Young buffalo can become infected and develop diarrhea by the action of Escherichia coli, same bacterial agent found in diarrheic bovine calves. However, other pathotypes and toxins appear to be present in these animals. This study found a large number of STEC, NTEC and EAST-1 toxin in E. coli strains isolated from feces of buffaloes, those associated with diarrheagenic E. coli. … Read More →
What is the risk of exposure to toxic compounds when consuming sparkling wines?
Compounds with toxic potential, such as the carbonyls and furfuryl alcohol, can be found in sparkling wines due to environmental contamination of the grapes or chemical reactions during the winemaking process. In this study, researchers evaluated the amount of these compounds in sparkling wines and the risk that their consumption presents to health. … Read More →
Lightning strikes and ice accumulation: The use of conductive composite materials in challenging aviation solutions in review
An updated look through published studies that show the advantages brought by conductive nanostructures in effective solutions for on flight lightning current dispersion and surface deicing, minimizing the risk of accidents while improving flight efficiency through a low-weight, lower cost and lower maintenance system than others currently applied to aviation. … Read More →
What is the behavior of hypocotyl of soybean cultivars over several planting seasons?
In soybean culture, the length of the hypocotyl is one of the factors that evidences the genetic variability of these cultivars. This study evaluated the length of the hypocotyl of soybean crop over several planting seasons, identifying cultivars of predictable and stable behavior in relation to this factor. … Read More →
Ventilator-associated pneumonia: how to prevent?
Ventilator-associated pneumonia consists of a severe problem related with health care. To adopt measures for prevention of this condition is extremely important for patients’ safety. This study was conducted at Federal University of Sao Paulo. The objective of the study was to evaluate health professionals’ adherence to specific preventive measures for pneumonia. … Read More →
What is the need to perform caudectomy procedures in sheep?
Although there is growing concern about animal welfare, procedures that cause pain and suffering in animals are still frequently performed by farmers, such as tail docking in sheep. This research collected the opinion of sheep breeders on tail docking to study the real need for this practice. … Read More →
Food and Nutrition Policies from Lula to Temer: from strengthening to weakening in times of institutional ruptures
A study analyzed the public policies of food and nutrition in Brazil between the Lula and Temer governments, through bibliographical and documentary research. The findings evidenced an expansion and qualification of these public policies, mainly in the Lula and Dilma governments, with setbacks in the Temer government. … Read More →
Seed and peel of umbu fruit have nutrients and compounds with bioactive potential
Native fruit of the Brazilian caatinga, the Umbu has a great socioeconomic importance for family farmers and microenterprises of the producing region. It has been transformed into different products like jellies, sweets, pulps and juices. Researchers performed an X-ray of the fruit and observed that it contains nutrients and compounds with bioactive potential in its seed and peel as well as their edible part. … Read More →
The impact of delays in customers satisfaction: Study brings light to one of the most competitive points of commercial aviation
Researchers analyze the on-time performance of the major airline company at the largest hub airport of United Kingdom. The results of the analysis show that their well-succeed system of delay/disruption management fulfills or exceeds the passengers’ expectations, lowering the negative impressions caused by such inconvenience, and keeping customers loyalty. … Read More →
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
In contemporary society, people are confronted with events that threaten social order, such as terrorist attacks, wars and economic crises. Such events have been giving rise to conspiracy theories, which can be defined as explanatory beliefs used to understand the actions of groups or organizations that unite in a secret agreement and try to reach a hidden goal, which is perceived as illegal or malicious. … Read More →
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