Mares vaccinated in the final third of gestation showed higher specific total vaccine antibodies for immunization against Theileria equi and Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, and the antibodies were also transferred to their foals, which may contribute to a vaccination schedule based on foal age that optimizes control against such diseases. … Read More →
Evaluation of genetic resistance to brusone in wheat grown in Brazil
In evaluating the resistance of wheat genotypes to brusone, the updated characterization of the reaction to brusone of brazilian wheat cultivars proves to be an important exploratory milestone in the evaluation of the reaction of wheat genotypes, which can help farmers to choose more resistant cultivars to brusone for their crops. … Read More →
Improvements in colonoscopy performance help prevent and treat colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy plays an essential role in detecting and diagnosing lesions and tumors of the colorectal mucosa. The quality of the equipment used, the colonoscopist’s technical knowledge and practical skills interfere directly with the effectiveness of the procedure and an analysis of these indicators may reveal opportunities for positive interventions and the improvement of results. … Read More →
Cellular regeneration process with porcine skin does not present risks of immunological rejection
Results of the analyzed protocol indicate the viability of the biomaterial for application in regenerative medicine, reducing incompatibility problems in graft and transplant recipients. Aspect and quality of the material obtained provided positive results in cell culture and proliferation, but the decellularization process still needs optimization to minimize hydrogel cytotoxicity. … Read More →
Epidemiology and risk factors of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes in Brazil
Factors associated with hypoglycemia and severe hypoglycemia (SH) in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) in Brazil shows that avoiding high doses of basal insulin and educating individuals about alcohol consumption and its consequence on glycemic control are simple measures that can contribute to reducing SH events. … Read More →
Dissolution of agrominerals by bioweathering provides nutrients for corn growth
Pure and ground samples of biotite schist and biotite syenite proved to be sources of macro- and micronutrients for corn plants. The discovery is relevant for the future guidance of fertilization protocols, correction and soil balance to maximize production through the use of silicate agrominerals as soil remineralizers. … Read More →
Optical instrument helps monitor survival rate of patients undergoing liver transplant
Fluorescence spectroscopy under violet light is a minimally invasive optical technique in liver transplant procedures. It demonstrated effectiveness as a complementary tool for monitoring liver grafts in cold perfusion, providing objective information to support the surgeons’ final decision regarding the use of organs for transplantation. … Read More →
Exploring the relationship between education and union type for women in Brazil
Although informal conjugal unions have become more common in Brazil, university educated women still seem to prefer formal marriages. More surprisingly, the gap between lower and higher educated women has increased, as the chances of lower educated women being in informal unions has grown faster than for higher educated. … Read More →
Results from a fuzzy model show that intervention measures impede the spread of COVID-19 even with the vaccine
The fuzzy approach shows that intervention measures impede the spread of COVID-19. Even with the vaccine, the infection rate could be worse if safety measures are weakened. Results assist government decision making to minimize the spread of the pandemic by combining physical distancing measures with vaccines to contain the resurgences of the disease. … Read More →
Body in contemporary discourse
The recent context we have been living in, in which social, political, and religious polarization stands out, allows and updates various and conflicting discourses about the body. Two important articles propose an in-depth reflection and debate on this broad topic. … Read More →
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