Amyloid curli fibers and cellulose are extracellular matrix components produced in the stationary phase top layer of E. coli macrocolonies, which confer physical protection, strong cohesion, elasticity, and wrinkled morphology to these biofilms. Curli and cellulose synthesis is controlled by a three-level transcription factor (TF) cascade with the RpoS sigma subunit of RNA polymerase at the top...

The extraction of teeth results in rapid bone resorption both vertically and horizontally in the first month. The loss of alveolar ridge reduces the chance of implant rehabilitation. Atraumatic extraction, implant placement in extraction socket, and an immediate prosthesis have been proposed as alternative therapies to maintain the volume and contours tissue and reduce time and cost of treatmen...

Cerebellum may be a common site of developmental abnormalities due to its protracted course of maturation. Recent studies have implicated morphological deviations of the cerebellum as responsible for specific behavioral and cognitive manifestations of autism. We investigated neuropsychology and quantitative MRI of the cerebellum in both high functioning subjects with autism and survivors of chi...

Hitherto characters derived mostly from macromorphology were used to distinguish among the members of Acanthopsis Harv., a taxonomically difficult group plants endemic arid parts southern Africa. The taxonomic significance leaf and bract indumentum in was investigated using light, scanning electron microscopy. Five non-glandular three glandular trichome types distinguished on leaves floral brac...

3D printed reconstructions of skeletal material offer a novel, interactive and increasingly used tool to support courtroom testimony aid juror interpretation expert testimony. While research has begun address the accuracy material, there been little consideration diverse applications prints trauma demonstrations, particularly in relation gunshot trauma. This study explored suitability three hum...