Kaolinite induces rapid authigenic mineralisation in unburied shrimps by Nora Corthésy, Farid Saleh, Jonathan B. Antcliffe, Allison C. Daley

“…In this context, instantaneous burial capturing animals alive may not be a prerequisite for exceptional preservation as usually thought.…”
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MMP-2 and MMP-9 Activities and TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 Expression in the Prostatic Tissue of Two Ethanol-Preferring Rat Models by Beatriz Aparecida Fioruci-Fontanelli, Luiz Gustavo A. Chuffa, Leonardo O. Mendes, Patricia Fernanda F. Pinheiro, Flávia Karina Delella, Cilmery S. Kurokawa, Sérgio Luis Felisbino, Francisco Eduardo Martinez

“…MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities and TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 expression were significantly reduced in the lateral prostatic lobe of the ethanol drinking animals. Dorsal prostatic lobe was less affected showing no significant alterations in these proteins, except for a reduction in the TIMP-1 expression in UChA rats. …”
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The Role of Flow in the Everglades Landscape by Holly E. Fling, Nicholas G. Aumen, Tom Armentano, Frank J. Mazzotti

“…A critically important but often overlooked aspect of the Everglades is the role of flow--the actual movement of water across the landscape--in creation and maintenance of habitats for Everglades plants and animals. Successful restoration of the Everglades landscape requires a thorough understanding of the role of flow (SCT 2003). …”
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Human Flea Pulex irritans Linnaeus, 1758 (Insecta: Siphonaptera: Pulicidae) by Chad L. Cross, Estelle Martin, Lucas Brendel

“… Pulex irritans Linnaeus is commonly known as the human flea owing to its general association with humans, with human dwellings, and with pets and other animals in close association with humans. In fact, this species has been found associated with human archaeological sediments in Europe and Greenland, underscoring the long-term correlation between humans and this flea (Buckland and Sadler 1989). …”
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Trajectory big data:data,applications and techniques by Jia-jie XU, Kai ZHENG, Ming-min CHI, Yang-yong ZHU, Xiao-hui YU, Xiao-fang ZHOU

“…The fast development of mobile internet has given rise to an extremely large volume of moving objects trajectory data.These data not only reflect the spatio-temporal mobility of individuals and groups,but may also contain the behavior information of people,vehicles animals,and other objects of interest.They are invaluable for route planning,urban planning and vehicle monitoring,etc.…”
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Association between prudent diet, sweet food consumption, and the risk of stress, anxiety, and depression among Indonesian students by Rohmah Mayasari Noor, Maya Shofia Naila, Anisfatus Sholihah Lini, Ruhana Amalia, Yanuar Dini Cleonara

“…Prudent-diet is identified by fruits and vegetables, animal/plant-based protein, whole grains, sweet food, and low consumption of processed meats/fish. …”
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Translating Research into Clinical Scale Manufacturing of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells by Karen Bieback, Sven Kinzebach, Marianna Karagianni

“…It will allude to different cellular sources, special capacities of MSCs, but also to current regulations, with a special focus on accessory material of human or animal origin, like media supplements. As cellular integrity and purity, formulation and lot release testing of the final product, validation of all procedures, and quality assurance are of utmost necessity, these topics will be addressed.…”
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Functional Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging for Cardiac Surgery and Targeted Gene Therapy by Akira Nakayama, Federica del Monte, Roger J. Hajjar, John V. Frangioni

“…We have developed a surgical imaging system that exploits the low autofluorescence, deep tissue penetration, low tissue scatter, and invisibility of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent light. By completely isolating visible and NIR light paths, one is able to visualize, simultaneously, the anatomy and/or function of the heart, or any desired tissue. …”
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Management of Nematodes with Cowpea Cover Crops by Zane Joseph Grabau, Esteban Rios

“…If used appropriately, cover crops can improve soil structure and fertility, decrease soil erosion, provide foliage and animal feed, and suppress crop pests such as weeds, insects, nematodes, and other plant pathogens. …”
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Segon lo vers del novel chan (Guillaume de Poitiers, P.-C. 183, 1, vers 4) : essai de mise au point by Jean-Pierre Chambon

