ABSTRACT Bacterial antibiotic tolerance, a phenomenon first observed in 1944, is known to be responsible for both onset and exacerbation of recurrent and chronic bacterial infections.The development of antibiotic tolerance was previously thought to be due to a switch to physiological dormancy when bacteria encounter adverse growth conditions.Our re
Nabiel Mohamed, David MeyerDivision of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South AfricaBackground: Several studies have confirmed the ability of cannabinoids to reduce intraocular pressure.Experimental data recently demonstrated unequivocally that the analgesic effect of paracetamol is due
Abstract Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small RNAs having large-scale regulatory effects on plant development and stress responses.Extensive studies of miRNAs have only been performed in a few model plants.Although miRNAs are proved to be involved in plant cold stress responses, little is known for winter-habit monocots.Brachypodium d