Long-term high physical activity modulates event-related potential indices of inhibitory control in postmenopausal women.

abstract：Background:Conserving both biodiversity and ecosystem services is a major goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Hotspots for biodiversity in the Andes significantly overlap with areas with dense human populations that sustain their economy through agricultural production. Therefore, developing management form...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Quintana C,Girardello M,Balslev H

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I restriction-modification enzymes are multisubunit, multifunctional molecular machines that recognize specific DNA target sequences, and their multisubunit organization underlies their multifunctionality. EcoR124I is the archetype of Type I restriction-modification family IC and is composed of three subunit type...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Bialevich V,Sinha D,Shamayeva K,Guzanova A,Řeha D,Csefalvay E,Carey J,Weiserova M,Ettrich RH

更新日期：2017-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Closed cerebral hemorrhage (CCH) is a common symptom in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients who suffer intracranial hemorrhage with the dura mater remaining intact. The diagnosis of CCH patients prior to hospitalization and in the early stage of the disease can help patients get earlier treatments that improve outco...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Yang J,Zhao H,Li G,Ran Q,Chen J,Bai Z,Jin G,Sun J,Xu J,Qin M,Chen M

更新日期：2019-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Laminitis is a common equine disease characterized by foot pain, and is commonly diagnosed using a five-grade Obel system developed in 1948 using sepsis-related cases. However, endocrinopathic laminitis is now the most common form of the disease and clinical signs may be mild, or spread across two Obel grade...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Meier A,de Laat M,Pollitt C,Walsh D,McGree J,Reiche DB,von Salis-Soglio M,Wells-Smith L,Mengeler U,Mesa Salas D,Droegemueller S,Sillence MN

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:3D printers that build objects using extruded thermoplastic are quickly becoming commonplace tools in laboratories. We demonstrate that with appropriate handling, these devices are capable of producing sterile components from a non-sterile feedstock of thermoplastic without any treatment after fabrication. The fabrica...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Neches RY,Flynn KJ,Zaman L,Tung E,Pudlo N

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recently, SARS-CoV-2 virus with the D614G mutation has become a public concern due to rapid dissemination of this variant across many countries. Our study aims were (1) to report full-length genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 collected from four COVID-19 patients in the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central J...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Gunadi,Wibawa H,Marcellus,Hakim MS,Daniwijaya EW,Rizki LP,Supriyati E,Nugrahaningsih DAA,Afiahayati,Siswanto,Iskandar K,Anggorowati N,Kalim AS,Puspitarani DA,Athollah K,Arguni E,Nuryastuti T,Wibawa T

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Sound production is a widespread phenomenon among animals. Effective sound use for mate or species recognition requires some acoustic differentiation at an individual or species level. Several species of caudate amphibians produce underwater sounds, but information about intra- and interspecific variation in their aco...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Hubáček J,Šugerková M,Gvoždík L

更新日期：2019-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapidly changing climate makes humans realize that there is a critical need to incorporate climate change adaptation into conservation planning. Whether the wintering habitats of Great Bustards (Otis tarda dybowskii), a globally endangered migratory subspecies whose population is approximately 1,500-2,200 individu...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Mi C,Falk H,Guo Y

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Purpose:Oxidative stress is involved in normal and pathological functioning of skeletal muscle. Protection of myoblasts from oxidative stress may improve muscle contraction and delay aging. Here we studied the effect of R. coriaria sumac fruit extract on human myoblasts and zebrafish embryos in condition...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Najjar F,Rizk F,Carnac G,Nassar R,Jabak S,Sobolev AP,Bou Saada Y,El Sabban M,Hamade A

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Plums are a kind of stone fruit, a category that includes peaches, cherries, apricots, and almonds. In Korea, Japanese plum trees are usually cultivated as they best suit the climate. To date, there have been few studies in Korea on viruses infecting plum trees compared to those infecting peach trees. Metho...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Jo Y,Choi H,Lian S,Cho JK,Chu H,Cho WK

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex differences in some preferences and motivations are well established, but it is unclear whether they persist in selective sub-populations, such as expert financial decision makers, top scientists, or elite athletes. We addressed this issue by studying competitiveness in 1,147 varsity intercollegiate distance runne...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Deaner RO,Lowen A,Rogers W,Saksa E

更新日期：2015-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Many marine biology studies depend on field work on ships or remote sampling locations where sophisticated sample preservation techniques (e.g., high-pressure freezing) are often limited or unavailable. Our aim was to optimize the ultrastructural preservation of marine invertebrates, especially when working in the fie...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Montanaro J,Gruber D,Leisch N

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocean warming threatens the functioning of coral reef ecosystems by inducing mass coral bleaching and mortality events. The link between temperature and coral bleaching is now well-established based on observations that mass bleaching events usually occur when seawater temperatures are anomalously high. However, times...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： DeCarlo TM,Harrison HB

更新日期：2019-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The WRKY transcription factor family plays crucial roles in many aspects of physiological processes and adaption to environment. Although the WRKY genes have been widely identified in various plant species, the structure and function of the WRKY family in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) remains unknown. Metho...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Wu GQ,Li ZQ,Cao H,Wang JL

