TO THE EDITOR: An excellent recently published paper (1) suggests a role for image heterogeneity markers, with an eye toward therapy monitoring. The reproducibilities of 24 individual measuring processes were determined from esophageal tumor scans obtained a few days apart. The “Conclusion” section singles out 5 markers as being preferred, as justified solely from their being the most reproduci...

In the present study, the 3-dimensional artistic relief designs on the leather belt used to create CNC tool path and the parameters were investigated in the production of hot pressing molds. The 3-dimensional relief patterns obtained with the help of belt pressure molds consist of marks pressed along the belt with the hot press. These intricate patterns create the varieties in the world of wear...

We calculate posterior probabilities for candidate genes as a function of genomic location. Posterior probabilities for quantitative trait loci (QTL) presence in a small interval are calculated using a Bayesian model-selection approach based on the Bayesian information criterion (BIC) and used to combine QTL colocation information with sequence-specific evidence, e.g., from differential express...

Secale montanum is one of the important perennial grasses growingnaturally in arid to semiarid pastures and rangelands, with a typical Mediterraneanclimate, in northern and western Iran at altitudes of 800-2900 m. In this paper, seedstorage protein profiles of nine wild populations of S. montanum from differentregions of Iran and their phenotypically superior progenies as well as a multi-origin...

To validate if DCX truly predicts neuron recruitment throughout the canary brain, it should correlate to a high degree with established methods for studying neuron recruitment, such as labeling cells with the mitotic marker 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU). This is not the case, however, as we observed clear regional differences in the relationship between the two labeling methods in neurogenic an...

In the early stages of automotive design, designers produce a rich set of concept sketches to develop and communicate their ideas. These sketches convey useful information regarding the desired shape and style. However, creating a 3D digital model consistent with the sketch is a laborious process with existing CAD tools. This shortcoming limits most conceptual explorations to 2D, leaving the de...

Plant disease resistance governed by quantitative trait loci (QTL) is predicted to be effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens and long lasting. Use of these QTL to improve crop species, however, is hindered because the genes contributing to the trait are not known. Five disease resistance QTL that colocalized with defense response genes were accumulated by marker-aided selection to deve...