Research on the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis Klim Moto Gear (Mtb) would benefit from novel tools for regulated gene expression.Here we describe the characterization and application of a synthetic riboswitch-based system, which comprises a mycobacterial promoter for transcriptional control and a riboswitch for translational control.The
We present the investigation of two rather ephemeral archaeological sites located in the municipality of Oprtalj/Portole (Croatian Istria) by means of integrated archaeological, geophysical and remote sensing techniques.The results obtained confirm the first interpretation of these contexts; a protohistoric burial mound and a small hillfort, Tray r
Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) is a popular and nutritious vegetable consumed worldwide.The overall purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of C.moschata fruit extract (CME) on anti-fatigue and ergogenic functions following physiological challenges.Male ICR mice from four Baby Oils groups designated vehicle, CME-50, CME-100 and CME-250, res
Abstract Background Two entomopathogenic fungi, Isaria fumosorosea and Metarhizium anisopliae, and one bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, were tested for their ability to cause mortality of Formosan subterranean termites (FST), Coptotermes formosanus (Shiraki), after liquid exposure, and for their lack of propensity to repel FST.Results The fungus
Radar is one of remote sensing technology which utilizes active electromagnetic energy and are able to provide information about the characteristics of forest stand.This study utilized JERS-1 and ERS-1 radar images to analyze the relationship between the radar backscatter and forest stand characteristics such as Diameter Breast fiesta® christmas t