assess the effects of sub-lethal or chronicexposure must be established.This paper reviews current understanding of bioaccumulation and bioavailability of heavy metalsassociated with mining effluents and it explores the concept of the bioaccumulation factor (BAF) and itsapplicability to mining ...
In joining BioMed Central, we are confident that the journal will have a much stronger impact in the near future. Based on the many high quality publications published in 2009 and 2010, it is our belief that our impact factor will make a strong recovery next year.Biological Procedures Online...
STAT proteins participate in many signalling systems, providing an almost universal paradigm for signalling from cytokine receptors and a commonly used system for growth factor receptors. Target genes dependent on STATs influence growth, survival, apoptosis, host defence, stress and differentiation functions...
Nature Reviews Neuroscience volume 13, pages 769–787 (2012)Cite this article 29k Accesses 356 Altmetric Metrics details Key Points Perhaps the most well-replicated biological finding in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is higher autonomic (heart rate and skin conductance) and facial ...
Basic science, medicine and social science relating to sleep and/or biological rhythms will be considered for publication. Publishes original articles, short papers, commentaries and the occasional reviews. Editor-in-Chief Kazuo Chin Journal Impact Factor ...
This section reviews the research applications of three different methods, adsorption, membrane filtration and ionic resins, for the removal of antibiotics from water, including treatment efficiency, removal mechanisms and influencing factors. 3.2.1. Adsorption Method In the study of physical removal ...
The author reviews the complicated central processes involved in the challenge of maintaining a stable body temperature in hot environments, and the maladaptive effects of certain psychiatric medicines on thermoregulation. In addition, the author discusses some alternative mechanisms, such as interrupted ...
Biological controlis an environmentally sound and effective means of reducing or mitigatingpestsand pest effects through the use of natural enemies. The aim ofBiological Controlis to promote this science and technology through publication of original research articles and reviews of research … ...
MBEC publishes original research articles as well as reviews and technical notes. Its Rapid Communications category focuses on material of immediate value to the readership, while the Controversies section provides a forum to exchange views on selected issues, stimulating a vigorous and informed debate ...
Overview Biological Invasionsis a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the patterns and processes of biological invasions in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine (including brackish) ecosystems. Publishes research and synthesis papers. Welcomes special papers such as Alien Floras and Faunas, Elton Reviews, Fl...