Fermi-Surface Topological Phase Transition and Horizontal Order-Parameter Nodes in CaFe2As2 Under Pressure.

Iron-based compounds (IBS) display a surprising variety of superconducting properties that seems to arise from the strong sensitivity of these systems to tiny details of the lattice structure. In this respect, systems that become superconducting under pressure, like CaFe2As2, are of particular interest. Here we report on the first directional point-contact Andreev-reflection spectroscopy (PCARS) measurements on CaFe2As2 crystals under quasi-hydrostatic pressure, and on the interpretation of the results using a 3D model for Andreev reflection combined with ab-initio calculations of the Fermi surface (within the density functional theory) and of the order parameter symmetry (within a random-phase-approximation approach in a ten-orbital model).

Tiny cause with huge impact: polar instability through strong magneto-electric-elastic coupling in bulk EuTiO3.

EuTiO3 exhibits strong magneto-electric coupling at the onset of antiferromagnetic order below TN = 5.7 K. The dielectric permittivity drops at TN by 7% and recovers to normal values with increasing magnetic field.

Crystal structure and magnetic properties of Cr3Te5O13Cl3.

A new chromium tellurite oxochloride, Cr3Te5O13Cl3, has been prepared by solid-state reaction and the crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in the non-centrosymmetric space group P2(1)2(1)2(1) with the unit cell a = 4.90180(10) Å, b = 17.

Mononucleotide precedes dinucleotide repeat instability during colorectal tumour development in Lynch syndrome patients.

A progressive accumulation of genetic alterations underlies the adenoma-carcinoma sequence of colorectal cancer. This accumulation of mutations is driven by genetic instability, of which there are different types. Microsatellite instability (MSI) is the predominant type present in the tumours of Lynch syndrome patients and in a subset of sporadic tumours.

Validity and reliability of measurements obtained with an "activity monitor" in people with and without a transtibial amputation.

Background And Purpose: In this study, the validity and reliability of measurements obtained with an "Activity Monitor" (AM) were examined. The instrument is designed to monitor ambulatory activity by use of accelerometer signals, and it detects several activities associated with mobility (standing, sitting, lying, transitions, movement-related activities).

Subjects: Four men with a transtibial amputation and 4 men without a transtibial amputation participated.