Based on the laboratory large scale model test of the stepped reinforced soil retaining wall (RSRW), the discrete element numerical model of stepped RSRW is set up by particle flow code.The displacement of particles, stress distribution, force chain distribution, and potential Suction Canisters and Liners failure surface of the stepped RSRW are ana
Adaptation to mosquito vectors suited for transmission in urban settings is a major driver in the emergence of arboviruses.To better anticipate future emergence events, it is crucial to assess their potential to adapt to new vector hosts.In this work, we used two different experimental evolution approaches to study the adaptation process of an emer
BackgroundPterosaurs have been known from the Cretaceous sediments of the Isle of Wight (southern England, United Kingdom) since 1870.We describe the three-dimensional pelvic girdle and associated vertebrae of a small near-adult pterodactyloid from the Atherfield Clay Formation (lower Aptian, Lower Panty Liners Cretaceous).Despite acknowledged vari
The spur straps immunomodulatory effects of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and co-signaling receptors have gained much attention, as they help balance immunogenic and immunotolerant responses that may be disrupted in autoimmune and infectious diseases.Drug hypersensitivity has a myriad of manifestations, which ranges from the mild maculopapular exanthe
Abstract Sexual assault and rape are crimes that impact victims worldwide.Although the psychosocial and eco-evolutionary factors associated with this antisocial behavior have repeatedly been studied, the underlying neurobiological mechanisms are still largely unknown.Here, we established a novel paradigm to provoke and subsequently assess sexual ag