Promoter insertion leads to polyembryony in mango - a case of convergent evolution with citrus.

Sexual reproduction in plants is the main pathway for creating new genetic combinations in modern agriculture. In heterozygous plants, after the identification of a plant with desired traits, vegetative propagation (cloning) is the primary path to create genetically uniform plants. Another natural plant mechanism that creates genetically uniform plants (clones) is apomixis.

Curalin supplement for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To examine the efficacy and safety of Curalin supplement in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Research Design And Methods: Adult patients with type 2 diabetes were randomized 1:1 to receive Curalin supplement or placebo. The primary endpoint was HbA1c decrease at 1 month.

Different Factors Are Associated With Sex Hormones and Leydig Cell Function in Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem.

Total testosterone (TT) is known to influence health and virility in men. Among men from United States and Europe, numerous sociodemographic and lifestyle factors were reported to be associated with TT. However, associations with TT and Leydig cell function in the Middle East are poorly described.

Thyroid function control among pregnant women following a therapeutic thyroidectomy.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the extent of thyroid function control among pregnant women who had previously undergone a therapeutic thyroidectomy.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: The largest health maintenance organization in Israel.