Publications by authors named "M E Schranz"
The clustered distribution of genes involved in metabolic pathways within the plant genome has garnered significant attention from researchers. By comparing and analyzing changes in the flanking regions of metabolic genes across a diverse array of species, we can enhance our understanding of the formation and distribution of biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs). In this study, we have designed a workflow that uncovers and assesses conserved positional relationships between genes in various species by using synteny neighborhood networks (SNN).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To evaluate the refractive prediction error of common intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation formulas in patients who underwent intrascleral IOL fixation using the four-flanged technique.
Methods: This prospective, longitudinal, single-site, single-surgeon study's setting was the Department for Ophthalmology and Optometry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Patients who received IOL implantation via the four-flanged technique were followed up to 3 months after the operation.
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- The study focuses on the early developmental stages of the mayfly Ephemera vulgata, an ancient flying insect, to better understand ancestral modes of insect development which have been under-researched compared to more modern insects.
- Through DAPI staining and extensive RNA sequencing, researchers created a detailed expression atlas and identified over 6,000 differentially expressed genes across various developmental timepoints.
- The findings highlight a structured progression in embryonic development, revealing important correlations between genetic expression and the formation of major anatomical structures, as well as insights into the ancestral short germ segmentation process.
Assessing Postoperative Toric Intraocular Lens Rotation: A Comparative Analysis.
J Cataract Refract Surg
November 2024
Purpose: To investigate the accuracy of three distinct postoperative toric intraocular lens (TIOL) rotational stability measurement methods.
Setting: Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
Design: Single-center, prospective, interventional clinical trial.
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- About one third of adults with high-grade glioma experience common mental disorders, similar to general cancer patients, with a rate of 31% identified in the study.
- Factors increasing the risk of psychiatric issues in these patients include being younger than 50, living alone, having stable disease, lower income, fatigue, and impaired cognitive function.
- There were no significant differences in psychiatric comorbidity based on gender, tumor type, or time since diagnosis, emphasizing the need for clinicians to monitor mental health closely in vulnerable patients.