Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections affect more than 170 million people worldwide.Most of these individuals are chronically infected, but some clear the infection rapidly.Host factors seem to play a key role in HCV clearance, among them the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I molecules.Certain HLA molecules, e.g.B*27 and B*57, are associated with
This article analyzes the historicity of the concept of dismal journalism, formulated by the writer Diamela Eltit, to designate a set of communicative practices that make up the ideological discourse of the Chilean liberal press.The reflections of Diamela Eltit on the actions of the media system in Chile, are inserted in a tradition GINGKO COMPLETE
Direct seeding is employed to circumvent the labor-intensive process of rice (Oryza sativa) transplantation, but this approach requires varieties with vigorous low-temperature germination (LTG) when sown in cold climates.To investigate the genetic basis of LTG, we identified the quantitative trait locus (QTL) qLTG11 from rice variety Arroz da Terra
European heathland habitats are cultural landscapes derived from previously-forested ecosystems.Heathlands are of significant conservation interest but have experienced prolonged degradation due to a range of factors including overgrazing by domestic livestock.There is growing recognition of the need to restore upland landscapes to produce a divers
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is considered an atypical oral clinical-symptomatological condition because its etiopathogenesis is not yet fully clarified.It is mainly characterized by the symptom of burning, which occurs chronically and with various intensities.It is essential for making a diagnosis of BMS, clinical negativities, and instrumental in