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A randomised clinical trial of subgrouping and targeted treatment for low back pain compared with best current care. The STarT Back Trial Study Protocol (2008)
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(2008). A randomised clinical trial of subgrouping and targeted treatment for low back pain compared with best current care. The STarT Back Trial Study Protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-9-58

Back pain is a major health problem and many sufferers develop persistent symptoms. Detecting relevant subgroups of patients with non-specific low back pain has been highlighted as a priority area for research, as this could enable better secondary p... Read More about A randomised clinical trial of subgrouping and targeted treatment for low back pain compared with best current care. The STarT Back Trial Study Protocol.

High genetic differentiation between the M and S molecular forms of Anopheles gambiae in Africa (2008)
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(2008). High genetic differentiation between the M and S molecular forms of Anopheles gambiae in Africa. PloS one, e1968 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0001968

Anopheles gambiae, a major vector of malaria, is widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa. In an attempt to eliminate infective mosquitoes, researchers are trying to develop transgenic strains that are refractory to the Plasmodium parasite. B... Read More about High genetic differentiation between the M and S molecular forms of Anopheles gambiae in Africa.

MATRIX EQUATIONS AND HILBERT'S TENTH PROBLEM (2008)
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Bell, P. (2008). MATRIX EQUATIONS AND HILBERT'S TENTH PROBLEM. International Journal of Algebra and Computation, 1231 - 1241. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218196708004925

We show a reduction of Hilbert's tenth problem to the solvability of the matrix equation over non-commuting integral matrices, where Z is the zero matrix, thus proving that the solvability of the equation is undecidable. This is in contrast to the ca... Read More about MATRIX EQUATIONS AND HILBERT'S TENTH PROBLEM.

Plasmodium falciparum icam-1-based cytoadherence-related signalling in endothelical cells (2008)
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Jenkins, N., Wu, Y., Chakravorty, S., Kai, O., Marsh, K., & Craig, A. (2008). Plasmodium falciparum icam-1-based cytoadherence-related signalling in endothelical cells. Journal of Infection, 56(4), 299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2008.01.018

Background: Cytoadherence of Plasmodium falciparum infected erythrocytes to host endothelium has been associated with pathology in severe malaria, but despite extensive information on the primary processes involved in the adhesive interactions the me... Read More about Plasmodium falciparum icam-1-based cytoadherence-related signalling in endothelical cells.

The Mature Imagination and Consumption Strategies (2008)
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Biggs, S., Phillipson, C., Leach, R., & Money, A. The Mature Imagination and Consumption Strategies. International Journal of Ageing and Later Life, 2(2), 31-59. https://doi.org/10.3384/ijal.1652-8670.072231

Baby boomers have been credited with an essentially ’youthful’ approach to themselves, to consumption and to life-style. As they enter midlife and older age they are also faced with the challenges of a mature identity. This paper critically examines... Read More about The Mature Imagination and Consumption Strategies.

Growth arrest in human T-cells is controlled by the non-coding RNA growth-arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) (2008)
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Mourtada-Maarabouni, M., Hedge, V. L., Kirkham, L., Farzaneh, F., & Williams, G. T. (2008). Growth arrest in human T-cells is controlled by the non-coding RNA growth-arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5). Journal of Cell Science, 121(7), 939-946. https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.024646

The control of growth of lymphocyte populations is crucial to the physiological regulation of the immune system, and to the prevention of both leukaemic and autoimmune disease. This control is mediated through modulation of the cell cycle and regulat... Read More about Growth arrest in human T-cells is controlled by the non-coding RNA growth-arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5).

Justice for whom, exactly? Beliefs in justice for the self and various others. (2008)
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Cole. (2008). Justice for whom, exactly? Beliefs in justice for the self and various others. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 528 - 541. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167207312526

The present studies examine why people think the world is more just to themselves than to others generally. Beliefs in justice for the self were uniquely associated with psychological adjustment, consistent with the theoretical motive to believe in j... Read More about Justice for whom, exactly? Beliefs in justice for the self and various others..

Social Inclusion and the `Get Heard' Process Implications for the Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Governance and Policy in the UK (2008)
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Pemberton. (2008). Social Inclusion and the `Get Heard' Process Implications for the Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Governance and Policy in the UK. Public Policy and Administration, 127 - 143. https://doi.org/10.1177/0952076707086251

Since 1997, there has arguably been a 'rediscovery' of those most at risk of poverty and social exclusion by New Labour. Within this context, it is important to consider the European, national and sub-national policy frameworks within which intervent... Read More about Social Inclusion and the `Get Heard' Process Implications for the Horizontal and Vertical Integration of Governance and Policy in the UK.

Host response to cytoadherence inPlasmodium falciparum (2008)
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Chakravorty, S., Hughes, K., & Craig, A. (2008). Host response to cytoadherence inPlasmodium falciparum. Biochemical Society Transactions, 36(2), 221-228. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0360221

Cytoadherence of PRBCs (Plasmodium falciparum-infected red blood cells) to host endothelium has been associated with pathology in severe malaria, but, despite extensive information on the primary processes involved in the adhesive interactions, the m... Read More about Host response to cytoadherence inPlasmodium falciparum.

