Prevotella: A Key Player in Ruminal Metabolism

Ruminants are foregut fermenters that have the remarkable ability of converting plant polymers that are indigestible to humans into assimilable comestibles like meat and milk, which are cornerstones of human nutrition.Ruminants establish a symbiotic relationship with their microbiome, and the latter is the workhorse of carbohydrate fermentation.On

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A Lifecycle Analysis of a Floating Power Plant Using Biomethane as a Drop-In Fuel for Cold Ironing of Vessels at Anchorage

The purpose of this research article is to perform a greenhouse gas (GHG) impact assessment using a lifecycle analysis of a cold-ironing solution for vessels at anchorage in a retrofitted barge and a marine genset combusting biomethane in dual fuel mode.A lifecycle methodology is developed based on the 4th International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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Umbilical acupuncture combined with warm needle acupuncture for the treatment of residual numbness after lumbar disc herniation surgery: a protocol of a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundPostoperative residual numbness following lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery is a relatively common symptom.Existing drugs and physical therapies are not very Fryer Cookware Sets effective.Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of LDH, but there are limited reports on its use for postoperative numbness.Based on clinical observations

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