Peroxiredoxins (Prxs) are very effective peroxide reducing enzymes, but also are susceptible to being
oxidatively inactivated by their own substrates. The level of sensitivity to such hyperoxidation varies
depending both on the enzyme involved and the type of peroxide substrate. For some Prxs, the
hyperoxidation has physiological relevance, so it...
Improved cookstoves have been designed and disseminated for several decades in an effort to address the human health and environmental issues caused by the inefficient, traditional biomass cooking and heating methods used by 40% of the world’s people. Engineers and designers working on these improved stoves have tended to focus...
Western hemlock forests in the coastal areas of Oregon are some of the most productive and diverse forests in the world. This rich diversity represents both a challenge and an opportunity for woodland owners interested in managing western hemlock on their property.