Herpes zoster (HZ) among older adults has consistently been a concern.Despite the availability of vaccines, HZ vaccination remains underutilized globally.This study investigated the behavioral intention of older adults in Hong Kong to receive self-financed or fully subsidized HZ vaccines.A random telephone survey was conducted between July and Octo
Bonobo and chimpanzee gestures overlap extensively in meaning.
Cross-species comparison of great ape gesturing has so far been limited to the physical form of gestures in the repertoire, without questioning whether gestures share the same meanings.Researchers have recently catalogued the meanings of chimpanzee gestures, but little is known about the gesture meanings korpskaft of our other closest living relati
Assessing the suitability of cell counting methods during different stages of a cell processing workflow using an ISO 20391-2 guided study design and analysis
Cell counting is a fundamental measurement for determining viable cell numbers in biomanufacturing processes.The properties of different cell types and the range of intended uses for cell counts within a biomanufacturing process can lead to challenges in identifying suitable counting methods for each potential application.This is further amplified
Checking the Pulse of Vitamin A Metabolism and Signaling during Mammalian Spermatogenesis
Vitamin A has been shown to be essential for a multitude of biological processes vital for mammalian development and homeostasis.Its active metabolite, retinoic acid (RA), is important for establishing and maintaining proper germ cell development.During spermatogenesis, the germ cells orient themselves in very distinct patterns, which have been org