Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biological determinants of amygdala functioning.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in memory and the pathophysiology of depression. Recent animal studies suggest that BDNF mediates memory for emotional experiences in the amygdala, which may contribute to its role in memory and depression. A single nucleotide polymorphism in the human BDNF gene (Val66Met) affects hippocampal function and memory performance. It also appears to influence depression vulnerability in a sex-specific manner, but whether there is a relation with emotional memory is currently unknown. To investigate if BDNF Val66Met affects memory processing for biologically salient stimuli, we investigated forty-seven healthy volunteers while they memorized and recognized faces during event-related functional MRI. No significant differences in memory performance were observed between Val homozygotes and Met allele carriers. During memory encoding, Met carriers showed a larger differential response between later remembered and later forgotten faces in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex. This larger contribution of the amygdala to memory formation in Met carriers was qualified by a significant interaction with sex, which revealed that the effect o f BDNF genotype was specific to males. During memory retrieval, Met carriers showed a larger differential response between remembered and forgotten faces in the posterior cingulate cortex, and this effect was larger in males than females. These results demonstrate that the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism influences specific mnemonic operations underlying encoding and retrieval o f salient stimuli, and suggest less efficient memory processing in Met allele carriers. Furthermore, the sex-specific genotype effect in the amygdala may contribute to sex-specific effects o f BDNF Val66Met on depression vulnerability.
COMPARATIVE ECOLOGY OF THE GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER AND BLUE-WINGED WARBLER ON RECLAIMED MINES IN SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY

OF THESIS COMPARATIVE ECOLOGY OF THE GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER AND BLUE-WINGED WARBLER ON RECLAIMED MINES IN SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY The golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) inhabits lower elevations on reclaimed surface mines in Kentucky, an indication of recent range expansion in this imperiled species. In 2004 and 2005, I compared breeding habitat between the golden-winged warbler and blue-winged warbler (V. pinus) in eastern Kentucky at landscape, territory, and nest site scales. Distance to forest edge averaged 38 m for the golden-winged warbler and 33 m for the blue-winged warbler. Maximum territory size averaged 1.5 ha for the golden-winged warbler and 2.1 ha for the blue-winged warbler. The golden-winged warbler occurred at higher elevations (up to 912 m) than the blue-winged warbler (up to 693 m). Golden-winged warblers occurred on flatter slopes when coexisting with bluewinged warblers. A higher percentage of grass cover occurred in golden-winged warbler territories where blue-winged warblers were absent compared to territories of either species where the two coexisted. Golden-winged warblers coexisting with blue-winged warblers were more often found in shrub cover than when they established territories in absence of blue-winged warblers. Management for the golden-winged warbler should focus on enhancement of transition zones between forest edges and open grasslands, especially at higher elevations.
Assessment of guava-derived SSR markers for the molecular characterization of Myrtaceae from different ecosystems in Venezuela.

Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers have proven to be a very powerful tool to analyze genetic variability and relatedness at different hierarchical levels, for genetic map generation and validation as well as for many other applications. However, despite the fact that the development of species-specific SSR markers involves a laborious and costly task, there is also a lot of information concerning the successful use of SSR markers derived from one species and employed with other closely related taxa. In this research we report on the use of SSR developed for Psidium guajava, for the characterization of individuals belonging to the same genus and to the same family (Myrtaceae). The plant samples used in this work were collected in two Venezuelan sharply different and geographically isolated ecosystems. One of these ecosystems is a mountainous region in the Venezuelan Andes, in the state of Merida, and the other, is located south to the Orinoco River, situated in the state of Amazonas and characterized by typical rain forest vegetation. Both regions are ecosystems rich in Myrtaceae species, some of which are shared by both regions, whilst others are exclusive of one of these. Besides the morphological observations, an analysis with more than 16 pairs of guava-derived SSR primers was carried out. All primer combinations were assessed in terms of efficiency of amplification, number of loci, size of the amplification products, and degree of polymorphism. Due to the geographical distance between the sampled regions and our research lab, particularly those proceeding from Amazonas, and the low germination efficiency of most of the collected seeds, dry leaf sampled were used as a source of DNA. Successful amplifications of informative loci validate the transfer of most of the guava-derived SSR primers to other Myrtaceae species.
Desain dan Analisis Kekuatan Rangka Tricycle Landing Gear UAV Menggunakan Metode Elemen Hingga

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang desain dan analisis kekuatan rangka tricycle landing gear menggunakan metode elemen hingga. Analisis statik linear dilakukan menggunakan software Autodesk Inventor Professional 2017. Material rangka landing gear menggunakan Aluminium 6061. Variabel kecepatan landing vertikal yaitu 4 m/s, 6 m/s, 8 m/s, dan 10 m/s. Hasil simulasi menunjukkan bahwa rangka tricycle landing gear cukup aman untuk menahan kecepatan landing hingga 8 m/s karena memiliki faktor keamanan sebesar 2,32.
Hypocrea/Trichoderma (Ascomycota, Hypocreales, Hypocreaceae): species with green ascospores.

