This trial showed that SNPs rs1800472 and rs1800469 were associated with characteristics of PTC aggressiveness. TGFB1 mRNA expression was upregulated in PTC and downregulated in benign samples. TGFBR1 mRNA expression was upregulated in goiter and PTC, but downregulated in FA. On the other hand, TGFBR2 was downregulated in all histological types analyzed. … Read More →
Research analyzes honey production by stingless bees in the peruvian amazonia
Meliponiculture is the rational breeding of stingless bees. Being a common practice in Latin America, the research sought to analyze the production and collect data on the physical-chemical and microbiological characteristics of the honey produced by these techniques, generating greater knowledge about the honey produced. … Read More →
Profile of Bolsonaro voters reveals Brazilian variant of far-right populism disease
In contrast to a worldwide trend, in 2018 Brazilian elections the largest share of voters for the far right was registered among better-off citizens, not those left behind by economic modernization. This study also shows that, at odds with the conventional perspective expectations, the better educate did not reject authoritarian values or championed for diversity at the ballot boxes. … Read More →
Research Evaluates Color Stability in Tilapia Filets
Occupying a prominent place in world aquaculture, Nile tilapia has genetic characteristics, which facilitate breeding, and high acceptance in the market. In addition, color is the main sensory parameter evaluated by consumers when purchasing meat products. From this, researchers evaluated the color and oxidative stability of light and dark tilapia muscles. … Read More →
Serum calcitonin levels shows more sensitivity than cytopathology for the medullary thyroid cancer diagnosis
In the present study, serum calcitonin levels were more sensitive than cytopathology for diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) and were able to identify all patients who could not be diagnosed by FNAB. Besides, Bethesda category III was more prevalent in the group of patients carrying this neoplasm. … Read More →
The guide for writing qualitative research reports – COREQ is now available in Portuguese
Researchers who adopt qualitative methods using interviews and focus groups in their studies now have the Brazilian Portuguese validated translation of the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) available. … Read More →
New issue of Manuscrito invites us to consider a genuinely dynamic ontology: Process Metaphysics
In order to develop an essentially dynamic ontology and set free from our “substance metaphysics” bias, relational structures must be brought to the forefront of contemporary metaphysical debates. … Read More →
About the darkness of science or where do the negative results of the research go?
As a continuation of a series of studies about the unclarity of part of science, research on this theme has been conducted since 2020 to address the developments of e-science, open science, research data management and related issues. A study conducted through an exploratory survey in the scarce literature on the topic investigates the phenomenon of negative results by analyzing the incorporation of these data in the academic publication cycle. … Read More →
The heritage of political passions in the families of former union militants
This research deals with the political affections in the family of former union militants from ABC Paulista and the corresponding resonance in the forms of political engagement of their sons. Through biographical interviews, this study shows how the constitution of political feelings unfold in the context of private socialization. … Read More →
What causes a longer stay in the hospital for elderly with epilepsy?
Epilepsy in the elderly is quite prevalent and can bring serious complications to hospitalized patients. But what factors can predict which of these patients will remain in the hospital for a longer time and thus increase mortality and hospitalization costs? … Read More →
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