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Why we often observe quite different circadian rhythms, for example, for two plants growing in absolutely identical conditions?
Why we often observe quite different circadian rhythms, for example, for two plants growing in absolutely identical conditions?
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What is it on earth that is not chemistry?
Air is a must to breathe, what better ways are scientifically available to improve living building air intake?
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Does a mule have by definition a diploid (2n) genome or 1n + 1n haploid genomes?
Dears, Does a mule have by definition a diploid (2n) genome or 1n + 1n haploid genomes? Best regards
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How should irrelevant comment(s) from a peer reviewer be handled?
Some times an irrelevant comments is made on a peer review report based on which a paper is rejected and that makes the author very discouraging. Like "Proper discussion is not made why apple is red" while the paper is on lily flower. The answer could be any of the same a) The editorial board should take care of such comments and provide the full support to evaluate the paper a s per merit rather than rejection. b) The paper be rejected and resubmitted to the same or other Journal citing the...
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What is the neurophysiological explanation behind phantom pain?
What is the most agreed neurophysiological explication of phantom pain? What happens that 85% of amputees have this, but 15% doesn't? Now, if this principle of cortical reorganisation is validated, could there be factors predisposing some people to have phantom pain?
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The motivation behind conducting a risk assessment
Hello, I understand the purpose of a chemical risk assessment (e.g., setting safe exposure limits). However, I am wondering, in practical terms, what (aside from regulations) causes agencies to conduct these assessments. Consumer concerns? Potential litigation? Political pressure? In other words, what signals do the EPA and other regulatory agencies get that convinces them to conduct an assessment? Thank you.
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Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases?
Recently, it has been demonstrated that epigenetic perturbations are mainly involved in cancer development. Can we consider that epidrugs can constitute a good therapeutic strategy against cancer diseases ?
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What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of utilizing microorganisms as a substitute for chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
Can microbes revolutionize modern agriculture by replacing synthetic fertilizers and pesticides? Explore the potential of beneficial microbes as natural alternatives to conventional chemical inputs and discuss the environmental and economic benefits of adopting microbial-based agricultural practices.
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How to calculate the dose in a food irradiation centers by Co-60 when the boxes are rotating around the Co-60 source?.
The gamma-ray dose is not uniform in the irradiation room and depends on the position of the boxes at each moment. What is the best dosimetry method in this condition?
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How can I keep bronchial epithelial cell alive, while retaining the effect of PM exposure?
Objective of the study: Evaluate whether normal bronchial epithelial cells acquire invasiveness following exposure to particulate matter. Initial approach: Expose the BEAS2B cell line to PM10 at concentrations of 50ug and 75ug for 48 hours. Subsequently, perform a wound healing assay and an invasion assay using matrigel. Problem encountered: Post exposure, a significant number of cells died, resulting in inadequate cell viability. This has hindered our ability to observe if the non-malignant...
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