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Antigen discrimination by T cells relies on size-constrained microvillar contact.
T cells use finger-like protrusions called 'microvilli' to interrogate their targets, but why they do so is unknown. To form contacts, T cells must overcome the highly charged, barrier-like layer of large molecules forming a...
Published by: Nature Communications
Addressing Sustainability of Sanitation Systems
Recently, a technical draft of the international standard ISO/DIS 30500 for non-sewered sanitation systems has been developed (publication expected for 2018). Its innovative feature is the inclusion of sustainable aspects. This...
Published by: IGI Global
Smart Technologies, Digital Competencies, and Workforce Development
A mixed methods case study of the Government of Canada provides a lens through which the skills development and training and development challenges confronting the public sector in an era of digitization and smart technologies...
Published by: IGI Global
Opportunities and Challenges of Using Mobile Applications for Workplace Health Promotion
Workplace health promotion (WHP) needs be adjusted to the new ways of working and improved in terms of participation rates. As mobile applications (apps) have proved to be effective in various health areas, it might also be a...
Published by: IGI Global
Lunar eclipses illuminate timing and climate impact of medieval volcanism.
Explosive volcanism is a key contributor to climate variability on interannual to centennial timescales1. Understanding the far-field societal impacts of eruption-forced climatic changes requires firm event...
Published by: Nature