Sarcopenia has been defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs with advancing age and has also been related to many metabolic diseases. In late stages, sarcopenia precedes cachexia, defined as a multifactorial syndrome characterized by an ongoing skeletal muscle wasting, with or without loss of fat mass, associated with poo…
The auxeticity of elastic materials is described and explained by the use of the linear and nonlinear models of elastic deformations for a wide range of strain values up to moderate levels. This chapter consists of three parts - general information on auxetic materials, description of auxetics by the model of the linear theory of elasticity, descrip…
Nutritional profile of pulses has significant importance in human diet with respect to protein and mineral quality and bioavailability. Protein energy malnutrition is widespread throughout the world especially among the developing countries. Pulses being rich in macronutrients such as protein from 20 to 26% and low in calories are most suitable for …
This chapter is aimed at demonstrating how the second vertical derivative method is been applied to gravity data for subsurface delineation. Satellite gravity data of some part of Northern Nigeria that lie between latitude 11°-13°E and longitude 8°-14°N obtained from Bureau Gravimetrique International (BGI) were used for demonstration. The Bougu…
One of the major problems faced in engineering is the selection of the material which is most suitable for the product. Material selection from a large number with diverse mechanical, physical and chemical properties and choosing the best material which is the most satisfying for making the job is a very complex process. Material selection is import…
Ageing is characterized by the maintaining deterioration of homeostatic processes over time, leading to functional decline and increased risk of disease and death. Several distinct mechanisms underlying ageing have been reported and mounting shreds of evidence have shown that histone methylation, an epigenetic marker, regulates gene expression durin…
Potential advances in sensing can be made by conjugated polymers includes poly(p-phenylene), poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polyfluorene, and poly(thiophene). Among the most important classes of polymers are heterocyclic polymers, such as polyimides, because polyimide nanocomposites possess exceptional mechanical strength as well as chemical, mechanica…
While not everyone is born with the talent to lead, many businesses have been plagued by accidental leaders. Such leaders have no prior experience managing others. A bad leader can do more harm than good to a company. They are frequently the cause why employees decide to leave a company. Controlling and manipulative leaders have a negative influence…
Transferrin plays a vital role in iron metabolism. Transferrin is a glycoprotein and has a molecular weight of ~80 kDa. It contains two homologous iron-binding domains, each of which binds one Fe (III). Transferrin delivers the iron to various cells after binding to the transferrin receptor on the cell surface. The transferrin-transferrin receptor …
Organic fertilizers are alternative to chemicals used in agriculture which enhance soil quality, prevent harmful chemicals entering into food chain, improve health and contribute to sustainable future socially, economically and ecologically. Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer which promotes plant growth and improves soil quality. Ver…