The impact of invasive species is not limited to the loss of biodiversity; it also represents significant threats to agriculture on a global scale.The Japanese beetle Popillia japonica (native to Japan but an invasive agricultural pest in North America) recently occurred in the Po plain (Italy), one of the most cultivated areas in southern Europe.T
The detection of antibodies before transplantation is an important step in assessment of patient immunological risk and exclusion of incompatible donors.Many centers have now implemented donor-specific antibody (DSA) along with complement-dependent cytotoxicity crossmatch (CDC XM) for renal transplant cases.A 34-year-old male with end-stage kidney
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has a continuously rising prevalence worldwide.Pharmacogenetics has been recognized as a promising concept for pharmacological treatment of T2D, as antidiabetic drugs are not equally effective Self Defense and safe for all patients, and the costs of diabetes treatment are increasing.The latest published guidelines on T2D treat
Long-distance dispersal pathways, which frequently relate to human activities, facilitate the spread of alien species.One pathway of concern in North America is the possible spread of forest pests in firewood carried by visitors to campgrounds or recreational facilities.We present a network model depicting the movement of campers and, by extension,
Generally speaking, rivers Sifters and Sieves have special importance in the life of states, in terms of human, economic, and navigation aspects.Their importance, in terms of international law, derive from the fact that either their tracks designate the borders between two or more states or because they cross international borders.Several treaties