Temporal-bone (TB) experiments are useful for the investigation of middle-ear and inner-ear transfer properties, and the analysis and development of active or passive middleear prostheses or related devices.To acquire the mechanical middle-ear (ME) response, the Laser-Doppler vibrometry (LDV) is utilized as a preferred method.In most setups, the ex

A method for the production of paper with high strength and grease resistance was developed.Filter paper was impregnated by an aqueous solution of zinc chloride at a fixed temperature for several seconds.Swelling and partial dissolution of the cellulose fibers resulted in strong and compact paper.Various influencing factors were investigated in an

In the current changing environment, salt stress has become a major c12a microphone concern for plant growth and food production worldwide.Understanding the mechanisms of how plants function in saline environments is critical for initiating efforts to mitigate the detrimental effects of salt stress.Agricultural productivity is linked to nutrient av

The identification of Scolytus fagi Walsh has been difficult because of the lack of diagnostic literature, the occurrence of several morphologically similar sympatric Scolytus species and the loss of the ultra max dog shampoo syntypes.In an effort to reduce taxonomic confusion, we designate a neotype for S.fagi, redescribe the male and female, add

Caitriona McLean*, Catherine M Greene*, Noel G McElvaneyRespiratory Research Division, Dept.Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Education and Research Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland; *Each of these authors contributed equally to this workAbstract: Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) is a 52 kDa serine protease inhibitor that is syn