… The leptin receptor (OB-R) gene has at least six splice variants (OB-R(a–e)), a number of …
Our studies showing localization of leptin to villous endothelial cells (RG Lea, D. Howe, L. …

The aetiology and pathophysiology of complex diseases are driven by the interaction between
genetic and environmental factors. The variability in risk and outcomes in these diseases …

With increasing scientific, governmental, and public demand for improved clinical outcomes
at a lower cost, accurate medical measurements are of primary importance. Among the more …

Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are predicted to collectively explain 40–50%
of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …

This is a comprehensive identification guide encompassing all shallow marine fishes within
California waters. Geographic range limits, maximum size, depth range, a brief color …

A complex combination of adult health-related disorders can originate from developmental
events that occur in utero. The periconceptional period may also be programmable. We report …

A major change in this sixth edition is the inclusion of species found in Mexico. It now covers
the fishes of Canada, continental United States, and Mexico, and represents the first …

Understanding the molecular mechanisms that promote successful tissue regeneration is
critical for continued advancements in regenerative medicine. Vertebrate amphibian tadpoles …

The future opportunities for high-density QCD studies with ion and proton beams at the LHC
are presented. Four major scientific goals are identified: the characterisation of the …

Despite reports confirming cell-cycle dependent gene expression and a number of studies
describing specific circumstances in which β-actin is also regulated, the mRNA for β-actin …