Although the negative effects of roads on the genetics of animal populations have been extensively reported, the question of whether roads reduce gene flow in volant, urban bird populations has so far not been addressed.In this study, we assess whether highways decreased gene flow and genetic variation in a small passerine bird, the tree sparrow (P
Exposure of mosquitoes to numerous eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbes in their associated microbiomes has probably Miscellaneous helped drive the evolution of the innate immune system.To our knowledge, a metagenomic catalog of the eukaryotic microbiome has not been reported from any insect.Here we employ a novel approach to preferentially deplete
Synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles modified with carbon has been successfully performed by submerged arc-discharge method in ethanol/urea medium.Iron oxide used in the fabrication process was prepared by iron electrolysis in an electrolyte solution of NaCl.Fabrication of nanoparticles in this method uses two graphite electrodes.One of them was m
This article reviews the current models of the voter behavior and proves the need in creating a new overarching conceptual framework, finding the integral social-psychological Miscellaneous factor of the voter decision making.The public opinion is regarded as such a factor.The article presents the findings of the latest psychological research, devo
Sex-specific risk factors for cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) in women include oral bats discount contraceptives, pregnancy, puerperium, and hormone replacement therapy.The acute treatment of CVT is anticoagulation using therapeutic doses of low molecular weight heparin, which is also the preferred treatment in the post-acute phase in pregnancy an