Genes with major phenotypic effects facilitate quantifying the contribution of genetic vs. plastic effects to adaptive divergence. A classical example is Ectodysplasin (Eda), the major gene controlling lateral plate phenotype in three-spined stickleback. Completely plated marine stickleback populations evolved repeatedly towards low-plated freshwater populations, representing a prime example of...

BACKGROUND Electrodermal activity (EDA) and other peripheral autonomic electrical parameters have been used as indicators of emotional states, including depressive states and suicidal state. We aimed to review EDA research systematically, focusing on EDA's usefulness as a biomarker for depression and suicidal behaviour. METHODS We searched MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science...

Here we report two unrelated Chinese families with congenital missing teeth inherited in an X-linked manner. We mapped the affected locus to chromosome Xp11-Xq21 in one family. In the defined region, both families were found to have novel missense mutations in the ectodysplasin-A (EDA) gene. The mutation of c.947A>G caused the D316G substitution of the EDA protein. The mutation of c.1013C>T fou...

Thermal decomposition behavior of Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and PLLA composites after different heat treatment were investigated using thermogravimetric analysis. Firstly, the thermal decomposition results of neat PLLA showed that the decomposition of PLLA was a first-order kinetic reaction, and thermal decomposition kinetics indicated that the heat treatment significantly affected activation ...

Anomalous momentum transport has been observed in Alcator C-Mod tokamak plasmas. The time evolution of core impurity toroidal rotation velocity profiles has been measured with a crystal x-ray spectrometer array. Following the L-mode to EDA (enhanced Dα) H-mode transition in both Ohmic and ICRF heated discharges, the ensuing co-current toroidal rotation velocity, which is generated in the absenc...

Until recently the electrical power industry has relied solely on traditional technologies copper and iron as cables, transformers and machines as the mainstream solution for the generation, transmission and distribution of power. Whilst use of these materials and technologies is here to stay, improvements in power semiconductor technology mean that the industry is moving into a position where ...

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (EDA) has been localised to the q12-q13.1 region of the X chromosome by both physical and genetic mapping methods. Although linkage analysis using closely linked flanking markers can clarify the carrier status for many females at risk for the disorder, knowledge of the origin of the mutation in instances of possible de novo mutation is critical for accurate gen...

This study compares the energy intensity performance in Indonesia to other south-east Asia countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, The Philippines and Malaysia for the period from 1971 to 2016. For this goal, this research employs a multiplicative Log Mean Divisia Index II method and Spatial-Temporal Index Decomposition Analysis. The manufacturing sector and commercial sector played a k...

a comparison of buckling analysis of the nanoplate and nanocomposite plate with central square hole embedded in winkler foundation is presented in this article. in order to enhance mechanical properties of nanoplate with central cut out, carbon nano tubes (cnts) are applied as uniform distribution (ud) through thickness direction. in order to define the shape function of plate with square cut o...