PLoS Pathogens, 2022 Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) is a small DNA tumor virus that persists in human skin and causes Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) in immunocompromised individuals.
Kyle Rapchak +4 more
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Make It Real - Undergraduate Research Opportunities [PDF]
, 2013 Theme one in the Quest for Distinction is for VCU to become a leader among national research universities in providing all students with high quality learning/living experiences focused on inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a global environment. Quest
Abrams, Lisa +5 more
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Comparative clinico-haematological analysis in young Zebu cattle experimentally infected with Trypanosoma vivax isolates from tsetse infested and non-tsetse infested areas of Northwest Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Ethiopia, particularly in the Northwest region, is affected by both tsetse and non-tsetse fly transmitted trypanosomosis, with significant impact on livestock productivity. The aim of this study was to determine and compare clinical findings
Abebe, Getachew +5 more
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Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Free palatal gingival grafts (FGG) are commonly harvested during mucogingival procedures. The present study investigates age‐related local and systemic early secondary wound healing outcomes, following FGG harvest in a rat model. Methods A 4.2 mm diameter defect was created in the palate of 24 younger (2 m) and 24 older (6 m) Wistar
Maayan Atzmon‐Shavit +3 more
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Silver-based Microbial Check Valve for Spacecraft Potable Water Systems [PDF]
, 2019 As human space exploration increases, the development of a more efficient potable water treatment system suited for spacecraft becomes crucial. This Waste-management Education Research Consortium (WERC) challenge was designed to explore the viability of ...
Garcia, Rogelio E
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, 1998 To be published in Proc Annapolis workshop on magnetic CVs, held in July ...
James, Cynthia H. +2 more
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Juvenile polyposis in a SMAD4‐mutated child: A call for early surveillance
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract We report the case of a 10‐year‐old boy with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) and a family history of SMAD4‐related juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS), presenting with hypoferritinaemia unresponsive to oral supplementation. Endoscopic evaluation revealed multiple gastrointestinal polyps, including duodenal, gastric, and colonic ...
Claudia Lorusso +10 more
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Cephalometric studies of the mandible, its masticatory muscles and vasculature of growing Göttingen Minipigs — A comparative anatomical study to refine experimental mandibular surgery [PDF]
, 2019 Over many decades, the Göttingen Minipig has been used as a large animal model in experimental surgical research of the mandible. Recently several authors have raised concerns over the use of the Göttingen Minipig in this research area, observing ...
Corte, Guiliano Mario +4 more
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Electrochemical control of iodine disinfectant for space transportation system and space station potable water [PDF]
An electrochemical microbial check valve method (EC-MCV) for controlling the iodine disinfectant in potable water (PW) for NASA's space operations was proposed. The factors affecting the design and performance of the unit were analyzed.
Geer, Richard D.
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Making Disability a Part of Diversity [PDF]
, 2013 As part of Theme I of VCU’s Quest for Distinction, our project will help improve access to the services provided by Disability Student Services (DSS) office to students with disability.
Dowdell, Arianne +5 more
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