The conservation of the endangered Korean fir, Abies koreana, is of critical ecological importance.In our previous study, a yeast-like fungus identified as Aureobasidium pullulans AK10, was isolated and shown to enhance drought tolerance in A.koreana seedlings.In this study, the effectiveness of Au.pullulans AK10 treatment in enhancing drought tole
Abstract Background The blood flow and transportation of molecules in the cardiovascular system plays a crucial role in the genesis and progression of atherosclerosis.This computational study elucidates the Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) site concentration in the entire normal human 3D tree of the LCA.Methods A 3D geometry model of the normal human
Ear deformities, both congenital and acquired, can significantly impact aesthetics, hearing function and psychological well-being.The present case series presents a diverse range of auricular anomalies, discussing their clinical presentation, underlying causes and management strategies.Congenital deformities include microtia, characterised by under
Summary: The social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum commonly forms chimeric fruiting bodies.Genetic variants that produce a higher proportion of spores are predicted to undercut multicellular organization unless cooperators assort positively.Cell adhesion is considered a primary factor driving such assortment, but evolution of adhesion has not been