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Environmental Violence: Resurgence Of Ideological Radicalism And Emergence Of Climate- Driven Terrorism, Emily Clarke

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Profiles Of Teacher Behavior Management Style: Perceived School Climate, Stress, And Self-Efficacy, Allison Brannon

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“That Newfangled, Abominable, Heathenish Liquor”: Coffee, Literature, And Government In England, 1650-1720, Robert Chumbley

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Using Fdi To Predict Electoral Outcomes In France, Emma Bates

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Sitting Posture Affecting Infant Storage Behaviors, Christina Bird

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What Makes A Thread Of Difference?, Ashlyn Puckett

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Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation To Study The Dynamics Of A Collection Of Interacting Elliptical Cylinders Drive By Shear Flow In A Periodic Domain, Rahul Ramaraju

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“The Seed Of Envy Meets Paradise Lost”, Christian Rios Prado

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Links Between Diversity And Composition Of The Avian Gut Microbiome And Resistance To Experimental Malaria Infection In House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus), Riley Noble

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Dearly Beloved And Affect Zone Theory, Anne Millspaugh

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Retelling Relationships: Conceptions Of Identity In The Lais Of Marie De France, Ella Mccalip

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Engineers Of The Human Soul: Soviet Union And Cuba, Levi Mayeux

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Nest Box-Mounted Pit Tag Readers Provide New Insight On Breeding Behaviors Of Cavity-Nesting Waterfowl In Louisiana, Katie Miranda

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The Art Behind Science Communication: A Content Analysis Of Visual And Verbal Communication Techniques Employed In “Bill Nye The Science Guy”, Hannah Michel

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Likeness In Literature: An Exploration Of Genre, Copyright Law, And Originality, Katherine Mccall

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Resistance And Dissent In Dubai: An Analysis Of The Evolution Of Protests And Legal Rights Within The Emirates, Sydnie Mathews

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Snacking Consumption Among Adults In The United States: A Scoping Review, Jean Pierre Enriquez, Elizabeth Gollub

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Snacks are a staple of the American diet, contributing to approximately 20% of energy intake. Most U.S. adults consume one to three snacks/day, yet few reviews have focused on snacking among this population. This scoping review was conducted to characterize snacks and snacking occasions among U.S. adults to further inform healthy eating practices. The protocol was prepared following the PRISMA-Extension for Scoping Reviews. Three web databases were used to identify articles using snacking or eating occasions as primary or secondary outcomes among U.S. adults. A search strategy was developed using subject headings, truncation, and phrase searching in the title and …

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Horizontally Transferred Genes As Rna Interference Targets For Aphid And Whitefly Control, Honglin Feng, Wenbo Chen, Sonia Hussain, Sara Shakir, Vered Tzin, Femi Adegbayi, Todd Ugine, Zhangjun Fei, Georg Jander

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RNA interference (RNAi)-based technologies are starting to be commercialized as a new approach for agricultural pest control. Horizontally transferred genes (HTGs), which have been transferred into insect genomes from viruses, bacteria, fungi or plants, are attractive targets for RNAi-mediated pest control. HTGs are often unique to a specific insect family or even genus, making it unlikely that RNAi constructs targeting such genes will have negative effects on ladybugs, lacewings and other beneficial predatory insect species. In this study, we sequenced the genome of a red, tobacco-adapted isolate of Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) and bioinformatically identified 30 HTGs. We then …

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Spring 2023 Catalog, Lsu Press

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Melatonin Treatment Of Strawberry Fruit During Storage Extends Its Post-Harvest Quality And Reduces Infection Caused By Botrytis Cinerea, Surassawadee Promyou, Yenjit Raruang, Zhi Yuan Chen

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Gray mold is a main disease of strawberry fruit (Fragaria × xananassa cv. Camino Real) caused by Botrytis cinerea, which leads to marketable value losses in the supply chain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of exogenous melatonin (MT) on the physicochemical quality, antioxidant defense system, and disease resistance of strawberry fruit to B. cinerea infection. The results revealed that strawberry fruit immersed in 100 µM MT for 15 min effectively maintained its brightness and delayed the change in fruit color. MT also maintained the level of titratable acidity and slowed down the increase of total …

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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Spring 2023

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In this issue of Louisiana Agriculture, Carl Motsenbocker, the executive director of Seeds to Success, and Crystal Besse, the program director, explain how local food systems are seeing a resurgence. The Seeds to Success team details how the farm to school movement is assisting this growth. They also profile the people who work to make it possible — a teacher, farmers and an AgCenter Extension agent. In additional articles, researchers examine the economic benefits of farm to school programs as well as soil mixes for home gardeners and the media used by our consumer horticulture industry.

