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B. malayi molting L3 were transfected with a synthetic guide RNA, the modified plasmid and the CAS9 nuclease. The transfected parasites were implanted into gerbils and allowed to develop into adults. Progeny microfilariae were recovered and screened for expression of a secreted luciferase reporter encoded in the plasmid. Approximately 3% of the…[Read more]

The indirect genetic effects of fathers on the expression and evolution of female reproductive traits in the wild is not well understood. In a wild population of great tits (Parus major), Evans et al. estimated the genetic and nongenetic effects of male mates on two female reproductive traits, lay date and clutch size. The estimated heritability…[Read more]

knowledge-to-action reports. This review will inform decision-making around falls management in care settings and identify important directions for future research. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019118834. © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY. Published by BMJ.OBJECTIVE To enhance understanding of the bodily…[Read more]

Studies in the alcohol consumption area are mostly related to the (ab)use of alcohol in young people. However, today, a growing number of researchers are emphasizing the clinical and public health significance of alcohol consumption in the elderly. In the WHO reports, harmful alcohol consumption is responsible for 5.3% of the global burden of the…[Read more]

Background The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the Medicare population is not well described. Purpose To investigate the national use of PRP among Medicare beneficiaries, including the incidence and conditions for which it was used in both operative and nonoperative settings, and determine charges to Medicare. Study Design Descriptive…[Read more]