Observations of dune patterns in the central Ténéré desert, Niger, reveal a significant association between different dune morphologies and sand types. It is suggested that the bi-modal sands that are associated with low dunes and flat areas can be explained by the protection of fine sands in...
The newly identified APOA5 is a crucial determinant of triglyceride levels and therefore the study of the factors regulating its gene expression is of significant importance. The first part of our studies aims at determining the rôle of APOA5 in infl...