A. Roik, and A. Roik, and T. Röthig, and T. Röthig, and C. Pogoreutz, and V. Saderne, and C. R. Voolstra

<p>The structural framework provided by corals is crucial for reef ecosystem function and services, but high seawater temperatures can be detrimental to the calcification capacity of reef-building organisms. The Red Sea is very warm, but total alkalinity (TA) is naturally high and beneficial for reef accretion. To date, we know little about how such detrimental and beneficial abiotic factors affect each other and the balance between calcification and erosion on Red Sea coral reefs, i.e., ...

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Zhang Desheng, and Chen Jian, and Shi Lei, and Zhang Guangjian, and Shi Weidong, and Esch van Bart P.M.

Cavitation is a common phenomenon in components of fluid machinery and it may induce material damage and vibration. A more accurate and commercial turbulence model is required to predict cavitation. In this paper, we make a combination of filter-based model (FBM) and density correction method (DCM) to propose a new DCM FBM. Firstly, the new DCM FBM and the homogeneous cavitation model are validated by comparing the simulation result with the experiment of cavitation shedding fl...

Ilaria Iacopetti, and Anna Perazzi, and Tamara Badon, and Silvia Bedin, and Barbara Contiero, and Rebecca Ricci

Abstract Background Saliva in dogs, as in humans, is a complex fluid secreted by different salivary glands in the oral cavity to protect the oral mucosa and teeth. The use of saliva as a substitute for blood in diagnosing and prognosticating disease in humans is widely accepted. Salivary biochemistry has also been used as a marker for periodontal disease in humans. No studies have as yet investigated the relation between salivary biochemistry and periodontal disease in dogs, however; neither has...

Adrien Cheminée, and Jérémy Pastor, and Olivier Bianchimani, and Pierre Thiriet, and Enric Sala, and Jean-Michel Cottalorda, and Jean-Marie Dominici, and Pierre Lejeune, and Patrice Francour

Abstract Arborescent macro-algae forests covering temperate rocky reefs are a known habitat for juvenile fishes. However, in the Mediterranean, these forests are undergoing severe transformations due to pressures from global change. In our study, juvenile fish assemblages differed between pristine arborescent forests (Cystoseira brachycarpa var. balearica) versus an alternate state: bushland (Dictyotales – Sphacelariales). Forests hosted richer and three-fold more abundant juvenile assemblages. ...

Haruko Kurihara, and Nao Ikeda, and Yu Umezawa

Release rates of particulate organic carbon and nitrogen (POC and PON) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from the scleractinian coral Acropora tenuis were measured during the day and night in summer and winter seasons. Physiological parameters including calcification, photosynthesis and respiration rates were also measured simultaneously. The release rate of both POC and DOC was significantly higher in summer compared to winter and higher during the day compared to the night. The daily release ...

Patricia Ornelas-García, and Silvia Pajares, and Víctor M. Sosa-Jiménez, and Sylvie Rétaux, and Ramsés A. Miranda-Gamboa

Symbiotic relationships between host and microbiome can play a major role in local adaptation. Previous studies with freshwater organisms have shown that microbiome performs numerous important biochemical functions for the host, playing a key role in metabolism, physiology or health. Experimental studies in fish groups have found an effect of enzymatic activity of gut microbiota on a variety of metabolic processes. The goal of this study was to compare stomach microbiome from cave and surface As...

Vladislav V. Babenko, and Alexander N. Mikov, and Valentin A. Manuvera, and Nickolay A. Anikanov, and Sergey I. Kovalchuk, and Yaroslav A. Andreev, and Yulia A. Logashina, and Daniil A. Kornilov, and Alexander I. Manolov, and Nadya P. Sanamyan, and Karen E. Sanamyan, and Elena S. Kostryukova, and Sergey A. Kozlov, and Eugene V. Grishin, and Vadim M. Govorun, and Vassili N. Lazarev

Abstract Sea anemones (Actiniaria) are intensely popular objects of study in venomics. Order Actiniaria includes more than 1,000 species, thus presenting almost unlimited opportunities for the discovery of novel biologically active molecules. The venoms of cold-water sea anemones are studied far less than the venoms of tropical sea anemones. In this work, we analysed the molecular venom composition of the cold-water sea anemone Cnidopus japonicus. Two sets of NGS data from two species revealed m...

