First molecular approach to the octopus fauna from the southern Caribbean.

abstract：:Body condition is an important determinant of health, and its evaluation has practical applications for the conservation and management of mammals. We developed a noninvasive method that uses photographs to assess the body condition of free-ranging brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the Shiretoko Peninsula, Hokkaido, Japan...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Shirane Y,Mori F,Yamanaka M,Nakanishi M,Ishinazaka T,Mano T,Jimbo M,Sashika M,Tsubota T,Shimozuru M

更新日期：2020-09-18 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：:The hydrological connectivity between the salt marsh and the sea was partially restored in a Mediterranean wetland containing isolated ponds resulting from former salt extraction and aquaculture activities. A preliminary assessment provided evidence that ponds farther from the sea hosted very large numbers of the enda...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Prado P,Alcaraz C,Jornet L,Caiola N,Ibáñez C

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Defensive traits exhibited by plants vary widely across populations. Heritable phenotypic differentiation is likely to be produced by genetic drift and spatially restricted gene flow between populations. However, spatially variable selection exerted by herbivores may also give rise to differences among populations. To...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Castillo G,Valverde PL,Cruz LL,Hernández-Cumplido J,Andraca-Gómez G,Fornoni J,Sandoval-Castellanos E,Olmedo-Vicente E,Flores-Ortiz CM,Núñez-Farfán J

更新日期：2015-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The capacity for aerial maneuvering was likely a major influence on the evolution of flying animals. Here we evaluate consequences of paravian morphology for aerial performance by quantifying static stability and control effectiveness of physical models for numerous taxa sampled from within the lineage leading to bird...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Evangelista D,Cam S,Huynh T,Kwong A,Mehrabani H,Tse K,Dudley R

更新日期：2014-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：Context:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with unknown etiology. Objective:Human plasma is comprised of over 10 orders of magnitude concentration of proteins and tissue leakages. The changes in the abundance of these proteins have played an important role in various human ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Madda R,Lin SC,Sun WH,Huang SL

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of calcium sparks in cardiomyocytes can provide valuable information about functional changes of calcium handling in health and disease. As a part of the calcium sparks analysis, sparks detection and characterization is necessary. Here, we describe a new open-source platform for automatic calcium sparks detec...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Laasmaa M,Karro N,Birkedal R,Vendelin M

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between different exercise modes and visuospatial working memory in healthy older adults. A cross-sectional design was adopted. A total of 111 healthy older adults were enrolled in the study. They were classified by the exercise-related questionnaire to be i...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Guo W,Wang B,Lu Y,Zhu Q,Shi Z,Ren J

更新日期：2016-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we present the first two complete plastid genomes for Brunelliaceae, a Neotropical family with a single genus, Brunellia. We surveyed the entire plastid genome in order to find variable cpDNA regions for further phylogenetic analyses across the family. We sampled morphologically different species, B. antioquensis...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Valencia-D J,Murillo-A J,Orozco CI,Parra-O C,Neubig KM

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The leading cause of surface water impairment in United States' rivers and streams is pathogen contamination. Although use of fecal indicators has reduced human health risk, current approaches to identify and reduce exposure can be improved. One important knowledge gap within exposure assessment is character...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Gilfillan D,Joyner TA,Scheuerman P

更新日期：2018-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Coastal birds are critical ecosystem constituents on sandy shores, yet are threatened by depressed reproductive success resulting from direct and indirect anthropogenic and natural pressures. Few studies examine clutch fate across the wide range of environments experienced by birds; instead, most focus at the small si...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Maslo B,Schlacher TA,Weston MA,Huijbers CM,Anderson C,Gilby BL,Olds AD,Connolly RM,Schoeman DS

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Ontario, Canada is home to eight native species of turtles; all eight are federally listed as Species At Risk, due to anthropogenic threats. However, until recently, reports of infectious disease have been lacking. Ranavirus is seen as an emerging threat for ectotherms globally, with mass die-offs most often...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Carstairs SJ

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Sprint performance is an essential skill to target within soccer, which can be likely achieved with a variety of methods, including different on-field training options. One such method could be heavy resisted sprint training. However, the effects of such overload on sprint performance and the related kinetic...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Lahti J,Huuhka T,Romero V,Bezodis I,Morin JB,Häkkinen K

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although the postural instability accompanying bilateral vestibular loss in human and quadrupeds during lateral head movements are well-known, it is still unclear whether or not lateral head turns would indeed activate the postural control system to maintain balance. This study aimed to examine the kinetic p...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Song Y,Wang M,Baker JS,Gu Y

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta-diversity, defined as spatial replacement in species composition, is crucial to the understanding of how local communities assemble. These changes can be driven by environmental or geographic factors (such as geographic distance), or a combination of the two. Spiders have been shown to be good indicators of envir...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Rodriguez-Artigas SM,Ballester R,Corronca JA

