This diversity is expressed between species but also within species or even individual plants. The industrial uses of some trichome secretions and their potential as a defense barrier, for example against arthr
However, in certain cases, the activity of these pathways can lead to aberrant DNA repair, genomic instability and tumorigenesis. One such case is DNA repair at the natural ends of linear chromosomes, known as telomeres, which can lead to chromosome-end fusions. Here, we review data obtained ...
(Left) Originally, Sanger sequencing reactions were performed in four separate tubes, each containing one of the four chain-terminating ddNTPs, which were radiolabeled; following incorporation of the ddNTPs, the four reactions (G, A, T, C) were run in...
Definition Immune cells that engulf pathogens and debris. Type of macrophage found in connective tissue. 8 Location Throughout the body in various tissues. Primarily in connective tissues. 15 Functions Phagocytosis, antigen presentation, cytokine production. Tissue maintenance, removal of waste and foreig...
Resilience is a broadly used word these days, and a definition is in order here to avoid misunderstandings. We extend Holling's (1973) broad definition of ecosystem resilience and of the forest resilience concepts (Anderson-Teixeira et al., 2013; Nikinmaa et al., 2020) to the genetic level...
Conflict resolution. Accountability. Problem-solving. Leadership Skills This soft skill is theability to inspire, influence and guide others toward achieving common goals or objectives. However, being an effective leader in any organization will require a combination of many soft skills, ...
Definition A crucial or decisive point of difficulty, requiring resolution The breakdown or dissolution of cells or compounds 7 ADVERTISEMENT Context Broad (psychological, societal, medical) Specific (biological, chemical) 9 Outcome Change, resolution, or adaptation Release or decomposition of substances ...
Mankind has always relied on “practical wisdom” in the sense of Aristotle to change people and society. However, practical wisdom is difficult to accumulate and pass on from generation to generation. Therefore, although “natural engineering” that is
Lyme disease is emerging in Canada due to expansion of the range of the tick vector Ixodes scapularis from the United States. National surveillance for human Lyme disease cases began in Canada in 2009. Reported numbers of cases increased from 144 cases i
Succession is the process of following in order or sequence; inheritance is the act of receiving assets from a predecessor. Succession is sequential; inheritance is transactional.