1.   In our study, tight junctions were often characterised by discontinuity and decreased numbers of tight junctional strands.

2.   Finally, the results of Matthewson et al suggest that the heater probe has some advantages over conservative treatment in preventing rebleeding and decreasing the number of operations.

3.   And there is so far no statistical evidence that it decreases the number of sex crimes.

4.   Atlantic readers have learned, for example, that deregulation of the airlines did not raise fares, cut service or decrease the number of nonstop flights.

5.   But the most effective way to reduce severe head injuries may be to decrease the number of accidents in the first place.

6.   But this should not decrease the number of cars the company handles, company officials said.

7.   Contraction, in this case, refers to decreasing the number of teams by eliminating such godforsaken franchises as the Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins.

8.   Decreasing the number of changes by exerting control, where possible, can provide feelings of security and provide the individual with more psychological comfort.

9.   Gentler and more efficient transportation has decreased the number of mussels that die and must be discarded.

10.   He said their use helped to decrease the number of felonies being committed in the subways.