Chilaiditi syndrome is an occasional radiographic anomaly characterized by the interposition of the bowels between the Silicone Molds liver and the diaphragm.The presence of Chilaiditi syndrome can cause serious problem on percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure, because the anomalous position of the transverse colon can obstruct the pr

A stringent control of homeostasis is critical for functional maintenance and survival of neurons.In the mammalian retina, the basic motif leucine zipper transcription factor NRL determines rod versus cone photoreceptor cell fate and activates the expression of many rod-specific genes.Here, we report an integrated analysis of NRL-centered gene regu

Accuracy verification of airborne large-footprint lidar data is important for proper data application but is difficult when ground-based laser detectors are not available.Therefore, we developed a novel method for lidar accuracy verification based on the broadened echo pulse caused by signal saturation over water.When an aircraft trajectory crosses

The advent of mobile DNA sequencers Rings has made it possible to generate DNA sequencing data outside of laboratories and genome centers.Here, we report our experience of using the MinION, a mobile sequencer, in a 13-week academic course for undergraduate and graduate students.The course consisted of theoretical sessions that presented fundamental