HUMAN OTIC PROGENITOR CELL MODELS OF CONGENITAL HEARING LOSS REVEAL POTENTIAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC MECHANISMS OF ZIKA VIRUS AND CYTOMEGALOVIRUS INFECTIONS

Human otic progenitor cell models of congenital hearing loss reveal potential pathophysiologic mechanisms of Zika virus and cytomegalovirus infections

ABSTRACTCongenital hearing loss is a common chronic condition affecting children in both developed and developing nations.Viruses correlated with congenital hearing loss include human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Zika virus (ZIKV), which causes congenital Zika syndrome.The mechanisms by which HCMV and ZIKV infections cause hearing loss are poorly und

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Using phenomenography to inform curriculum development in the areas of Digital Curation and Digital Sustainability

A British university is proposing to introduce two new postgraduate certificate qualifications in Digital Curation and Digital Sustainability.The proposed courses are intended to formalise this knowledge into a curriculum that enables professional practitioners working in related areas to develop their knowledge of how to manage digital assets in a

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Equity Gaps in Dual Enrollment

This article examined root causes of the equity gaps in dual enrollment through a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed literature, public scholarship, and practitioner perspectives.Root causes identified include access barriers, lack of advising and support, lack of Mouthwash awareness, and financial barriers for underrepresented students,

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