The effects of systematically increasing levels of inbreeding upon growth and postnatal maternal ability were determined in laboratory mice by utilizing the reciprocal crossfostering technique. Two experiments were conducted. The first included postnatal dams which were inbred 0, 12, 25 and 38% while corresponding levels in the litter were 0, 22, 38 and 50%, respectively. The second experiment ...

The minimum methionine requirement in the presence of excess dietary cysteine has not been determined older adults. This study aimed to determine healthy adults using indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO) method. Fifteen ≥ 60 years age received seven intakes (0 20 mg/kg/d) plus (40 mg/kg/d). Oxidation indicator, L-[1-13C]phenylalanine (F13CO2), was used estimate mean a change-point mixed-effect...

Box jumps are often included in training programs as an introductory exercise to novice athletes and untrained individuals efficient option of lower-body explosiveness training. However, it is unclear whether the use boxes differing heights affect inter-limb asymmetry during this exercise. The purpose study investigate effect box height jumps. Recreationally active young males (n = 14) females ...

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a significant public health threat, as it is the main vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses. Disease control efforts could be enhanced through reproductive manipulation of these vectors. Previous work has revealed a relationship between male seminal fluid proteins transferred to females during mating and female post-mating physiology and behavior. To better unde...

Bryan, E. M., and Kohler, H. G. (1974). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 49, 844. The missing umbilical artery. I. Prospective study based on a maternity unit. In a consecutive series of nearly 20,000 freshly delivered placentas, 2 vessels instead of the normal 3 were found in the umbilical cords of 143 (0 72%) infants, 83 females and 60 males. 4 infants were twins: in each instance the co-twi...

Masalah stunting yang dialami oleh sebagian besar anak masih menjadi masalah gizi utama. Stunting dapat menyebabkan terhambatnya pertumbuhan fisik, perkembangan mental dan status kesehatan pada anak. Kasus juga berhubungan dengan peningkatan kerentanan terhadap penyakit, baik penyakit menular maupun tidak menular. Faktor risiko berasal dari faktor ataupun ibu. Ibu mempunyai peranan sangat penti...