Search Results - "Porter, K."
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The "speed gene" effect of myostatin arises in Thoroughbred horses due to a promoter proximal SINE insertion
Published in PloS one (31-10-2018)“…Thoroughbred horses are finely-tuned athletes with a high aerobic capacity relative to skeletal muscle mass, attributable to centuries of genetic selection for…”
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The Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1) as a Molecular Target for Modulating Body Weight in Man
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (13-10-2021)“…The cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptor regulates appetite and body weight; however, unwanted central side effects of both agonists (in wasting disorders) or…”
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Distinct Epigenetic Effects of Tobacco Smoking in Whole Blood and among Leukocyte Subtypes
Published in PloS one (09-12-2016)“…Tobacco smoke exposure dramatically alters DNA methylation in blood cells and may mediate smoking-associated complex diseases through effects on immune cell…”
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An African-specific polymorphism in the TP53 gene impairs p53 tumor suppressor function in a mouse model
Published in Genes & development (15-04-2016)“…A nonsynonymous single-nucleotide polymorphism at codon 47 in TP53 exists in African-descent populations (P47S, rs1800371; referred to here as S47). Here we…”
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Quantitative SARS-CoV-2 Viral-Load Curves in Paired Saliva Samples and Nasal Swabs Inform Appropriate Respiratory Sampling Site and Analytical Test Sensitivity Required for Earliest Viral Detection
Published in Journal of clinical microbiology (16-02-2022)“…Early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection is critical to reduce asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission, curb the spread of variants, and maximize treatment…”
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Acute and cumulative increases in rotator cuff tendon thickness’ in elite swimmers
Published in Journal of science and medicine in sport (01-10-2024)“…Poolside ultrasonography is a fast and reliable measure of tendon thickness, however challenging in practice. [...]we also investigated if poolside strength…”
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Performance Trade-Offs and Resource Availability Drive Variation in Reproductive Isolation between Sympatrically Diverging Crossbills
Published in The American naturalist (01-03-2022)“…AbstractTheoretical models indicate that speciation, especially when the scope for gene flow is great (e.g., sympatric speciation), is most likely when strong…”
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Acute pancreatitis: an update on the revised Atlanta classification
Published in Abdominal radiology (New York) (01-05-2020)“…Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the most common gastrointestinal disease resulting in hospitalization in the United States with reports of over 270,000…”
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The Incidence and Risk of Celiac Disease in a Healthy US Adult Population
Published in The American journal of gastroenterology (01-08-2012)“…Celiac disease (CD) is an increasingly common disease that may affect as many as 1% of the North American population. Recent population-based data suggest a…”
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Management of pregnancy and obstetric complications in prehospital trauma care: faculty of prehospital care consensus guidelines
Published in Emergency medicine journal : EMJ (01-05-2017)“…This consensus statement seeks to provide clear guidance for the management of pregnant trauma patients in the prehospital setting. Pregnant patients…”
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Participation in specific leisure-time activities and mortality risk among U.S. adults
Published in Annals of epidemiology (01-10-2020)“…This prospective cohort study examined the association between specific leisure-time activity and mortality risk. Data are from 1999 to 2006 U.S. National…”
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The Influenza A Virus Endoribonuclease PA-X Usurps Host mRNA Processing Machinery to Limit Host Gene Expression
Published in Cell reports (Cambridge) (16-04-2019)“…Many viruses shut off host gene expression to inhibit antiviral responses. Viral proteins and host proteins required for viral replication are typically spared…”
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An Alternative to Adaptation by Sexual Selection: Habitat Choice
Published in Trends in ecology & evolution (Amsterdam) (01-08-2018)“…Adaptation in mating signals and preferences has generally been explained by sexual selection. We propose that adaptation in such mating traits might also…”
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Decoding early stress signaling waves in living plants using nanosensor multiplexing
Published in Nature communications (05-04-2024)“…Increased exposure to environmental stresses due to climate change have adversely affected plant growth and productivity. Upon stress, plants activate a…”
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A Common Path: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Müllerian and Wolffian Duct Anomalies
Published in Current urology reports (2023)“…Purpose of Review This review summarizes the pathway of Mullerian and Wolffian duct development, anomalies that result from disruptions to this pathway, and…”
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Impact of international travel and diarrhea on gut microbiome and resistome dynamics
Published in Nature communications (05-12-2022)“…International travel contributes to the global spread of antimicrobial resistance. Travelers’ diarrhea exacerbates the risk of acquiring multidrug-resistant…”
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Antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines among workers with a wide range of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Published in Environment international (01-11-2022)“…•Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are environmental contaminants in humans.•Some studies have linked PFAS to reduced antibody concentration after…”
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A systematic review of ETEC epidemiology focusing on colonization factor and toxin expression
Published in Vaccine (26-08-2011)“…Abstract Introduction Vaccine development for enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is dependent on in-depth understanding of toxin and colonization factor…”
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An examination of skeletal muscle and hepatic tissue transcriptomes from beef cattle divergent for residual feed intake
Published in Scientific reports (26-04-2021)“…The selection of cattle with enhanced feed efficiency is of importance with regard to reducing feed costs in the beef industry. Global transcriptome profiling…”
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Epidemiology of Campylobacter Infections among Children in Egypt
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-01-2018)“…is a frequently isolated bacterial pathogen among children with diarrhea. Data are lacking on the distribution and spectrum of disease associated with species…”
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