Visual species identification of cetacean strandings is difficult, especially when dead specimens are degraded and/or species are morphologically similar.The two recognised pilot whale species (Globicephala melas metal-chastity and Globicephala macrorhynchus) are sympatric in the North Atlantic Ocean.These species are very similar in external appea
Abstract Last two decades have brought commendable respect for biofilm processes in wastewater treatment.Preeminent components from both the biofilter processes and activated sludge are Bedding utilized in evolving the moving bed process which eliminates major pollutants, organic matter and nutrients from municipal as well as industrial wastewater.
The age-specific prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis A virus (anti-HAV) was determined in two different population groups with low socio-economic status from Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, whose serum samples were collected 17 years apart (Population 1, 1978; Population 2, 1995).In Population 2, analysis of the anti-HAV prevalence was also carried
Many fungi that cause invasive disease invade host epithelial cells during mucosal and respiratory infection, and subsequently invade endothelial cells during hematogenous infection.Most fungi invade these normally non-phagocytic host cells by inducing their own uptake.Candida albicans hyphae interact with endothelial cells in vitro by binding to N
The Norwegian National Day (17 May, also referred to as Constitution Day) stands out as one of the most popular National Day celebrations in Europe.According to surveys, around seven out of every 10 Norwegians take part in a public celebration during this day.This means that the National Day potentially has an impact on the way people reflect upon