Deforestation is associated with increased atmospheric CO2 and alterations to the surface energy and mass balances that can lead to local and global climate Journal changes.Previous modelling studies show that the global surface air temperature (SAT) response to deforestation depends on latitude, with most simulations showing that high latitude def
Corruption is ubiquitous in practice and has severe negative consequences for organizations and societies at large.Drawing on a laboratory experiment, we propose that individuals high in moral commitment are less likely to engage in corrupt behaviors and prefer foregoing financial benefits.Specifically, we posit that individuals refrain from corrup
The development, clinical advancement and licensure of vaccines, and monitoring of vaccine effectiveness could be expedited and simplified by the ability to measure immunological endpoints that can predict a favorable clinical outcome.Antigen-specific and functional antibodies have been described in the context of naturally acquired immunity and va
The expansion of the novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), or 2019-nCoV (2019 novel coronavirus) is a global concern over its pandemic potential.The need for therapeutic alternatives to stop this new pandemic is urgent.Nowadays, no efficacious therapy is availab