M Terhart, and S Hanekom, and A Lupton-Smith, and B Morrow

Background. Diaphragmatic atrophy in mechanically ventilated infants and children may be due to ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction, which could lead to extubation failure. Ultrasound may be used as a means by which diaphragmatic atrophy can be reliably identified. There are currently no data reporting on the use of ultrasound to monitor diaphragm atrophy in the paediatric population. Objectives. To assess the inter- and intra-rater reliability of using ultrasound to measure diaphragm ...

Do Hung Son, and Nguyen Thuy-Nhien, and Lorenz von Seidlein, and Truong Le Phuc-Nhi, and Ngo Thi Phu, and Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyen, and Nguyen Huyen Tran, and Nguyen Van Dung, and Bui Van Quan, and Nicholas P. J. Day, and Arjen M. Dondorp, and Nicholas J. White, and Guy E. Thwaites, and Tran Tinh Hien

Abstract Background Prophylaxis for high-risk populations, such as forest workers, could be one component for malaria elimination in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. A study was conducted to assess the malaria incidence in forest rangers and the feasibility of malaria prophylaxis for rangers sleeping in forest camps. Methods Forest rangers deployed in the Bu Gia Map National Park, Vietnam were invited to participate in the study. Plasmodium infections were cleared using presumptive treatment, irre...

Beezhold Bonnie L, and Johnston Carol S

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Omnivorous diets are high in arachidonic acid (AA) compared to vegetarian diets. Research shows that high intakes of AA promote changes in brain that can disturb mood. Omnivores who eat fish regularly increase their intakes of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), fats that oppose the negative effects of AA in vivo. In a recent cross-sectional study, omnivores reported significantly worse mood than vegetarians despite higher intakes of E...

Ziegler Alexander, and Faber Cornelius, and Bartolomaeus Thomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The axial complex of echinoderms (Echinodermata) is composed of various primary and secondary body cavities that interact with each other. In sea urchins (Echinoidea), structural differences of the axial complex in "regular" and irregular species have been observed, but the reasons underlying these differences are not fully understood. In addition, a better knowledge of axial complex diversity could not only be useful for phylogenetic inferences, but improve ...

Bandlapally Sesha, and Athmanathan Sreedharan, and Rao Gullapalli N

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a sight threatening ocular infection and occurs worldwide. A prompt laboratory diagnosis is often very useful. Conventional virology techniques are often expensive and time consuming. We describe here a highly economical, simple, rapid and sensitive technique for the collection of impression cytology, for the laboratory diagnosis of HSK.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Fifteen patients with a clinical diagnosis of HSK (either dendritic...

Hurley D, and Gormley G, and Glasgow P, and Walsh DM, and Hunter R, and Liddle SD, and McDonough SM, and Delitto A, and Park J, and Bradbury I, and Baxter GD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence supports the use of exercise for chronic low back pain (CLBP); however, adherence is often poor due to ongoing pain. Auricular acupuncture is a form of pain relief involving the stimulation of points on the outer ear corresponding with specific body parts. It may be a useful adjunct to exercise in managing CLBP; however, there is only limited evidence to support its use with this patient group.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>This study was designed to ...

Casanova Jose-Miguel, and Pineda Carlos, and Barbosa Rosa-Elda, and Vidal Marcela, and Martinez-Lavin Manuel, and Nava Arnulfo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fibromyalgia syndrome displays sympathetically maintained pain features such as frequent post-traumatic onset and stimuli-independent pain accompanied by allodynia and paresthesias. Heart rate variability studies showed that fibromyalgia patients have changes consistent with ongoing sympathetic hyperactivity. Norepinephrine-evoked pain test is used to assess sympathetically maintained pain syndromes. Our objective was to define if fibromyalgia patients have n...

MARIO GEORGE-NASCIMENTO, and XIMENA URRUTIA

The parasitic nematode Pseudoterranova cattani sp. nov. is described from the stomach of the South American sea lion Otaria byronia De Blainville, sampled along the coastline off central-south Chile, between 1980 and 1997. The adult and larvae of this species have been previously reported in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean as Phocanema decipiens Myers. Major differences with species from the North Atlantic and Northwest Pacific are based on the body size, number, distance and size of caudal pilla...

