Abstract Background Image analysis of microarrays and, in particular, spot quantification and spot quality control, is one of the most important steps in statistical analysis of microarray data.Recent methods of spot quality control are still in early age of development, often leading to underestimation of true positive microarray features and, con
In the Inner Mongolian steppe, China, sheep generally graze during daytime and are kept in yards overnight.Hence, nutrients are not returned to the grassland, which might reduce its long-term productivity.Furthermore, the restricted grazing time may limit forage intake and thus the performance of sheep.The aim of this study was therefore to evaluat
Psychopathologies such as anxiety- and depression-related disorders are often fr5947 characterized by impaired social behaviours including excessive aggression and violence.Excessive aggression and violence likely develop as a consequence of generally disturbed emotional regulation, such as abnormally high or low levels of anxiety.This suggests an