Juniper Publishers Journal of Reproductive Medicine

  Abstract Reproduction, one of the most active and appealing area of research for endocrinologists and reproductive biologists since many a years, has several faces that remains to be unmasked in terms of its regulatory aspects. Available information on the regulation of oocyte development and maturational competence are gaping and needs elucidation to achieve utmost quality of eggs, a major area of concern. The notion of the somatic follicular cells providing an appropriate microenvironment for the development of oocyte throughout its journey has been replaced with the current perception of a complex yet regulated cross-talk between the granulosa-and oocyte-derived factors to orchestrate follicle development. Interestingly, actions of FSH and LH are mediated or modulated by these locally produced non-steroidal peptide factors from the follicular layer and the oocyte itself (insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), epidermal growth factor (EGF) family members, TGFβ super family members...

  Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Since the beginning of 2020 the whole world is trying to cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first detected in Wuhan (China) in late-December 2019 and it quickly spread around the world. Several new public health strategies have been implemented over the past 2 years to defeat the pandemic, such as partial or total lockdowns, wearing facemasks in public, social distancing, but above all effective vaccines against COVID-19, [1]. Nevertheless, viral mutations and/or environmental factors led to recurrent pandemic outbreaks all over the world, appointing COVID-19 as a still current major worldwide concern. Indeed, SARS-CoV-2 variants showed an increased infection profile. A higher percentage of younger men, more prone to paternity, was infected during the last pandemic outbreaks, as compared with the first one [...

  Journal of Forensic Sciences & Criminal Investigation Opinion The name Albert Einstein is synonymous with taking a step in another direction. When viewing the hand prints of Dr. Einstein, we should look at them from a different perspective. In this view, I shall focus on the element of chance rather than replication in recording of the dermal ridge arrangements. It is understood that when taking impressions, it is not possible to achieve two or more identical copies of the dermal ridge configurations. This is due to the constraining force used to reproduce the ridge formations. Notwithstanding, all impressions taken from the hand will display differences in contour and contrast with regard to the ridges and furrows. We do not know for certain the number of times impressions had been taken from the hands of Dr. Einstein. If there are additional documents available, we could examine one specimen next to the other. Nor can we say that every record taken would display the same ch...

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine    Juniper Publishers Authored by:  Graham F Watts* Introduction Duval County, (a.k.a., Duval), is a region of national significance. It is in the southern region of the United States. The South has 16 states and one territory: a) Alabama, b) Arkansas, c) Delaware, d) District of Columbia, e) Florida, f) Georgia, g) Kentucky, h) Louisiana, i) Maryland, j) Mississippi, k) North Carolina, l) Oklahoma, m) South Carolina, n) Tennessee, o) Texas, p) Virginia, and q) West Virginia. Duval is also home of Jacksonville, an 840 square miles city by land mass—the largest city in the contiguous United States [1]. The Global Positioning System coordinates that define the latitude and longitude of Jacksonville, FL, USA are 30° 19’ 55.8624’’ North and 81° 39’ 20.3292’’ West. It is situated near St. Johns River and is an important tourist attraction for all kinds of travelers [2].” In addition to t...