Fear Nicola T, and Guest David, and Kuipers Elizabeth, and Hawkes Sarah L, and Dutta Rina, and Iversen Amy C

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The professional development of under-represented faculty may be enhanced by mentorship, but we understand very little about the mechanisms by which mentoring brings about change. Our study posed the research question, what are the mechanisms by which mentoring may support professional development in under-represented groups?</p> <p>The study aims to: (i) to pilot a mentoring scheme for female academics; (ii) to compare various health-related and attitudinal ...

Kim Eun, and Park So, and Lee Jae-Yong, and Park Jung

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found in brown algae; it has been shown to exhibit a number of biological effects, including anti-tumor effects. In this study, we evaluated the effects of fucoidan on apoptosis in HT-29 and HCT116 human colon cancer cells.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>HT-29 and HCT116 cells were cultured with various concentrations of fucoidan (0 - 20 μg/mL). Apoptosis was assayed via Hoechst staining and Annexin V staining followed by flow cyt...

Hadjipavlou Alexander G, and Alegakis Athanasios K, and Antonopoulou Maria D, and Lionis Christos D

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) on the general health and well-being of the population has been documented in various studies. The objective of this study was to explore the association between MSD and the quality of life and mental health of patients and to discuss issues concerning care seeking patterns in rural Greece.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Patients registered at one rural Primary Care Centre (PCC) in Crete were invited to complete the Nordic...

Lemieux Claude, and Otis Christian, and de Cambiaire Jean-Charles, and Turmel Monique

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phylum Chlorophyta contains the majority of the green algae and is divided into four classes. While the basal position of the Prasinophyceae is well established, the divergence order of the Ulvophyceae, Trebouxiophyceae and Chlorophyceae (UTC) remains uncertain. The five complete chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) sequences currently available for representatives of these classes display considerable variability in overall structure, gene content, gene density, intr...

Ashby Rebecca L, and Dumville Jo C, and Soares Marta O, and McGinnis Elizabeth, and Stubbs Nikki, and Torgerson David J, and Cullum Nicky

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is widely promoted as a treatment for full thickness wounds; however, there is a lack of high-quality research evidence regarding its clinical and cost effectiveness. A trial of NPWT for the treatment of grade III/IV pressure ulcers would be worthwhile but premature without assessing whether such a trial is feasible. The aim of this pilot randomised controlled trial was to assess the feasibility of conducting a future fu...

Rocha Eliana MM, and Andrade Vânia S, and Conserva Lucia M, and Lima Maria, and Bastos Maria, and Lemos Rosangela PL

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Due to the indiscriminate use of antimicrobial drugs, the emergence of human pathogenic microorganisms resistant to major classes of antibiotics has been increased and has caused many clinical problems in the treatment of infectious diseases. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate for the first time the <it>in vitro </it>antimicrobial activity and brine shrimp lethality of extracts and isolated compounds from <it>Zeyheria tuberculosa </it>(Vell.) Bur., a...

Hellberg Michael E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of most animals evolves more rapidly than nuclear DNA, and often shows higher levels of intraspecific polymorphism and population subdivision. The mtDNA of anthozoans (corals, sea fans, and their kin), by contrast, appears to evolve slowly. Slow mtDNA evolution has been reported for several anthozoans, however this slow pace has been difficult to put in phylogenetic context without parallel surveys of nuclear variation or calibra...

Lianwen Wang, and Da Zhou, and Zhijun Liu, and Dashun Xu, and Xinan Zhang

In general, media coverage would not be implemented unless the number of infected cases reaches some critical number. To reflect this feature, we incorporate the media effect and a critical number of infected cases into the disease transmission rate and consider an susceptible-infected-susceptible epidemic model with logistic growth. Our model analysis shows that early media alert and strong media effects are preferable to decrease the numbers of infected cases at endemic equilibria. Furthermore...

V. Parrino, and T. Cappello, and G. Costa, and C. Cannavà, and M. Sanfilippo, and F. Fazio, and S. Fasulo

Haematological parameters are valuable indicators of fish health status. This study is aimed to provide baseline data of the blood profile of two teleost fish species living in different environments and with divergent feeding behaviour, namely the flathead grey mullet Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758, a marine herbivorous fish, and the goldfish Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758), a freshwater omnivorous fish. Using an automated system coupled with flow cytometry and light microscopy, significant v...

