Publications by authors named "J Foerster"
The ecological state of aquatic ecosystems is systematically monitored using various bioindicators in many countries worldwide. In the European Union, freshwater biomonitoring is the central component of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD, 2000/60/EC) and currently based on morpho-taxonomic methods. DNA metabarcoding is a novel approach to assess the ecological state fast and efficiently based on organismal DNA signatures and thereby support and upscale biomonitoring.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDirected evolution can enable engineering of biological systems with minimal knowledge of their underlying sequence-to-function relationships. A typical directed evolution process consists of iterative rounds of mutagenesis and selection that are designed to steer changes in a biological system (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: A standard method of assessing postural control is to measure while standing. However, its implementation is usually limited. Recording postural control directly on the trunk in a seated position could provide an alternative diagnostic method for quantifying neuromuscular control.
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- The article explores the development of the anesthesia assistant (AA) profession in Canada, highlighting its growth over the last 50 years since its formal recognition in Quebec and 15 years in other provinces.
- Data was collected from 19 institutions across 8 provinces regarding factors such as recruitment, training, credentialing, and roles, revealing significant variations in AA responsibilities influenced by provincial health care governance.
- The findings indicate that while AAs play a crucial role in anesthesia care, including equipment maintenance and supporting anesthesiologists, there is a lack of standardized metrics for assessing patient safety and operational efficiency in their practices across Canada.
Introduction: Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is a stress-inducible heat shock protein (HSP32) that exerts cytoprotective effects against oxidative stress and inflammation, and is involved in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. This study aimed to evaluate the expression of HO-1 in natural killer (NK) cells from individuals of different age groups after stimulation with various factors, and to analyze the relationships between the concentration of this cytoprotective protein and parameters corresponding to oxidative stress and inflammation, that is, NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), glutathione (GSH), GSH disulfide (GSSG), and interleukin 6 (IL-6).
Methods: The study population comprised three age groups: young adults (age range, 19-23 years), older adults aged under 85 years (age range, 73-84 years), and older adults aged over 85 years (age range, 85-92 years).