PATHOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF CONNEXIN26-RELATED HEARING LOSS: POTASSIUM RECYCLING, ATP-CALCIUM SIGNALING, OR ENERGY SUPPLY?

Pathological mechanisms of connexin26-related hearing loss: Potassium recycling, ATP-calcium signaling, or energy supply?

Hereditary deafness is one of the most common human birth defects.GJB2 gene mutation is the most genetic etiology.Gap junction protein 26 (connexin26, Cx26) encoded by the GJB2 gene, which is responsible for intercellular substance transfer and signal communication, plays a critical role in hearing acquisition and maintenance.The auditory character

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Changes in vegetation diversity and composition following livestock removal along an upland elevational gradient

European heathland habitats are cultural landscapes derived from previously-forested ecosystems.Heathlands are of significant conservation interest but have experienced prolonged degradation due to a range of factors including overgrazing by domestic livestock.There is growing recognition of the need to restore upland landscapes to produce a divers

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Road Traffic Injuries among Drivers and Pillion Riders using Two-Wheeler Motorized Vehicle in Western Uttar Pradesh

Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) today is public health and development problem.It is among the leading cause of head injury as well.Motorized Two-Wheeler (MTW) users are at distinguished risk for same.Though these vehicles are mostly driven by males, but females being pillion riders are too at increased risk.To explore the pattern of Little girls L/S

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