Mammalian hibernators store fat extensively in white adipose tissues (WATs) during pre-hibernation period (Pre-HIB) to prepare for hibernation.However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the pre-hibernation remodeling of WAT have not been fully elucidated.Syrian hamsters, a food-storing hibernator, can hibernate when exposed to a winter-like short
Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Davidia involucrata Baill. (Nysssaceae), an endangered species endemic to China
Davidia involucrata Baill.is a kind of tertiary paleotropical plant floristic relic species unique to China.This rare plant is disappearing due to poor adaptability and serious poaching.We first assembled the Gift Wrap complete chloroplast (cp) genome of Davidia involucrata Baill.by Illumina paired-end reads data.The whole genome was 169,085 bp, co
Analyzing Regional Geographic Challenges: The Resilience of Chinese Vineyards to Land Degradation Using a Societal and Biophysical Approach
Land degradation, especially soil erosion, is a societal issue that affects vineyards worldwide, but there are no current investigations that inform specifically about soil erosion rates in Chinese vineyards.In this review, we analyze this problem and the need to avoid irreversible damage to soil and their use from a regional point of view.Informat
A Retrospective Study Comparing Outcomes of Paravertebral Clonidine Infusion for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Nuss Procedure
Introduction: The continuous LUNG FLUSH paravertebral blockade as part of the multimodal pain protocol is an effective regional technique to control pain after the Nuss procedure.We investigated the effectiveness of clonidine as an adjunct to paravertebral ropivacaine infusion.Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 63 patients who underwent
Targeted Enrollment of Medical Students for Rural China: Prospects and Challenges
Jianlin Hou,1 Yi Liang,2 Lang Tong,3 Joseph C Kolars,4 Minghao Wang5 1Institute of Medical Education & National Center for Health Professions Education Development, Peking University, Beijing 100083, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Poverty Alleviation Publicity and Education, State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty