Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has trophic effects on serotonergic (5-HT) neurons
in the central nervous system. However, the role of endogenous BDNF in the development …

The fuzzy front end of the new product development (NPD) process, the time and activity
prior to an organization's first screen of a new product idea, is the root of success for firms …

The neurofibromatosis (NF1) gene shows significant homology to mammalian GAP and is
an important regulator of the ras signal transduction pathway. To study the function of NF1 in …

Background: Hip displacement is considered to be common in children with cerebral palsy
but the reported incidence and the proposed risk factors vary widely. Knowledge regarding its …

… In this article, Susan E. Reid examines the way discourses of consumption, fashion, and the
… Reid proposes that the study of consumption provides insights into the ways in which post-…

ContextThe long-term results of randomized trials have demonstrated equivalent survival
rates for mastectomy and breast-conserving therapy for the treatment of early stage breast …

In August 1968 the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia brought an end to
the Prague Spring–and with it, to any hopes of reforming communism–and placed a pro-…

This article seeks to show that brands and branding are as old as known civilisation. We derive
evidence of branding, in various forms, from historical periods beginning 2250 BC in the …

Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is critical for defense against pathogens, but the molecules that mediate
its antimicrobial responses are largely unknown. IGTP is the prototype for a family of IFN-γ-…

Background: Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery affects up to 60% of patients. Early
identification of those at higher risk could help inform optimal management. We conducted a …