Background Understanding carboplatin resistance in ovarian cancer is critical for the
improvement of patients’ lives. Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells or an aggravated epithelial to …

There is a growing perception that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) modulate cellular
function. In this study, we analyzed the role of the lncRNA HOTAIR in mesenchymal stem cells (…

Long (>200bps) non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) can act as a scaffold promoting the interaction
of several proteins, RNA and DNA. Some lncRNAs interact with the DNA via a triple helix …

Despite its essential role in the (patho)physiology of several diseases, CB2R tissue
expression profiles and signaling mechanisms are not yet fully understood. We report the …

Inflammation driven by intracellular activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome is involved in
the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases including vascular pathologies. Inflammasome …

A way to improve the reliability and to reduce costs in autonomous robots is to add intelligence
to on-board diagnosis and control systems to avoid expensive hardware redundancy and …

To cope with water scarcity in drylands, stormwater is often collected in surface basins and
subsequently stored in shallow aquifers via infiltration. These stormwater harvesting systems …

Karl Dedecius is known for his prodigious work in translating modern Polish literature into
German. He has been a leading figure in German-Polish reconciliation, and especially his …

Recommendations form an integral part of instructional process and can be instrumental to
promote or maintain student engagement in various course-offering platforms. Automated …

… I would also like to express my thanks to my external supervisors; Fritz Kalwa, Rodney
Stevens and Abdul Naser Aldarir who have followed me through the project, answered questions …