Positron Emission Intensity in the Decay of Y for Use in Dosimetry Studies.

The β-emitting radionuclide Y (t = 14.7 h) forms a matched-pair with the β-emitting therapeutic radionuclide Y (t = 2.7 d) for theranostic application in medicine.

Localised expression of OsIAA29 suggests a key role for auxin in regulating development of the dorsal aleurone of early rice grains.

Non-canonical AUX/IAA protein, OsIAA29, and ZmMPR-1 homologues, OsMRPLs, are part of an auxin-related signalling cascade operating in the dorsal aleurone during early rice grain development. Endosperm of rice and other cereals accumulates high concentrations of the predominant in planta auxin, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) during early grain development. However, IAA signalling and function during endosperm development are poorly understood.

Cholesterol Lowering and Antioxidative Effect of Pregerminated Brown Rice in Hypercholesterolemic Rats.

Pregerminated brown rice (GBR) is assumed to be more beneficial than polished white rice (WR), with regard to nutrition and cardiovascular health. To support this with scientific evidence, cholesterol-lowering and antioxidative effects of GBR were studied in the present investigation. The most popular rice variety in Bangladesh BIRI-29 was used to prepare GBR and WR.

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA, C22:6, ω-3) Composition of Milk and Mammary Gland Tissues of Lactating Mother Rats Is Severely Affected by Lead (Pb) Exposure.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6, ω-3), an ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), is critical for brain growth, development, and cognitive ability. It is consumed by offspring via milk during lactation. However, the toxic heavy metal lead (Pb) readily passes into the mammary glands of mother animals and then to offspring through milk.

Hormonal regulation of cereal endosperm development with a focus on rice (Oryza sativa).

The endosperm of cereal grain forms the staple diet for most of the world's population, and feeds much of their stock. Grain size and quality are determined largely by events taking place during coenocytic nuclear division, endosperm cellularisation and cell differentiation, and the production of storage molecules. Thus, understanding the complex signalling processes occurring at each of these steps is essential for maintaining and improving our food supply.