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the interaction of radiation with cells and tissues has a random nature. therefore, understanding the random nature of cell killing that is determined by poisson distribution statistics is an essential point in education of radiation biology. radbiostat is a newly developed educational matlab-based software designed for computer-assisted learning of the target theory in radiation biology. altho...

A high-level overview of the discipline of sustainable development is presented, aimed at providing the context and setting for research on and applications of sustainable development, in this lead article to a new journal. The status of sustainable development and its progress are described, as are challenges and needs that may impact its development. Definitions of sustainable development and...

We have constructed a protein composed of a soluble single-chain TCR genetically linked to the constant domain of an IgG1 H chain. The Ag recognition portion of the protein binds to an unmutated peptide derived from human p53 (aa 264-272) presented in the context of HLA-A2.1, whereas the IgG1 H chain provides effector functions. The protein is capable of forming dimers, specifically staining tu...

maintaining deciduous teeth in function until their natural exfoliation is absolutely necessary. vital pulp therapy (vpt) is a way of saving deciduous teeth. the most important factors in success of vpt are the early diagnosis of pulp and periradicular status, preservation of the pulp vitality and proper vascularization of the pulp. development of new biomaterials with suitable biocompatibility...

Increasing use of cell phone as a medium of human interaction is playing a vital role in solving riddles of crime as well. A young girl went missing from her home late in the evening in the month of August, 2008 when her enraged relatives and villagers physically assaulted and chased her fiancée who often frequented her home. Two years later, her mother lodged a complaint against the relatives ...

I HAVE the honour to submit the following report:? I. General.?As regards "rat-killing" I understand that in the autumn the Magistrate ordered that those who brought rats' tails from the mofussil had to bring a certificate with the signature or mark of a householder and countersigned b}r a Jat-raij7at or one of the village puncha)'at, to the effect that the rats were caught in or near houses. T...

staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen and remains a common cause of burn wound infections. different studies have shown that entrapment of plant-derived compounds into liposomes could increase their anti-staphylococcus aureus activity. silymarin is the bioactive extract from the known plant silybum marianum l. the objective of this study was to evaluate efficacy of silymarin in fre...