The nonobese diabetic (NOD) mouse, a model of human type I diabetes, develops insulitis
beginning at 4–6 wk of age. By 30 wk of age, 72% of females and 39% of males develop …

A conceptual model is proposed for the genetic evolution of many human solid tumors that
is based on the observations that cancer cells may spontaneously double their chromosome …

Genetic analysis of the development of diabetes and insulitis has been performed in the
nonobese diabetic (NOD) mouse strain, a model of insulin-dependent (type I) diabetes mellitus. (…

Surveyed 472 male and 323 female undergraduates and graduates at a liberal arts and a
scientific/technical institution to study the extent of coercive sex (COS), the types of coercion …

Objective: To compare the lipid-altering effect of roasted salted almonds and roasted almond
butter with that of raw almonds, as part of a plant-based diet. Methods: Thirty-eight free-…

The fibrous architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM) is recognized as an integral
regulator of cell function. However, there is an unmet need to develop mechanically robust …

Firearms contribute substantially to leading causes of death among US children ages 10–19
(suicide and homicide). Safe storage of guns is important but poorly adopted. This study …

Leber congenital amaurosis (LCArpar; is a heterogeneous disorder representing the
congenital forms of retinitis pigmentosa accounting for about 5% of all retinal dystrophies. The …

Background Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation are leading causes of
infant mortality. Supine sleep position and use of appropriate sleep surfaces reduce SIDS risk …

Purpose Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation account for more than half
of all Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) …