Protein phosphatase 4 regulates apoptosis, proliferation and mutation rate of human cells (2008)
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Mourtada-Maarabouni, M., & Williams, G. T. (2008). Protein phosphatase 4 regulates apoptosis, proliferation and mutation rate of human cells. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research, 1783(8), 1490-1502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbamcr.2008.03.005

The proteins which regulate apoptosis are of great importance both in normal cell biological processes and in the development of pathology in the diverse diseases which involve apoptosis dysfunction. The activity of many of these proteins is controll... Read More about Protein phosphatase 4 regulates apoptosis, proliferation and mutation rate of human cells.

Morphology and capping effects in the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of nanoparticulate Co films (2008)
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Clavero, C., Martínez, L., García-Martín, A., García-Martín, J. M., Huttel, Y., Telling, N. D., …Armelles, G. Morphology and capping effects in the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of nanoparticulate Co films. Physical review B: Condensed matter and materials physics, 77(9), https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.77.094417

Magnetic and magneto-optical properties of Co films are studied as a function of the morphology and the capping layer. We show that the nanoparticulate structure of the Co films has a clear influence on the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of... Read More about Morphology and capping effects in the magnetic and magneto-optical properties of nanoparticulate Co films.

Acoustic information as a distant cue for habitat recognition by nocturnally migrating passerines during landfall (2008)
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Mukhin, A., Chernetsov, N., & Kishkinev, D. (2008). Acoustic information as a distant cue for habitat recognition by nocturnally migrating passerines during landfall. Behavioral Ecology, 19(4), 716-723. https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/arn025

During migration, birds must fly over suboptimal habitats differing from those selected during breeding and wintering. Nocturnally migrating passerines need to assess the suitability of potential stopover habitats during landfall. Before actual landf... Read More about Acoustic information as a distant cue for habitat recognition by nocturnally migrating passerines during landfall.

Controlled cobalt doping of magnetosomes in vivo (2008)
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Staniland, S., Williams, W., Telling, N., Van Der Laan, G., Harrison, A., & Ward, B. (2008). Controlled cobalt doping of magnetosomes in vivo. Nature Nanotechnology, 3(3), 158-162. https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2008.35

Magnetotactic bacteria biomineralize iron into magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles that are surrounded by lipid vesicles. These ‘magnetosomes’ have considerable potential for use in bio- and nanotechnological applications because of their narrow size and... Read More about Controlled cobalt doping of magnetosomes in vivo.

Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom (2008)
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Stimpson, Pringle, Pringle, J., Stimpson, I., Toon, S., Caunt, S., …Styles, P. (2008). Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Near Surface Geophysics, 6(3), 185 -194. https://doi.org/10.3997/1873-0604.2008014

A study site of derelict coalmine workings near Shrewsbury, United Kingdom was the focus for multi-phase, near-surface geophysical investigations. Investigation objectives were: 1) site characterization for remaining relict infrastructure foundations... Read More about Geophysical characterization of derelict coalmine workings and mineshaft detection: a case study from Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

“What they seek for is in themselves: Quaker Language and Thought in Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century American literature." (2008)
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(2008). “What they seek for is in themselves: Quaker Language and Thought in Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century American literature.". Quaker Studies, 196 - 215

This paper argues that Quakerism was an important influence on a number of eighteenth and nineteenth-century American writers. Looking at the work of, among others, Charles Brockden Brown, Robert Montgomery Bird, Ralph Waldo Emerson and John Greenlea... Read More about “What they seek for is in themselves: Quaker Language and Thought in Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century American literature.".

The introduction history of invasive garden ants in Europe: integrating genetic, chemical and behavioural approaches (2008)
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Drijfhout. (2008). The introduction history of invasive garden ants in Europe: integrating genetic, chemical and behavioural approaches. BMC Biology, 11 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-6-11

BACKGROUND: The invasive garden ant, Lasius neglectus, is the most recently detected pest ant and the first known invasive ant able to become established and thrive in the temperate regions of Eurasia. In this study, we aim to reconstruct the invasio... Read More about The introduction history of invasive garden ants in Europe: integrating genetic, chemical and behavioural approaches.

Bovine explant model of degeneration of the intervertebral disc (2008)
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(2008). Bovine explant model of degeneration of the intervertebral disc. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 24 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-9-24

BACKGROUND: Many new treatments for degeneration of the intervertebral disc are being developed which can be delivered through a needle. These require testing in model systems before being used in human patients. Unfortunately, because of differences... Read More about Bovine explant model of degeneration of the intervertebral disc.

Isotopic evidences for microbiologically mediated and direct C input to soil compounds from three different leaf litters during their decomposition (2008)
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(2008). Isotopic evidences for microbiologically mediated and direct C input to soil compounds from three different leaf litters during their decomposition. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 85 - 95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-008-0141-6

We show the potentiality of coupling together different compound-specific isotopic analyses in a laboratory experiment, where 13C-depleted leaf litter was incubated on a 13C-enriched soil. The aim of our study was to identify the soil compounds where... Read More about Isotopic evidences for microbiologically mediated and direct C input to soil compounds from three different leaf litters during their decomposition.