Publications by authors named "L Aston"

While the World Health Organization has declared the end of the SARS-CoV-2 public health emergency, studies related to corona viruses are still under course. As of 2024, the severity of COVID-19 has diminished with current treatments and vaccinations. However, individuals can still face severe complications, highlighting the importance of ongoing research into innovative treatments for current and future coronavirus-related diseases.

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  • - Anaerobic digestion is a process that converts waste into biogas, but it can be negatively affected by toxins from contaminated materials, which can lower its efficiency.
  • - Ethylene glycol (EG) is commonly used in the heating systems of anaerobic digesters, and if leaks occur, they might reduce gas production.
  • - Experiments with various EG concentrations demonstrated that while the digester microbes fully metabolized EG, the gas yields increased significantly without altering the composition of the microbiome.
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Significant disruptive events have the potential to change travel behaviour in the long-term. COVID-19 has caused the most significant disruption of travel behaviour in living memory. One of the most notable changes has been the increase in working from home, which was forced upon many workers during lockdowns and 'stay at home' orders.

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A portrait of anorexia nervosa.

BJPsych Bull

November 2021

The author draws comparisons between the subjectivity of interpreting a work of art and that of experiencing anorexia nervosa. She explores her own experiences of anorexia through a portrait depicting the duality of the disorder.

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Retinol (vitamin A) and α-tocopherol (vitamin E) concentrations were measured in tissue samples (liver, heart, pectoral muscle, and brain) from Anna's Hummingbirds (). Hummingbirds were after-hatch year birds that were sourced from various rehabilitation centers throughout California. Tissues samples were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

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