Results 71 to 80 of about 167,360 (278)
Pigeon aortic smooth muscle cells lack a functional low density lipoprotein receptor pathway.
Journal of Lipid Research, 1984 The low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor pathway was studied in aortic smooth muscle cells from atherosclerosis-susceptible White Carneau pigeons and compared with rhesus monkey cells whose LDL receptor pathway has been previously characterized. Pigeon
R K Randolph, R W St Clair
doaj +1 more source
A Folk Tale of a Sheep and her Lamb [PDF]
, 2009 Bstan 'dzin tells a folk tale in which a snake, a donkey, a pigeon, and a dog helped a sheep and her lambThis collection of 77 audio files focuses on weddings and weddings speeches but also contains: folk tales, folk songs, riddles, tongue twisters, and
Bkra shis bzang po
core
Pigeons discriminate continuous versus discontinuous line segments [PDF]
, 2007 Three experiments examined various facets of the perception of continuous and discontinuous line segments in pigeons. Pigeons were presented with 2 straight lines that were interrupted by a gap.
Johnston, Siobhan +2 more
core +1 more source
An Outline of a Theory of Play
Symbolic Interaction, EarlyView.Play is often dismissed as trivial, yet it is a fundamental and adaptive aspect of human and mammalian life. This paper develops a sociological theory of play, treating it as a total social fact that spans biological, psychological, and social dimensions.
Seth Abrutyn
wiley +1 more source
Evolutionary Applications, 2022 To meet human needs, domestic pigeons (Columba livia) with various phenotypes have been bred to provide genetic material for our research on artificial selection and local environmental adaptation.
Haobin Hou +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Saving Grace on Feathered Wings: Homing Pigeons in the First World War [PDF]
, 2017 Soldiers of the First World War came in all shapes and sizes. The humble homing pigeon is one of the more unique and critical examples of such. They served in the armed forces of both the Allies and the Central Powers.
Katzung Hokanson, Brandon R.
core +2 more sources
A self-contained quantum harmonic engine [PDF]
, 2017 We propose a system made of three quantum harmonic oscillators as a compact quantum engine for producing mechanical work. The three oscillators play respectively the role of the hot bath, the working medium and the cold bath.
Antezza, Mauro +3 more
core +4 more sources
Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Managing open wounds in birds is challenging. This study compared leukocyte‐ and thrombocyte‐rich fibrin (L‐TRF) and autologous grafts for treating wounds in the tarsometatarsus of chickens. Methods Full‐thickness wounds were experimentally induced in the tarsometatarsus of 23 healthy adult chickens.
Vivian Ferreira Rech +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Pigeons home faster through polluted air. [PDF]
, 2016 Air pollution, especially haze pollution, is creating health issues for both humans and other animals. However, remarkably little is known about how animals behaviourally respond to air pollution.
Blumstein, Daniel T +2 more
core +1 more source
Detection of Leptospira in cane toads (Rhinella jimi) from urban and rural Paraíba, Brazil
Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Leptospirosis is a significant zoonosis in tropical regions, where poor sanitation and favourable climate aid its spread. Synanthropic animals such as the cane toad (Rhinella jimi), which share environments with both people and wild and domestic animals, may harbour Leptospira and contribute to urban and rural transmission cycles ...
Karla N. de Souza Rocha +9 more
wiley +1 more source