Gut microbiota dynamics and functionality in Reticulitermes grassei after a 7-day dietary shift and ciprofloxacin treatment.

Gut microbial structure in animals depends on the host, dietary habits and local environment.A random event, dietary change or antibiotic treatment may alter the gut environment with possible repercussions for the bacterial community composition and functionality and ultimately host fitness.The present study was focused on the composition, structur

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Combustion and soot formation characteristics of homogeneous supercritical sprays of dieseline blend in constant volume chamber

In present work, combustion and soot formation characteristics of supercritical (SC) sprays are studied in a cylindrical constant volume combustion chamber under diesel engine-like experimental conditions.Hot surface temperature range (673 K to 723 K), initial cylinder pressure range (2 MPa to 4 MPa) and injection pressure range of 10 MPa to 30 MPa

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Online Learning Modules in Anatomical Sciences: Effective Sources for Continued Learning for Medical Undergraduates During the Unprecedent COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction.During the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, the selection of simple and authentic online material among plethora of web content is difficult for both students and teachers.This forces students and teachers to explore various avenues of learning.The objective of this research was to evaluate free open-access anatomy e-learning resour

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