Publications by authors named "R Larkin"
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- - The study investigates the genetic basis of plant architecture traits in the lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera G.) by analyzing seven specific characteristics through genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) in 301 lotus accessions over four years.
- - Researchers identified 90 genetic loci associated with these architecture traits and conducted RNA sequencing to find differential gene expression between large and small plant architectures, pinpointing eight key genes related to cell wall remodeling.
- - Results show that large plant architecture varieties have higher cellulose and hemicellulose content, while small varieties contain more pectin and lignin, indicating that cell wall composition significantly influences plant architecture, offering resources for future breeding efforts.
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- The study aimed to develop an Airway Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) to enhance care for patients with artificial airways like endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies.
- After implementing AQIP, there was an 8.4% decrease in airway emergencies and a significant reduction in patient hospital stays, indicating improved care outcomes.
- Staff education led to increased comfort levels and knowledge of airway management, with recognition of tracheostomy versus laryngectomy improving notably.
Background: Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare malignancy of the anterior skull base typically treated with surgery and adjuvant radiation. Although outcomes are fair for low-grade disease, patients with high-grade, recurrent, or metastatic disease oftentimes respond poorly to standard treatment methods. We hypothesized that an in-depth evaluation of the olfactory neuroblastoma tumor immune microenvironment would identify mechanisms of immune evasion in high-grade olfactory neuroblastoma as well as rational targetable mechanisms for future translational immunotherapeutic approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreasing the amount of cellular space allocated to plastids will lead to increases in the quality and yield of crop plants. However, mechanisms that allocate cellular space to plastids remain poorly understood. To test whether the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.
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