Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films Clippers had been formed as a surface treatment for intracorporal device for decreasing the coefficient of friction.DLC film showed significant stability without being damaged during acid immersion and high-pressure steam sterilization.However, bacteria that adhere to medical devices lead to the induction of infectio
Genome-wide scans of genetic variation can potentially provide detailed information on how modern humans colonized the world but require new methods of analysis.We introduce a statistical approach that uses Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) data to identify sharing of chromosomal segments between populations and uses the pattern of sharing to re
Abstract When should you Polo Shirt claim a pension (such as social security) in the US? Much current advice focuses on the increase in the annual pension benefit as individuals delay claiming a pension, an increase due to the actuarial fairness of the system.However, individuals face two risks: whether they live to the planned claiming age, and ho
Changes to land use such as the removal of natural vegetation and expansion of urban areas can result in degradation of the landscape and an increase in hydro-meteorological risk.This has led to higher interest by decision-makers and scientists in the future consequences of these drivers.Scenario development can be a useful tool for addressing the