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New Microsatellite Markers For The Shallow Coral Madracis Auretenra From The Caribbean, Diana Carolina Ballesteros-Contreras, Lina Maria Barrios, Richard Preziosi

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Coral reefs species represent one-third of all marine species described in the ocean. They are also responsible for providing habitat and support to different species. Recently, Caribbean coral reefs ecosystems have suffered an alarming decrease in their populations as a result of overexploitation. Madracis auretenra in particular, is a widespread shallow coral in marine protected areas (MPAs) of the Caribbean. Due to the important role of MPAs as a biodiversity conservation tool, this species can be used as a model to estimate its dispersion/migration among Caribbean reefs through the use of informative genetic markers (microsatellites) specifically designed for it. Seventeen …

Cold Water And Harmful Algal Blooms Linked To Coral Reef Collapse In The Eastern Tropical Pacific, Caroline Palmer, J Carlos, Giovanni Bassey, Eleazar Ruiz, T Villalobos, Mm Chavarria, Xavier A. Harrison, Robert Puschendorf

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Background: With conventional coral reef conservation methods proving ineffective against intensifying climate change, efforts have focussed on augmenting coral tolerance to warmer water—the primary driver of coral declines. We document coral cover and composition in relation to sea surface temperature (SST) over 25-years, of six marginal reefs in an upwelling area of Costa Rica’s Eastern Tropical Pacific. Methods: Using reef survey data and sea surface temperature (SST) dating back over 25-years, we document coral cover and composition of six marginal reefs in an upwelling area of Costa Rica’s Eastern Tropical Pacific in relation to thermal highs and lows. Results.: A …

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites - Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) Bres No. 34 – Eveline, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Mapping Natural Genetic Variants Associated With Nutrient Response, Kenneth Wilson

Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Biological Sciences Master's Theses

Phenotypic responses to dietary intake affect every individual, yet individuals consuming similar diets frequently display a myriad of different responses. As diet-related disorders are abundant in humans, understanding the means by which an individual’s genetics dictate these physiological responses is essential. Furthermore, dietary restriction has been shown to dramatically increase the length of lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster, but the exact genetic mechanisms governing this response are still not fully understood. In this study, I have used the Drosophila melanogaster Genetic Reference Panel (DGRP) to pinpoint specific quantitative trait loci associated with a number of diet-induced complex traits so as to …

Richter Transformation In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia With Hypercalcemia And Acute Kidney Injury Presenting As Altered Mental Status: A Case Report, Gersham J. Rainone, Oleg E. Reznik, Yumna Hamid, Alina Popa, Robert Pargament

Transformative Medicine

Introduction: Richter’s transformation is a deadly complication of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) associated with high mortality. This transformation involves the development of an aggressive, diffuse large B cell lymphoma in the setting of a chronic, underlying case of CLL. Although it is rare, Richter’s transformation is important to identify in patients with a history of CLL because of its significant mortality if left untreated. In the setting of CLL, there are many ways in which patients can present if they are currently undergoing a Richter’s transformation. Case Description: Patients may present with symptoms common to CLL which include but …

Lexmark And International Patent Exhaustion On Sale: Its Implications On Affordable Medicines In The Us And India, Raj S. Davé, Neil Davey, Vignesh Ramachandran, Ron Somer

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

The role of intellectual property in the pharmaceutical industry has been controversial for decades. On one hand, evidence suggests that patents and monopolies on drug sales for limited periods are necessary to fund costly R&D required to produce life-saving therapies. On the other, there is concern that patent rights have gone too far in favour of innovation, limiting access to lower-income populations who cannot afford exorbitant drug prices. This tension plays out at a grander scale in the international context, as drug prices can vary drastically between countries, as has happened in the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017, the United States …

Evaluation The Developed Biology Book For The Ninth Grade In Jordan From Teachers’ Point Of View, Hala Smir Ibrahim Al Jadaa