“…On the basis of this principle, it is then argued that the verse that is concerned here and the whole beginning of the poem admit a respectful reading of the usual lexical value of vers without any problem.…”
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Field Studies on Lyme Disease in North America by Joseph Piesman

“…Questing ticks can be collected through a variety of methods. The two major animal hosts for I dammini are the white-footed mouse Peromyscus leucopus and the white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus. …”
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Female Sprague Dawley Rats Show Impaired Spatial Memory in the 8-Arm Radial Maze under Dim Blue and Red Light by Michael Pirchl, Georg Kemmler, Christian Humpel

“…Light intensity and wavelength strongly influence mood and cognition in humans and rodent animal models. The aim of the present study was to explore if dim white (7.6–17.7 lux) , blue (1.3–2.3 lux), and red light (0.8–1.4 lux) affect spatial memory of male and female Sprague Dawley rats in the 8-arm radial maze. …”
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Overview of How to Stop Damage Caused by Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard by Holly K. Ober, Arlo Kane

“…Indeed, many homeowners attempt to attract particular types of wildlife to their yards to watch. However, wild animals can become a nuisance in some situations. …”
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Probiotics for the Control of Parasites: An Overview by Marie-Agnès Travers, Isabelle Florent, Linda Kohl, Philippe Grellier

“…In most cases, evidence for a beneficial effect was obtained by studies using animal models. In a few cases, cellular interactions between probiotics and pathogens or relevant host cells were also investigated using in vitro culture systems. …”
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Plants as Useful Vectors to Reduce Environmental Toxic Arsenic Content by Nosheen Mirza, Qaisar Mahmood, Mohammad Maroof Shah, Arshid Pervez, Sikander Sultan

“…Rising arsenic concentrations in groundwater is alarming due to the health risks to plants, animals, and human beings. Anthropogenic As contamination of soil may result from mining, milling, and smelting of copper, lead, zinc sulfide ores, hide tanning waste, dyes, chemical weapons, electroplating, gas exhaust, application of municipal sludge on land, combustion of fossil fuels, As additives to livestock feed, coal fly ash, and use of arsenical pesticides in agricultural sector. …”
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Les activités de conservation des lémuriens par le Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar (GERP) by Rose Marie Randrianarison, Hanta Razafindraibe, Jonah Ratsimbazafy, Fanantenana Rasolofoniriana Andriatsarafara, Lucien Marie Aimé Rakotozafy

“…The Madagascar Primate Research Group (GERP - Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur les Primates de Madagascar) is a conservation-focused association created in 1994 by the initiative of researcher lecturers and students from the Department of Paleontology and Biological Anthropology and the Department of Animal Biology of the University of Antananarivo. …”
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Inhibitory effects of Spirulina in zymosan-induced arthritis in mice by Diadelis Remirez, Ricardo González, Nelson Merino, Sandra Rodriguez, Odelsa Ancheta

“…Four days after the intra-articular injection of zymosan (15 mg/ml), Spirulina (100 and 400 mg/kg per-orally) was administered to animals for 8 days. The mice were than killed and β-glucuronidase was measured in the synovial fluid. …”
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LPS-induced serum TNF production and lethality in mice: effect of L-carnitine and some acyl-derivatives by Vito Ruggiero, Claudio M. D'Urso, Claudio Albertoni, Silvia Campo, Piero Foresta, Edoardo Arrigoni Martelli

“…Serum levels of TNF and IL-6 were evaluated 1 h following LPS injection. The treated animals were also monitored daily for differences in body temperature, feeding, and survival for 10 days after LPS injection. …”
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Axon Guidance Mechanisms for Establishment of Callosal Connections by Mitsuaki Nishikimi, Koji Oishi, Kazunori Nakajima

“…From the beginning of their growth, until reaching their targets in the contralateral cortex, the callosal axons are guided mainly by two environmental cues: (1) the midline structures and (2) neighboring? …”
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Overexpression of a Vesicle Trafficking Gene, OsRab7, Enhances Salt Tolerance in Rice by Xiaojue Peng, Xia Ding, Tianfang Chang, Zhoulong Wang, Rong Liu, Xin Zeng, Yaohui Cai, Youlin Zhu

“…Endocytic trafficking mediated by Rab7 plays an important role in animal and yeast cells, but the current understanding of Rab7 in plants is still very limited. …”
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