Microorganisms synthesise a wide range of surface-active compounds (SAC), generally
called biosurfactants. These compounds are mainly classified according to their molecular …

Objective Congenital talipes equinovarus ( CTEV ), or clubfoot, is a structural malformation
that develops early in gestation. Birth prevalence of clubfoot is reported to vary both between …

In the last two decades, the global community has made significant progress in saving the
lives of children <5 y of age. However, these advances are failing to help all children to thrive, …

The Horizon Report series is the product of the New Media Consortium’s Horizon Project, an
ongoing research project that seeks to identify and describe emerging technologies likely to …

Sixty-two patients with advanced measurable gastric cancer were treated with a combination
chemotherapy program of 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin, and mitomycin (FAM). Forty-two …

Institutional investors have become more active in corporate governance with the relaxation
of Depression Era securities laws. The California Public Employees Retirement System (…

Lagoons are highly productive coastal features that provide a range of natural services that
society values. Their setting within the coastal landscape leaves them especially vulnerable …

A tremendous amount of research examines US mutual funds, but fund markets also thrive
in other countries. However, research about these fast growing markets is lacking. This study …

BACKGROUND: Estimates of children and adolescents with disabilities worldwide are needed
to inform global intervention under the disability-inclusive provisions of the Sustainable …

To date, numerous studies have reported on the antidiabetic properties of various plant
extracts through inhibition of carbohydrate-hydrolysing enzymes. The objective of this research …