The heterogeneity of exosomal populations has hindered our understanding of their biogenesis,
molecular composition, biodistribution and functions. By employing asymmetric flow field…

In nature, Saccharomyces yeasts manifest a number of adaptive responses to overcome
adverse environments such as filamentation, invasive growth, flocculation and adherence to …

Hypothesis The type and frequency of complications after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP)
have changed with the development of laparoscopic technique. Background The …

In this study we examine the Urban Heat Island (UHI) of Granada. First, we perform a study of
the evolution of the recorded temperatures at a meteorological station over the last century. …

Bacteria naturally release membrane vesicles (MVs) under a variety of growth environments.
Their production is associated with virulence due to their capacity to concentrate toxins and …

The use of a modern technological system requires a good engineering approach, optimized
operations, and proper maintenance in order to keep the system in an optimal state. …

Introduction Extracorporeal circulation induces hemostatic alterations that lead to inflammatory
response (IR) and postoperative bleeding. Tranexamic acid (TA) reduces fibrinolysis and …

Soils are self-organized ecological systems within which organisms interact within a nested
suite of discrete scales. Microorganisms form communities and physical structures at the …

We sought to examine the pathogenic role of excessive VEGF-A expression in podocytes,
since it has been reported that diabetic nephropathy and other glomerular diseases are …

Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus, GAS) is an important human commensal
that occasionally causes localized infections and less frequently causes severe invasive …