COMPARATIVE GENOMICS OF THERMUS THERMOPHILUS AND DEINOCOCCUS RADIODURANS: DIVERGENT ROUTES OF ADAPTATION TO THERMOPHILY AND RADIATION RESISTANCE

Comparative genomics of Thermus thermophilus and Deinococcus radiodurans: divergent routes of adaptation to thermophily and radiation resistance

Abstract Background Thermus thermophilus and Deinococcus radiodurans belong to a distinct bacterial clade but have remarkably different phenotypes.T.thermophilus is a thermophile, which is relatively sensitive to ionizing radiation and desiccation, whereas D.radiodurans is a mesophile, which is highly radiation- and desiccation-resistant.Here we pr

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Functional materials for energy-efficient buildings

The substantial improving of the energy efficiency is essential to meet the ambitious energy goals of the EU.About 40% of the European energy consumption belongs to the building sector.Therefore the reduction of the energy demand of the existing building stock is one of the key measures to deliver a substantial contribution to reduce CO2-emissions

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A Review of Hydrogen as a Fuel in Internal Combustion Engines

The demand for fossil fuels is increasing because of globalization and rising energy demands.As a result, many nations are exploring alternative energy sources, and hydrogen is an efficient and practical alternative fuel.In the transportation industry, the development of hydrogen-powered cars aims to maximize fuel efficiency and significantly reduc

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