Most protocols for the preparation of bacterial genomic DNA consist of lysis, followed by
incubation with a nonspecific protease and a series of extractions prior to precipitation of the …

Importance Laparoscopic procedures are generally thought to have better outcomes than
open procedures. Because of anatomical constraints, laparoscopic rectal resection may not be …

Background Statin therapy has been shown to reduce major vascular events and vascular
mortality in a wide range of individuals, but there is uncertainty about its efficacy and safety …

Molecular techniques were employed to document the microbial diversity associated with
the marine sponge Rhopaloeides odorabile. The phylogenetic affiliation of sponge-associated …

… Tebbutt, Kate Wilson, Val J. Gebski, Michelle M. Cummins, Diana Zannino, Guy A. …
Price Administrative support: Kate Wilson, Michelle M. Cummins … Collection and …

HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Existing evidence
has demonstrated that there is substantial local variation in the prevalence of HIV; however, …

Background Statin therapy is effective for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular
disease and is widely prescribed, but there are persisting concerns that statin therapy might …

A series of transposons are described which contain the gusA gene, encoding -glucuronidase
(GUS), expressed from a variety of promoters, both regulated and constitutive. The …

Foster carers look after two-thirds of the children cared for by English local authorities at any
one time. The recruitment and retention of these carers is one of these authorities' central …

How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the
authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high …