Prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2 ) is a principal mediator of inflammation in diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and …

Recent advances in colloidal synthesis enabled the precise control of the size, shape and
composition of catalytic metal nanoparticles, enabling their use as model catalysts for …

Electron scattering rates in metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes are studied using an
atomic force microscope as an electrical probe. From the scaling of the resistance of the same …

Background Helicobacter pylori is one of the most prevalent global pathogens and can lead
to gastrointestinal disease including peptic ulcers, gastric marginal zone lymphoma and …

Serious climate changes and energy-related environmental problems are currently critical
issues in the world. In order to reduce carbon emissions and save our environment, …

Sir2 is a NAD + -dependent protein deacetylase that extends lifespan in yeast and worms.
This study examines seven human proteins homologous to Sir2 (SIRT1 through SIRT7) for …

Before ovulation in mammals, a cascade of events resembling an inflammatory and/or tissue
remodeling process is triggered by luteinizing hormone (LH) in the ovarian follicle. Many …

This paper develops a new procedure for statistical inference in cointegrating regressions.
We introduce the concept of canonical cointegrating regressions, which are the regressions …

Background: Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) are known to promote osteogenesis, and
clinical trials are currently underway to evaluate the ability of certain BMPs to promote fracture…

The human cerebral cortex develops through an elaborate succession of cellular events that,
when disrupted, can lead to neuropsychiatric disease. The ability to reprogram somatic …