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed at evaluating the biology book for the ninth grade in Jordan from the viewpoint of biology teachers in public schools in Qweismeh district. To achieve this goal, the study was conducted on a sample of (100) male and female biology teachers for ninth grade during the first semester of the academic year (2020/2021) in public schools in Qwaismeh district. the researcher used a questionnaire consisting of the following areas: (the general appearance of the book, the introduction of the book, the content of the book, the means and activities in the book, the contribution of the book …

The Effect Of Biological Clock On Some Physical And Skill Abilities Of Football Players, Mohammad Adel Maqableh, Mohammed Bdawy Bny Melhim, Waleed Khalid Al Daraiseh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the differences in the level of some physical and skillful abilities of football players, as the researcher used the experimental method, and the study sample consisted of (25) football players in Ramtha Club and Ma'an Club, who were chosen randomly, and tests were carried out that were tests. For physical abilities (torso bending test from long sitting, set up test, push up arm bending test, transition velocity, tilt run test, Shuttle run test), and skill aptitude tests ( Passing accuracy test, aiming test on goal, running test with the ball in a zigzag between the …

Campus Assembly Minutes 09/27&29/2022, Campus Assembly

Campus Assembly

No abstract provided.

Water Banking Can Help Great Salt Lake, Sarah E. Null

Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications

Utah’s Great Salt Lake is a treasured resource, yet dedicated flows have not been established to preserve the economic, ecological, and cultural values that the lake provides. Utah’s prior appropriation law allocates water rights based on time of first use, meaning agricultural water uses typically have senior rights. Utah’s Water Banking Act, which was adopted in 2020, presents an opportunity to reallocate some water to the environment within existing appropriative rights water law.

Under the act, water users can create local water banks to temporarily lease water. Leased water can be used for various purposes, including environmental or agricultural uses. …

Very High Middle Miocene Surface Productivity On The U.S. Mid-Atlantic Shelf Amid Glacioeustatic Sea Level Variability, Marci M. Robinson, Harry J. Dowsett, Timothy D. Herbert

United States Geological Survey: Staff Publications

The Miocene Climatic Optimum (MCO) provides important insights into how the climate system operates under elevated temperatures and atmospheric CO₂ levels. Few western North Atlantic paleotemperature or paleoecological records exist from the MCO, despite their importance for understanding both regional and global climate dynamics. Here we present quantitative MCO paleoecological data from the western North Atlantic, specifically from the Baltimore Gas & Electric (BG&E) marine sediment core from southern Maryland, USA. We examine alkenones and planktic foraminifera and document the first sea surface temperature (SST) and productivity estimates for the MCO and the Middle Miocene Climate Transition (MMCT) from …

A Numerical Reassessment Of The Gulf Of Mexico Carbon System In Connection With The Mississippi River And Global Ocean, Le Zhang, Z. George Xue

Faculty Publications

Coupled physical-biogeochemical models can fill the spatial and temporal gap in ocean carbon observations. Challenges of applying a coupled physical-biogeochemical model in the regional ocean include the reasonable prescription of carbon model boundary conditions, lack of in situ observations, and the oversimplification of certain biogeochemical processes. In this study, we applied a coupled physical-biogeochemical model (Regional Ocean Modelling System, ROMS) to the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) and achieved an unprecedented 20-year high-resolution (5 km, 1/22°) hindcast covering the period of 2000 to 2019. The biogeochemical model incorporated the dynamics of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) pools and the formation and dissolution …

Psychology Of Addiction: Discussion & Essay Questions, Brent Maximin

Open Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

Responses Of Phytoplankton Communities Driven By Differences Of Source Water Intrusions In The El Niño And La Niña Events In The Taiwan Strait During The Early Spring, Yanping Zhong, Edward A. Laws, Jiafu Zhuang, Jingxiao Wang, Peixuan Wang, Caiyun Zhang, Xin Liu, Bangqin Huang

