IntroductionGenetic mutations in critical nodes of pulmonary epithelial function are linked to the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and other interstitial lung diseases.The slow progression of these pathologies is often intermitted and accelerated by acute exacerbations, complex non-resolving cycles of inflammation and parenchymal damage, re

Background and Objectives: There is rising interest in quality of life (QOL) research in Arabian countries.The aim of this study was to assess in a nationwide sample of Kuwaiti subjects the reliability and validity of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), a shorter version of the widely used QOL assessment instrument that com

Mycobacterium tuberculosis synthesises isoprenoid precursors via the MEP/DOXP pathway and at least five enzymes in the pathway (Dxs1, Dxr/IspC, IspD, IspF, and GcpE/IspG) are required for growth in vitro.We investigated the role of LytB (IspH) in M.tuberculosis; M.tuberculosis is unusual in that it has two homologs-LytB1 and LytB2.We were unable to

This article presents the description, results and conclusions of the methodology of the vibroacoustical research of the transmission of one of the units of a tactical car- of the bevel bearings of the main gear reducer.To explore the vibroacoustical research of the roll bearings with reference to the latest western literature the main diagnostic m

The article Beer Tap Brushes deals with the issues of self-organization in small groups for example, personnel of industry and transport enterprises, including aviation and aircraft crew.Van der Pol non-linear dissipative oscillator is the basis of interaction in a small group model.The model describes interaction between the group members through