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Activation of gonads and disruption of imaginal diapause in the apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), with juvenoids in laboratory and field trials

A possibility of using synthetic analogues of juvenile hormone (juvenoids) to disrupt imaginal diapause of the apple blossom weevil, Anthonomus pomorum females was demonstrated.Out Accent Mirror (Set of 2) of three preparations tested (methoprene, fenoxycarb and W-328) methoprene and fenoxycarb appeared to be effective.Sensitivity to juvenile hormo

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Mechanisms of Collagen Crosslinking in Diabetes and Keratoconus

Collagen crosslinking provides the mechanical strength required for physiological maintenance of the extracellular matrix in most tissues in the human body, including the cornea.Aging and diabetes mellitus (DM) are processes that are both associated with increased collagen crosslinking that leads to increased corneal rigidity.By contrast, keratocon

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Ventrolateral Preoptic Nucleus of Hypothalamus; A Possible Target for Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual function and orientation is a complex platform of human personality which is being modulated by several brain circuities which is less understood currently.Recently, several studies have demonstrated interesting results regarding the role of several brain locations in sexual behaviors and orientation.Sexual arousal in homosexual men are asso

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