Reliable message propagation is an important means of communication in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs), and serves as a fundamental component for various applications, such as mobile advertising, inter-vehicle safety message propagation, alert propagation to defend against cyber-attacks in MANETs. Reliable message propagation requires that a message can be delivered to a large percent (e.g. 90%...

BACKGROUND Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is an immunosuppressive disease that results in life-threatening opportunistic infections. The general problems in current therapy include the constant emergence of drug-resistant HIV strains, adverse side effects and the unavailability of treatments in developing countries. Natural ...

Selected cultural and environmental variables were investigated for their influence on the efficacy of Phoma herbarum and Phoma exigua to cause disease on dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) under growth room conditions. In both species, mycelial fragments caused significantly greater disease severity on dandelion than spore suspensions. Mycelial age was not an important factor in disease severity...

Wild edible leafy plants, thanks to their organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value that can make them be appreciated as salads by consumers, represent a good opportunity for growers the fresh-cut industry, which are always looking new crops expand number of products they offer. In this study, four wild species (dandelion, sorrel, chicory, lettuce) were cultivated hydroponically up bab...

Nanostructured alpha-MnO(2) thin films with different morphologies are grown on the platinum substrates by a facile solution method without any assistance of template or surfactant. Microstructural characterization reveals that morphology evolution from dandelion-like spheres to nanoflakes of the as-grown MnO(2) is controlled by synthesis temperature. The capacitive behavior of the MnO(2) thin ...

Case 1 Thirty one years old male that presented at age 15 allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and cutaneous pruritus after ingestion of honey and spices. Three years later, he had the same symptoms with ingestion of pepper. Skin prick tests were positive to grass, mugwort, dandelion and ragweed pollen, as well as pepper, curry, paprika and anise. Serum specific IgE was positive to carrot, pea, white b...

683 'Suddenly my heart is flying away in the breeze like a dandelion seed~♬' Since I started as an intern, I've taken part in the Dandelion camp three years in a row. By now, this is something I look forward to a great deal. Du Ri Park came with her hands full, carrying luggage, just as she always does. I am always so thankful to nurse Du Ri Park for taking it all on herself to run our Dandelio...

BACKGROUND Mastitis gives rise to big financial burden to farm industry (mainly dairy production) and public health. Its incidence is currently high and therefore, highly effective treatments for therapy, especially with natural products are required. Taraxacum officinale has been reported to use for anti-inflammation. However, its effect on endothelium during mastitis has not been reported. ...