Gamma Ray-induced Mutations in pyrEF Genes in Frankia casuarinae Strain CcI3.

Frankia spp. are multicellular actinobacteria with the ability to fix atmospheric dinitrogen (N). Frankia fixes N not only in the free-living state, but also in root-nodule symbioses with more than 200 plant species called actinorhizal plants.

From pilot study to practice: Integrating medical students into COVID-19 contact tracing in a hospital setting.

This paper addresses a timely and significant issue in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact tracing played a crucial role in reducing transmission rates. The challenges faced in inpatient settings are valuable to explore.

Observation of NMR signals from samples with flat geometry: Application to in-situ analysis of a direct ethanol fuel cell.

Most NMR samples are cylindrical, which is ideal for obtaining high-resolution NMR spectra, especially in superconducting magnets with a vertical bore. However, expanding NMR applicability to samples that are not necessarily cylindrical requires a new approach. In this study, we introduce a method for obtaining solution NMR signals from flat samples, such as flat containers or layered structures like a fuel cell.

The diagnostic journey of patients being investigated for myopathy in a tertiary centre in England.

Myopathies are heterogenous and can provide a diagnostic puzzle. Many patients investigated for myopathy will go on to other diagnoses. An overall understanding of how patients are investigated for suspected myopathy is lacking.