THE GENETIC BASIS OF MUSIC ABILITY

The genetic basis of music ability

Music is an integral part of the cultural heritage of all known human societies, with the capacity for music perception and production present in most people.Researchers generally agree that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the broader realisation of music ability, with the degree of music aptitude varying, not only from individ

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Tuberculosis and foreign-born populations in the United States: A mixed methods pilot study of media reporting and political identification.

BackgroundMedia reporting on communicable diseases has been demonstrated to affect the perception of the public.Communicable disease reporting related to foreign-born persons has not yet been evaluated.ObjectiveExamine how political leaning in the media affects reporting on tuberculosis (TB) in foreign-born persons.MethodsHealthMap, a digital surve

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Shock in the Setting of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Relapse

Adult intensivists have increasing exposure to individuals with congenital diseases surviving into adulthood.Solid knowledge bases and early recognition of the possible sequelae of congenital disorders are crucial in caring for these patients.We present a challenging case of horseshoe chocolate mold shock and relapse of Diamond-Blackfan anemia wh s

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Phosphorylation-Induced Motor Shedding Is Required at Mitosis for Proper Distribution and Passive Inheritance of Mitochondria

While whirlwind multi selector interphase mitochondria associate with microtubules, mitotic mitochondria dissociate from spindle microtubules and localize in the cell periphery.Here, we show that this redistribution is not mediated by mitochondrial active transport or tethering to the cytoskeleton.Instead, kinesin and dynein, which link mitochondri

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