In order to better understand the relative contribution of the different UV components of
sunlight to solar mutagenesis, the distribution of the bipyrimidine photolesions, cyclobutane …

Outgrowth of the dendrites and the axon is the basis of the establishment of the neuronal
shape, and it requires addition of new membrane to both growing processes. It is not yet clear …

One of the most widely adopted and studied strategies for vibration control both in civil and in
mechanical engineering is based on the use of tuned mass dampers (TMD) devices. Many …

The compressive strength of in-place concrete is a crucial mechanical parameter which
influences the performance level and the safety assessment of existing RC structures both under …

Peripheral sensorineural hearing loss is a very common inner ear disorder affecting nearly
10% of the population. At present there is no cure for this disorder but gene therapy has been …

For the seismic assessment of existing RC buildings an important question is the reliable
appraisal of the in situ concrete strength. This parameter can be performed by resorting to …

The scid mutation in CB-17 mice confers a profound immunodeficiency, resulting from an
inability to rearrange immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor genes during lymphocyte …

Full article: Some mutations in the xeroderma pigmentosum D gene may lead to moderate
but significant radiosensitivity associated with a delayed radiation-induced ATM nuclear …

Steel bars pitting corrosion is an electrochemical process that could seriously jeopardize
the reliability of reinforced concrete structures. Even if detailed models exist to predict the …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a severe autoimmune systemic disease. Chronic synovial
inflammation results in destruction of the joints. No conventional treatment is efficient in RA. Gene …