Abstract Background Fungus gardens of fungus-growing (attine) ants harbor complex microbiomes in addition to the mutualistic fungus they cultivate for food.Fungi in the genus Escovopsioides were recently described as members of this microbiome but their role in the ant-fungus symbiosis is poorly known.In this study, we assessed the phylogenetic div
We researched the qualitative changes in the polyethylene of a bipolar head retrieved at revision occurring in vivo using optical microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.The bearing surface of the outer head was smooth with no definable scratches delamination.However, the evidence of delamination of the beveled throat region and crac
Background and Objectives: The aim of the present study is to analyze choroidal and choriocapillaris structural and functional changes in eyes affected by Central serous chorioretinopathy after Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and Subthreshold Micropulse laser (SML) treatment.Materials and Methods: Forty-two eyes of forty-two patients were analyzed in th