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Occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance determinants in coastal environments (2021)
Book Chapter
Baena-Nogueras, R. M., Hobman, J. L., & Gomes, R. L. (2021). Occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance determinants in coastal environments. In Pharmaceuticals in Marine and Coastal Environments: Occurrence, Effects and Challenges in a Changing World (121-167). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-102971-8.00008-1

The occurrence of antibiotic compounds in coastal environments is of great concern since most of the pollutant discharges flow into the ocean. The immediate effect of antibiotic release in marine environments is believed to be the selection of resist... Read More about Occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance determinants in coastal environments.

Viewing Animal Models for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the Light of Evolution (2014)
Book Chapter
Howe, C. J., Serfontein, J., Nisbet, R. E. R., & de Vries, P. J. (2015). Viewing Animal Models for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the Light of Evolution. In Organism Models of Autism Spectrum Disorders. , (99-115). Springer New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2250-5_4

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem disorder usually caused by a mutation in either the TSC1 or TSC2 genes. Approximately 50 % of individuals with TSC develop an autism spectrum disorder. Between 1 and 4 % of autism is attributable to t... Read More about Viewing Animal Models for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in the Light of Evolution.