In this paper, we study amalgamations of cellular automata (CA), i.e. ways of combining two CA by disjoint union. We show that for several families of CA obtained by simple amalgamation operations (including the well-known families of majority and minority CA), the density of a large class of properties follows a zero-one law. Besides, we establish that intrinsic universality in those families ...

In order to determine the effect of Valsalva maneuver and head rotation on the internal jugular vein (IJV) diameter and cross-sectional area and overlap with the carotid artery (CA) and find the best technique for safe cannulation of the IJV and decrease the risk of CA puncture, the diameter of both the IJV and the CA and percentage of overlap between the two vessels and cross-sectional are...

INTRODUCTION Biomarkers in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) reflect various pathobiological processes, including neurohormonal activation, oxidative stress, matrix remodeling, myocyte injury and myocyte stretch. We assessed the role of biomarkers in clinical and echocardiographic parameters and in left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling (LVRR). METHODS In this prospective study of 50 DCM patient...

The calcium-sensing receptor is a multimodal, multimetabolic sensor that mediates the feedback-dependent control of whole body calcium metabolism. Remarkably, in addition to its role in Ca(2+)(o) (extracellular Ca(2+)) sensing, the CaR (Ca(2+)-sensing receptor) also responds to L-amino acids. L-amino acids appear to activate, predominantly, a signalling pathway coupled with intracellular Ca(2+)...

quality properties of groundwater is one of the major components which can used for water resources management. in this study, spatial variability of groundwater quality for drinking uses (schoeller standards) and agricultural uses (wilcox standards) was investigated during 1387-1392.in this research, we use information of 24 observation wells in fasa plain, to investigate the spatial variabili...

Cytoplasmic Ca(2+) signals are central to numerous cell physiological processes, including cellular proliferation. Historically, much of the research effort in this area has focused on the role of Ca(2+) signals in cell-cycle progression. It is becoming clear, however, that the relationship between Ca(2+) signaling and the cell cycle is a 'two-way street'. Specifically, Ca(2+)-signaling pathway...