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College Men and Women and Their Intent to Receive Genital Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
(2016-02-05)
The study set out to investigate what influences the intentions of college students to get vaccinated against genital human papillomavirus (HPV). College men and women were surveyed to understand their intentions. Regression ...
Seasonal home range dynamics and sex differences in habitat use in a threatened, coastal marsh bird
(2016-12-22)
A comprehensive understanding of spatiotemporal ecology is needed to develop conservation strategies for declining species. The king rail (Rallus elegans) is a secretive marsh bird whose range historically extended across ...
Predominant Expression of Hybrid N-Glycans Has Distinct Cellular Roles Relative to Complex and Oligomannose N-Glycans
(2016-06)
Glycosylation modulates growth, maintenance, and stress signaling processes.
Consequently, altered N-glycosylation is associated with reduced fitness and disease. Therefore,
expanding our understanding of N-glycans in ...
Probing the Kinetic Anabolism of Poly-Beta-Hydroxybutyrate in Cupriavidus necator H16 Using Single-Cell Raman Spectroscopy
(2016-08)
Poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) can be formed in large amounts in Cupriavidus necator and is important for the industrial production of biodegradable plastics. In this investigation, laser tweezers Raman spectroscopy (LTRS) ...
Murine mesothelin: characterization, expression, and inhibition of tumor growth in a murine model of pancreatic cancer
(2016)
Background: Mesothelin has attracted much interest as a tumor specific antigen; it has been reported to promote
tumor development and to be a good target for cancer treatment. Most studies to date have used human
mesothelin ...
Preclinical and Clinical Assessment of Cannabinoids as Anti-Cancer Agents
(2016-07)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States with 1.7 million
new cases estimated to be diagnosed in 2016. This disease remains a formidable
clinical challenge and represents a substantial financial ...
Health effects from exposure to atmospheric mineral dust near Las Vegas, NV, USA
(2016-09)
Desert areas are usually characterized by a continuous deposition of fine airborne particles. Over time, this process results in the accumulation of silt and clay on desert surfaces. We evaluated health effects associated ...
Identifying Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Search Terminology: A Systematic Review of Health Systematic Reviews
(2016-05-24)
Research on the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations can
provide important information to address existing health inequalities. Finding existing
research in LGBT health can prove challenging ...