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Blubber Thickening Driven by UCP1 Inactivation: Insights from a Cetacean‐Like Transgenic Mouse Model
Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.UCP1 inactivation of cetaceans in mice drives BAT whitening and iWAT hyperplasia, promoting fat accumulation for aquatic adaptation. Abstract Cetaceans possess thick blubber, a specialized adipose tissue essential for thermal insulation, a streamlined body form, energy storage, and buoyancy. However, the mechanisms that underpin this adaptation are not
Qian Zhang +5 more
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Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringBottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) rely on frequency- and amplitude-modulated whistles to communicate, and noise exposure can inhibit the success of acoustic communication through masking or causing behavioral changes in the animal.
Jessica J. Sportelli +2 more
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Complition of some hiatus and necessity of Re-correction of “Manafe e Hayavan” [PDF]
تاریخ ادبیات, 2016 Zoology (Elm al Hayavan) is a branch of science that has been considered from ancient times (at least from ancient Greece) and also in Islamic culture after establishment of Bayt al Hekmah and formation of Translation Movement and translation of texts ...
احمدرضا بهرام پور عمران
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HST Survey of Clusters in Nearby Galaxies. II. Statistical Analysis of Cluster Populations [PDF]
, 2002 We present a statistical system that can be used in the study of cluster populations. The basis of our approach is the construction of synthetic cluster color-magnitude-radius diagrams (CMRDs), which we compare with the observed data using a maximum ...
Andrew E. Dolphin +4 more
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Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.The transition of cetaceans from a terrestrial to an aquatic environment involved a crucial sensory adaptation to environments with limited visibility. Vibrissae, important mechanoreceptors, undergo an ontogenetic transformation in odontocetes. This research describes the histomorphology of vibrissae and crypts at different developmental stages ...
Cecilia Mariana Krmpotic +10 more
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Veterinary SciencesBycatch is the most common cause of death of small delphinids worldwide, including the Mediterranean Sea. The diagnosis of bycatch as cause of death in stranded cetaceans depends on the cumulative presence of multiple findings, termed bycatch criteria ...
Laura Martino +5 more
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With an easing of fiscal policy off the cards, George Osborne’s only hope for growth may lie with another round of quantitative easing. [PDF]
Last week saw the release of low quarterly growth figures from the Office for National Statistics. Tony Dolphin argues that the government has done little to prevent the current period of mild stagflation and, if it is unwilling to increase spending or ...
Dolphin, Tony
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Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As far as international economic law (IEL) is concerned, the ‘Washington Consensus’ generally refers to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s development finance policies and tools. It covers their application to their clients and borrowers with the support of Western governments. This acceptation is of particular interest
Leïla Choukroune
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Frontal Sinus Volume Assessment Using Dolphin Software
International Dental JournalAim or purpose: Assessing the relationship between frontal sinus volume, gender, and age, and investigating its potential use in forensic identification, particularly in gender estimation. Materials and methods: The volumetric measurements were performed
Sultan Uzun +3 more
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An investigation into the concept of and factors leading to impact creep and its management [PDF]
, 2006 This study defines and explores the nature of impact creep within the context of two contrasting case studies. The methods applied in undertaking this study consisted of a literature review and development and distribution of questionnaires to visitors ...
Newsome, D., Smith, A.J.
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