Metallothioneins (MTs) are ubiquitous metal-chelating proteins involved in cellular metal
homeostasis. MTs were found to be related with almost all the biological processes and their …

Animals exhibit different extents of sexual dimorphism in a variety of phenotypes. Sex
differences in longevity, one of the most complex life history traits, have also been reported …

The pervasiveness of gene expression variation and its contribution to phenotypic variation
and evolution is well known. This gene expression variation is context dependent, with …

Broadly distributed species must cope with diverse and changing environmental conditions,
including various forms of stress. Cosmopolitan populations of Drosophila melanogaster are …

This chapter gives the necessary context for understanding the big data and smart grid
projects and trials. The section begins with an explanation of both the conventional and …

Ectothermic species such as insects are particularly vulnerable to climatic fluctuations.
Nevertheless, many insects that evolved and diversified in the tropics have successfully …

This section gives the context necessary to comprehend the tests and work undertaken for
this research. The regular electric power grid model and the smart grid model are both …

Breed selection for commercial goat is needed for production efficiency, growth trait
alteration, and improved livestock quality. Boer goat is famous for its stable production …

When organisms are faced with new environmental conditions, such as those caused by
climate change or range expansion, they must adapt in order to survive. From an …

Ectothermic species such as insects are particularly vulnerable to climatic fluctuations.
Nevertheless, many insects that evolved and diversified in the tropics have successfully …