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Bacterial growth at the high concentrations of magnesium sulfate found in martian soils
(Mary Ann Liebert, 2012-02)The martian surface environment exhibits extremes of salinity, temperature, desiccation, and radiation that would make it difficult for terrestrial microbes to survive. Recent evidence suggests that martian soils contain ... -
Bacterial growth in brines formed by the deliquescence of salts relevant to cold arid worlds
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2022-01-11)Hygroscopic salts at Mars' near-surface (MgSO4, (per)chlorates, NaCl) may form brines by absorbing moisture from the atmosphere at certain times through the process of deliquescence. We have previously shown strong bacterial ... -
Bacterial growth in saturated and eutectic solutions of magnesium sulphate and potassium chlorate with relevance to Mars and the ocean worlds
(Cambridge University Press, 2019-01-28)Liquid water on Mars might be created by deliquescence of hygroscopic salts or by permafrost melts, both potentially forming saturated brines. Freezing point depression allows these heavy brines to remain liquid in the ... -
Bacterial growth tolerance to concentrations of chlorate and perchlorate salts relevant to Mars
(Cambridge University Press, 2017-07)The Phoenix lander at Mars polar cap found appreciable levels of (per)chlorate salts, a mixture of perchlorate and chlorate salts of Ca, Fe, Mg and Na at levels of similar to 0.6% in regolith. These salts are highly ... -
A basic ddRADseq two‐enzyme protocol performs well with herbarium and silica‐dried tissues across four genera
(Wiley, 2020-04-23)Premise The ability to sequence genome‐scale data from herbarium specimens would allow for the economical development of data sets with broad taxonomic and geographic sampling that would otherwise not be possible. Here, ... -
The beetle tree of life reveals that Coleoptera survived end-Permian mass extinction to diversify during the Cretaceous terrestrial revolution
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2015-10)Here we present a phylogeny of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) based on DNA sequence data from eight nuclear genes, including six single-copy nuclear protein-coding genes, for 367 species representing 172 of 183 extant ... -
Beetles (Coleoptera) of Peru: a survey of the families. Scarabaeoidea
(Kansas Entomological Society, 2015-04)The 1042 species of Scarabaeoidea known to occur in Peru are listed with their taxonomic placement in families, subfamilies, and tribes. -
Beyond the usual climate? Factors determining flowering and fruiting phenology across a genus over 117 years
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2023-07-01)Premise Although changes in plant phenology are largely attributed to changes in climate, the roles of other factors such as genetic constraints, competition, and self-compatibility are underexplored. Methods We compiled ... -
Bioactivity of recombinant hFSH glycosylation variants in primary cultures of porcine granulosa cells
(Elsevier, 2020-06-15)Previous studies have reported hypo-glycosylated FSH and fully-glycosylated FSH to be naturally occurring in humans, and these glycoforms exist in changing ratios over a woman's lifespan. The precise cellular and molecular ... -
Biochemical defect of the hph-1 mouse mutant is a deficiency in GTP-cyclohydrolase activity
(PubMed, 1988-02)A hyperphenylalaninemic mouse mutant, hph-1, has been identified in the progeny of mice treated with the mutagen ethylnitrosourea. Phenylalanine hydroxylase activity levels in mutant liver lysates are reduced relative to ... -
Biocompatibility of Poly-ε-caprolactone-hydroxyapatite composite on mouse bone marrow-derived osteoblasts and endothelial cells
(BioMed Central, 2009-02-26)Background. Tissue-engineered bone may be developed by seeding the cells capable of both osteogenesis and vascularization on biocompatible composite scaffolds. The current study investigated the performance of mice bone ... -
Biological characteristics of adult degenerative nucleus pulposus cells in a three-dimensional microcarrier stirring culture system
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2013-06)A major problem in reconstructing degenerative intervertebral discs is to obtain sufficient nucleus pulposus (NP) seeding cells with normal physiologic functions. The current study adopted a three-dimensional microcarrier ... -
Biological observations and a new state record of Paracotalpa granicollis Haldeman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) in New Mexico
(The Coleopterists Society, 2009)Specimens of Paracotalpa granicollis Haldeman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae) collected in northwestern New Mexico represent a new state record for the species. Individuals (males only) were observed in association ... -
Biological response of $Co^{2+}$ to preosteoblasts during aseptic loosening of the prosthesis
(Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research, 2020-12-31)BACKGROUND: Aseptic loosening of prosthesis is the main long-term complication after artificial joint replacement. Metal ions have been proven to be one of the causes of aseptic loosening. How to control and mitigate aseptic ... -
Biological responses of preosteoblasts to particulate and ion forms of Co-Cr alloy
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015-11)This study compared the particulate and ion forms of a cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) alloy on the differentiation/activation of preosteoblasts. Mouse preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) were cultured in an osteoblast-induction medium in the ... -
Biomass byproducts for the remediation of wastewaters contaminated with toxic metals
(American Chemical Society, 2001-09-15)Pollution of the environment with toxic metals is widespread and often involves large volumes of wastewater. Remediation strategies must be designed to support high throughput while keeping costs to a minimum. Biosorption ... -
Biomimetic composites by surface-initiated polymerization of cyclic lactones at anorganic bone: Preparation and in vitro evaluation of osteoblast and osteoclast competence
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2013-06-28)Biomimetic composites were constructed using anorganic bone to initiate the polymerization of cyclic lactones. The resulting anorganic bone/polylactone composites preserve the inorganic structure and the mechanical ... -
Bioscaffold-based study of glioblastoma cell behavior and drug delivery for tumor therapy
(Elsevier, 2021-07-01)Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a severe form of brain cancer with an average five-year survival rate of 6.7%. Current treatment strategies include surgical resection of the tumor area and lining the lesion site with ... -
Boechera microsatellite website: an online portal for species identification and determination of hybrid parentage
(Oxford University Press, 2017-02-27)Boechera (Brassicaceae) has many features to recommend it as a model genus for ecological and evolutionary research, including species richness, ecological diversity, experimental tractability and close phylogenetic proximity ... -
Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 (July) (Insecta, Coleoptera): proposed precedence over Odonteus Samouelle, 1819 (June)
(International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature, 2002-12)The purpose of this application, under Articles 23.9.3 and 8 1.2.3 of the Code, is to conserve the generic name Bolboceras Kirby, 1819 for a group of scarab beetles (family GEOTRUPIDAE) by giving it conditional precedence ...