Minerals
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Biomineralization by photosynthetic organisms: evidence of coevolution of the organisms and their environment?

16 Dec 2009 Biomineralization is widespread among photosynthetic organisms in the ocean, in inland waters and on land. The most quantitatively important biogeochemical role of land plants today in biomineralization is silica deposition in vascular plants, ... Read more...

Pars plana vitrectomy alone with diffuse illumination and vitreous dissection to manage primary retinal detachment with unseen breaks.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To report on pars plana vitrectomy with diffuse illumination, wide-angle viewing, and meticulous vitreous dissection for identifying and managing retinal breaks when no breaks were detected before surgery for primary rhegmatogenous ... Read more...

Structural concretes with waste-based lightweight aggregates: from landfill to engineered materials.

13 Sep 2009 This research provides possible opportunities in the reuse of waste and particularly muds, coming from both ornamental stone (granite sludges from sawing and polishing operations) and ceramic production (porcelain stoneware tile polishing sludge), ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Minerals'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Biomineralization by photosynthetic organisms: evidence of coevolution of the organisms and their environment? 16 Dec 2009
• Pars plana vitrectomy alone with diffuse illumination and vitreous dissection to manage primary retinal detachment with unseen breaks. 29 Sep 2009
• Structural concretes with waste-based lightweight aggregates: from landfill to engineered materials. 13 Sep 2009
• [Nutritional aspects of glucose metabolism and bone metabolism: knowledge of vitamins and minerals for NST activities] 30 Aug 2009
• [Dietary therapy for inflammatory rheumatic diseases] 26 Aug 2009
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding gemstone therapeutics in a selected adult population in Pakistan. 24 Aug 2009
• Functional grading of mineral and collagen in the attachment of tendon to bone. 17 Aug 2009
• [Physical activity and dietary supplements] 15 Aug 2009
• Reaction mechanisms for enhancing mineral sequestration of CO2. 13 Aug 2009
• Clay mineral particles as effficient carriers of methylene blue used for antimicrobial treatment. 13 Aug 2009
• Mineral weathering by bacteria: ecology, actors and mechanisms. 3 Aug 2009
• Effect of pH on carbon dioxide hydrate formation in mixed soil mineral suspensions. 30 Jul 2009
• Pupil size with and without adrenaline with diclofenac use before cataract surgery. 30 Jul 2009
• Optical coherence tomography of the effects of stromal hydration on clear corneal incision architecture. 30 Jul 2009
• From biominerals to biomaterials: the role of biomolecule-mineral interactions. 30 Jul 2009
• Experimental approach to optimize phytate phosphorus utilization by broiler chickens by addition of supplements. 30 Jul 2009
• Effect of citric acid, avilamycin, and their combination on the performance, tibia ash, and immune status of broilers. 30 Jul 2009
• Cryoirrigation in phacoemulsification facilitates a quicker cornea endothelia recovery. 30 Jul 2009
• Maxillary tuberosity block bone graft: innovative technique and case report. 30 Jul 2009
• Mineralogical constraints on the paleoenvironments of the Ediacaran Doushantuo Formation. 27 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'Minerals'

Definition: Native, inorganic or fossilized organic substances having a definite chemical composition and formed by inorganic reactions. They may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other mineral or rock. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D008903

Alternative terms: Minerals;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D01.578;

History Note: /metabolism was MINERAL METABOLISM 1963-65

Technical Notes: GEN: prefer specifics; trace minerals = TRACE ELEMENTS; "bone minerals" = MINERALS (IM) + BONE AND BONES (IM)