Pauline Kiatmetha, and Charoonroj Chotwiwatthanakun, and Pitchanee Jariyapong, and Wanida Santimanawong, and Puey Ounjai, and Wattana Weerachatyanukul

Background A virus-like particle (VLP) is an excellent tool for a compound delivery system due to its simple composition, symmetrical structure and self-assembly. Its surface modification both chemically and genetically is established, leading to the target-specific delivery and improved encapsulation efficiency. However, its physical stabilities against many harsh conditions that guarantee long term storage and oral administration have been much less studied. Methods IHHNV-VLPs were reconstruct...

Oheneba C.K. Hagan, and Paul Nsiah, and Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, and Felix Yirdong, and Isaac Annan, and Sebastian Eliason, and Samuel V. Nuvor

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is of public health importance worldwide. Vaccination against the infection, especially in early childhood has significantly reduced the public health impact. This pilot study was undertaken in Cape Coast Metropolitan area to assess the impact of the introduction of HBV vaccination in children. A cross-sectional multi-stage cluster sampling of 501 pupils from 30 public and private primary and junior high schools within the Cape Coast metropolis. A questionnaire...

Daniel Rolke, and Birgit Jaenicke, and Jobst Pfaender, and Udo Rothe

Agricultural drainage ditches are common structures in cultivated lowland areas across Europe. These artificial linear water bodies are interconnected to form networks that can offer valuable habitats for many water associated organisms. The current study contributes to the knowledge of aquatic Coleoptera biodiversity associated with artificial drainage ditches. Fundamental ecological and faunistical findings were combined with aspects relevant for applied nature conservation. Adult beetles wer...

Nobuko Sumiya, and Shin-ya Miyagishima

Chloroplasts have evolved from a cyanobacterial endosymbiont and multiply by dividing. Chloroplast division is performed by constriction of the ring-like protein complex (the PD machinery), which forms at the division site. The PD machinery is composed of cyanobacteria-descended components such as FtsZ and eukaryote-derived proteins such as the dynamin-related protein, DRP5B. In the red alga Cyanidioschyzon merolae, FtsZ ring formation on the stromal side precedes PDR1 and DRP5B ring formation o...

Rachadawan Darlai, and Elvin J Moore

Junji Ohnishi, and Satoshi Ayuzawa, and Seiji Nakamura, and Shigeko Sakamoto, and Miyo Hori, and Tomoko Sasaoka, and Eriko Takimoto-Ohnishi, and Masakazu Tanatsugu, and Kazuo Murakami

Abstract Background Growing evidence suggests that spiritual/religious involvement may have beneficial effects on both psychological and physical functions. However, the biological basis for this relationship remains unclear. This study explored the role of spiritual/religious involvement across a wide range of biological markers, including transcripts and metabolites, associated with the psychological aspects of empathy in Buddhist priests. Methods Ten professional Buddhist priests and 10 age-m...

Jong-Yun Choi, and Kwang-Seuk Jeong, and Geung-Hwan La, and Seong-Ki Kim, and Gea-Jae Joo

In general, aquatic plants in shallow wetlands provide critical habitat and refuge for epiphytic microinvertebrates. We hypothesised that the density and diversity of epiphytic microinvertebrates would differ based on different types of aquatic plant species. We collected epiphytic microinvertebrate samples on the surfaces (stems and leaves) of diverse aquatic plant species at 2 shallow wetlands (Upo and Jangcheok, South Korea) from May to June 2011. The species diversity of epiphytic microinver...

Andrea Rivas-Aravena, and Ana María Sandino, and Eugenio Spencer

Aquaculture has become an important economic sector worldwide, but is faced with an ongoing threat from infectious diseases. Vaccination plays a critical role in protecting commercially raised fish from bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. However, the production of effective vaccines is limited by the scarcity of knowledge about the immune system of fish. Improving vaccines implies using antigens, adjuvants and employing methods of administration that are more effective and less harmful to ...

G.M. Delgado Ramos, and T.G. Cotter, and L. Flor Ramos, and V. Torres Floril, and G.A. Ramos Martinez, and J.C. Ruiz-Cabezas

The relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma has been established. However, data from Ecuador is limited. The objective of this study was to characterize HPV infection in Ecuadorian patients with tongue cancer. Fifty-three patients with tongue cancer treated at the tertiary referral center Sociedad de Lucha Contra el Cancer (SOLCA), Guayaquil, between 2006 and 2011 were identified. Linear Array® HPV genotyping was used to identify the presence and...

