Harbor seal whiskers optimization algorithm with deep learning-based medical imaging analysis for gastrointestinal cancer detection. [PDF]
Alshardan A +5 more
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Age-related changes in size, bone microarchitecture and volumetric bone mineral density of the mandible in the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). [PDF]
Kahle P +5 more
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This study reports the exceptional preservation of the Eocene freshwater bivalve Batissa sitakaraensis from Hokkaido, Japan. Multimodal analyses reveal that both the aragonitic shell mineralogy and the delicate organic periostracum retain their original structural and chemical characteristics after millions of years.
Taro Yoshimura +4 more
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Female harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) behavioral response to playbacks of underwater male acoustic advertisement displays. [PDF]
Matthews LP, Blades B, Parks SE.
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Gut virome orchestrates nitrogen partitioning between the host and microbiome
Under normal protein intake, lytic phages promote bacterial turnover, releasing microbial nitrogen that can be assimilated by the host and thereby revealing phage‐mediated lysis as a potential pathway for host nutrient acquisition. Under protein restriction, however, phages shift toward a lysogenic strategy, reducing bacterial death and microbial ...
Shujie Xu +7 more
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Application of novel burst wave lithotripsy and ultrasonic propulsion technology for the treatment of ureteral calculi in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and renal calculi in a harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). [PDF]
Holmes AE +17 more
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The Reality and Direction of Korean Dental Hygiene Education in the Super‐Aged Society
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to analyze the structural features and key issues of dental hygiene education and the national licensing examination in response to a super‐aged society. To this end, the current status and challenges of Korea's dental hygiene education system are reviewed, and comparative analyses of corresponding systems in the ...
Ji‐Won Choi +2 more
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Intraperitoneal implantation of life-long telemetry transmitters in three rehabilitated harbor seal pups. [PDF]
Horning M +3 more
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Microbial communities and functional diversity in seafood
Abstract Functional diversity encompasses ecosystem processes that enhance adaptability to environmental change. This study explores the diversity of microorganisms associated with seafood. In this paper, we present our knowledge of microbial diversity in relation to seafood.
Christian Larbi Ayisi +3 more
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Abstract Background Territorial food production is a well‐known quality trait, which is attracting new customer preferences for different agricultural products. In this context, many microbreweries and agricultural breweries started to cultivate their own small hopyard to exploit the so‐called “terroir” effect.
Paolo Loreti +4 more
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