Introduction.The impaired proliferative capacity of alveolar epithelial cells after injury is an important factor causing epithelial repair dysfunction, leading to the occurrence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).Alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells as the stem cells of alveolar epithelium participate in the repair process after alveolar injury.Lipocal

Ectrodactyly is the term used to designate cases in which soft and bone tissue separation within the distal region of the thoracic limbs is present.It is observed in particular below the metacarpal bones and extending to the radius and ulna.In addition, it can often be associated with ipsilateral elbow luxation.We describe a case of ectrodactyly in

BackgroundPhysical activity reduces the incidences of noncommunicable diseases, obesity, and mortality, but an inactive lifestyle is becoming increasingly common.Innovative approaches to monitor and promote physical activity are warranted.While individual monitoring of physical activity aids in the design of effective interventions to enhance physi

Abstract Background Malignant Bath Soak peripheral nerve sheath tumours (MPNSTs) of the trachea are extremely uncommon neoplasms with unknown genetic and clinical profiles.Only individual cases have been reported in the literature to date.Case presentation Here, we present a rare case of a 61-year-old female patient with a primary MPNST of the trac

In drosophilids, competition and coexistence can impact survivorship, growth, and reproductive output.Here, we evaluated direct competition between two co-occurring fruit flies, the spotted-wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii and the African fig fly Zaprionus indianus, comparing results from field collections with laboratory experiments.Field collec