Eukaryotic cell membrane dynamics change in curvature during physiological and pathological processes. These processes cause dynamic membrane changes leading to seven important cellular biological functions, which include ...

Convergent phenotypic evolution, the independent acquisition of similar traits in distinct species, is widespread in nature. Phenotypic convergence is a useful model for studying adaptive evolution because these instances ...

Anthropogenic activities have greatly modified the way nitrogen moves through the atmosphere and terrestrial and aquatic environments. Excess reactive nitrogen generated through fossil fuel combustion, industrial fixation, ...

Adaptation to novel and changing environmental conditions is crucial for the persistence and range expansion of species in the context of biological invasions and climate change. Investigating the mechanisms by which ...

Many emerging epidemics of the 20th century are characterized by high viral density in the host, so understanding intraspecific competition could be a key in determining effective treatment strategies. At these high ...

The relativistic correlation consistent basis sets for Lanthanide elements are developed with the 3rd-order Douglas-Kroll-Hess Hamiltonian. Atomic and molecular benchmark calculations show robust reliability of the new ...

Solvent extraction is a technique commonly used is the reprocessing of used nuclear fuel elements. It utilizes the partitioning of a metal ion between two immiscible phases, typically an acidic aqueous phase and a light ...

A reliable and effective method of nuclear waste disposal is necessary for the continuing use of nuclear energy. Borosilicate glasses are the currently accepted method of the disposal of these wastes, though a thorough ...

Plants produce a dazzling collection of chemical compounds with great structural and functional diversity that are known as specialized metabolites which have important roles in plant defense responses. Most significantly, ...

This dissertation examines landscape disturbance and modification related to food production in East Africa. Pollen, fungal spore, microcharcoal, and phytolith records are employed here to reconstruct histories of landscape ...