The American Journal of Managed Care

Geographical Variation in Kidney Function Testing and Associations With Health Care Costs Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

OBJECTIVES: Clinical practice guidelines recommend at least annual testing of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) for patients with chronic kidney ...
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Geographical Variation and Functions of Song Types in Warblers (Parulidae)

Chestnut-sided Warblers (Dendroica pensylvanica) and Blue-winged Warblers (Vermivora pinus) sing different song types in different contexts. Local dialects exist in the "Unaccented Ending" songs ...
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Research shines light on the effects of genomic variation on gut microbiome function

New research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping the microbiome. The ...
Nature

Allelic Variation of Serotonin Transporter Function Modulates the Brain Electrical Response for Error Processing

A functional length variation in the transcriptional control region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) influences brain function, personality traits, and susceptibility to psychiatric ...
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Seasonal Variation and Function of Mobbing and Related Antipredator Behaviors of the American Robin (Turdus migratorius)

American Robins (Turdus migratorius) displayed four classes of approach to a Screech Owl (Otus asio): silent approach, vocal approach, mobbing, and attacking. Mobbing and attacking were confined to ...