The systematics of species of Hypocrea with green ascospores and their Trichoderma anamorphs is presented. Multiple phenotypic characters were analysed, including teleomorph and anamorph, as well as colony morphology and growth rates at various temperatures. In addition, phylogenetic analyses of two genes, the RNA polymerase II subunit (RPB2) and translation elongation factor 1-alpha (EF-1α), were performed. These analyses revealed that species of Hypocrea with green ascospores and Trichoderma anamorphs are derived from within Hypocrea but do not form a monophyletic group. Therefore, Creopus and Chromocrea, genera formerly segregated from Hypocrea only based on their coloured ascospores, are considered synonyms of Hypocrea. The present study showed that phenotypic characters alone are generally not helpful in understanding phylogenetic relationships in this group of organisms, because teleomorph characters are generally highly conserved and anamorph characters tend to be morphologically divergent within monophyletic lineages or clades. The species concept used here for Hypocrea/Trichoderma is based on a combination of phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. In this study 40 species of Hypocrea/Trichoderma having green ascospores are described and illustrated. Dichotomous keys to the species are given. The following species are treated (names in bold are new species or new combinations): H. albocornea, H. atrogelatinosa, H. aureoviridis/T. aureoviride, H. candida/T. candidum, H. catoptron/T. catoptron, H. centristerilis, H. ceracea/T. ceraceum, H. ceramica/T. ceramicum, H. chlorospora/T. chlorosporum, H. chromosperma/T. chromospermum, H. cinnamomea/T. cinnamomeum, H. clusiae, H. cornea, H. costaricensis, H. crassa/T. crassum, H. cremea/T. cremeum, H. cuneispora/T. cuneisporum, H. estonica/T. estonicum, H. gelatinosa/T. gelatinosum, H. gyrosa, H. lixii/T. harzianum, H. macrospora, H. melanomagna/T. melanomagnum, H. nigrovirens/T. nigrovirens, H. phyllostachydis/T. phyllostachydis, H. rugulosa, H. sinuosa/T. sinuosum, H. spinulosa, H. straminea/T. stramineum, H. strictipilosa/T. strictipile, H. substipitata, H. sulawesensis, H. surrotunda/T. surrotundum, H. tawa/T. tawa, H. thailandica/T. thailandicum, H. thelephoricola/T. thelephoricola, H. tuberosa, H. velenovskyi, H. virens/T. virens, and H. virescentiflava. The following species are excluded: H. andinogelatinosa, H. dacrymycella, H. dichromospora, H. palmicola, H. pseudogelatinosa, H. subalbocornea, H. subatrogelatinosa, H. tropicosinensis, H. viscidula, H. viridis, and Chromocrea leucostroma.
Investigations on the effectiveness of wastewater purification in medium sand with assisting clinoptilolite layer

Model investigations of wastewater purification were carried out in a medium sand bed with an assisting natural clinoptilolite layer 0.10 or 0.25 m thick. The effectiveness of wastewater purification related to basic qualitative parameters was in accordance with the Polish standards on sewage disposal into grounds and surface water. Medium sand soil bed with the assisting natural clinoptilolite layer 0.25 m thick showed on average the removal efficiency regarding TSS higher by 3.3%, total nitrogen by 29.3%, total phosphorus by 25.9%, reduction efficiency regarding BOD5 by 1.1% and COD by 15.9% than that with the thinner clinoptilolite layer. The investigations confirmed that natural clinoptilolite with the granulation 1–5 mm can be used to enhance the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds from wastewater with the application of infiltration drainage. However, very good effect of the TSS removal from the wastewater in the investigated soil beds can lead to their fast clogging under the infiltration drainage. Septic tanks should be designed in such a way that they retain as much TSS as possible, e.g., multi-chamber tanks instead of one-chamber ones.
The New World tarantula-hawk wasp genus Pepsis Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Pompilidae). Part 2. The P. grossa- to P. deaurata-groups

