This study examines the soil bacterial diversity in the Portulacaria afra-dominated succulent thicket vegetation of the Albany Subtropical Thicket biome; this biome is endemic to South Africa.The aim of the study was to compare the soil microbiomes between intact and degraded zones in the succulent thicket and identify environmental factors which c
The article examines the appearance of the Russian Cossacks on the territory of Northwestern Manchuria, namely the Three Rivers, the construction of the first settlements, their cultural life and the translation of Russian traditions.The authors of the work set a goal to study the contribution of the emigrant community to the development of the ima
black knight darts Background/Aims: Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is an important factor promoting invasive glioma growth.This study was performed to reveal a unique mechanism of glioma cell proliferation and migration.Methods: Human U251 glioma cells were used to screen the optimal GDNF concentration and treatment time to stim
The development of highly ultraviolet (UV) and near-infrared (NIR) absorbent transparent coatings is an important enabling technology and area of research for environmental sustainability and energy conservation.Different amounts of K4[{Nb5TaXi12}Xa6] cluster compounds (X = Cl, Br) hp 14a-na0031wm dispersed into polyvinylpyrrolidone matrices were p