The genetic accessibility of selected acidophilic bacteria was investigated to evaluate their applicability to degrading pollutants in acidic environments. The IncP1 antibiotic resistance plasmids RP4 and pVK101 and the phenol degradation-encoding plasmid pPGH11 were transferred from neutrophilic bacteria into the extreme acidophilic eubacterium Acidiphilium cryptum at frequencies of 1.8 x 10(-...

objectives: most definitions equate quality of life with motor function. the aim of this study is to examine the association between gross motor function and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. methods: in this analytical cross–sectional study, 60 children with cerebral palsy aged 4-12 were selected through convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria from occupational therapy...

background: periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease characterized by destruction of tooth-supporting tissues. environmental and genetic factors as well as the immune system participate in this process. recent studies have attempted to elucidate the role of cytokine networks involved in periodontal diseases. objective: to assess and compare the levels of il-4, il-6 and il-...