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The Influence of Thermal Treatment on Defect Characteristics in CZ-Silicon Wafers Investigated by Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
Positron lifetime and Doppler-broadening experiments as well as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were performed on a variety of six-inch Czochralski (CZ) silicon wafers. Measurements were done at...
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Comparison of Cotrel-Dubousset pedicle screws and hooks in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis
Eighty-two patients with idiopathic scoliosis were treated by Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation between 1987 and 1991. Twenty were treated with hooks only, 47 with screws and hooks, and 15 with screws only. The...
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Determination of trace elements in high purity copper by INAA, GFAAS and ICP/AES
Trace impurity elements in high purity copper metal (4 mine class) put on the market were analyzed by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) and the results compared with those from Graphite Furnace A...
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Laser fabrication of micron-size apertures for electron beam microcolumns
For electron beam nanolithography and scanning electron microscopy applications, an electrostatic electron lens system called a microcolumn must be assembled. In order to reduce aberrations, laser drilling of...
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Zucchini green mottle mosaic virus is a new tobamovirus; comparison of its coat protein gene with that of kyuri green mottle mosaic virus
A novel virus we call zucchini green mottle mosaic virus (ZGMMV) was isolated from zucchini squash and its properties were determined. The size and shape of its virions, and other properties suggest that the ...
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In a skin equivalent HaCaT cells have a preserved capacity to receive melanosomes but melanocytes do not remain in the basal location
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Digitizing pediatric chest radiographs: comparison of low-cost, commercial off-the-shelf technologies
To compare low-cost, off-the-shelf technology for digitizing pediatric chest radiographs.
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Taurine Intake and Excretion in Patients Undergoing Long Term Enterel Nutrition
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether serum concentration and urinary excretion of taurine are influenced by marginal taurine intake. Twenty one male patients (75 to 95 years old), suffering fro...
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Primary clear cell sarcoma of bone
Clear cell sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma of young adults with melanocytic differentiation. It occurs predominantly in the soft tissue of extremities, typically involving tendons and aponeuroses. Primar...
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Mathematical Systems Biology: Genomic Cybernetics
The purpose of mathematical systems biology is to investigate gene expression and regulation through mathematical modelling and systems theory in particular. The principal idea is to treat gene expression and reg...
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Metabolic syndrome and ALT: a community study in adult Koreans
OBJECTIVE: To investigate an association between the metabolic syndrome (MS) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of normal ranges.
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Mechanism of histone deacetylase inhibitor Trichostatin A induced apoptosis in human osteosarcoma cells
Although histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors are emerging as a promising new treatment strategy in malignancy, how they exert their effect on osteosarcoama cells is as yet unclear. This study was undertaken ...
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Characterisation and transferability of apple SSRs to two European pear F1 populations
European pear (Pyrus communis L.) is among the important fruit species for which only few genetic studies have been carried out. Available evidence indicates that simple sequence repeats (SSR) are very useful as ...
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The Role of Transfer Layers on Friction Characteristics in the Sliding Interface between Friction Materials against Gray Iron Brake Disks
The effect of transfer layer formation on friction performance was studied using a brake friction material containing 15 ingredients. Based on a base formulation, 13 friction material specimens containing diff...
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Optimized registering of film dosimetry to calculated doses for IMRT quality assurance
The purpose of this study is to develop a software for optimized registering of film dosimetry with calculated dose for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) quality assurance. The newly developed softw...
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A hidden oncogenic positive feedback loop caused by crosstalk between Wnt and ERK Pathways
The Wnt and the extracellular signal regulated-kinase (ERK) pathways are both involved in the pathogenesis of various kinds of cancers. Recently, the existence of crosstalk between Wnt and ERK pathways was rep...
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Effect of attrition milling on dispersion of onion like carbon in aqueous medium
Nanodiamond powders, synthesized by the detonation of explosives, can be transformed into onion like carbon (OLC) by means of thermal treatment in inert environments. OLC aggregates could not be reduced to nan...
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Pear scab resistance QTLs via a European pear (Pyrus communis) linkage map
Pear scab caused by Venturia pyrina is an economically important disease throughout the world and can cause severe crop loss in susceptible cultivars. The varying range of susceptibility to pear scab in F1 popula...
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Rolling Friction Using Nanosize Spheres
The rolling resistance of a sphere on an atomically flat surface was studied by molecular dynamics simulation carried out by rolling a rigid Ni sphere on a copper (100) surface. Spheres of 6 and 12 nm diameter...
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Scrub typhus as a possible aetiology of Guillain–Barré syndrome: two cases
Neurological complications of scrub typhus are reported to be rare. Peripheral nervous system involvement has been reported in only one case. We present two cases of Guillan–Barré syndrome (GBS) associated wit...
