In association studies searching for genes underlying complex traits, the results are often inconsistent, and population admixture has been recognized qualitatively as one major potential cause. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) is often employed to test for population admixture; however, its power is generally unknown. Through analytical and simulation approaches, we quantify the power of the H...

Admixed populations have been used for inferring migrations, detecting natural selection, and finding disease genes. These applications often use a simple statistical model of admixture rather than a modeling perspective that incorporates a more realistic history of the admixture process. Here, we develop a general model of admixture that mechanistically accounts for complex historical admixtur...

OBJECTIVE To study the effect of Jianpi Huoxue Jiedu (JPHXJD) prescription on prevention of the postoperative metastasis of gastric cancer and to observe the changes of immunity and whole blood viscosity after treatment. METHODS JPHXJD prescription and chemotherapy were administered to the treated group for 12 successive months, while only chemotherapy was given to the control group. RESULT...

The effects of sucrose on the physical properties of cassava starch aqueous systems were investigated at varied concentrations of cassava starch (5-15% w/w) and sucrose (0-40% w/w). The peak viscosity and the final viscosity during a gelatinization-retrogradation cycle were determined based on a Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) test. Sucrose generally increased the viscosity values, while such increm...

The lubricating oils in each mechanical device are affected by shear forces. Polymers in lubricating oils engine, in particular, undergo many changes because of the influence of the applied forces. Awareness of these changes can help us to design optimal formulations. In this work, shear stability of four commercial was studied. Calculation of various parameters about viscosity in the enhancing...

S2 Pairwise ancestry decay curves under single, multiple and continuous admixture models 8 S2.1 Fundamental notation and assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 S2.2 Single admixture event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 S2.3 Double admixture event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 S2.4 Continuous admixture . . ...

This study is inspired by the observation and hypothesis that the spreading and decay behaviors of a jet directly depend on the momentum-mixing mechanism between the jet and surrounding fluid. This mixing behavior is dictated by the kinematic viscosity ν for a laminar jet, which can be dramatically enhanced in a turbulent flow and is represented by the eddy viscosity ε. Similarly, pulsation in ...

We investigated how learning of inertial load manipulation is influenced by movement amplification with negative viscosity. Using a force-feedback device, subjects trained on anisotropic loads (5 orientations) with free movements in one of three conditions (inertia only, negative viscosity only, or combined), prior to common evaluation conditions (prescribed circular pattern with inertia only)....

To study the effect of fly ash, mineral powder, and silica fume on working performance mechanical properties C70 high-performance concrete by adding same amount granulated blast furnace slag as a composite admixture to replace cement. Influencing law, at time, optimal dosage ratio various admixtures is determined through orthogonal experiment. The results show that: when 6% fume, it can improve...

When a small amount (less than 1%) of a second immiscible liquid is added to the continuous phase of a suspension, the rheological properties of the admixture are dramatically altered and it can change from a fluid-like to a gel-like state. The rheological properties can be modified through changes in the particle size, temperature induced changes to the interfacial tension, and through the add...