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Genetic Susceptibility To Diabetic Kidney Disease Is Linked To Promoter Variants Of Xor, Qin Wang, Haiying Qi, Yiming Wu, Liping Yu, Rihab Bouchareb, Shuyu Li, Emelie Lassén, Gabriella Casalena, Krisztian Stadler, Kerstin Ebefors, Zhengzi Yi, Shaolin Shi, Fadi Salem, Ronald Gordon, Lu Lu, Robert W. Williams, Jeremy Duffield, Weijia Zhang, Yuval Itan, Erwin Böttinger, Ilse Daehn

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The lifetime risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes is 10–30%, implicating genetic predisposition in the cause of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Here we identify an expression quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in the cis-acting regulatory region of the xanthine dehydrogenase, or xanthine oxidoreductase (Xor), a binding site for C/EBPβ, to be associated with diabetes-induced podocyte loss in DKD in male mice. We examine mouse inbred strains that are susceptible (DBA/2J) and resistant (C57BL/6J) to DKD, as well as a panel of recombinant inbred BXD mice, to map QTLs. We also uncover promoter XOR orthologue variants in humans associated with …

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Markers Indicate Neuro-Damage In Sars-Cov-2-Infected Nonhuman Primates, Sudipa Maity, Meredith G. Mayer, Qingbo Shu, Hellmers Linh, Duran Bao, Robert V. Blair, Yanlin He, Christopher J. Lyon, Tony Y. Hu, Tracy Fischer, Jia Fan

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Neurologic manifestations are among the most frequently reported complications of COVID-19. However, given the paucity of tissue samples and the highly infectious nature of the etiologic agent of COVID-19, we have limited information to understand the neuropathogenesis of COVID-19. Therefore, to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the brain, we used mass-spectrometry–based proteomics with a data-independent acquisition mode to investigate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteins collected from two different nonhuman primates, Rhesus Macaque and African Green Monkeys, for the neurologic effects of the infection. These monkeys exhibited minimal to mild pulmonary pathology but moderate to severe central nervous system (CNS) …

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Pharmacological Inhibition Of Cftr Attenuates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash) Progression In Mice, Sangam Rajak, Archana Tewari, Sana Raza, Pratima Gupta, Bandana Chakravarti, Baby Anjum, Madhulika Tripathi, Brijesh K. Singh, Paul M. Yen, Amit Goel, Sujoy Ghosh, Rohit A. Sinha

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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is considered a pivotal stage in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progression and increases the risk of end-stage liver diseases such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The etiology of NASH is multifactorial and identifying reliable molecular players has proven difficult. Presently, there are no approved drugs for NASH treatment, which has become a leading cause of liver transplants worldwide. Here, using public human transcriptomic NAFLD dataset, we uncover Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance receptor (CFTR) as a differentially expressed gene in the livers of human NASH patients. Similarly, murine Cftr expression was also found to be …

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Strategy For Pre-Clinical Development Of Active Targeting Microrna Oligonucleotide Therapeutics For Unmet Medical Needs, Marc Thibonnier, Sujoy Ghosh

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We present here an innovative modular and outsourced model of drug research and development for microRNA oligonucleotide therapeutics (miRNA ONTs). This model is being implemented by a biotechnology company, namely AptamiR Therapeutics, in collaboration with Centers of Excellence in Academic Institutions. Our aim is to develop safe, effective and convenient active targeting miRNA ONT agents for the metabolic pandemic of obesity and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), as well as deadly ovarian cancer.

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Regional Variation In Feeding Patterns Of Sheepshead (Archosargus Probatocephalus) In The Northwest Gulf Of Mexico, Elsa M. Gutierrez, Jeffrey D. Plumlee, Derek G. Bolser, Brad E. Erisman, R. J.David Wells

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Feeding patterns of sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus, in the northwest Gulf of Mexico were examined from samples collected at two locations in Texas, USA; Galveston and Port Aransas. A total of 53 sheepshead stomachs (Galveston, n = 35; Port Aransas, n = 18) had their contents analyzed along with tissue samples from the muscle and liver for a stable isotope analysis (δ13C, δ15N, and δ34S) because they provide a contrast between short-term (liver) and long-term (muscle) measurements. Multiple species of amphipods made up the majority of the prey items in sheepshead from Galveston (%IRI = 61.79), whereas barnacles were the primary …

