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Congenital microcephaly-linked CDK5RAP2 affects eye development
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Wiley
, 2020 , Article)
Biallelic mutations in the cyclin-dependent kinase 5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 2 gene CDK5RAP2 cause autosomal recessive primary microcephaly type 3 (MCPH3). MCPH is characterized by intellectual disability and ...
Pilot-Scale Investigation of Osmotic Concentration for Reducing Wastewater Injection Volumes in Qatari Gas Fields
(2020 , Master Thesis)
In the past 10 years, forward osmosis (FO) has been capturing the attention as a low-energy membrane technology for wastewater reclamation. FO relies on the osmosis phenomenon from osmotic pressure difference across ...
Development of Polymeric Crosslinkable Formulations for Conformance Control In Oil and Gas Reservoirs
(2020 , Master Thesis)
Excessive water production from oil reservoirs is a main challenge facing the oil and gas industry nowadays. Polymers and crosslinkers are mixed to form gelants that are widely applied to seal water production zones leading ...
Semi-Active Vibration Isolator Using Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE)
(2020 , Master Thesis)
Smart materials are materials by which their properties are able to be altered due to external stimuli such as temperature, pressure and magnetic field. Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite ...
Vitamin D Signaling in Inflammation and Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
Vitamin D and its active metabolites are important nutrients for human skeletal health. UV irradiation of skin converts 7-dehydrocholesterol into vitamin D3, which metabolized in the liver and kidneys into its active form, ...
Genome-Wide Association Study Reveals a Novel Association Between MYBPC3 Gene Polymorphism, Endurance Athlete Status, Aerobic Capacity and Steroid Metabolism.
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Frontiers Media
, 2020 , Article)
The genetic predisposition to elite athletic performance has been a controversial subject due to the underpowered studies and the small effect size of identified genetic variants. The aims of this study were to investigate ...
Factors Influencing the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Made of Fly Ash
(2020 , Master Thesis)
Geopolymerization is a process where silica and alumina rich source materials turns into excellent binding materials by the aid of alkali solutions. Fly ash class F mainly consists of alumina and silica. Compressive strength ...
Co‑prevalence of human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in healthy blood donors from diverse nationalities in Qatar
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BMC
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Infections by both human oncoviruses, human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) are
very common in the adult human population and are associated with various malignancies. While HPV is ...
COURTING TOURISTS: ESTABLISHING A TOURIST-SPECIFIC JUDICIAL BODY IN QATAR
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Article)
A key element of attracting tourists to any country is the promise of safety and security. One of the great fears weighing on the minds of tourists is being embroiled in the legal system of a foreign land. As with attracting ...
Women-Only Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery Around the World
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article & Conference Proceedings)
Background: Women utilize cardiac rehabilitation (CR) significantly less than men. Gender-tailored CR improves adherence and mental
health outcomes when compared to traditional programs. This study ascertained the ...