An anal fistula is a tunnel that develops from the inside of the anus to the skin outside. It usually starts near blocked or infected anal glands and forms an abscess (a pus-filled pocket). Pus ...

Phyllosphere microbiota represents a substantial but hardly explored reservoir for disease resistance mechanisms. The goal of our study was to understand the link between grapevine cultivars ...

I’m sure we have all heard our nail technicians tell us to look after our cuticles better – but do we do it? Probably not. Cuticles serve a purpose in helping to keep nails healthy and strong ...

A stoma is an opening in your belly's wall that a surgeon makes in order for waste to leave your body if you can't have a bowel movement through your rectum. You might get one if you have ...

The cuticle is a waxy layer that covers plant leaves. It serves as a protective barrier, shielding against pathogens. Unlike stomata, the cuticle cannot close. In extreme heat, it becomes a major ...

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Gymnosperms usually possess thin, needle-like, or scale-like leaves with recessed stomata and a thick, waxy, outer covering called the cuticle. These features help prevent excessive water loss and ...

But based on recent measurements, we may be closer than we think. Reference: “Temperature governs the relative contributions of cuticle and stomata to leaf minimum conductance” by Josef C. Garen and ...

Your cuticles may be small, but they play a big role in maintaining strong, healthy nails. Ignoring them can lead to dryness, hangnails, and even infections. By incorporating a simple cuticle care ...

My back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests that a medium-sized leaf exposed to 50 °C could lose about one-third of a teaspoon of water per day through the cuticle. Scaled up to entire forests ...

The opening is called a stoma. If the small bowel (ileum) is brought out onto the abdominal wall, it is called an ileostomy. If the large bowel (colon) is brought out, it is called a colostomy. You ...