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Low Species Turnover Of Upland Amazonian Birds In The Absence Of Physical Barriers, Cameron L. Rutt, W. Justin Cooper, Christian B. Andretti, Thiago V.V. Costa, Philip C. Stouffer, Claudeir F. Vargas, David A. Luther, Mario Cohn-Haft

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Aim: One of the oldest and most powerful ways for ecologists to explain distinct biological communities is to invoke underlying environmental differences. But in hyper-diverse systems, which often display high species richness and low species abundance, these sorts of community comparisons are especially challenging. The classic view for Amazonian birds posits that riverine barriers and habitat specialization determine local and regional community composition. We test the tacit, complementary assumption that similar bird communities should therefore permeate uniform habitat between major rivers, regardless of distance. Location: Upland (terra firme) rainforests of central Amazonia. Methods: We conducted intensive whole-community surveys of birds …

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Metabolic Adaptations And Substrate Oxidation Are Unaffected By Exogenous Testosterone Administration During Energy Deficit In Men, Lee E.E.M. Margolis, Kara L. Marlatt, Claire E. Berryman, Emily E. Howard, Nancy E. Murphy, Christopher T. Carrigan, Melissa N. Harris, Robbie A. Beyl, Eric Ravussin, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Jennifer C. Rood

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Introduction/Purpose The effects of testosterone on energy and substrate metabolism during energy deficit are unknown. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of weekly testosterone enanthate (TEST; 200 mg·wk-1) injections on energy expenditure, energy substrate oxidation, and related gene expression during 28 d of energy deficit compared with placebo (PLA). Methods After a 14-d energy balance phase, healthy men were randomly assigned to TEST (n = 24) or PLA (n = 26) for a 28-d controlled diet- and exercise-induced energy deficit (55% below total energy needs by reducing energy intake and increasing physical activity). Whole-room indirect calorimetry …

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Increasing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Fields Of Nutrition And Obesity: A Roadmap To Equity In Academia, Samantha L. Martin, Michelle I. Cardel, Tiffany L. Carson, James O. Hill, Takara Stanley, Steven Grinspoon, Felicia Steger, Loneke T. Blackman Carr, Maxine Ashby-Thompson, Delisha Stewart, Jamy Ard, Raziel Rojas-Rodriguez, Mabel Toribio, Gabrielle Page-Wilson, Ursula White, Glenn Rowe, Marine Saint-Cyr, Rita Brookheart, Lauren Adele Fowler, Gwen Twillman, Felicia Price, April Stull, Sonia Vega-Lopez, Tony Comuzzie, Catherine M. Kotz, Francoise Knox Kazimierczuk, Monica L. Baskin, Robert Newton, Andrew Greenberg, Camile E. Powe, Dympna Gallagher, David H. Burk, Elissa S. Epel, Paul S. Maclean

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Research shows that a diverse faculty improves academic, clinical, and research outcomes in higher education. Despite that, persons in minority groups, usually categorized by race or ethnicity, are underrepresented in academia (URiA). The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs), supported by the NIDDK, hosted workshops on five separate days in September and October 2020. NORCs convened these workshops to identify barriers and facilitators for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provide specific recommendations to improve DEI within obesity and nutrition for individuals from URiA groups. Recognized experts on DEI presented each day, after which the NORCs conducted breakout sessions with key …

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Monitoring Body Composition Change For Intervention Studies With Advancing 3d Optical Imaging Technology In Comparison To Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, Michael C. Wong, Jonathan P. Bennett, Lambert T. Leong, Isaac Y. Tian, Yong E. Liu, Nisa N. Kelly, Cassidy Mccarthy, Julia M.W. Wong, Cara B. Ebbeling, David S. Ludwig, Brian A. Irving, Matthew C. Scott, James Stampley, Brett Davis, Neil Johannsen, Rachel Matthews, Cullen Vincellette, Andrea K. Garber, Gertraud Maskarinec, Ethan Weiss, Jennifer Rood, Alyssa N. Varanoske, Stefan M. Pasiakos, Steven B. Heymsfield, John A. Shepherd

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Background: Recent 3-dimensional optical (3DO) imaging advancements have provided more accessible, affordable, and self-operating opportunities for assessing body composition. 3DO is accurate and precise in clinical measures made by DXA. However, the sensitivity for monitoring body composition change over time with 3DO body shape imaging is unknown. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the ability of 3DO in monitoring body composition changes across multiple intervention studies. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed using intervention studies on healthy adults that were complimentary to the cross-sectional study, Shape Up! Adults. Each participant received a DXA (Hologic Discovery/A system) and 3DO (Fit3D ProScanner) …

