting from urease-producing bacteria are best managed with complete surgical removal of the stones. Medical therapy alone cannot rid the patient of struvite calculi and is ...

Upper urinary tract stones that involve the renal pelvis and extend into at least 2 calyces are classified as staghorn calculi [1] (see image below). Although all types of urinary stones can ...