In this Part, 37 species of the genus, belonging to eight species-groups, are described and figured, and their phylogenetics and biogeography are discussed. Seven of the species are described as new: P. ecuadorae, friburgensis, marthae, onorei, pulawskii, riopretensis, yucatani. One species-name, P. tolteca Lucas, 1895, is recalled from synonymy and one name, P. lycaon Banks, 1945, is upgraded from varietal to species status. The following 49 names are newly synonymized (valid names first): P. grossa (Fabricius, 1798) = P. formosus Say, 1823, P. affinis Dahlbom, 1845, P. obliquerugosa Lucas, 1895, P. nephele Lucas, 1895, P. theresiae Kriechbaumer, 1900, P. colombica Brethes, 1926, P. pattoni Banks, 1945, P. pellita Haupt, 1952; P. aquila Lucas, 1895 = P. pyramus Lucas, 1895, P. pallidipennis Haupt, 1952; P. elevata Fabricius, 1804 = P. cristata Haupt, 1952; P. marginata Palisot de Beauvois, 1809 = P. reaumuri Dahlbom, 1845; P. terminata Dahlbom, 1843 = P. ferruginea Lepeletier, 1845, P. venusta Smith, 1855, P. albolimbata Mocsary, 1885, P. pulchripennis Mocsary, 1885, P. cyanosoma Lucas, 1895, P. acroleuca Lucas, 1895, P. mancoi Banks, 1946, P. fuscorubra Brethes, 1914; P. brevicornis Mocsary, 1894 = P. depressa Brethes, 1908; P. cassiope Mocsary, 1888 = P. cassandra Mocsary, 1888, P. lilloi Brethes, 1908, P. heterochroa Brethes, 1914, P. elisa Montet, 1921, P. brethesi Montet, 1921, P. arizonica Banks, 1921, P. hirsuta Salman, 1933, P. iolanthe Banks, 1946, P. adusta Haupt, 1952; P. aurozonata Smith, 1855 = P. apicalis Lepeletier, 1845; P. aurifex Smith, 1855 = P. niphe Mocsary, 1885; P. plutus Erichson, 1848 = P. opulenta Mocsary, 1894; P. apicata Taschenberg, 1869 = P. alcimeda Banks, 1946, P. amalthea Banks, 1946; P. defecta Taschenberg, 1869 = P. fumata Enderlein, 1901, P. cleanthes Banks, 1946; P. ricuspidata Gribodo, 1894 = P. lativalvis Mocsary, 1894, P. astarte Banks, 1945; P. pulszkyi Mocsary, 1885 = P. aurocincta Mocsary, 1894; P. sumptuosa Smith, 1855 = P. colossica Stal, 1857, P. apollinarii Brethes, 1926; P. optima Smith, 1879 = P. andrei Mocsary, 1885; P. toppini Turner, 1915 = P. selvatica Brethes, 1920; P. bonplandi Brethes, 1914 = P. eubule Banks, 1946; P. hyperion Mocsary, 1894 = P. gigantea Lucas, 1895, P. altitarsus Enderlein, 1901; P. deaurata Mocsary, 1894 = P. speciosa Smith, 1855, P. auricoma Lucas, 1895. Keys to all forms are given. Lygarochromy and two mimicry-groups are defined and described and the occurrence of large individuals on islands is briefly discussed.
Alterations in the myogenic capacity of satellite cells in a mouse model of ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is an invariably fatal progressive neurodegenerative disorder that results in pervasive muscle wasting. The purpose of this study was to characterize a possible defect in the myogenic capacity of the skeletal muscle resident satellite cell population in the SOD1G93A ALS mouse. Satellite cells were obtained from the flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) muscle of wild‐type control (CON) and SOD1G93A (ALS) mice and allowed to differentiate into cultured myotubes. In 90d old pre‐symptomatic mice, we observed significant decreases in the number of nuclei per myotube (4.97 ± 1.7 vs. 2.48 ± 1.1, p=0.051; CON vs. ALS), number of myotubes (5.58 ± 0.37 vs. 3.39 ± 1.7, p=0.049) and fusion index (% of total nuclei fused into myotubes; 32.1 ± 3.6 vs. 17.4 ± 5.4, p<0.01) in cultures from wild‐type CON vs. SOD1G93A ALS. These data suggest that the myogenic capacity of the satellite cell population in a mutant mouse model of ALS is impaired in a pre‐symptomatic stage of the disease, and thus may contribute to the ongoing atrophy process.
Diversity in the influence of temperature on the growth rates of freshwater algae, and its ecological relevance

