Location of the gene for theta antigen in the mouse: II. Three-point crosses place Thy-1 in proximal region of chromosome 9

Males of a partially inbred mouse stock homozygous for cw and d were crossed to AKR/ABom females. Progeny obtained by backcrossing heterozygous F1 females to cw dlcw d males were analyzed for the markers cw, Thy-I, d, and Mod-I. Three- and four-point recombination data are consistent with the map: cw—29—Thy-I—12—d—5—Mod-I, in which cw is nearest to the centromere. These recombination data are discussed in relation to previous multiple-point recombination studies of chromosome

Household users cooperation to reduce cost in green mobile networks

The staggering mobile traffic growth is leading to a huge increase of operational costs for Mobile Operators (MOs) due to power supply. In a Smart Grid (SG) scenario, where Demand Response (DR) strategies are widely adopted to better balance the Demand-Supply mismatch, new opportunities arise for MOs, that can receive some monetary rewards for accomplishing the SG requests of periodically increasing or decreasing their energy consumption. This study considers a mobile network that exploits Renewable Energy (RE) to power the BSs and Resource on Demand (RoD) strategies to dynamically adapt the number of active radio resources to the varying traffic demand, in order to better react to the SG requests. On top of this, the purpose of this work is investigating the effects of the cooperation between Household Customers (HCs) engaged in the DR program and the mobile network. Based on a predefined agreement, HCs cooperate with the MO in order to increase its capability to accomplish the SG requests, receiving in return some benefits when stipulating the Internet provisioning contract with the MO. HCs can contribute to achieving the MO goals by means of two techniques. On the one hand, a fraction of the electric loads that are postponed by the HCs when the SG asks for a reduction of the energy consumption can be shifted on behalf of the mobile network, that will receive the corresponding monetary rewards (HC Trade - HCT). On the other hand, HCs can accept to handle some additional mobile traffic, that is moved to their own WiFi Access Points from the BSs, in order to reduce the energy load of the mobile network (WiFi Offloading - WO).Our results show that, although HCT alone provides limited saving in the energy bill due to the poor attitude of HCs to postpone their electric loads, up to 18% of cost saving can be achieved under full HCs cooperation when HCT is combined with WO. The effects of HCs cooperation can be further enhanced by installing larger sized RE generators, allowing to significantly reduce the energy bill up to more than 90%

From kinetic-structure analysis to engineering crystalline fiber networks in soft materials

10.1039/c2cp43747cPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics1593313-3319PPCP

Physical activity programs in older persons with Alzheimer’s disease: a need for dedicated trials

Recent works highlight the influence of different aspects of lifestyle on cognitive decline and the risk of dementia. Some data suggest that exercise could improve cognitive performance, especially executive functions and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia in the elder. There is controversial data regarding the role of physical exercise on cognitive performance in older patients with dementia, which may be due to diverse study designs. Innovative interventional trials need to adapt their aims toward physical and cognitive changes in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD) in association with physical activity (PA). Future goals should include specific Adapted Physical Activity (APA) intervention programs on maintaining cognitive, emotional, and physical function in older persons with dementia at risk of rapid decline. In this commentary, we will provide novel insights on the use of potential physical activity programs in Alzheimer's Disease Day Centers

Transformação dos principais usos da floresta no município de Moju, nordeste paraense.

As reflexões aqui apresentadas foram resultantes de uma pesquisa realizada na comunidade Santa Maria, uma das comunidades componentes do Assentamento Olho D?Água II, município de Moju, estado do Pará. O objetivo do artigo é analisar as transformações vivenciadas por um grupo de agricultores quanto ao uso da floresta, mais especificamente as associadas à obtenção de caças e à realização das roças, após a mudança da condição de uso comum (posseiros) para o uso privado (assentados) a partir da implantação do assentamento em 2002. Os resultados apontam que ocorreram transformações nas dinâmicas de uso dos recursos com a intensificação do cultivo de roças e a diminuição da obtenção de caças devido à grande dificuldade em obtê-las, em decorrência das novas condições de acesso privado à terra e ao aumento demográfico cuja demanda por caça supera em muito a oferta dos animais

Direct demonstration of an HLA-DR allotypic determinant on the low molecular weight (beta) subunit using a mouse monoclonal antibody specific for DR3

A murine monoclonal antibody directed against a human B cell surface antigen with the characteristics of HLA-DR is described. The antigen detected is tightly linked to HLA and is correlated with the alloantigen HLA-Dw/DR3. Reactivity with a fraction of Dw/DRw6 cells is also observed. The determinant recognized by this antibody has been shown to be present on the smaller molecular weight β subunit of the HLA-DR antigen

Use of noninvasive imaging in the management of skin cancer

6Purpose of review: To evaluate noninvasive imaging techniques in the management of skin cancers. Recent findings: In the last decades, a wide range of noninvasive imaging methods has been developed in the field of dermatooncology with the aim to detect and assess the several structural and molecular changes that characterize skin cancer development and progression. Summary: In this review, we discuss the current and emerging applications of noninvasive imaging approaches in skin cancer management, such as digital photography, dermoscopy, ultrasound sonography, reflectance confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, electrical impedance techniques, Raman spectroscopy, multispectral imaging, fluorescence imaging, and multispectral optoacustic tomography.partially_openopenGiuffrida, Roberta; Conforti, Claudio; Di Meo, Nicola; Deinlein, Teresa; Guida, Stefania; Zalaudek, IrisGiuffrida, Roberta; Conforti, Claudio; Di Meo, Nicola; Deinlein, Teresa; Guida, Stefania; Zalaudek, Iri

Linear theory of nonlocal transport in a magnetized plasma

A system of nonlocal electron-transport equations for small perturbations in a magnetized plasma is derived using the systematic closure procedure of V. Yu. Bychenkov et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 75, 4405 (1995). Solution to the linearized kinetic equation with a Landau collision operator is obtained in the diffusive approximation. The Fourier components of the longitudinal, oblique, and transversal electron fluxes are found in an explicit form for quasistatic conditions in terms of the generalized forces: the gradients of density and temperature, and the electric field. The full set of nonlocal transport coefficients is given and discussed. Nonlocality of transport enhances electron fluxes across magnetic field above the values given by strongly collisional local theory. Dispersion and damping of magnetohydrodynamic waves in weakly collisional plasmas is discussed. Nonlocal transport theory is applied to the problem of temperature relaxation across the magnetic field in a laser hot spot.Comment: 27 pages, 13 figure

Green Currents for Meromorphic Maps of Compact K\"ahler Manifolds

We consider the dynamics of meromorphic maps of compact K\"ahler manifolds. In this work, our goal is to locate the non-nef locus of invariant classes and provide necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of Green currents in codimension one.Comment: Statement of Theorem 1.5 is slightly improved. Proposition 5.2 and Theorem 5.3 are adde