Eucalyptus, valued for its rapid growth and economic potential, has been widely introduced in China to address timber demands while conserving natural forests.Precisely estimating the spatiotemporal expansion of short-rotation eucalyptus plantations is crucial for evaluating their ecological and social value and formulating effective sustainable fo
The Practice of Efficiency Defense in Antitrust Cases: A Comparison of BRICS and European Cases
In non-merger antitrust cases efficiencies should play a significant role when authorities decide on cases as many potentially anticompetitive practices may have pro-competition effects, according to economic theory.In many jurisdictions rule of reason or effect based legal standard is claimed to be the policy TOOLS adopted according to the own aut
Using bones to shape stones: MIS 9 bone retouchers at both edges of the Mediterranean Sea.
A significant challenge in Prehistory is to understand the mechanisms involved in the behavioural evolution of human groups.The degree of technological and cultural development of prehistoric groups is assessed mainly through stone tools.However, Jumpsuits other elements can provide valuable information as well.This paper presents two bone retouche
Inborn Errors of Metabolism with Ataxia: Current and Future Treatment Options
A number of hereditary ataxias are caused by inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), most of which are highly heterogeneous in their clinical presentation.Prompt diagnosis is important because disease-specific therapies may be available.In this review, we offer a comprehensive overview of metabolic ataxias summarized by disease, highlighting novel clini
Comparative analysis of iron homeostasis in sub-Saharan African children with sickle cell disease and their unaffected siblings
Iron is an essential trace element subject to tight regulation to ensure adequate running of biological processes.In sub-Saharan Africa where hemoglobinopathies are common, iron homeostasis is likely to be impaired by these conditions.Here we assessed and compared key serum proteins associated with iron metabolism between sub-Saharan African childr