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Isolation, differentiation and biodiversity of ureolytic bacteria of Qatari soil and their potential in microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) for soil stabilization
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Royal Society of Chemistry
, 2018 , Article)
Biomineralization plays a key role in modifying the geological properties of soil, thereby stabilizing it against wind erosion, especially in areas characterized by harsh weather and harsh soil (calcareous and arid); i.e. ...
Direct cardiovascular impact of SGLT2 inhibitors: mechanisms and effects
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Springer New York LLC
, 2018 , Article Review)
Diabetes is a global epidemic and a leading cause of death with more than 422 million patients worldwide out of whom around 392 million alone suffer from type 2 diabetes (T2D). Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors ...
Plant functional trait change across a warming tundra biome
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2018 , Article)
The tundra is warming more rapidly than any other biome on Earth, and the potential ramifications are far-reaching because of global feedback effects between vegetation and climate. A better understanding of how environmental ...
Into the wild: Survival, movement patterns, and weight changes in captive Ethiopian hedgehogs, Paraechinus aethiopicus following their release
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Academic Press
, 2018 , Article)
The survival, movement, and weight changes of 24 Ethiopian hedgehogs (Paraechinus aethiopicus) were monitored following their release from captivity. A total of 13 females and 11 males were released and radio-tracked for ...
Effect of yeast volatile organic compounds on ochratoxin A-producing Aspergillus carbonarius and A. ochraceus
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Many foods and beverages in temperate and tropical regions are prone to contamination by ochratoxin A (OTA), one of the most harmful mycotoxins for human and animal health. Aspergillus ochraceus and Aspergillus carbonarius ...
Are submarine groundwater discharges affecting the structure and physiological status of rocky intertidal communities?
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
This study evaluated the impacts of submarine groundwater discharges (SGD) on a rocky intertidal community of South Portugal, during April–November 2011. Chlorophyll-a concentration was higher at the SGD site in respect ...
Modeling spatiotemporal variations in leaf coloring date of three tree species across China
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article)
Autumn phenology can regulate climate-biosphere interactions and net primary production within the ecosystem. However, studies modeling spatiotemporal variations in leaf coloring date (LCD) remain limited, especially for ...
Detection of toxigenic mycobiota and mycotoxins in cereal feed market
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
The present study was designed to investigate the occurrence of mycotoxins and toxigenic mycobiota in cereals used as animal feed in a Qatari market. Aflatoxins (AFs) and ochratoxin A (OTA) were detected in 94 and 44% of ...
Energy efficiency of direct contact membrane distillation
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising technology due to its ability to function using low temperature differences and low-quality heat sources, thus allowing it to operate on solar or waste heat. The flux and energy ...
Estrogen in vascular smooth muscle cells: A friend or a foe?
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The effect of estrogen on these diseases has been assessed in in vitro and in vivo models, as well as in observational studies. Collectively, ...