Abstract Background Exercise during postnatal development plays a key role in determining adult bone mass and reducing the risk of fracture and osteoporosis later in life.However, the relationship between mechanically-induced osteogenesis and age is unclear.Elevated levels of estrogen during puberty may inhibit periosteal bone formation.Thus, magni
The Military Police of Rio de Janeiro state use dogs as a decisive tool for patrol and detection of drugs, weapons, and explosives.Complementary tests, such as echocardiography, are essential to maintain the integrity of these animals.This study aimed to evaluate the echocardiographic parameters of the working dogs belonging to the Military Police
Abstract Background There is widespread interkingdom signalling between insects and microbes.For example, microbes found in floral nectar may modify its nutritional composition and produce odorants that alter the floral odor bouquet which may attract insect pollinators.Mosquitoes consume nectar and can pollinate flowers.We identified microbes isola
Rainfall is the main factor leading to the landslide of expansive soil slope.To deeply understand the instability mechanism of expansive soil slope under rainfall conditions, it is necessary to clarify the strength attenuation mechanism of expansive soil caused by water absorption and swelling.Therefore, the improved constant volume direct shear te