We report here on magnetite- and wustite-encrusted and geometrically oriented microbial-like structures (MLS) attached to the surfaces of hematite (alpha-Fe(2)O(3)) crystals in a banded iron formation. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging showed a 3-D network of MLS arranged in 1 microm x approximately 20 microm coccoidal-like chain...

Microbial cells (i.e., bacteria, archaea, microeukaryotes) in oceans secrete a diverse array of large molecules, collectively called extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) or simply exopolymers. These secretions facilitate attachment to surfaces that lead to the formation of structured 'biofilm' communities. In open-water environments, they also lead to formation of organic colloids, and lar...

background: pregnant women with insecure attachment style are at high risk of psychiatric disorders. since emotions are the first coordinators of attachment behavior, emotion regulation training can alter maternal attachment style. in this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of emotion regulation training on the attachment styles of primiparous pregnant women with insecure attachment style....

Treating Attachment Disordersfrom Theory to Therapy is a crisp account of the application of attachment theory in practice and an exceptionally engaging book to read. This second edition, and translation from the original German language, is written by Karl Heinz Brisch (MD), and includes a foreword by Lotte Köhler and an afterword by Inge Bretherton. Carefully written to balance the most up-to...

Background: Researches on attachment theory shows that attachment styles influence marital adjustment. However, some psychological factors moderate this correlation. The present study was aimed to examine the moderating role of defense mechanisms in the association between attachment styles and levels of marital adjustment. Methods: This descriptive-correlational study collected data from a co...