Faculty Publications

The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is one of the most important drivers of interannual variations of marine ecosystems, especially monsoonal ecosystems. The channel effect in a strait amplifies the impact of monsoons and may be an ideal area to study ecosystem responses to ENSO events. Previous studies have shown that physical processes in the Taiwan Strait (TWS) vary during the different ENSO phases, but the biological responses are still unclear. In this study, we found clear differences in the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the TWS between different ENSO phases based on data from satellites and field cruises …

Open Textbooks: Access, Affordability, Inclusion, And Academic Success, Janelle Wertzberger, Mary Elmquist

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Are you curious about how a textbook choice can influence students’ sense of belonging and their academic success?

Open textbooks are full, real textbooks used by many professors here at Gettysburg and across the U.S. They are completely free to access online and also free of most copyright restrictions, meaning it’s legal to copy, share, edit, mix, keep and use those materials. Adopting an open textbook ensures that all students have immediate access to a zero-cost book and provides faculty 100% control over their learning materials. Attend this workshop to learn more about how an open textbook may align with …

Diffusing Alpha-Emitters Radiation Therapy In Combination With Temozolomide Or Bevacizumab In Human Glioblastoma Multiforme Xenografts, Yossi Nishri, Maayan Vatarescu, Ishai Luz, Lior Epstein, Mirta Dumančić, Sara Del Mare, Amit Shai, Michael Schmidt, Lisa Deutsch, Robert Den, Itzhak Kelson, Yona Keisari, Lior Arazi, Tomer Cooks, Vered Domankevich

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is at present an incurable disease with a 5-year survival rate of 5.5%, despite improvements in treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy [e.g., temozolomide (TMZ)], and targeted therapy [e.g., the antiangiogenic agent bevacizumab (BEV)]. Diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy (DaRT) is a new modality that employs radium-224-loaded seeds that disperse alpha-emitting atoms inside the tumor. This treatment was shown to be effective in mice bearing human-derived GBM tumors. Here, the effect of DaRT in combination with standard-of-care therapies such as TMZ or BEV was investigated. In a viability assay, the combination of alpha radiation with TMZ …

Student Senate Meeting Minutes Septeber 27, 2022, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes Septeber 27, 2022.

Introduction: The Nexus Of Anthropology And Narrative: Ethnographic Encounters With Storytelling Practices, Barbara Götsch, Monika Palmberger

Narrative Culture

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Prevention And Treatment Of Muscle Wasting With Ketone Supplementation, Andrew Paul Koutnik, Dominic Paul D'Agostino

USF Patents

Methods and compositions for treating or preventing muscle wasting resulting from an underlying disease or disorder, such as cancer cachexia. A therapeutically effective amount of a ketogenic supplement—such as R,S 1,3 butanediol diacetoacetate, R,S 1,3-butanediol acetoacetate diester, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof—is administered to a patient or subject in need. The ketogenic supplement may further include a medium chain triglyceride in combination with the ketone ester.

Plasma Protein Biomarkers For Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation: A Single-Center Cohort Analysis, Lourdes Chacon-Alberty, Rupa S Kanchi, Shengbin Ye, Camila Hochman-Mendez, Daoud Daoud, Cristian Coarfa, Meng Li, Sandra L Grimm, Maher Baz, Ivan Rosas, Gabriel Loor

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The clinical use of circulating biomarkers for primary graft dysfunction (PGD) after lung transplantation has been limited. In a prospective single-center cohort, we examined the use of plasma protein biomarkers as indicators of PGD severity and duration after lung transplantation. The study comprised 40 consecutive lung transplant patients who consented to blood sample collection immediately pretransplant and at 6, 24, 48, and 72 h after lung transplant. An expert grader determined the severity and duration of PGD and scored PGD at T0 (6 h after reperfusion), T24, T48, and T72 h post-reperfusion using the 2016 ISHLT consensus guidelines. A bead-based …

