Background Up-to-date evidence about levels and trends in disease and injury incidence,
prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) is an essential input into global, regional, …

With increasing environmental and ecological concerns due to the use of petroleum-based
chemicals and products, the synthesis of fine chemicals and functional materials from natural …

The aim of this paper is to categorize the major fixed grid formulations and solution methods
for conduction controlled phase change problems. Using a two phase model of a solid/liquid …

We have examined the effect of RNA polymerase Il-dependent transcription on recombination
between directly repeated sequences of the GAL70 gene in S. cerevisiae. Direct repeat …

Large-scale reference data sets of human genetic variation are critical for the medical and
functional interpretation of DNA sequence changes. Here we describe the aggregation and …

The tree of life is one of the most important organizing principles in biology 1. Gene surveys
suggest the existence of an enormous number of branches 2, but even an approximation of …

Background Non-fatal outcomes of disease and injury increasingly detract from the ability of
the world's population to live in full health, a trend largely attributable to an epidemiological …

Strengthen family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student
success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for …

Background Improving survival and extending the longevity of life for all populations requires
timely, robust evidence on local mortality levels and trends. The Global Burden of Disease …

Photoperiodism is the response to the length of the day that enables living organisms to adapt
to seasonal changes in their environment as well as latitudinal variation. As such, it is one …