With remarkable increase of genomic sequence data of a wide range of species, novel tools are needed for comprehensive analyses of the big sequence data. Self-Organizing Map (SOM) is an effective tool for clustering and visualizing high-dimensional data such as oligonucleotide composition on one map. By modifying the conventional SOM, we have previously developed Batch-Learning SOM (BLSOM), whi...

The Cauchy problem for the Poisson-Nernst-Planck/Navier-Stokes model was investigated by the first author in [Transport Theory Statist. Phys. 31 (2002), 333–366], where a local existence-uniqueness theory was demonstrated, based upon Kato’s framework for examining evolution equations. In this article, the existence of a global weak solution is proved to hold for the model, in the case of the in...

Lichens are used as effective monitors to detect low-level air pollution which may affect different flora and fauna communities. Epiphytic lichens have been widely recognized as effective eco-friendly bio-monitors for detection of metal deposition on trees, rocks and bare ground. This article is concerned with the use of lichens in bio-monitoring of air pollution, how the lichens do recognize a...

To maximize the safety and efficacy of human hormone replacement therapy, it is suggested that exact molecular copies of human hormones ("bio-identical" hormones) be administered in physiologic quantities and proportions, following physiologic timing and routes of administration. It is also suggested that physicians return to the practice of monitoring hormone therapy by precise laboratory meas...

In this paper, we propose a framework for the real-time monitoring of wireless biosensors. This is a scalable platform that requires minimum human interaction during set-up and monitoring. Its main components include a biosensor, a smart gateway to automatically set up the body area network, a mechanism for delivering data to an Internet monitoring server, and automatic data collection, profili...

In this paper, a new method of patient monitoring system has been proposed by employing a system on programmable chip (SOPC) using field programmable gate array (FPGA) processor, due to drawbacks in embedded based patient monitoring system. SOPC based FPGA system measures multiple bio-signals such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), saturation level of oxygen (SaO2) in hemoglobin, body temperature and ...

Mercury (Hg) is one of the main chemicals currently altering Mediterranean ecosystems. Red mullet (Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus) have been widely used as quantitative bio-indicators of chemical contamination. In this study, we reassess the ability of these species to be used as efficient bio-indicators of Hg contamination by monitoring during 18 months Hg concentrations in muscle tissue of...