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Biological responses to extreme weather events are detectable but difficult to formally attribute to anthropogenic climate change by Harris, R. M. B., Loeffler, F., Rumm, A., Fischer, C., Horchler, P., Scholz, M., Foeckler, F., Henle, K.

“…As the frequency and intensity of extreme events such as droughts, heatwaves and floods have increased over recent decades, more extreme biological responses…”
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Diethylstilboestrol—A long-term legacy by Harris, R.M, Waring, R.H

“…Abstract Diethylstilboestrol (DES) is an endocrine disrupter which causes cancer in rodents. It was prescribed in large amounts to treat women with…”
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Endocrine disrupters: A human risk? by Waring, R.H., Harris, R.M.

“…Endocrine disrupters (EDs) alter normal hormonal regulation and may be naturally occurring or environmental contaminants. Classically, EDs act genomically,…”
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Endocrine disrupters—A threat to women's health? by Waring, R.H, Harris, R.M

“…Abstract Endocrine disruption has been a topic of public concern for many years and its study remains high on the scientific agenda. Endocrine disrupters (EDs)…”
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Plastic contamination of the food chain: A threat to human health? by Waring, R.H., Harris, R.M., Mitchell, S.C.

“…•A narrative review is presented of the potential toxicity of plastic particles to humans.•Nanoparticles are more readily absorbed than…”
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Brain organization mirrors caste differences, colony founding and nest architecture in paper wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) by Molina, Y, Harris, R M, O'Donnell, S

“…The cognitive challenges that social animals face depend on species differences in social organization and may affect mosaic brain evolution. We asked whether…”
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Copy number variation in the melanocortin 4 receptor gene and alternative reproductive tactics the swordtail Xiphophorus multilineatus by Smith, C. C, Harris, R. M, Lampert, K. P, Schartl, M, Hofmann, H. A, Ryan, M. J

“…Alternative reproductive tactics are powerful examples of how variation in genetics and physiology among individuals can lead to striking diversity in…”
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Phytoestrogens Are Potent Inhibitors of Estrogen Sulfation: Implications for Breast Cancer Risk and Treatment by Harris, R. M., Wood, D. M., Bottomley, L., Blagg, S., Owen, K., Hughes, P. J., Waring, R. H., Kirk, C. J.

“…We investigated the ability of 37 flavonoids and flavonoid sulfoconjugates, including some abundant dietary constituents, to act as substrates and/or…”
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Reactive oxygen species and oxidative DNA damage mediate the cytotoxicity of tungsten-nickel-cobalt alloys in vitro by HARRIS, R. M, WILLIAMS, T. D, HODGES, N. J, WARING, R. H

“…Tungsten alloys (WA) have been introduced in an attempt to find safer alternatives to depleted uranium and lead munitions. However, it is known that at least…”
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Biological responses to the press and pulse of climate trends and extreme events by Harris, R. M. B., Beaumont, L. J., Vance, T. R., Tozer, C. R., Remenyi, T. A., Perkins-Kirkpatrick, S. E., Mitchell, P. J., Nicotra, A. B., McGregor, S., Andrew, N. R., Letnic, M., Kearney, M. R., Wernberg, T., Hutley, L. B., Chambers, L. E., Fletcher, M.-S., Keatley, M. R., Woodward, C. A., Williamson, G., Duke, N. C., Bowman, D. M. J. S.

“…The interaction of gradual climate trends and extreme weather events since the turn of the century has triggered complex and, in some cases, catastrophic…”
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Phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens: The contribution of diet and environment to endocrine disruption by Waring, R.H., Ayers, S., Gescher, A.J., Glatt, H.-R., Meinl, W., Jarratt, P., Kirk, C.J., Pettitt, T., Rea, D., Harris, R.M.

“…Some endocrine disrupting compounds such as phthalates and phenols act non-genomically by inhibiting the sulfotransferase (SULT 1E1 and SULT 1A1) isoforms…”
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Realism of model ecosystems: an evaluation of physicochemistry and macroinvertebrate assemblages in artificial streams by Ledger, M. E, Harris, R. M. L, Armitage, P. D, Milner, A. M

“…Ecological realism is an important yet rarely reported feature of model ecosystems. In this case study, we assess the realism of four outdoor artificial stream…”
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An Amino-Terminal DAX1 (NROB1) Missense Mutation Associated with Isolated Mineralocorticoid Deficiency by Verrijn Stuart, A. A., Ozisik, G., de Vroede, M. A., Giltay, J. C., Sinke, R. J., Peterson, T. J., Harris, R. M., Weiss, J., Jameson, J. L.

“…Context: Mutations in DAX1 (dosage-sensitive sex reversal-adrenal hypoplasia congenita critical region on the X chromosome gene 1; NR0B1) cause X-linked…”
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Influence of prepartum dietary cation-anion difference and the magnitude of calcium decline at the onset of lactation on mineral metabolism and physiological responses by Connelly, M.K., Harris, R.M. Rodney, Kuehnl, J., Andrade, J.P.N., Andrade, F. Sonnewend, Henschel, S., Block, E., Lean, I.J., Hernandez, L.L.

“…The onset of lactation is characterized by substantially altered calcium (Ca) metabolism; recently, emphasis has been placed on understanding the dynamics of…”
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Characterization of PitA and PitB from Escherichia coli by Harris, R M, Webb, D C, Howitt, S M, Cox, G B

“…Escherichia coli contains two major systems for transporting inorganic phosphate (P(i)). The low-affinity P(i) transporter (pitA) is expressed constitutively…”
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Drug metabolism in the elderly: A multifactorial problem? by Waring, R.H, Harris, R.M, Mitchell, S.C

“…Highlights • Drug metabolism in healthy old age is similar to that found in young adults. • Drug metabolism may be reduced in elderly subjects who are frail…”
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Gcn5 and Rpd3 have a limited role in the regulation of cell cycle transcripts during the G1 and S phases in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Kishkevich, A., Cooke, S. L., Harris, M. R. A., de Bruin, R. A. M.

“…Activation of cell cycle regulated transcription during the G1-to-S transition initiates S phase entry and cell cycle commitment. The molecular mechanisms…”
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Incomplete spinal cord injury: neuronal mechanisms of motor recovery and hyperreflexia by Little, J W, Ditunno, Jr, J F, Stiens, S A, Harris, R M

“…To understand neuronal mechanisms of motor recovery and hyperreflexia after incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI), and their role in rehabilitation. Reviewed and…”
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Unusual suspects in the usual places: a phylo-climatic framework to identify potential future invasive species by Harris, R. M. B., Kriticos, D. J., Remenyi, T., Bindoff, N.

“…A framework for identifying species that may become invasive under future climate conditions is presented, based on invader attributes and biogeography in…”
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In utero exposure to carcinogens: Epigenetics, developmental disruption and consequences in later life by Waring, R.H, Harris, R.M, Mitchell, S.C

“…Highlights • The placental “barrier” is permeable to many environmental chemicals. • Effects of maternal exposure on the foetus may not appear until it reaches…”
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