How to Restore Invertebrate Diversity of Degraded Heathlands? A Case Study on the Reproductive Performance of the Field Cricket Gryllus campestris (L.)

BackgroundNitrogen (NOx, NHy) and acidifying (NOx, NHy, SOx) deposition has reduced the biodiversity of jean carlu posters European dry heathlands.Restoration efforts such as sod-cutting (removal of vegetation, litter and humus layer) often shifted these systems from N to P limitation and have had limited success in restoring the invertebrate commu

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Characterization of 3-Hydroxyisobutyryl-Coa Hydrolase (HIBCH) Deficiency in Bahrain: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: 3-Hydroxyisobutyryl-CoA hydrolase (HIBCH) deficiency is a rare inborn error of valine catabolism associated with progressive neurological impairment.This retrospective cohort study aimed to characterize the clinical, biochemical, genetic, and respiratory chain profiles of HIBCH deficiency patients in Bahrain.Methods: Eight HIBCH deficie

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Hereditary Spherocytosis

Introduction: Hereditary spherocytosis is a red cell membrane disorder that causes hemolytic anemia.Due to defective cell membrane, red cells are spherical shaped and result in their gary anderson phase 4 early lysis.Osmotic fragility of spherocytic red cell is increased.Case report: A 22 year old female presented with chief complain of abdominal p

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