更新日期：2019-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Except for a few studies with contradictory observations, information is lacking on the possibility of association between DNA mismatch repair (MMR) status and the presence of cancer stem cells in colorectal carcinoma (CRC), two important aspects in colorectal carcinogenesis. Methods:Eighty (40 right-sided ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Cheah PL,Li J,Looi LM,Teoh KH,Ong DB,Arends MJ

更新日期：2018-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis is widely distributed in the United States and transmits multiple pathogens to humans, wildlife and domestic animals. Recently, several novel viruses in the family Bunyaviridae (South Bay virus (SBV) and Blacklegged tick phlebovirus (BTPV)) were identified infecting female I. sca...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Sakamoto JM,Ng TFF,Suzuki Y,Tsujimoto H,Deng X,Delwart E,Rasgon JL

更新日期：2016-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The genotype-phenotype interactions among traits governing feeding preference are of fundamental importance to behavioral genetics and evolutionary biology. The genetic basis of behavioral traits has been explored in different taxa using different approaches. However, the complex nature of the genetic mechan...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Cardoso GA,Marinho MA,Monfardini RD,Espin AM,Torres TT

更新日期：2016-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The exoskeleton of an insect could be an important factor in the success of its evolutionary process. This reaches its maximum expression in beetles, which constitute the most diversified animal taxon. The involvement in the management of environmental radiation could be one of the most important functions o...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Cuesta E,Lobo JM

更新日期：2019-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quercus infectoria G. Olivier (Fagaceae) nutgalls have been widely employed in traditional Asian medicine for several treatments, especially wounds and skin disorders. However, the effects of this plant on wound healing have not yet been clearly elucidated. This present work was focused on utilization of Que...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Chokpaisarn J,Chusri S,Amnuaikit T,Udomuksorn W,Voravuthikunchai SP

更新日期：2017-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：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. Howev...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kiatmetha P,Chotwiwatthanakun C,Jariyapong P,Santimanawong W,Ounjai P,Weerachatyanukul W

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Loud calls are used by many species as long-distance signals for group defense, mate attraction, and inter- and intragroup spacing. Chimpanzee loud calls, or pant hoots, are used in a variety of contexts including group coordination and during male contests. Here, we observed an alpha male takeover in wild chimpanzees...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kalan AK,Boesch C

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The genus Nothofagus is the main component of southern South American temperate forests. The 40 Nothofagus species, evergreen and deciduous, and some natural hybrids are spread among Central and Southern Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea and New Caledonia. Nothofagus nervosa, Nothofagus obliqua and ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Solano J,Anabalón L,Encina F,Esse C,Penneckamp D

更新日期：2019-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthy, older adults are widely reported to experience cognitive decline, including impairments in inhibitory control. However, this general proposition has recently come under scrutiny because ageing effects are highly variable between individuals, are task dependent, and are sometimes not distinguished from general...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Knox PC,Pasunuru N

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The coral genus Acropora contains more than 150 species with very high morphological diversity. This high diversity may have been caused by repeated hybridization via mass spawning. However, we have little information whether hybrids are formed in these corals. Identifying morphological differences between h...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Fukami H,Iwao K,Kumagai NH,Morita M,Isomura N

更新日期：2019-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Grazing activity on periphytic mats determines mat structure and spatial heterogeneity. Spatial complexity in stream periphyton is highly divergent and may depend on the functional traits of the different primary consumers species (i.e., grazers) such as mouthpart morphology, feeding behavior, and feeding ac...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Katano I,Doi H

更新日期：2019-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The knowledge on the spatial distribution of soil available water capacity at a regional or national extent is essential, as soil water capacity is a component of the water and energy balances in the terrestrial ecosystem. It controls the evapotranspiration rate, and has a major impact on climate. This paper demonstra...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Hong SY,Minasny B,Han KH,Kim Y,Lee K

更新日期：2013-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we describe an efficient and effective technique for rearing sexually-derived coral propagules from spawning through larval settlement and symbiont uptake with minimal impact on natural coral populations. We sought to maximize larval survival while minimizing expense and daily husbandry maintenance by experimenta...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Pollock FJ,Katz SM,van de Water JAJM,Davies SW,Hein M,Torda G,Matz MV,Beltran VH,Buerger P,Puill-Stephan E,Abrego D,Bourne DG,Willis BL

更新日期：2017-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：:White-handed gibbons produce loud and acoustically complex songs when interacting with their neighbours or when encountering predators. In both contexts, songs are assembled from a small number of units although their composition differs in context-specific ways. Here, we investigated whether wild gibbons could infer ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Andrieu J,Penny SG,Bouchet H,Malaivijitnond S,Reichard UH,Zuberbühler K

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhea is a syndrome of digestive disorders in young rabbits and may lead to secondary infections resulting in reduced immunity and higher mortality in baby rabbits, with serious impacts on rabbit farming. In this study, we investigated the effects of diarrhea on the health of baby rabbits in terms of intestinal muc...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Chen Y,Zhao B,Wu Y,Hu S,Mu L,Zhu C,Pan Y,Wu X

更新日期：2017-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Ceratopsids ("horned dinosaurs") are known from western North America and Asia, a distribution reflecting an inferred subaerial link between the two landmasses during the Late Cretaceous. However, this clade was previously unknown from eastern North America, presumably due to limited outcrop of the appropriate age and...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Farke AA,Phillips GE

更新日期：2017-05-23 00:00:00