Chromatin is the physiological carrier of not only genetic information, encoded in the DNA, but also of epigenetic information including DNA methylation and histone modifications. As such histone modifications are involved in many aspects of nuclear processes including gene regulation and chromosome segregation. Recently, a 'histone code' hypothesis was put forward to explain how patterns of hi...

This paper describes changes to a model of reading comprehension to improve its reading rate and bring it into closer alignment with human reading rates. The broader context of the research is development of language capable synthetic teammates that can be integrated into team training simulations. To use synthetic teammates in team training without detriment, we believe the synthetic teammates...

This study examined the relationships between the cognitive processes of rapid naming and phonological processing and various literacy skills. Variables measured and used in this analysis were phonological processing, rapid naming, reading comprehension, isolated and nonsense word reading, and spelling. Data were collected from 65 second-to-fifth grade children referred for learning difficultie...

BACKGROUND Considering the importance and responsibility of reporting mammography and the necessity to notice details with a high degree of precision, double reading mammography has been introduced and recommended. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the performance of double reading of mammograms and its effect on patient outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Throughout this cross sectional stu...

We hypothesize that binocular coordination of saccades is based on continuous neuroplasticity involving interactions of saccades and vergence. To test this hypothesis we study reading saccades in young students who were diagnosed for vergence disorders before and after vergence rehabilitation. Following orthoptic evaluation and symptomatology screening, 5 weekly sessions of vergence rehabilitat...