The five-subunit WASH complex generates actin networks that participate in endocytic trafficking, migration and invasion in various cell types. Loss of one of the two subunits WASH or strumpellin in mice is lethal, but little is known about their role in mammals in vivo. We explored the role of strumpellin, which has previously been linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia, in the mouse melanocy...

Some coal seams in southeast BC are characterized by fine size consist and a moderate amount of inherent ash. Mining strategies and wash plants are designed to handle these coals but sometimes seams are mined, that are unusually difficult to clean. Samples of a number of such coals were acquired and studied. Samples come from a mine and an adjacent property ( samples GC in tables) near Sparwood...

This short communication provides insights into water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for homeless people through a scoping study conducted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It investigates homeless access to WASH through the lens of a rights-based approach. It demonstrates that homeless people's denial of their right to WASH reflects their marginal position in society and an unequal distribution of power a...

Barany was the first to point out that testicular hyaluronidase increased outflow facility in bovine eyes. It has long been assumed that this was an effect on the extracellular matrix within the aqueous outflow pathway. Based on experiments conducted in primate eyes in which we found no effect of either Streptomyces hyaluronidase or chondroitinase ABC in primates, we were motivated to retrospec...

The evaluation of postural stability during quiet stance, step up and step up task with perturbation using posturography could be useful in treatment and outcome monitoring in chronic low back pain rehabilitation (CLBP). The aim of this study was twofold and investigating 1) differences of postural stability measures between CLBP patients and healthy participants during above mentioned tasks. 2...

Hand hygiene compliance is extremely important in hospitals, clinics and food businesses. Caregivers’ compliance with hand hygiene is one of the most effective tools in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals and clinics. In food businesses, hand hygiene compliance is essential to prevent food contamination, and thus food borne illness. Washing hands properly is the corn...

WASP and SCAR homologue (WASH) is a recently identified and evolutionarily conserved regulator of actin polymerization. In this paper, we show that WASH coats mature Dictyostelium discoideum lysosomes and is essential for exocytosis of indigestible material. A related process, the expulsion of the lethal endosomal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans from mammalian macrophages, also uses WASH-coate...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) products on cariogenic bacteria in comparison with ordinary toothpaste.  METHODS The study was conducted in Zakho city, Kurdistan region, Iraq during the period from October 2013 to January 2014. A randomized controlled clinical trial of 40 students randomly allocated into 4 groups. They were instructed to use Mismark toothpast...

Poor water sanitation and hygiene practice can be associated with increased morbidity mortality. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of health education intervention using information, motivation a behavioural skill model on (WASH) among adolescent girls in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria. A school-based cluster randomized control trial was conducted 417 (10 19 y...