The Ecology And Epidemiology Of Malaria Parasitism In Wild Chimpanzee Reservoirs, Erik J. Scully, Weimin Liu, Yingying Li, Jean-Bosco N. Ndjango, Martine Peeters, Shadrack Kamenya, Anne E. Pusey, Elizabeth V. Lonsdorf, Crickette M. Sanz, David B. Morgan, Alex K. Piel, Fiona A. Stewart, Mary K. Gonder, Nicole Simmons, Caroline Asiimwe, Klaus Zuberbuehler, Kathelijne Koops, Colin A. Chapman, Rebecca Chancellor, Aaron S. Rundus, Michael A. Huffman, Nathan D. Wolfe, Manoj T. Duraisingh, Beatrice H. Hahn, Richard W. Wrangham

Anthropology & Sociology Faculty Publications

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) harbor rich assemblages of malaria parasites, including three species closely related to P. falciparum (sub-genus Laverania), the most malignant human malaria parasite. Here, we characterize the ecology and epidemiology of malaria infection in wild chimpanzee reservoirs. We used molecular assays to screen chimpanzee fecal samples, collected longitudinally and cross-sectionally from wild populations, for malaria parasite mitochondrial DNA. We found that chimpanzee malaria parasitism has an early age of onset and varies seasonally in prevalence. A subset of samples revealed Hepatocystis mitochondrial DNA, with phylogenetic analyses suggesting that Hepatocystis appears to cross species barriers more easily than Laverania. …

A Glance On Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (Sars Cov-2): A Brief Review, Marwa Mohammed Ali Jassim, Murtada Hafedh Hussein

Muthanna Medical Journal

Coronavirus disease 2019" is a highly contagious and infectious illness and cause globally acute upper respiratory systemic disease at latest 2019, major causing agent is "coronavirus-2" descent; also called "SARS COV-2". A "coronavirus" has a lower mortality in parallel with others, (SA.RS-CoV and ME.RS-CoV). In majority of people illness is in medium state; nevertheless, pneumonia may be developed, acute distress syndrome (AR.DS), and dysfunction in multiple organs (typically the aged and who having several other illness). many people are asymptomatic, while around 20% have moderate-to-severe illness. In current topic, can summarize the virologic basic of "coronavirus", which includes clinical features, …

Cost Optimization Of Water Distribution Networks Without Storage Tanks, G. Ghali, Berge Djebedjian, Abdel-Rahim Dohina, Yahia M. Fouda

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This paper investigates the optimal design of water distribution networks without storage capacity using mathematical optimization. Both micro-genetic algorithm and hydraulic simulation of water network are used to find the optimal diameters of pipes of the network. The single-objective function of the optimization problem is the total cost of the capital costs of the piping network and the pump, and the operating cost of the pump, under the fulfillment of minimum nodal pressure requirements. An optimization methodology, Genetic Algorithm for Pumps (GAPUMPS), is used to minimize energy consumption. The described procedure is demonstrated in four case studies for water distribution …

Performance Evaluation Of Mimo System In Mm Wave Based On Space Time Block Code And Different Modulation Techniques, Youstina Samir, Fayez Zaki, Hala Nafea

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) system with millimeter wave frequency is one of the most important technologies in fifth generation of wireless communication systems. This paper presents the performance evaluation for the MIMO system based on Space time block code (STBC) in millimeter Wave frequency range. MIMO-STBC is an efficient technique to solve problems in 5G due to increasing the density of transmitted information and obtain higher data rates with limited bandwidth and power This technique is applied under different modulation schemes (Binary Phase Shift keying (BPSK), Quadrature Phase Shift keying (QPSK), Quadrature Amplitude Modulation(M-QAM) and Trellis Modulation Code (TCM) …

Sociocultural And Demographic Drivers Of Latino Population Health In New York State, Marc A. Garcia, Mara G. Sheftel, Adriana M. Reyes, Catherine Garcia

Population Health Research Brief Series

Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States and are among the fastest-growing populations in New York State. However, there is variation across Latino sub-groups in educational attainment, income, and access to health insurance. This research brief explores the diversity within the Latino population living in New York State and describes inequities in key sociocultural and demographic drivers of Latino population health.

