the original biophysical profile is time consuming and costly. this study was performed to compare diagnostic value of the original fetal biophysical profile to the modified biophysical profile. patients were selected from high risk pregnancies referred for fetal assessment and were randomly assigned to two groups. the measures of outcomes were perinatal mortality, cesarean section for abnormal...

The magnetic field (MF) is considered as a biophysical treatment to change the growth and development parameters. Current research was carried out to evaluate the effect of different intensities of MF (0, 45, 60, 70 and 75 mT) on seed germination and some morphologic and physiologic parameters of Rudbeckia hirta L. in dry and humid conditions for 30 min. Results showed that the MF trea...

mother's mental health status during pregnancy has important effects on fetal growth and development. however, there are few studies concerning association of maternal depression and biophysical profile (bpp) of the fetus. we performed this research to know if maternal depression has any association with fetal bpp score. for measuring depression, farsi version of patient health questionnaire-9 ...

Objective: one of the best tests for the assessment of a fetus is the biophysical profile test which has a significant effect on fetus health and the outcome of pregnancy. The present study was designed to determine the relationship between the full biophysical profile and the rapid biophysical profile tests in antepartum fetal surveillance. Patients and Methods: In this prospective study, Sin...

Biological systems are hierarchically self-organized complex structures characterized by nonlinear interactions. Biochemical energy is transformed into work of physical forces required for various biological functions. We postulate that energy transduction depends on endogenous electrodynamic fields generated by microtubules. Microtubules and mitochondria colocalize in cells with microtubules p...

The ultrafast motion of electrons and holes after light-matter interaction is fundamental to a broad range of chemical and biophysical processes. We advanced high-harmonic spectroscopy to resolve spatially and temporally the migration of an electron hole immediately after ionization of iodoacetylene while simultaneously demonstrating extensive control over the process. A multidimensional approa...

The signal-transduction network of a mammalian cell integrates internal and external cues to initiate adaptive responses. Among the cell-surface receptors are the G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), which have remarkable signal-integrating capabilities. Binding of extracellular signals stabilizes intracellular-domain conformations that selectively activate intracellular proteins. Hereby, multi...

Chefs and scientists exploring biophysical processes have given rise to molecular gastronomy. In this Commentary, we describe how a scientific understanding of recipes and techniques facilitates the development of new textures and expands the flavor palette. The new dishes that result engage our senses in unexpected ways. PAPERCLIP.