Conjugative mega-plasmids play a special role in adaptation since they carry a huge number of accessory genes, often allowing the host to develop in new niches.In addition, due to conjugation they are able to effectively spread themselves and participate in the transfer of small mobilizable plasmids.In this work, we present a detailed characterizat
This MasterSeries paper proposes to pose the question of a possible position of Plotinus with regard to the Argument of the Third Man (TMA): first, we will examine if it is possible to attribute to Plotinus a position as regards TMA such as it appears in the Parmenides, in particular with regard to the premise which affirms the self-predication (SP
This paper aims to describe the construction and operation of a respiration chamber of the head-box type for methane (CH4) measurements in Configuration Board bovines.The system consists of (1) a head box with a stainless steel frame and acrylic walls, floor, and ceiling; (2) a stainless steel feeder; (3) an automatic drinking water bowl; (4) a hoo
Abstract Background Studies of the relationship between sports activity and smoking among adolescents and young adults report contradictory results.We examined the association between sports activity (intensity and type of sport) and the current use of snus (Swedish snuff), cigarette smoking, and the combined use of Sprinkler Playmat cigarettes and
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are promising for the next-generation all-solid-state lithium metal battery (LMB) applications.The effect of semicrystalline structure on ion transport is two-fold: the crystalline domains provide a tortuous diffusion pathway (structural effect) while the tethered chains can cause sluggish ion diffusion (dynamic ef