Recent studies have highlighted the relevance of viral nucleic acid immunorecognition by
pattern recognition receptors in atherogenesis. Melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 ( …

Objectives The third-generation cephalosporins recommended in national guidelines are
amongst the last remaining effective agents for treatment of gonorrhoea. This study …

Neuronal plasticity deficits underlie many of the neurobehavioral problems seen in fetal
alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Recently, we showed that third trimester alcohol exposure …

Background: There is growing evidence that deficits in neuronal plasticity account for some
of the neurological problems observed in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). Recently, …

Recent high‐profile incidents involving the deadly application of force in the United States
sparked worldwide protests and renewed scrutiny of police practices as well as scrutiny of …

This thesis investigates the evolution of leverage ratios and tests for an overall and industry
specific leverage targets. Furthermore, it analyses the determinants of capital structure and …

… Paul never watched TV shows or CDs in order to improve his Mandarin. In fact, Paul had
no obvious motivation to improve his Mandarin. At all times, his motivation was entertainment …

… After week 12 it became increasingly difficult to separate out imitations since Paul’s rule
stages moved so fast that he quickly caught up with the language as it was spoken by the …

Touch is a key channel for conveying meaning in social interactions. The affective quality of
touch and its effects on wellbeing are shaped by relational context (relationship between …

The myotonic dystrophy (DM) mutation has been identified as an unstable, expanded (CTG)
n repeat in the 3′ untranslated region of a gene designated DM protein kinase (DMPK). …