OBJECTIVES: 1) To measure the proportion of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
who experience clinically significant improvement after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in a …

The cell density-dependent control of gene expression is employed by many bacteria for
regulating a variety of physiological functions, including the generation of bioluminescence, …

Activated platelets shed surface proteins, potentially modifying platelet function as well as
providing a source of bioactive fragments. Previous studies have identified several …

Objectives: To measure the prevalence of and identify clinical characteristics associated with
poor olfactory function in a large cohort of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Study …

For all species, the special senses of smell and taste provide critical information about the
environment. Known collectively as the ‘‘chemical senses’’because of their ability to detect …

LuxS is responsible for the production of autoinducer 2 (AI-2), which functions in Vibrio harveyi
as a quorum-sensing signal that controls the cell density-dependent expression of the lux …

Objectives To inform the pathology and laboratory field of the most recent national wage
data. Historically, the results of this biennial survey have served as a basis for additional …

Platelet spreading is critical for hemostatic plug formation and thrombosis. However, the
detailed dynamics of platelet spreading as a function of receptor-ligand adhesive interactions …

The immune receptor signaling pathway is used by nonimmune cells, but the molecular
adaptations that underlie its functional diversification are not known. Circulating platelets use the …

Alfalfa sprouts have been linked to numerous North American outbreaks of Salmonella in
recent years. Conventionally, treatments involving chlorine, heat, and irradiation are used for …