Geological heritage (geo-heritage) is a resource for geoscience, geo-education, and geo-tourism.Geo-tourist attractions differ in their physical visibility, interpretation (clarity), and aesthetic attractiveness.These three characteristics determine perception of visitors and, thus, the importance of attractions.An integrative parameter, namely spe
Endoscopic submucosal dissection: an update on tools and accessories
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure to remove larger polyps or early non-metastatic lesions.It has long been used in Asia, but is now fast growing in popularity in the West.There are multiple challenges faced by ESD practitioners.While the practice of ESD in gastric lesions is relatively well establi
The first clawed lobster virus Homarus gammarus nudivirus (HgNV n. sp.) expands the diversity of the Nudiviridae
Abstract Viral diseases of crustaceans are increasingly recognised as challenges to shellfish farms and fisheries.Here we describe the first naturally-occurring virus reported in any clawed lobster species.Hypertrophied nuclei with emarginated chromatin, characteristic histopathological lesions of DNA virus infection, were observed within the hepat