This paper presents an algorithm that computes an optimal rectilinear Steiner minimal tree of n points in at most O(n 2 2:62 n) time. For instances small enough to solve in practice, this time bound is provably faster than any previous algorithm, and improves the previous best bound for practically solvable instances, which is O(n3 n). Experimental evidence is also presented that demonstrates t...

The rotational behavior of T=0 and T=1 bands in the odd-oddN=Z nucleus Ga is studied theoretically using the spherical shell model (laboratory frame) and the cranked Nilsson-Strutinsky model (intrinsic frame). Both models give a good description of available experimental data. The role of isoscalar and isovector pairing in the T=0 and T=1 bands as functions of angular momentum is studied in the...

Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase-II (CamK-II) is a major neuronal protein which plays a significant role in the cellular process of long-term potentiation (LTP), and vesicular release of neurotransmitters. Here, we show that KN-62, 1-[N,O-bis(5-isoquinolinesulfonyl)-N-methyl-L-tyrosyl]-4- phenylpiperazine, a specific cell-permeable inhibitor of CamK-II substantially protected neurons...