Usa Health Insider Newsletter - September 27, 2022, Bernell Dorrough, Marie Katz

USA Health Insider Newsletter

The USA Health Insider newsletter for September 27, 2022. The contents include:

• COVID Status Effective Sept. 22, 2022: Green Zone
• USA Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Named for Johnson Haynes, Jr., M.D.
• “The End of an Era”
• Singh Appointed to BCRFA Medical Advisory Council
• MCI Staffer Consults on CDC Campaign
• Employees Have Java with Jo
• Game Day T-shirts Available Next Week
• Faculty Members Needed for Academic Coaching
• Register Now: Paddle the Escatawpa River CME Conference
• Watch Us Grow: September 27, 2022
• In the News: September 27, 2022
• FOX10 to Focus on Annual Checkups
• The Doctor Is In to Feature Urologist
• USA …

Recent Emergence Of Bovine Coronavirus Variants With Mutations In The Hemagglutinin-Esterase Receptor Binding Domain In U.S. Cattle, Aspen M. Workman, Tara G. Mcdaneld, Gregory P. Harhay, Subha Das, John Dustin Loy, Benjamin M. Hause

School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) has spilled over to many species, including humans, where the host range variant coronavirus OC43 is endemic. The balance of the opposing activities of the surface spike (S) and hemagglutinin-esterase (HE) glycoproteins controls BCoV avidity, which is critical for interspecies transmission and host adaptation. Here, 78 genomes were sequenced directly from clinical samples collected between 2013 and 2022 from cattle in 12 states, primarily in the Midwestern U.S. Relatively little genetic diversity was observed, with genomes having >98% nucleotide identity. Eleven isolates collected between 2020 and 2022 from four states (Nebraska, Colorado, California, and Wisconsin) contained a …

Cholesterol Lowering Activity Of Homoeopathic Preparations Of Colchicum Autumnale – An In Vitro Study, Nithya T, Mansoor Ali Kr, Sheeba Veluthoor, U S Jijith, P Sithara Perveen, Afiya Alloor, Shijil V K

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Total cholesterol content of erythrocyte membranes plays a critical role in atherosclerotic plaque progression and instability. Several homoeopathic medicines are known to have a significant role in the control of hyperlipidaemia. Colchicum autumnale is a plant remedy used mainly for gout, but also for hyperlipidaemia.

Objectives: This is a study to assess the in vitro anti-cholesterol action of the Colchicum autumnale (Colch. at.) on the erythrocyte membrane. Materials and

Methods: The study was conducted using a hyperlipidaemic blood sample which was divided into eight parts. Six different potencies of Colch. at. were tested, and two controls, …

Research Highlights, Shweta Singh, Pooja Kumari

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Research Highlights

Integration Of Mouse Ovary Morphogenesis With Developmental Dynamics Of The Oviduct, Ovarian Ligaments, And Rete Ovarii, Jennifer Mckey, Dilara N Anbarci, Corey Bunce, Alejandra E Ontiveros, Richard R Behringer, Blanche Capel

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Morphogenetic events during the development of the fetal ovary are crucial to the establishment of female fertility. However, the effects of structural rearrangements of the ovary and surrounding reproductive tissues on ovary morphogenesis remain largely uncharacterized. Using tissue clearing and lightsheet microscopy, we found that ovary folding correlated with regionalization into cortex and medulla. Relocation of the oviduct to the ventral aspect of the ovary led to ovary encapsulation, and mutual attachment of the ovary and oviduct to the cranial suspensory ligament likely triggered ovary folding. During this process, the rete ovarii (RO) elaborated into a convoluted tubular structure extending …