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A descriptive analysis of food pantries in twelve American states: hours of operation, faith-based affiliation, and location
(2022-03-17)Abstract Background Our objectives were to describe both the development, and content, of a charitable food dataset that includes geographic information for food pantries in ... -
A double-blind, randomized, crossover trial protocol of whole hemp seed protein and hemp seed protein hydrolysate consumption for hypertension
(2020-04-23)Abstract Background Primary hypertension accounts for almost 95% of all cases of high blood pressure and is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle ... -
A major quantitative trait locus conferring adult plant partial resistance to crown rust in oat
(2014-09-27)Abstract Background Crown rust, caused by Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae, is the most important disease of oat worldwide. ... -
A novel insight into nitrogen and auxin signaling in lateral root formation in tea plant [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze]
(2020-05-24)Abstract Background Tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most popular non-alcoholic beverages worldwide. In tea, lateral roots (LRs) are the main organ responsible for the absorption of moisture and mineral nutrients ... -
A qualitative analysis of the perceived socio-cultural contexts and health concerns of sugar-sweetened beverages among adults studying or working at a post-secondary institution in Dharwad, India
(2021-05-29)Abstract Background We sought to explore the perceptions of the socio-cultural contexts and health concerns of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among Indian adults ... -
Age of introduction of first complementary feeding for infants: a systematic review
(2015-09-02)Abstract Background Despite a World Health Organization recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding of all full-term infants to 6 months of age, it is not clear what the health ... -
Age-related Changes in p56lck Protein Levels and Phenotypic Distribution of T Lymphocytes in Young Rats
(2005-03)p56lck is involved in the maturation of T-cells from double negative (DN) into double positive (DP) T-cells. The objective of this experiment was to determine changes in the levels of thymic and ... -
Are we really “eating well with Canada’s food guide”?
(2018-05-22)Abstract Background Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) has been an important health promotion tool for over seventy years. The most recent version was released in 2007. This study ... -
Association of bovine major histocompatibility complex (BoLA) gene polymorphism with colostrum and milk microbiota of dairy cows during the first week of lactation
(2018-11-12)Abstract Background The interplay between host genotype and commensal microbiota at different body sites can have important implications for health and disease. In dairy cows, ... -
Associations between digital dermatitis lesion grades in dairy cattle and the quantities of four Treponema species
(2018-10-29)Abstract Digital dermatitis (DD) presents as painful, ulcerative or proliferative lesions that lead to bovine lameness affecting economic efficiency and animal welfare. Although DD etiological agent(s) have ... -
Bacteria in drinking water sources of a First Nation reserve in Canada
(Elsevier, 2016-09-29)Approximately 20% of the 600 First Nations reserves across Canada are under a drinking water advisory, often due to unacceptable levels of bacteria. In this study, we detected fecal bacteria at an alarmingly high frequency ... -
BULK DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES IN A CANADIAN CITY: PART 1 GLYPHOSATE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES
(2015-03)Winnipeg is a city in the Canadian Prairies with a population of about 600,000. Like many other cities and towns in this region of Canada, the city is surrounded by agriculture. Weekly bulk deposition samples were collected ... -
BULK DEPOSITION OF PESTICIDES IN A CANADIAN CITY: PART 2. IMPACT OF MALATHION USE WITHIN CITY-LIMITS
(2015-03)Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide registered for use in cities throughout North America to control adult mosquitoes. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of urban malathion applications on the ... -
Calcium-sensing Receptor is not Expressed in the Absorptive Enterocytes of Weaned Piglets
(2022-03-16)The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a kokumi receptor that plays an essential role in nutrient sensing and animal physiology, growth, and development. Pig CaSR (pCaSR) was identified and characterized in the intestine. ... -
Combining deep sequencing and conventional molecular approaches reveals broad diversity and distribution of fleas and Bartonella in rodents and shrews from Arctic and Subarctic ecosystems
(2022-10-13)Abstract Background Bartonella are intracellular bacteria that are transmitted via animal scratches, bites and hematophagous arthropods. Rodents and their associated fleas ... -
Complete genome sequence and comparative genome analysis of Klebsiella oxytoca HKOPL1 isolated from giant panda feces
(2014-11-23)Abstract Background The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is an endangered species well-known for ingesting bamboo as a major part of their diet despite the fact that it belongs to order ... -
Composition and co-occurrence patterns of the microbiota of different niches of the bovine mammary gland: potential associations with mastitis susceptibility, udder inflammation, and teat-end hyperkeratosis
(2020-04-14)Abstract Background Within complex microbial ecosystems, microbe-microbe interrelationships play crucial roles in determining functional properties such as metabolic potential, stability and colonization resistance. In ... -
Construct validity of the Dining Environment Audit Protocol: a secondary data analysis of the Making Most of Mealtimes (M3) study
(2018-01-22)Abstract Background Research has demonstrated the importance of physical environments at mealtimes for residents in long term care (LTC). However, a lack of a standardized ... -
Consumption of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol lowering foods improves blood lipids without affecting concentrations of fat soluble compounds
(2014-10-18)Abstract Background Consumption of a cholesterol lowering dietary portfolio including plant sterols (PS), viscous fibre, soy proteins and nuts for 6 months improves blood lipid profile. Plant ... -
Consumption of low-fat dairy foods for 6 months improves insulin resistance without adversely affecting lipids or bodyweight in healthy adults: a randomized free-living cross-over study
(2013-05-02)Abstract Background Given the highly debated role of dairy food consumption in modulating biomarkers of metabolic syndrome, this study was conducted to examine the influence of long-term (6 month) ...