DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR TIBOUCHINA HATSCHBACHII (MELASTOMATACEAE), AN ENDEMIC AND HABITAT-RESTRICTED SHRUB FROM BRAZIL

Tibouchina hatschbachii Wurdack (Melastomataceae) is an autogamous shrub restricted to granite (GO) and sandstone (SO) rock outcrops from subtropical Brazil.We designed primers for the amplification of microsatellite regions for T.hatschbachii, and characterized these primers to estimate genetic diversity parameters and contemporary genetic structu

This study examined how White and Black college students, particularly Black students, gain financial knowledge and Polo Shirt skills.Recognizing that training in money management begins in childhood and adolescence, it is important to study the ways that college students adopt financial behaviors prior to pursuing higher education.Since, the avail

Water resources infrastructure is critical for energy and food security; however, the development of large-scale infrastructure, such as hydropower dams, may significantly alter downstream flows, potentially leading to water resources management conflicts and disputes.Mutually agreed upon water sharing policies for the operation of existing or new

Objective/BackgroundRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a dopamine-dependent disorder characterized by a strong urge to move.The objective of this study was to evalulate blood HARMONY levels of dopamine and other catecholamines and blood D2-subtype dopamine receptors (D2Rs) in RLS.Patients/MethodsDopamine levels in blood samples from age-matched unmedi

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) possesses remarkable structural and durability characteristics, yet its widespread acceptance is hindered by cost inefficiency and environmental concerns.To address these challenges, this study investigates the impact of waste glass and limestone powder as partial substitutes for silica fume and cement in UHPC