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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a bacterial endophyte from Zea nicaraguensis effectively targets and colonizes plant root hair cells, promoting growth and solubilizing insoluble phosphorus for nutrient uptake.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that most milk powder samples tested from the Romanian market contained element concentrations exceeding legal limits, especially potassium, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus, and aluminum.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Physics Research and Applications” In this study, powdered milk samples from Senegal showed varying levels of heavy metals, with some exceeding acceptable maximum levels for calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, indicating potential safety concerns.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility exhibited significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, and hematological measures, indicating moderate microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
In this study, researchers investigated how rhizosphere microorganisms, including specific bacteria and fungi, can regulate plant root architecture in acidic red soils by mechanisms such as hormone production and phosphorus solubilization, potentially enhancing soil productivity.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” This study found that lower dietary protein with supplemented methionine allowed blue foxes to grow normally and produce high-quality pelts while reducing feed costs and environmental phosphorus and nitrogen loads.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” The researchers reported that the net mineral requirements for weight gain in Morada Nova lambs differ from commonly recommended values by the Agricultural and Food Research Council.
21 citations
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December 2012 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed calcinosis cutis, a rare complication characterized by calcified deposits in her legs, requiring surgical intervention and ongoing medical treatment due to infection.
December 2017 in “International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology” This paper discusses how various nutrients and phytohormones affect root hair growth and suggests further research to understand the genetic and signaling mechanisms involved, but it reports no new experimental findings.
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December 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that nitrate, rather than ammonium, significantly enhances phosphate starvation responses in plants through a regulatory cascade involving NIGT1, SPX, and PHR1 proteins.
111 citations
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April 2006 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This study found that preventing abnormal mineral ion homeostasis in vitamin D receptor knockout mice stopped bone abnormalities, while the animal's skin phenotype arose from direct receptor effects independent of vitamin D.
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the applications and research on fibroblast growth factors, including their use in wound healing, diabetes, and cancer, but it reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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August 1987 in “PubMed” In this study, a 7-year-old male ferret was diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism complicated by dilatative cardiomyopathy, chronic active hepatitis, and renal disease, following symptoms including progressive hair loss and severe dehydration.
19 citations
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July 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 9-year-old Korean boy with a calcified nodule on his earlobe, confirmed by histopathologic examination and Von Kossa staining.
17 citations
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February 2022 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” This study reports that different animal species exhibit distinct hair scale patterns and elemental compositions, which can aid forensic investigations in identifying animal hair.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis” In this study, researchers observed that vitamin D deficiency is common among patients with musculoskeletal pain admitted to the hospital, with particularly low levels found in females.
3 citations
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January 2016 This study found that wild and ancient maize genotypes host endophytes that can suppress fungal pathogens and aid in nutrient acquisition, supporting their potential role in plant growth and resilience.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences” This review highlights zinc's crucial role in both plant growth and human health, while noting the widespread problem of zinc deficiency in various soils, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca” This review examines the role of root hair specification and nutrient acquisition in plants, emphasizing the need for further genetic research to understand the mechanisms influencing root hair development and growth.
2 citations
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September 1971 in “Metabolism, clinical and experimental” In this study, patients with testicular feminization syndrome showed limited anabolic responsiveness to dihydrotestosterone, potentially due to reduced affinity of nuclear receptor sites for androgenic steroids rather than defective testosterone conversion.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “INTAS POLIVET” In this study, dogs with bacterial dermatitis showed significant improvement in symptoms within 72 hours when treated with Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, or Erythromycin, with Cephalexin showing the highest effectiveness.
May 2025 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This case study described a girl with vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A who developed long-standing tertiary hyperparathyroidism, yet this did not hinder the healing of her rickets or normalization of hypophosphatemia; high doses of intravenous calcium were pivotal for recovery.
September 2024 in “American Journal of Modern Physics” This study used X-ray fluorescence to analyze elemental and heavy metal contents in Senegalese powdered milk, finding potential safety concerns with excessive calcium in certain samples and significantly high potassium levels in one, suggesting ongoing monitoring is crucial for consumer safety.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” This case report suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus can be a rare cause of severe hypercalcemia, potentially due to stimulating parathyroid hormone receptor autoantibodies.
May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
January 2012 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” In this study, canna was identified as the most effective plant for water purification in eutrophic conditions, supplemented by reed, with significant differences in pollutant absorption among the five plant species tested.
January 1988 in “Nosotchu” This study observed a significant correlation between brain blood flow and hair magnesium and calcium levels in healthy elderly individuals, but no association between hair minerals and intelligence levels.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found genetic variations, including de novo variants and copy number variations, that may be associated with phenotypic discordance in monozygotic twins with various clinical conditions.
23 citations
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” This article discusses the interest in folic acid antagonists for leukemia treatment, noting their potential mechanism of interfering with cellular growth, but reports no new clinical results.