Summary The average air temperature has been increasing in recent years. The purpose of this study was to compare meteorological differences between the 1800s and 2000s using recorded historical and modern weather data from four different time periods, each separated by approximately 60 years. Historical weather data can be used to observe climate change in…
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A Cross-Cultural Comparison of U.S. and Chinese High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Literature
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of U.S. and Chinese High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Literature by Y.Chi Abstract Learning literature may have different outcomes across individuals. For high school students, literature bears great significance in their mental development because it affects how they perceive the world. This study examines Chinese and U.S. high school students’ attitudes toward…
Identification of a Free Radical Scavenger as an Additive for Lung Transplant Preservation Solution to Inhibit Coagulative Necrosis and Extend Organ Preservation
Summary Among the routine organs being transplanted, the lungs and heart deteriorate the fastest during transport from the donor to the recipient. Only 15–20% of cadaveric donor lungs are usable for transplant. Lungs can be preserved for transport in cold ischemic, hypothermic preservation solutions for only 4 to 6 hours. Extending lung preservation time would…
Feasibility Testing of a Glass Microsphere-Based Lactase Immobilization System for Domestic Use
Feasibility Testing of a Glass Microsphere-Based Lactase Immobilization System for Domestic Use Guochen Dong, Yuanzhao Pan Introduction Lactose intolerance is a syndrome that describes people who have several symptoms when they uptake products that have lactose, a kind of disaccharide that can be broken into one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose. This…
Mutation of the Catalytic Cysteine in Anopheles gambiae Transglutaminase 3 (AgTG3) Abolishes Plugin Crosslinking Activity without Disrupting Protein Folding Properties
Summary Malaria is a devastating parasitic infectious disease with an enormous impact on public health and economic growth, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Besides advances in anti-malarial drugs and vaccine development, a successful malaria eradication program relies on controlling the mosquito vector. In this study, we pursue a novel approach for malaria vector control by inhibiting…