Abstract Larvae of holometabolic insects evolved different crawling strategies depending on the presence or absence of larval legs or life style.A rather unusual mode of locomotion has independently evolved in legless larvae of several dipteran species.Maggots Side Chair of the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata developed an effective jumpi
Carcinoid tumour of appendix in a child: A rare case at an uncommon site
Carcinoid tumours of the Liquid Eyebrow appendix are uncommon incidentally detected tumours during histopathological examination following appendicectomy for acute appendicitis.Even though considered rare in children, they are the most frequently encountered tumours of the gastrointestinal tract.To our knowledge, carcinoid tumour of appendix in chi
Association of bullous pemphigoid with malignancy: A myth or reality?
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune sub-epidermal blistering disorder of the skin.The association of BP with internal malignancy has always been a matter of debate with no consensus reached despite many published case reports and clinical trials.However, Guards we report a hitherto unreported association of BP with squamous cell carcinoma of t
Assessing the impact of a solar eclipse on weather and photovoltaic production
With the strong expansion of the installed renewable energy over the last years, the relevance of weather forecasts for operating the German power system has considerably increased.In that context, rare but important events like the solar eclipse on the morning of 20 March 2015 pose an additional challenge when operating the power system, as it aff
Self-Reported Food Handling Behaviors of U.S. Consumers While Grilling Poultry and Meat
Every year, 48 million people in the United States are affected by foodborne illnesses.Twenty-five percent of reported foodborne illnesses are due to unsafe food behaviors in the home.Consumers are grilling more frequently throughout the year; however, little is known about their food handling practices when doing so.Therefore, it is important to i