Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are early, immature myeloid cells that are potent inhibitors of the immune system. MDSC levels are normal in healthy people but…
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Is it our genome that determines who we are, or is it our environment? This question has occupied science more since Darwin’s time. Early geneticists…
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Bronchiolitis is a viral airway infection that is very common in young children, caused mainly by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Whereas RSV can affect…
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Carbon-carbon single bonds are one of the most important bonds in natural/artificial organic molecules and materials. Generally, they are regarded as being strong, irreversible, and…
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More than 10% of bird species breed colonially, in assemblages. This strategy has several advantages. Birds in colonies can detect predators more efficiently, defend communally…
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Nature has long inspired scientists around the world to engineer the materials of particular functional properties, such as anti-icing, non-wetting surfaces, self- assembly, healing abilities,…
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The velocity of oscillatory flows resulting from nearshore short waves usually become skewed with peaked narrow flow crest and flat wide flow troughs in wave…
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Since the foundation of People’s Republic of China in 1949, Chinese cities have experienced rapid development. Various policies and socioeconomic forces drove the development in…
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During the last decades, the use of air transport has dramatically increased generally due to globalization, which has caused a rising need for mobility. Consequently,…
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Freshwater availability is limited. During many periods of the year and in many places around the world, the demand for freshwater for human use exceeds…
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Advances in nanotechnology have provided acoustic researchers with a number of new materials, with features such as nanofibers and nanopores, that can potentially be implemented…
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