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Oil reservoir production systems are usually associated with a temperature gradient and oil production facilities frequently suffer from pipeline corrosion failures.
Xiao-Xiao Li+8 more
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Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is one of the most potent naturally occurring compounds and is responsible for many human intoxications worldwide. Paphies australis are endemic clams to New Zealand which contain varying concentrations of TTX. Research suggests that P.
Laura Biessy+6 more
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Lyme Disease Ecology: Effects of Habitat and Hosts on the Density and Distribution of Borrelia burgdorferi-Infected Ixodes scapularis [PDF]
The research discussed in this dissertation examined host and habitat composition in Connecticut and their effect on the ecology of Lyme disease. Previous studies on management strategies sought a one-size-fits-all solution.
Linske, Megan Ainsley
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Trends and Opportunities in Tick-Borne Disease Geography [PDF]
Tick-borne diseases are a growing problem in many parts of the world, and their surveillance and control touch on challenging issues in medical entomology, agricultural health, veterinary medicine, and biosecurity.
Carlson, Colin J.+4 more
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Background Arthropod-borne diseases remain a major health-threat for humans and animals worldwide. To estimate the distribution of pathogenic agents and especially Bartonella spp., we conducted tick microbiome analysis and determination of the infection ...
Yvonne Regier+7 more
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Anaerobic Digester Bioaugmentation Influences Quasi Steady State Performance and Microbial Community [PDF]
Nine anaerobic digesters, each seeded with biomass from a different source, were operated identically and their quasi steady state function was compared.
Hamelin, J.+3 more
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Meta-analysis of equine gastro-intestinal microbiome research and evaluation of the impact of fructooligosaccharide supplementation on the gastro-intestinal microbiome of thoroughbred youngstock during nutritional stress [PDF]
Horses are trickle feeders and hindgut fermenters, and rely on the microbial fermentation of a fiber-rich diet for their energy. The gastro-intestinal (GI) microbiome is not only vital for digestion, it may also have an important role in the overall ...
Meier, Stephanie V
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Seed endophytes of crop plants have recently received increased attention due to their implications in plant health and the potential to be included in agro-biotechnological applications.
Xiaoyulong Chen+6 more
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A longitudinal study of the faecal microbiome and metabolome of periparturient mares [PDF]
Periparturient mares are at increased risk of colic including large colon volvulus, which has a high mortality rate. Alterations in colonic microbiota related to either physiological or management changes, or both, that occur at this time have been ...
Salem, S E+8 more
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Appropriate protein concentration is essential for animal at certain stage. This study evaluated the effects of different percentages of dietary protein restriction on intestinal health of growing pigs. Eighteen barrows were randomly assigned to a normal
Xiyue Chen+14 more
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