in order to investigate deformation history preserved in the calcite twins in the hinterland of zagros, several samples have been collected from calcschists of the paleozoic sargaz complex in the faryab area, se iran. these samples are related to f1-recumbent folding and thrust shear zones. the twin width is about 1 and 3.8 µm (thin-twin regime); the twin strain amounts 5 and 10%; twin intensit...

Previously this laboratory characterized Slc39a8-encoded ZIP8 as a Zn(2+)/(HCO(3)(-))(2) symporter; yet, the overall physiological importance of ZIP8 at the whole-organism level remains unclear. Herein we describe the phenotype of the hypomorphic Slc39a8(neo/neo) mouse which has retained the neomycin-resistance gene in intron 3, hence causing significantly decreased ZIP8 mRNA and protein levels...

Cenozoic mantle-derived magmas are widespread on the Tibetan Plateau, and provide evidence for evolution of deep mantle its influence Plateau development. Miocene basalts in Maguan area southeastern have high MgO (9.13–13.10 wt%) Mg# (0.60–0.70) with Ce/Pb (10.6–32.5) Nb/U (43.7–52.9) ratios, similar to those oceanic basalts. Distinct from Eocene-Oligocene potassic Western Yunnan basic volcanic...

The South China Block is situated in the Eastern Asian margin. Since Neoproterozoic, its tectonic evolution was constrained by successive consumption-closure processes of Paleo-South China, Proto-Tethys, Paleo-Tethys, and Paleo-Pacific oceans. Studies suggest that this block initially formed Neoproterozoic assembly Yangtze Cathaysia blocks following subduction-accretion Ocean. Then after, it ex...

OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the prevalence and progression of neo-aortic root dilation and valvar regurgitation after staged reconstruction for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). BACKGROUND In HLHS, the pulmonary valve functions as the neo-aortic valve. Neo-aortic valve dysfunction has been observed after arterial switch operation and the Ross procedure. METHODS Patients with HLHS b...

Late Liassic in the Western Tethys has been cradle of Middle and Jurassic diversity corals. This is what revised enhanced taxonomy corals from Pliensbachian Toarcian stages reveals. The current new taxonomic study describes 66 species distributed 41 genera 20 identified families. It includes four genera: Podosmilia n. gen., Tubulosmilia Prismastrea gen. Spongiocoenia gen.; species: Axosmilia am...