Mutations of the brassinosteroid biosynthesis gene HvDWARF5 enable balance between semi-dwarfism and maintenance of grain size in barley. [PDF]
Zolkiewicz K+3 more
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Registered index‐linked annuities in qualified retirement plans
Abstract Many Americans remain financially underprepared for retirement. While automatic enrollment in employer‐sponsored retirement plans has helped, target‐date funds (TDFs) used as default investments have limitations. We propose target‐date registered index‐linked annuities (TD‐RILAs) as a transparent, cost‐effective alternative providing ...
Cameron Ellis+2 more
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Discovery of a high-velocity cloud of the Milky Way as a potential dark galaxy. [PDF]
Liu XL+8 more
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Mapping the “X” Debate: Water Fluoridation Sentiment Analysis With Advanced Machine Learning
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine public sentiment regarding community water fluoridation (CWF) using data from “X” (formerly Twitter) over the past decade. The goal was to understand public opinion trends and identify opportunities for targeted public health communication.
Nilesh Torwane+3 more
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Seven Year Decline of Mountain Hare Abundance in the Peak District, England. [PDF]
Bedson CPE, Walsh K, Crick HQP.
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This study examines the influence of climatic and geographical factors on the body size of iguanas in the Lesser Antilles. We show that iguana body size increases with island size and decreases with distance from the mainland, suggesting that geographical conditions have a greater influence on body size compared to climatic conditions.
F. Desigaux+6 more
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Macro- and micro-geographical genetic variation in early-fitness traits in populations of maritime pine (Pinus pinaster). [PDF]
Solé-Medina A+10 more
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Strategies of Control: Members of Congress and Policy Outcomes
ABSTRACT Despite Congress' Article I powers, challenges within and outside of Congress prevent lawmakers from influencing policy outcomes. Legislators confront obstacles when trying to pass bills, and legislation is often not implemented as intended. What strategies do lawmakers have for controlling policy outcomes? We argue that legislators use formal
Erinn Lauterbach, Melinda N. Ritchie
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Antioxidant Defenses and Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Activity Provide "Radioresilience" Against Ionizing Radiation-Induced Stress in Dwarf Bean Plants. [PDF]
Hay Mele B+5 more
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Sterols in plant biology <i>-</i> Advances in studying membrane dynamics. [PDF]
Vogel P+3 more
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