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Do various CLINICIANS need to monitor Sirtuin 1 gene expression and plasma Sirtuin 1 levels with relevance to various drug therapies in patients?
Specific genes that are involved in anti-aging and epigenetics are sensitive to nutritional regulation, oxidative stress and the development of insulin resistance that can result from changes in cellular chromatin, DNA methylation and histone modifications with relevance to the global chronic disease epidemic. The defective gene in the global chronic disease epidemic has now been linked to the anti-aging gene Sirtuin 1. Nutritional regulation of Sirtuin 1 is critical to nuclear...
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As an editor for peer-reviewed journal, what would you consider appropriate in making a decision to accept a peer-reviewer's report?
When evaluating a peer-reviewed study on surface water resources used for a commercial water operation, it is expected that the reviewer will thoroughly assess the methodology, including water sampling procedures and data analysis. In addition, the reviewer should identify potential oversights and suggest necessary improvements or alternative methods. However, when an expert reviewer raises concerns, and the authors respond with contrary submissions supported by well-detailed references, how...
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To assure a sustainable scholarly publishing system, should reviewers receive financial compensation for their labor, considering the significant profits publishers receive from APC and subscriptions?
I have noticed an increasing number of scholars who do not want to peer review. Publishers make money from article processing charges (APCs) and subscription fees, and although the reviewers are often authors as well, they have not been paid for their time and expertise. They have supported the system for a long time on a voluntary basis, but this is becoming impossible. APCs should either be reduced to basic handling fees or reviewers should receive some compensation for their time and...
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In an age where the scientific community is often seen as a guarantor and where short-termist policies are the norm, is there still a place for independent research ?
Calls for projects are becoming increasingly time-consuming, with researchers facing intense competition for funding, which is monopolising ancillary services, consultants and even lobbyists. Budgets allocated to research are determined by priorities that vary according to political choices, the coherence of which can legitimately be questioned. All too often, announced policies reflect subjective choices based on unfounded presuppositions, or even deny established scientific facts....
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What is the first step that triggers a normal cell to progress to a transformed tumor or cancer phenotype?
These must be some molecule that alters the symmetric cell division of a somatic cell making it becoming oncogenic.
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In developing bioresorbable metallic implants for bone applications, what do you think are the biggest challenges?
Presently, a lot of research is going on based on magnesium, zinc, and iron for being used as temporary implants for orthopedic applications. Despite its advantages, widespread adoption in clinical settings still presents numerous challenges.
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I am conducting a field experiment using a randomized complete block design. The layout includes 5 blocks, each of equal land area. Within each block, there are 5 plots, and each plot receives a diffe
I am conducting a field experiment using a randomized complete block design. The layout includes 5 blocks, each of equal land area. Within each block, there are 5 plots, and each plot receives a different single treatment. These 5 treatments are repeated across all blocks, so each treatment is replicated five times in total—once per block. My question concerns sample collection for a single treatment. What is the scientifically valid and recommended method for collecting samples and...
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What is the most important research material in protein bioinformatics? 1. Protein sequence 2. Protein structure 3. Protein-related Software 4. A high-speed computer
A protein's sequence contains its intrinsic properties as a code. Nobel laureate scientist, C. B. Anfinsen proved it through experiments. Unlike sequence, since structures are man-made and obtained under different laboratory conditions, they may contain human error. Further, unlike nucleic acid, to date, the protein-folding code is unknown. So, in my opinion the study of protein sequence is primary. It is better if one can include structure study with it. But little can be said about this...
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Editors at many reputable journals are having a difficult time finding peers to conduct peer reviews of submitted manuscripts for free. Do you think peer reviewers should get paid for their efforts?
Paid versus non-paid peer reviewing of scientific manuscripts Incentivizing the peer review process
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Snail mucous has many advantages, what is the best way to extract it without changing its composition?
land snails like Eremina desertorum, how can i get its mucous without killing or hurting it?
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