GETAHOVIT-2. NEW EVIDENCE OF AN UPPER PALAEOLITHIC SETTLEMENT IN NORTHERN ARMENIA


Genome-wide association analysis reveal the genetic reasons affect melanin spot accumulation in beak skin of ducks

Abstract Background Skin pigmentation is a broadly appearing phenomenon of most animals and humans in nature.Here we used a bird model to investigate why melanin spot deposits on the skin.Results Our result showed that growth age and the sunlight might induce melanin deposition in bird beak skin which was determined by genetic factors.GWAS helped u

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Finite element and multivariate random forests modelling for stress shield attenuation in customized hip implants

Primary total hip replacement surgery has an undisputable reputation as a widely successful orthopaedic operation, but it is beset by a phenomenon known as stress shielding.The cause of stress shielding is multifaceted.However, its reduction is reported to be hinged on the optimal design of prosthetic implants.Yet, to date, the design of a hip impl

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