OCEAN OBSERVATIONS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE UNCERTAINTY IN GLOBAL TSUNAMI FORECASTS, WARNINGS, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Ocean Observations Required to Minimize Uncertainty in Global Tsunami Forecasts, Warnings, and Emergency Response

It is possible that no catastrophe has mobilized the global ocean science and coastal emergency management communities more than the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.Though the Pacific tsunami threat was recognized, and a warning system had been in place since 1965, there was no warning system in the Indian Ocean, and almost 230,000 people perished.More b

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Photodynamic Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Viruses

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections can be treated with direct acting antivirals like acyclovir and foscarnet, but long-term use can lead to drug resistance, which motivates research into broadly-acting antivirals that can provide a greater genetic barrier to resistance.Photodynamic inactivation 4A/46D CHESTNUT BROWN (PDI) employs a photosensitiz

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Impact of fundamental components of the Mediterranean diet on the microbiota composition in blood pressure regulation

Abstract Background The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a widely studied dietary pattern reflecting the culinary traditions of Mediterranean regions.High adherence to MedDiet correlates with reduced blood pressure and lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and Painter Jean mortality.Furthermore, microbiota, influenced by diet, plays a crucial

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