■ This article presents an overview of the theoretical and practical issues associated with
the development, analysis, and application of detection algorithms to exploit hyperspectral …

We introduce key concepts and issues including the effects of atmospheric propagation upon
the data, spectral variability, mixed pixels, and the distinction between classification and …

Despite the critical role of the human microbiota in health, our understanding of microbiota
compositional dynamics during and after pregnancy is incomplete. We conducted a case-…

■ Spectral imaging for remote sensing of terrestrial features and objects arose as an alternative
to high-spatial-resolution, large-aperture satellite imaging systems. Early applications of …

The maintenance of pregnancy relies on finely tuned immune adaptations. We demonstrate
that these adaptations are precisely timed, reflecting an immune clock of pregnancy in …

The term reflux (derived from the Latin words re [“back”] and fluere [“to flow”]) literally means
backflow. The term gastroesophageal reflux (GER) refers to the backflow of stomach …

The S100 proteins comprise at least 25 members, forming the largest group of EF-hand
signalling proteins in humans. Although the proteins are expressed in many tissues, each S100 …

Neural tube closure takes place during early embryogenesis and requires interactions
between genetic and environmental factors. Failure of neural tube closure is a common …

Women are advised to take folic acid before they conceive as a precaution against neural-tube
defects. However, the use of folic acid in preventing orofacial clefts is unknown. We …

Objective To describe the relation between maternal obesity, overweight and underweight
status, and 16 categories of structural birth defects. Design An ongoing multisite, case-control …