Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease affecting mainly the lungs and digestive system. In Ireland, the incidence of cystic fibrosis is 1 in 1,461 births, with 1 in 19 Irish people carrying an altered cystic fibrosis gene. ...

Security protocols are one of the imperative steps in creating and ensuring the secure communication and information processing. Also known as cryptographic protocols or encryption protocols, they are used for secure ...

Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a constellation of clinical features largely seen in adolescence and young adults. It is typified by pharyngitis, prominent cervical lymphadenopathy and high fevers. It therefore can be ...

The use of traditional two-dimensional (2D) fibre preforms can be associated with poor out-of-plane and interlaminar mechanical performance, particularly in response to impact loads. Such preforms comprise multiple plies ...

Currently, the treatment of certain antimicrobial infections is hindered by the increase in resistance acquired by pathogenic species of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Thus, there is a growing need for novel antimicrobial ...

Biochar amended soils have demonstrated various agronomic benefits, principally a plant growth promotion effect. The char’s impact, however, on macronutrient bio-availability and the microorganisms involved in their ...

The effectiveness of 0.1% fat milk (M) at restoring fluid balance after exercise and heat induced hypohydration was compared to a commercially available carbohydrate-electrolyte (CE) sports drink and water (W) using a ...

Streptococcus equi subsp. equi is the causative agent of strangles, a highly contagious upper respiratory infection of horses. A molecular typing scheme and database based on the variability of the S. equi SeM protein has ...

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is highly prevalent in older people and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Current treatment options include pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, although ...

Biomass harvesting may affect the nutrient pools of forests and impact negatively on forest ecosystems in the long-term. Appropriate knowledge regarding nutrient pools and potential nutrient removal is required for a ...