更新日期：2016-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:This study provides information on biological (gonadosomatic index), commercial quality (condition index and meat yield) and biochemical aspects (proximate composition, fatty acids) of the soft tissues of Flexopecten glaber reared in suspended cages in the Ionian Sea. The results showed that condition index (CI) and m...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Prato E,Biandolino F,Parlapiano I,Papa L,Denti G,Fanelli G

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The genus Liolaemus is one of the most ecologically diverse and species-rich genera of lizards worldwide. It currently includes more than 250 recognized species, which have been subject to many ecological and evolutionary studies. Nevertheless, Liolaemus lizards have a complex taxonomic history, mainly due to the inco...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Panzera A,Leaché AD,D'Elía G,Victoriano PF

更新日期：2017-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhodioloside, the main effective constituent of Rhodiola rosea, demonstrates antiaging and antioxidative stress functions and inhibits calcium overloading in cells. These functions imply that rhodioloside may exert protective effects on hippocampal neurons after total cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. In this stud...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Zhang Y,Guo X,Wang G,Liu J,Liang P,Wang H,Zhu C,Wu Q

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Pterygium results from a variety of biological pathways that are involved in the formation of ocular surface diseases. However, the exact pathogenesis of pterygium is still unclear. Our study focused on gene expression profiles to better understand the potential mechanisms of pterygium. Methods:RNA sequencing ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Chen Y,Wang H,Jiang Y,Zhang X,Wang Q

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Molt summary tables reveal the sequence and mode of flight-feather replacement and how these feathers are divided into independent replacement series. Tables for summarizing molt are relatively new, and the rules for generating them were first formally illustrated using data from a temperate passerine. However, this f...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Rohwer S,Rohwer VG

更新日期：2018-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Leucojum aestivum L. is an important medicinal plant which produces Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, especially galanthamine and lycorine. Research is currently exploring the possibility of producing these alkaloids using biotechnological methods, including in vitro cultures. The biosynthesis of alkaloids may be af...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Ptak A,Morańska E,Skrzypek E,Warchoł M,Spina R,Laurain-Mattar D,Simlat M

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease is a multifactorial disorder caused by the interaction of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors. The formation of cytotoxic oligomers consisting of Aβ peptide is widely accepted as being one of the main key events triggering the development of Alzheimer's disease. Aβ peptide production resu...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Parenti N,Del Grosso A,Antoni C,Cecchini M,Corradetti R,Pavone FS,Calamai M

更新日期：2017-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to determine the incidence rates of endometrial hyperplasia (EH) and endometrial cancer (EC) in the Republic of Korea using national insurance claim data generated from 2009 to 2012. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data that were generated from 2009 to 2012 were sourced from the Korean Hea...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Yuk JS

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:SHOX mutations have previously been described as causes of Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (LWD), Langer mesomelic dysplasia (LMD), and idiopathic short stature. The loss of X chromosome-Turner syndrome or mosaic 45,X/46,XX or 46,XY-also leads to the heterozygous loss of SHOX in patients with short stature only...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Capkova P,Capkova Z,Rohon P,Adamová K,Zapletalova J

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Trihelix transcription factors play multiple roles in plant growth, development and various stress responses. In this study, we identified 71 trihelix family genes in the soybean genome. These trihelix genes were located at 19 out of 20 soybean chromosomes unevenly and were classified into six distinct subfamilies: GT...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Liu W,Zhang Y,Li W,Lin Y,Wang C,Xu R,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The common bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, is widely distributed along the western coast of South America. In Ecuador, a resident population of bottlenose dolphins inhabits the inner estuarine area of the Gulf of Guayaquil located in the southwestern part of the country and is under threat from different human...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Bayas-Rea RLÁ,Félix F,Montufar R

更新日期：2018-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Accommodation resistance is a training technique that may improve strength and power gains beyond those achieved by traditional free weights. In this method, chains are either added on a free-weight bar and combined with traditional plates or added to the bar as the entire load. Purpose. The aim of the current study w...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Ataee J,Koozehchian MS,Kreider RB,Zuo L

更新日期：2014-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study evaluated the level of support and satisfaction among parents of stillborn babies in Australian hospitals. One-hundred and eighty-nine mothers and fathers completed an online survey designed by the researcher based on the guidelines designed by the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand. Supp...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Basile ML,Thorsteinsson EB

更新日期：2015-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study postulates that underlying environmental conditions and a susceptible population's socio-economic status should be explored simultaneously to adequately understand a vector borne disease infection risk. Here we focus on West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito borne pathogen, as a case study for spatial ...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Kala AK,Atkinson SF,Tiwari C

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Mauremys reevesii is a classical organism with temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD). Gonad development in early life has recently received considerable attention but gonadal maintenance after sex differentiation in turtles with TSD remains a mystery. In this study, we sequenced the transcriptomes for the adul...

journal_title：PeerJ

authors： Xiong L,Dong J,Jiang H,Zan J,Tong J,Liu J,Wang M,Nie L

更新日期：2019-03-08 00:00:00