Extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by the epididymal epithelium transfer to spermatozoa key proteins that are essential in promoting motility and subsequent fertilization success. Using the domestic cat model, the objectives were to (1) characterize and compare protein content of EVs between segments of the epididymis, and (2) compare EV protein compositions between normo- and teratospermic individuals (producing >60% of abnormal spermatozoa). Epididymal EVs from adult cats were isolated and assessed via liquid chromatography tandem MS. Both male types shared 3008 proteins in total, with 98 and 20 EV proteins unique to normospermic and teratospermic males, respectively. Expression levels of several proteins changed between epididymal segments in both male types. Several proteins in both groups were related to sperm motility (e.g. hexokinase 1, adenylate kinase isoenzyme) and zona pellucida or oolemma binding (e.g. disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain proteins, zona binding proteins 1 and 2). Interestingly, seven cauda-derived EV proteins trended downward in teratospermic compared with normospermic males, which may relate to poor sperm quality. Collective results revealed, for the first time, EV proteins related to sequential sperm maturation with differences observed between normospermic and teratospermic individuals.

South Africa After the Elections: Balancing Domestic and International Policy Priorities 16 May 2019 — 1:30PM TO 2:30PM Anonymous (not verified) 9 May 2019 Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE

The government that emerges from the 8 May election in South Africa faces immediate domestic and international foreign policy demands. Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to stimulate job growth, accelerating anti-corruption and good governance efforts are at the forefront of the new government’s agenda.

International ambitions will be upgraded such as UN security council reform, maximizing South Africa’s G20, BRICS and IBSA membership and preparing for South Africa’s chairmanship of the African Union (AU) in 2020.

At this meeting, the speakers – Moeletsi Mbeki, deputy chairman of SAIIA and author with Nobantu Mbeki of A Manifesto for Social Change: How to Save South Africa, and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, chief executive of SAIIA and currently co-editing a volume on A South African Foreign Policy for the 2020s which will be published in 2019 – will reflect on the election and discuss the new government’s domestic and international policy agenda. The meeting will be chaired by Ann Grant, former British High Commissioner to South Africa (2000-05) with past experience working for Oxfam, Standard Chartered Bank and Tullow Oil.

Turkey’s foreign and domestic policy: A story of mutual creation? 1 November 2022 — 2:00PM TO 3:00PM Anonymous (not verified) 12 October 2022 Online

Panellists discuss the link between Turkey’s domestic and foreign policies under President Erdoğan.

From Turkey’s ongoing rapprochement with its erstwhile Middle Eastern antagonists to its Syria policy and earlier approach towards the West, there has been extensive discussion on the domestic drivers behind Ankara’s foreign policy.

Less discussed but no less important is how Turkish foreign affairs have shaped its internal politics. Under the rule of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s foreign and domestic policies have mutually reshaped each other.

In this webinar, launching Gönül Tol’s new book Erdoğan’s War: A Strongman’s Struggle at Home and in Syria, panellists will take stock of how Turkey’s domestic and foreign policies under the leadership of President Erdoğan have influenced and shaped each other. Speakers will also discuss the internal drivers behind Turkey’s current reset in relations with the Middle East, and examine how Ankara’s foreign affairs play into the country’s political and identity fault lines.

The event will be held on the record and will be live-streamed on the MENA Programme’s Facebook page.

When did we start getting cuddly with cats? And have those tabbies really been tamed? In this one-minute video, Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze investigates the surprising history and science behind today’s house cat.

Read how Crude Oil grade futures contracts from CME Group are helping participants manage arbitrage risk between evolving US and global markets.

Maria Turkson, associate teaching professor of psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, will lead a panel of experts in a discussion about domestic violence prevention on Friday, Oct. 25. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A suspended Delaware State Trooper has been arrested and charged for a domestic physical assault, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Col. Melissa Zebley announced Friday. On March 14, officers from Delaware State Police Troop 9 responded to a residence in Townsend regarding a domestic violence incident involving the defendant, Trooper Anthony DiGati. Police learned that DiGati and the victim had […]

Denver police sergeant Stephanie Neblock was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence assault in Douglas County, the Denver Police Department said in a press release. 

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Switzerland has proposed introducing the value-added tax reverse charge mechanism for domestic transactions in emission allowances.

The Swiss Federal Council has approved proposed legislative changes to alter how the country interprets double tax agreement provisions.

The Swiss Federal Council has approved proposed legislative changes to alter how the country interprets double tax agreement provisions.

The domestic air passenger traffic reached 138.5 lakh in October, higher by 6.3 per cent in comparison to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report on Thursday.

Noida International Airport, named Jewar Airport, is set to start commercial flight operations on April 17, 2025.

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Low-cost carriers aid market with point-to-point structure and affordable rates

The pandemic laid bare fault-lines within India’s airlines

Dr. Sitko warns that the West Asia and Ukraine situation will continue to impact fertiliser and oil prices. He urged reducing dependence on imported fertilisers and boosting domestic production

Despite global food prices falling since July 2022, domestic food prices have continued to rise in low income nations

Branded pharma, andhealthcare services penetration are long-term drivers offset by recent rally

IndiGo remained the country's largest domestic carrier but its market share declined to 61.8% in November from 62.6% in October.

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Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener

Former managing director surrenders after raping tribal woman, sparking protests; accused hospitalised; case under investigation

The issue was raised during the 14th India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum meeting here on January 12.

The list of top 10 investment banks this year includes only one foreign entity.

On October 23, BSE Sensex plummeted 930.55 points or 1.15% to settle at 80,220.72; NSE Nifty tumbled 309 points or 1.25% to 24,472.10

Foreign portfolio investors may have rushed to the exit door in record numbers this October, but experts expect domestic investors and pension funds to offset their plays over the medium term

South Asian Athletics Federation president Bhanot says SAAF plans to conduct the South Asian senior meet in Ranchi in October and a cross country event in Pakistan

The recent increase in import duty from 7.5 to 15 per cent has significantly impacted production costs

Import levy cut to 6% from 11%, AIDC pruned to 1%; move may curb smuggling

Manufacturers have noted that in some cases, orders have reached levels not seen in several years, underscoring the strong buying interest among jewellery retailers and consumers alike

The drug exporters body of India has asked Indian drug makers who have approvalsz, to express their willingness to supply to the U.S., where Hurricane Helene has caused damage to a manufacturing facility

EV Arm Switch Mobility set for EBITDA break-even this fiscal

Total tractor sales in the domestic market grew by 23%per cent to 144,675 units in October 2024