Dissimilatory nitrate reduction (DNR) to nitrite is the first step in denitrification, the main process
through which bioavailable nitrogen is removed from ecosystems. DNR is catalyzed by …

Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for life. N compounds such as ammonium ( NH 4 + )
may act as electron donors, while nitrate ( NO 3 - ) and nitrite ( NO 2 - ) may serve as electron …

Heritable variation in gene expression patterns plays a fundamental role in trait variation and
evolution, making understanding the mechanisms by which genetic variation acts on gene …

… Thanks to my parents, Dave and Toni Asamoto for all the phone calls that reminded me that
you loved me regardless of the outcome of my PhD. I’d also like to thank my sister Kelley for …

Dissimilatory nitrate reduction (DNR) to nitrite is the first step in denitrification, the main process
through which bioavailable nitrogen is removed from ecosystems. DNR fractionates the …

Prostate cancers generally acquire an androgen-independent growth capacity with progression,
resulting in resistance to antiandrogen therapy. Therefore, identification of the genes …

Crack control throughout the service life of a structure has always been a challenging task
for engineers and asset owners, particularly those who are involved with the design and …

OBJECTIVE: This was a pathological study to investigate the healing process for cerebral
dissecting aneurysms presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). METHODS: Thirteen …

… Masaaki Asamoto: played a main role in deciding the study design, conducting the study,
data collection, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Masaaki Asamoto is the archival …

The eyelid and conjunctiva are main targets in ophthalmic plastic surgery. Although dry eyes
are known to occasionally occur after ophthalmic plastic surgery, little attention has been …