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Environmental Violence: Resurgence Of Ideological Radicalism And Emergence Of Climate- Driven Terrorism, Emily Clarke

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Profiles Of Teacher Behavior Management Style: Perceived School Climate, Stress, And Self-Efficacy, Allison Brannon

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“That Newfangled, Abominable, Heathenish Liquor”: Coffee, Literature, And Government In England, 1650-1720, Robert Chumbley

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Using Fdi To Predict Electoral Outcomes In France, Emma Bates

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Sitting Posture Affecting Infant Storage Behaviors, Christina Bird

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What Makes A Thread Of Difference?, Ashlyn Puckett

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Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation To Study The Dynamics Of A Collection Of Interacting Elliptical Cylinders Drive By Shear Flow In A Periodic Domain, Rahul Ramaraju

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“The Seed Of Envy Meets Paradise Lost”, Christian Rios Prado

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Links Between Diversity And Composition Of The Avian Gut Microbiome And Resistance To Experimental Malaria Infection In House Sparrows (Passer Domesticus), Riley Noble

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Dearly Beloved And Affect Zone Theory, Anne Millspaugh

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Retelling Relationships: Conceptions Of Identity In The Lais Of Marie De France, Ella Mccalip

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Engineers Of The Human Soul: Soviet Union And Cuba, Levi Mayeux

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Nest Box-Mounted Pit Tag Readers Provide New Insight On Breeding Behaviors Of Cavity-Nesting Waterfowl In Louisiana, Katie Miranda

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The Art Behind Science Communication: A Content Analysis Of Visual And Verbal Communication Techniques Employed In “Bill Nye The Science Guy”, Hannah Michel

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Likeness In Literature: An Exploration Of Genre, Copyright Law, And Originality, Katherine Mccall

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Resistance And Dissent In Dubai: An Analysis Of The Evolution Of Protests And Legal Rights Within The Emirates, Sydnie Mathews

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Snacking Consumption Among Adults In The United States: A Scoping Review, Jean Pierre Enriquez, Elizabeth Gollub

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Horizontally Transferred Genes As Rna Interference Targets For Aphid And Whitefly Control, Honglin Feng, Wenbo Chen, Sonia Hussain, Sara Shakir, Vered Tzin, Femi Adegbayi, Todd Ugine, Zhangjun Fei, Georg Jander

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Spring 2023 Catalog, Lsu Press

LSU Press Seasonal Catalogs

Melatonin Treatment Of Strawberry Fruit During Storage Extends Its Post-Harvest Quality And Reduces Infection Caused By Botrytis Cinerea, Surassawadee Promyou, Yenjit Raruang, Zhi Yuan Chen

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Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Spring 2023

Louisiana Agriculture

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Markers Indicate Neuro-Damage In Sars-Cov-2-Infected Nonhuman Primates, Sudipa Maity, Meredith G. Mayer, Qingbo Shu, Hellmers Linh, Duran Bao, Robert V. Blair, Yanlin He, Christopher J. Lyon, Tony Y. Hu, Tracy Fischer, Jia Fan

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Pharmacological Inhibition Of Cftr Attenuates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash) Progression In Mice, Sangam Rajak, Archana Tewari, Sana Raza, Pratima Gupta, Bandana Chakravarti, Baby Anjum, Madhulika Tripathi, Brijesh K. Singh, Paul M. Yen, Amit Goel, Sujoy Ghosh, Rohit A. Sinha

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Strategy For Pre-Clinical Development Of Active Targeting Microrna Oligonucleotide Therapeutics For Unmet Medical Needs, Marc Thibonnier, Sujoy Ghosh

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Regional Variation In Feeding Patterns Of Sheepshead (Archosargus Probatocephalus) In The Northwest Gulf Of Mexico, Elsa M. Gutierrez, Jeffrey D. Plumlee, Derek G. Bolser, Brad E. Erisman, R. J.David Wells

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Low Species Turnover Of Upland Amazonian Birds In The Absence Of Physical Barriers, Cameron L. Rutt, W. Justin Cooper, Christian B. Andretti, Thiago V.V. Costa, Philip C. Stouffer, Claudeir F. Vargas, David A. Luther, Mario Cohn-Haft

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Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Clinical Research Faculty Publications