The UK online puppy trade has rapidly outgrown the current legislation, aided by the anonymity provided by classified advertisement platforms.In an effort to meet increased demand, some unregulated and regulated breeders may have employed practices that negatively impact canine welfare.A paucity of up-to-date empirical data, necessary to characteri
The neuronal Growth Associated Protein 43 (GAP43), also known as B-50 or neuromodulin, is involved in mechanisms controlling pathfinding and branching of neurons during development and regeneration.For many years this protein was classified as neuron-specific, but recent evidences suggest that a) GAP43 is expressed in the nervous system not only in
Fatty acids play a major role in determining membrane biophysical properties.Staphylococcus aureus produces branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and straight-chain saturated fatty acids (SCSFAs), and can directly incorporate exogenous SCSFAs and straight-chain unsaturated fatty acids (SCUFAs).Many S.aureus strains produce the triterpenoid pigment Par
Online Product Recommendations (OPRs) are increasingly available to onlinecustomers as a value-added self-service in evaluating and choosing a product.Research has highlighted several advantages that customers can gain from usingOPRs.However, the realization of these advantages depends on whether and towhat extent customers embrace and fully utilis