Climate negotiation outcomes are difficult to evaluate objectively because there are no clear reference scenarios. Subjective assessments from those directly involved in the negotiations are particularly important, as this may influence strategy and future negotiation participation. Here we analyze the perceived success of the climate negotiations in a sample of more than 600 experts involved i...

We consider a study of MZ and DZ twin pairs ascertained because one or both twins have a disease. Genotypes at a major locus are known and putative environmental risk factors have been measured for all individuals. The power of the study to estimate the effect on liability of the measured and residual genetic and environmental effects (Gm, Gr, Em, Er) and all two-way interactions between them (...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recent findings of an association between polymorphisms of advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor (AGER) and risk of diabetic vasculopathy have generated great interest. However, to date, no genetic-epidemiological data are available on risk of atherothrombotic events among nondiabetic populations. METHODS Using DNA samples collected at baseline in a prosp...

Ranunculus L. with about 600 species is the largest genus in the Ranunculaceae. Problems in the taxonomy of the genus are due to high variability and polymorphism among different individuals and populations of certain species. Morphological characters of nectar scale have been considered as valuable taxonomical characters in some perennial species in some groups (Praemorsa, Grumosa, Rhizomatosa...