Marília Viana Albuquerque de Almeida, and Izabelly Linhares Ponte Brito, and Antonia Leonádia Siqueira de Carvalho, and Renata Albuquerque Costa

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Enterobacter cloacae is a clinically important bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family. This study evaluated resistance of E. cloacae strains from fish (n=14) and shrimp (n=9) to colistin. METHODS: Biochemical identification and antimicrobial susceptibility tests were carried out in an automated Vitek®2 instrument. RESULTS: Colistin resistance was observed in 21.4% and 66.7% of the strains from fish and shrimp, respectively. We observed minimum inhibitory concentra...

Montecinos Alejandro, and Broitman Bernardo R, and Faugeron Sylvain, and Haye Pilar A, and Tellier Florence, and Guillemin Marie-Laure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Chilean shoreline, a nearly strait line of coast expanding across 35 latitudinal degrees, represents an interesting region to assess historical processes using phylogeographic analyses. Stretching along the temperate section of the East Pacific margin, the region is characterized by intense geologic activity and has experienced drastic geomorphological transformations linked to eustatic and isostatic changes during the Quaternary. In this study, we used t...

Fábio T. Mise, and Hugo J. Message, and João P. A. Pagotto, and Erivelto Goulart

ABSTRACT We investigated the fish fauna response to different environmental conditions of urban (three) and rural (seven) streams through biomass/abundance curves and W index of environmental stress. Negative values of W indicate some level of stress, while positive values suggest environments with lower stress. Dissolved oxygen, marginal erosion (both left and right margins), mesohabitat diversity, and percentage of canopy cover were measured to characterize the 10 streams analysed around Marin...

Vidal Haddad Junior

Abstract INTRODUCTION Injuries caused by fish are common in the Pantanal, a flooded area in Midwestern Brazil. METHODS A survey was conducted to identify venomous and trauma-inducing fish and the incidence of such injuries in a local fishing community. RESULTS The injuries were caused by catfish, freshwater stingrays, and piranhas. All fishermen had suffered injuries, and nearly 30% had recent injuries. CONCLUSIONS A leaflet and discussions decreased the injuries (only two were recorded ...

Dall'Oglio F, and Milani M, and Micali G

Federica Dall&rsquo;Oglio,1 Massimo Milani,2 Giuseppe Micali1 1Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; 2Medical Department, Cantabria Labs Difa Cooper, Caronno Pertusella (VA), Italy Background: We evaluated the effects of 3-month prebiotic oral supplementation with fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) on glucose and lipid metabolic parameters in women with adult acne (female adult acne).Methods: Twelve women, mean age 35 years, with mild to moderat...

Oh JY, and Lee YS, and Min KH, and Hur GY, and Lee SY, and Kang KH, and Rhee CK, and Park SJ, and Shim JJ

Jee Youn Oh,1 Young Seok Lee,1 Kyung Hoon Min,1 Gyu Young Hur,1 Sung Yong Lee,1 Kyung Ho Kang,1 Chin Kook Rhee,2 Seoung Ju Park,3 Jae Jeong Shim1 1Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 2Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; 3Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of...

Heidrun Pickenbrock, and Vera U. Ludwig, and Antonia Zapf

Abstract Background Decubitus ulcers are associated with a burden for the patients and cause enormous costs. One of the reasons for the development of decubitus is prolonged exposure to pressure. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the pressure distribution of healthy individuals either positioned in Positioning in Neutral (LiN) or conventional positioning (CON). Methods Four healthy participants were positioned in a supine, 30° degree side lying and 90° side lying position both in LiN an...

Ryo Nozu, and Kiyomi Murakumo, and Rui Matsumoto, and Yosuke Matsumoto, and Nagisa Yano, and Masaru Nakamura, and Makio Yanagisawa, and Keiichi Ueda, and Keiichi Sato

Abstract Background In this study, we report the first case of a male reef manta ray, Mobula alfredi, becoming sexually mature in captivity and present its reproductive characteristics. Methods We investigated changes in external morphology, behavior, and levels of steroid hormones in a male M. alfredi during its sexual maturation process. Results At 2 years and 6 months of age, the male exceeded 300 cm in disc width. Then, at around 3 years of age, the male started to chase a female in the tank...

