Impact of Mutations in the Hemagglutinin of H10N7 Viruses Isolated from Seals on Virus Replication in Avian and Human Cells

Wild birds are the reservoir for low-pathogenic avian influenza viruses, which are frequently transmitted to domestic birds and occasionally to mammals.In 2014, an H10N7 virus caused severe mortality in harbor seals in northeastern Europe.Although the hemagglutinin (HA) of this virus was closely related to Setting Powder H10 of avian H10N4 virus, i

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On the mechanism of helium permeation through silica glass

Although the densities of crystal quartz and vitreous silica differ only by about 17% (2.65 and 2.20 g/cm3, respectively), the helium 1040 permeability of silica glass is six orders more elevated than that of crystal quartz.This vast difference has puzzled researchers for decades considering that silica glass and quartz crystal have the same chemic

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RADIATION INDUCED BRONCIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA (BOOP) SYNDROME AFTER RADIOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER

Radiation-induced bronchiolitis obliterans organising pneumonia (BOOP) is a lung disease which is pathologically characterized by the presence of granulation tissue polyps within respiratory bronchioles and alveoler ducts and patchy areas of organizing pneumonia.Etiologic factors include infection, drug administration, collagen vascular disease, hy

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Uplink coverage enhancements for extremely large-cell sites

Abstract In urban areas, the network operators deploy small-cell sites and install a large number of base stations to support densely populated cellular users.A similar small-cell deployment in rural areas is not feasible for the operators, as it will significantly increase the capital expenditure, and the return on the investment will also be comp

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The Secret Lives of Miniature Batteries

This article describes the design, implementation, and use of a new system to investigate the behavior of small batteries that power sensor and wireless systems that consume relatively high power during infrequent short Panel Puller Tool activity periods.The system enables simple, low-cost, long-term (days to weeks) monitoring of batteries under su

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