Search Results - "DEAN, Laura"
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Pedagogical Approaches to Human Trafficking Through Applied Research Laboratories
Published in Anti-trafficking review (01-09-2021)“…Human trafficking is a phenomenon that lends itself to hands-on pedagogical practices and undergraduate research that, in turn, can create localised knowledge…”
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Policy silences and the formation of advocacy coalitions in East European sex tourism
Published in Policy studies (04-07-2022)“…The widening of the European Union and the emergence of budget airlines have brought a host of challenges to member states like Latvia. A result of the…”
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Access to and use of infertility services in the United States: framing the challenges
Published in Fertility and sterility (01-05-2016)“…An overview of access to and use of general infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) services in the United States (U.S.) shows a declining trend…”
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Striking out women: preferential voting and gender bias in Latvian Saeima elections
Published in East European politics (02-10-2021)“…The 2018 parliamentary elections were a watershed year for women in Latvian politics where women's descriptive representation increased from 18% to 31% in one…”
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Structure–Activity Relationship of Lower Chlorinated Biphenyls and Their Human-Relevant Metabolites for Astrocyte Toxicity
Published in Chemical research in toxicology (19-06-2023)“…Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is associated with developmental neurotoxicity and neurodegenerative disorders; however, the underlying mechanisms…”
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Probing the Role of CYP2 Enzymes in the Atropselective Metabolism of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Using Liver Microsomes from Transgenic Mouse Models
Published in Chemical research in toxicology (19-12-2022)“…Chiral polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are environmentally relevant developmental neurotoxicants. Because their hydroxylated metabolites (OH-PCBs) are also…”
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Reproductive isolation in a three‐way contact zone
Published in Molecular ecology (01-03-2024)“…Contact zones between divergent forms within a species provide insight into the role of gene flow in adaptation and speciation. Previous work has focused on…”
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On the Origins of Phenotypic Parallelism in Benthic and Limnetic Stickleback
Published in Molecular biology and evolution (01-09-2023)“…Abstract Rapid evolution of similar phenotypes in similar environments, giving rise to in situ parallel adaptation, is an important hallmark of ecological…”
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Inhalation of 2,2′,5,5′-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB52) causes changes to the gut microbiome throughout the gastrointestinal tract
Published in Journal of hazardous materials (05-12-2024)“…Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), such as PCB52, are hazardous environmental contaminants present in indoor and outdoor environments. Oral PCB exposure affects…”
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Admixture between Ancient Lineages, Selection, and the Formation of Sympatric Stickleback Species-Pairs
Published in Molecular biology and evolution (01-11-2019)“…Ecological speciation has become a popular model for the development and maintenance of reproductive isolation in closely related sympatric pairs of species or…”
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The testis-specific E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF133 is required for fecundity in mice
Published in BMC biology (13-07-2022)“…Ubiquitination is a post-translational modification required for a number of physiological functions regulating protein homeostasis, such as protein…”
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Large-scale discovery of male reproductive tract-specific genes through analysis of RNA-seq datasets
Published in BMC biology (19-08-2020)“…The development of a safe, effective, reversible, non-hormonal contraceptive method for men has been an ongoing effort for the past few decades. However,…”
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Neglected tropical disease as a 'biographical disruption': Listening to the narratives of affected persons to develop integrated people centred care in Liberia
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-09-2019)“…Integrated disease management, disability and inclusion (DMDI) for NTDs is increasingly prioritised. There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of…”
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Rett-causing mutations reveal two domains critical for MeCP2 function and for toxicity in MECP2 duplication syndrome mice
Published in eLife (26-06-2014)“…Loss of function of the X-linked gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MeCP2) causes the progressive neurological disorder Rett syndrome (RTT)…”
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'You're disabled, why did you have sex in the first place?' An intersectional analysis of experiences of disabled women with regard to their sexual and reproductive health and rights in Gujarat State, India
Published in Global health action (01-01-2017)“…Background: Globally, disabled people have significant unmet needs in relation to sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Disabled women in India face multiple…”
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Unpacking the impact of integrating the neglected tropical disease supply chain into the national supply chain system: illustrative evidence from Liberia
Published in Parasitology (01-09-2023)“…Effective supply chain management is a critical pillar of well-functioning health systems ensuring that medical commodities reach those in need. In Liberia,…”
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Factors influencing mass drug administration adherence and community drug distributor opportunity costs in Liberia: a mixed-methods approach
Published in Parasites & vectors (28-10-2021)“…Preventive chemotherapy delivered via mass drug administration (MDA) is essential for the control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including lymphatic…”
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Neglect in the numbers: leaving no voice behind in disease elimination
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A health-systems journey towards more people-centred care: lessons from neglected tropical disease programme integration in Liberia
Published in Health research policy and systems (13-04-2023)“…Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are associated with high levels of morbidity and disability as a result of stigma and social exclusion. To date, the…”
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The Diffusion of Human Trafficking Policies in the Post-Soviet Region: A Comparative Analysis of Policy Adoption in Ukraine, Latvia, and Russia
Published in Journal of comparative policy analysis (20-10-2017)“…This paper analyzes how human trafficking policies diffused in the post-Soviet region. By adapting the diffusion of innovation framework to fit the…”
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