Prasad G. Kamble, and Stefan Gustafsson, and Maria J. Pereira, and Per Lundkvist, and Naomi Cook, and Lars Lind, and Paul W. Franks, and Tove Fall, and Jan W. Eriksson, and Erik Ingelsson

Aim: To assess practical implications of genotype-based recall (GBR) studies, an increasingly popular approach for in-depth characterization of genotype–phenotype relationships. Methods: We genotyped 2500 participants from the Swedish EpiHealth cohort and considered loss-of-function and missense variants in genes with relation to cardiometabolic traits as the basis for our GBR study. Therefore, we focused on carriers and non-carriers of the PPARG Pro12Ala (rs1801282) variant, as it is a relative...

Hyun Ji Lee, and Gyoon-Woo Lee, and In Seong Yoon, and Sung Hwan Park, and Sun Young Park, and Jin-Soo Kim, and Min Soo Heu

Abstract Isoelectric solubilization/precipitation (ISP) processing allows selective, pH-induced water solubility of proteins with concurrent separation of lipids and removal of materials not intended for human consumption such as bone, scales, skin, etc. Recovered proteins retain functional properties and nutritional value. Four roe protein isolates (RPIs) from yellowfin tuna roe were prepared under different solubilization and precipitation condition (pH 11/4.5, pH 11/5.5, pH 12/4.5 and pH 12/5...

Tsalavouta Matina, and Senger Fabrice, and Magoulas Antonios, and Power Deborah M, and Bargelloni Luca, and Louro Bruno, and Franch Rafaella, and Sarropoulou Elena, and Patarnello Tomaso, and Galibert Francis, and Kotoulas Georgios, and Geisler Robert

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Comparative teleost studies are of great interest since they are important in aquaculture and in evolutionary issues. Comparing genomes of fully sequenced model fish species with those of farmed fish species through comparative mapping offers shortcuts for quantitative trait loci (QTL) detections and for studying genome evolution through the identification of regions of conserved synteny in teleosts. Here a comparative mapping study is presented by radiation ...

Mirosław ŚLUSARCZYK

Organisms cope with harsh environmental conditions in various ways: either by tolerating environmental stress (through physiological adaptations), or by avoiding it in space (through migration) or time (diapause). Some species rely on a single strategy while others may choose from an array of options when facing different environmental stressors. Planktonic crustaceans may utilise different active (morphological, behavioural, life-history) or passive (diapause) defences to survive periods of hig...

Cristina CAPPELLETTI, and Francesca CIUTTI, and Simone CIANFANELLI, and Maria Elena BELTRAMI, and Ivano CONFORTINI

As observed in many countries, lakes are involved in an important process of colonization by non-indigenous species (NIS). Since 1725, 37 species of non-indigenous fish, invertebrates and macrophytes have been recorded in Lake Garda, the largest Italian lake. This phenomenon is particularly important for invertebrates and macrophytes, as their pathways of introduction are accidental. Recently among the 100 Worst Invasive Alien Species in Europe, the invertebrates Corbicula fluminea, Dikerogammar...

Beatriz MODENUTTI, and Esteban BALSEIRO, and Marcela BASTIDAS NAVARRO, and Florencia CUASSOLO

In wetlands, macrophytes and filamentous algae constitute an important carbon source for the total content of Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) of the environment. Mallín wetland meadows are highly diverse and rare habitats in Patagonia, that can be characterized as wet meadows with a dense cover mainly dominated by herbaceous plants. We carried out a field study comparing elemental composition (C:N:P) of benthic algae (Spirogyra sp. and Zygnema sp.) and the submerged macrophyte (Myriophyllum quite...

Britten Carolyn D, and Gomes Antoinette S, and Wainberg Zev A, and Elashoff David, and Amado Rafael, and Xin Yan, and Busuttil Ronald W, and Slamon Dennis J, and Finn Richard S

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Stimulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been observed following transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in hepatocellular cancer (HCC) and may contribute to tumor regrowth. This pilot study examined whether intravenous (IV) bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody against VEGF, could inhibit neovessel formation after TACE.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>30 subjects with HCC undergoing TACE at a single academic institution were randomized with a computer-...

Geere Jo-Anne L, and Hunter Paul R, and Jagals Paul

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lack of access to safe water remains a significant risk factor for poor health in developing countries. There has been little research into the health effects of frequently carrying containers of water. The aims of this study were to better understand how domestic water carrying is performed, identify potential health risk factors and gain insight into the possible health effects of the task.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Mixed methods of data collection from six wer...