Abstract Background SMC proteins are key components of several protein complexes that perform vital tasks in different chromosome dynamics.Bacterial SMC forms a complex with ScpA and ScpB that is essential for chromosome arrangement and segregation.The complex localizes to discrete centres on the nucleoids that during most of the time of the cell c
Biological threats go beyond infectious disease epidemics.A biological threat should be construed as the effects of deployment of biological warfare or the occurrence of biological events of natural origin, which can have significant impact on the breach of security in the military, social, ecological and biological context.Biological factors are o
Abstract Educational outcomes are heavily reliant on student engagement, yet this concept is complex and subject to diverse interpretations.The intricacy of the issue arises from the broad spectrum of interpretations, each contributing to the understanding of student engagement as both complex and multifaceted.Given the emergence and increasing use
The decision by Conjuntura Austral to dedicate a special issue to the fig leaf apron 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) is to be commended.The uniqueness of the organization justifies a timely review of a small sample of its activities to date.Created in 1996, the CPLP adopted three main v