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Untangling the cortico-thalamo-cortical loop: cellular pieces of a knotty circuit puzzle by Shepherd, Gordon M. G., Yamawaki, Naoki

“…Functions of the neocortex depend on its bidirectional communication with the thalamus, via cortico-thalamo-cortical (CTC) loops. Recent work dissecting the…”
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Cultural awareness workshops: limitations and practical consequences by Shepherd, Stephane M

“…Cultural awareness training for health professionals is now commonplace across a variety of sectors. Its popularity has spawned several alternatives (i.e.,…”
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The neocortical circuit: themes and variations by Harris, Kenneth D, Shepherd, Gordon M G

“…Harris and Shepherd review our knowledge of input and output patterns for different classes of cortical cells. They propose that cortex, like other parts of…”
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Fabrication of monodispersed copper oxide nanoparticles with potential application as antimicrobial agents by Bezza, Fisseha A., Tichapondwa, Shepherd M., Chirwa, Evans M. N.

“…Cuprous oxide nanoparticles (Cu 2 O NPs) were fabricated in reverse micellar templates by using lipopeptidal biosurfactant as a stabilizing agent. Scanning…”
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Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY): how many cases are we missing by Shields, B. M, Hicks, S, Shepherd, M. H, Colclough, K, Hattersley, A. T, Ellard, S

“…Aims/hypothesis Maturity-onset diabetes of the young is frequently misdiagnosed as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A correct diagnosis of MODY is important for…”
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The challenge of cultural competence in the workplace: perspectives of healthcare providers by Shepherd, Stephane M, Willis-Esqueda, Cynthia, Newton, Danielle, Sivasubramaniam, Diane, Paradies, Yin

“…Cross-cultural educational initiatives for professionals are now commonplace across a variety of sectors including health care. A growing number of studies…”
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Long-range inhibitory intersection of a retrosplenial thalamocortical circuit by apical tuft-targeting CA1 neurons by Yamawaki, Naoki, Li, Xiaojian, Lambot, Laurie, Ren, Lynn Y., Radulovic, Jelena, Shepherd, Gordon M. G.

“…Hippocampus, granular retrosplenial cortex (RSCg), and anterior thalamic nuclei (ATN) interact to mediate diverse cognitive functions. To identify cellular…”
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Synthesis of biosurfactant stabilized silver nanoparticles, characterization and their potential application for bactericidal purposes by Bezza, Fisseha A., Tichapondwa, Shepherd M., Chirwa, Evans M.N.

“…[Display omitted] •Monodisperse lipopeptide biosurfactant stabilized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are fabricated.•Lipopeptide stabilized AgNPs showed…”
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Corticostriatal connectivity and its role in disease by Shepherd, Gordon M. G.

“…Key Points Corticostriatal (CStr) projections are formed by two distinct classes of cortical pyramidal neurons: intratelencephalic (IT) and pyramidal tract…”
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Childhood adversity in schizophrenia: a systematic meta-analysis by Matheson, S L, Shepherd, A M, Pinchbeck, R M, Laurens, K R, Carr, V J

“…Childhood adversity is a putative risk factor for schizophrenia, although evidence supporting this suggestion is inconsistent and controversial. The aim of…”
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WINDII observations of thermospheric O(1D) nightglow emission rates, temperature, and wind: 1. The northern hemisphere midnight temperature maximum and the wave 4 by Shepherd, M. G.

“…The midnight temperature maximum (MTM) is a large‐scale neutral temperature anomaly with a wide‐ranging effect on the nighttime thermospheric dynamics at low…”
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Morning cortisol levels in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: A meta-analysis by Girshkin, Leah, Matheson, Sandra L, Shepherd, Alana M, Green, Melissa J

“…Highlights • We undertake the first meta-analysis of studies examining morning cortisol levels in SZ or BD, compared to controls, and to each other. • We…”
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Organization of cortical and thalamic input to pyramidal neurons in mouse motor cortex by Hooks, Bryan M, Mao, Tianyi, Gutnisky, Diego A, Yamawaki, Naoki, Svoboda, Karel, Shepherd, Gordon M G

“…Determining how long-range synaptic inputs engage pyramidal neurons in primary motor cortex (M1) is important for understanding circuit mechanisms involved in…”
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Improved performance and cost efficiency by surface area optimization of granular activated carbon in air-cathode microbial fuel cell by Matsena, Mpumelelo T., Mabuse, Mziwenene, Tichapondwa, Shepherd M., Chirwa, Evans M.N.

“…Microbial fuel cell (MFC) architectural modification is increasingly becoming an important area of research due to the need to improve energy recovery. This…”
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Mean apparent propagator (MAP) MRI: A novel diffusion imaging method for mapping tissue microstructure by Özarslan, Evren, Koay, Cheng Guan, Shepherd, Timothy M., Komlosh, Michal E., İrfanoğlu, M. Okan, Pierpaoli, Carlo, Basser, Peter J.

“…Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) signals reflect information about underlying tissue microstructure and cytoarchitecture. We propose a quantitative,…”
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Systematic meta-review and quality assessment of the structural brain alterations in schizophrenia by SHEPHERD, Alana M, LAURENS, Kristin R, MATHESON, Sandra L, CARR, Vaughan J, GREEN, Melissa J

“…The large quantity of systematic reviews of magnetic resonance imaging studies in schizophrenia challenges their meaningful interpretation. This meta-review…”
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Environmental Immunology: Lessons Learned from Exposure to a Select Panel of Immunotoxicants by Kreitinger, Joanna M, Beamer, Celine A, Shepherd, David M

“…Exposure to environmental contaminants can produce profound effects on the immune system. Many classes of xenobiotics can significantly suppress or enhance…”
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Adsorption of phenol and chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using exfoliated graphite: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies by Tshemese, Siyabulela J., Mhike, Washington, Tichapondwa, Shepherd M.

“…Several industrial effluents contain Cr (VI) and phenol in varying concentrations. These compounds are highly toxic even at low concentrations. In this study,…”
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In vivo quantification of demyelination and recovery using compartment-specific diffusion MRI metrics validated by electron microscopy by Jelescu, Ileana O., Zurek, Magdalena, Winters, Kerryanne V., Veraart, Jelle, Rajaratnam, Anjali, Kim, Nathanael S., Babb, James S., Shepherd, Timothy M., Novikov, Dmitry S., Kim, Sungheon G., Fieremans, Els

“…There is a need for accurate quantitative non-invasive biomarkers to monitor myelin pathology in vivo and distinguish myelin changes from other pathological…”
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Signatures of inflammation and impending multiple organ dysfunction in the hyperacute phase of trauma: A prospective cohort study by Cabrera, Claudia P, Manson, Joanna, Shepherd, Joanna M, Torrance, Hew D, Watson, David, Longhi, M Paula, Hoti, Mimoza, Patel, Minal B, O'Dwyer, Michael, Nourshargh, Sussan, Pennington, Daniel J, Barnes, Michael R, Brohi, Karim

“…Severe trauma induces a widespread response of the immune system. This "genomic storm" can lead to poor outcomes, including Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome…”
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