The time evolution of a neutral kaon state state is described by d dt Ψ = −iΛΨ , Λ ≡ M − i 2 Γ (1) where M and Γ are Hermitian 2 × 2 matrices known as the mass and decay matrices. The corresponding eigenvalues are λ L,S = m L,S − i 2 γ L,S. CPT invariance requires the diagonal elements of Λ to be equal. The CPT-violation complex parameter δ is defined as δ = Λ K 0 K 0 − Λ K 0 K 0 2(λ L − λ S) =...

BACKGROUND Syringomyelia (SM) is defined as the presence of fluid-containing cavities within the parenchyma of the spinal cord. Sagittal magnetic resonance (MR) images have been described as the preferred technique for visualizing SM in dogs and humans. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether computed tomography (CT) can be used to diagnose SM. ANIMALS Thirty-two client-owned dogs referred for inv...

Organization of cardiac tissue into cell strands and layers has been implicated in changes of transmembrane potential (DeltaV(m)) during defibrillation. To determine the shock-induced DeltaV(m) in such structures, cell strands of variable width [strand width (SW) = 0.15-2 mm] were grown in culture. Uniform-field shocks with variable strength [shock strength (SS) = 2-50 V/cm] were applied across...

Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most valuable timbers in international trade and an important species for tropical forestry. Teak is found on the island of East Timor but no information is available on teak growth from this region. A pure stand planted in 1940-50 in the North of East Timor and left unmanaged was studied. Fifteen trees were sampled in October-November 2003 and stem discs ta...

BACKGROUND Stem and progenitor cell therapy is a novel approach to improve neovascularization and function of ischemic tissue. Enhanced tissue expression of chemoattractant factors such as stromal cell-derived factor 1 and vascular endothelial growth factor is crucial for the recruitment of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) during acute ischemia. In chronic ischemia, however, expr...

Postischemic cardiomyopathy remains one of the disorders in urgent need of effective noninvasive therapy. It is currently accepted that the isolation, expansion and application of resident cardiac stem cells may hold therapeutic promise for the future. Recently, it has been demonstrated that shock waves (SW) could enhance the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its recep...

there is little information available on morphological and agronomic traits, as well aschemical compositions of iranian mint landraces. this study was conducted to investigate themorphological, agronomic and oil content characteristics of iranian mint landraces using twelvelandraces, three of which belong to mentha longifolia, and the remaining, mentha spicata l, originatedfrom central regions ...

Die Zusammenarbeitsmodelle in der Automotive Software Domäne werden immer komplexer und flexibler. Die Auftraggeber (hier ein OEM) von Steuergeräten entwickeln immer mehr Software-Teile selbst und stellen sie dem Zulieferer (hier ein Tier1) zur Integration zur Verfügung. Unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen geht es aber auch in die umgekehrte Richtung: Software, die vom Tier1 entwickelt wurde, wird...