Abstract In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been mandated to keep enlarged distances from others.We interviewed 136 German subjects over five weeks from the end of March to the end of April 2020 during the first wave of infections about their preferred interpersonal distance (IPD) before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.In respons
Evaluating stool microbiome integrity after domestic freezer storage using whole-metagenome sequencing, genome assembly, and antimicrobial resistance gene analysis
ABSTRACT The gut microbiome is crucial for host health.Early childhood is a critical period for the development of a healthy gut microbiome, but it is particularly sensitive to external influences.Recent research has focused on using advanced techniques like shotgun metagenome sequencing to identify key microbial signatures and disruptions linked t
Transsexual Mastectomy: Selection of Appropriate Technique According to Breast Characteristics
Background: Subcutaneous mastectomy for female- to-male transsexuals is usually the first surgical pro- cedure in sexual reassignment.The main objective of subcutaneous mastectomy is to create an aesthetically pleasing male chest contour by removing all glandular tissue while minimizing chest wall scars.Aims: In this paper, we present our experienc