Summary 1. Growth rates of seven species of planktonic algae were determined in culture over a range of temperature from 2 to 35 °C. Additional observations on growth and viability were made for 13 species in the temperature range 20–35 °C. 2. There was a wide range of growth rates between species at their optimal temperatures, from 1.7 divisions day−1 (Asterionella formosa) to 0.3 divisions day−1 (Ceratium furcoides). 3. There were considerable differences between species for growth at low and high temperature. Certain algae, including the diatom A. formosa and the flagellates Cryptomonas marssonii, Dinobryon divergens and Eudorina unicocca var. unicocca, had growth rates of 0.4 divisions day−1 or more at 5 °C. The cyanophyte Tychonema (formerly Oscillatoria) bourrellyi, the xanthophyte Tribonema sp. , the desmid Staurastrum cingulum and the large dinoflagellate C. furcoides grew poorly or not at all at this temperature. All 21 species tested could grow at 25 °C, but many – including most of the diatoms, some cyanophytes, and all the flagellates – failed to grow persistently at 30 °C. Only Aphanizomenon flos-aquae survived with moderate increase at 35 °C, a lethal temperature for the other species. 4. The applicability was considered of proposed quantitative formulations of the rate-temperature relationship. Simple exponential relationships applied only to very limited lower ranges of temperature. The relationship proposed by Bĕlehradek was a better fit over a wider temperature range, but still excluded rate-decline at high temperature. 5. The interspecific differences found are of potential significance for restrictions in natural distributions associated with season, altitude (especially above 500 m) and latitude.
A new species of Leptolalax (Anura : Megophryidae) from Southern China

A new species, Leptolalax laui sp. nov. is described based on specimens collected from Hong Kong and Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. The new species can be distinguished from other known congeners by morphological and molecular data. The new species is characterized by the following characters: 1) small size(adult males SVL 24.8.1 mm-26.7 mm); 2) near immaculate creamy white chest and belly; 3) broad lateral fringes on toes; 4) head longer or as long as wide; 5) distinct dark brown spots in flank; 6) moderate dermal fringes on fingers; 7) brown or reddish-brown dorsum with fine round scattered tubercles; 8) thin traverse brownish-grey bars on the dorsal surface of tibia and lower arms; 9) longitudinal ridges under toes not interrupted at the articulations.
Survey of Latino/Hispanic Adult Immigrants Living in the Colonias of Hidalgo County, Texas Evaluating Reported Food Insecurity and Immigration-Related Fear

Recommended Citation Rosenberg, Julia; Sudanagunta, Sindhu; and Griffin, Marsha (2019) "Survey of Latino/Hispanic Adult Immigrants Living in the Colonias of Hidalgo County, Texas Evaluating Reported Food Insecurity and Immigration-Related Fear," Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk: Vol. 10 : Iss. 1 , Article 10. Available at: https://digitalcommons.library. tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol10/iss1/10
Isolation and characteriation of extreme halophiles Halomonas aquamarina and Halomonas marina from trigger fish, Abalistes stellaris (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Screening of bacteria from the skin, gills and gut of the marine triggerfish, Abalistes stellaris (Bloch & Schneider, 1801), collected from Vizhinjam, Kerala, India, led to the isolation of 8 halophilic bacterial strains. The isolates were able to grow optimally in culture media with 5-15% salt content. Of these, 3 extremely halophilic bacterial isolates that grew in 20-25% of salt were selected for genotypic characterisation. Bacterial strain, IJ1, isolated from skin, and strains, IJ5 and IJ6, isolated from gut of A. stellaris grew optimally at pH 7.0 and 5-15% NaCl at 35 °C. The cells were Gram negative short rods. According to the phenotypic characteristics and comparative partial 16SrRNA sequence analysis, the strain IJ1 was identified as Halomonas marina strain DSM 4741 (GenBank Accession Number: KC599209) and strains IJ5 and IJ6 as Halomonas aquamarina (GenBank Accession Numbers: KC620376 and KC599210 respectively). H. aquamarina has been reported for the first time from any environment in India and both the strains have been deposited in the microbial repository of National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM), Mau, India.
News Framing Analysis of the Health Crisis of 2017 in Turkey

Crises pointing to a situation that creates confusion in normal living conditions have the potential to adversely affect people and societies. Health, which is one of the areas with high probability of crisis due to its structure, is a matter of concern to almost all members of society. The media, the primary source of the public in crisis situations, has an important role in defining and framing health problems. The news frames preferred by the media can affect public opinion about who will be responsible for the crisis, from whom to expect solution. In this study, which aims to show how the crises in the health field are reflected in the newspapers in the example of Turkey in 2017, news contents have been analyzed according to the news frames revealed Valkenburg et al. (1999). The study results show that the most preferred frame for health crisis news is the responsibility and the least preferred frame is the economic frame.
Functions and interactions of mastrevirus gene products

Abstract The genus Mastrevirus of the family Geminiviridae comprises viruses that have single-stranded DNA genomes and infect dicotyledonous or monocotyledonous hosts. Since mastrevirus genomes are small, they have had to evolve complex mechanisms for increasing their protein coding potential and regulating their gene expression. Nevertheless, the viruses rely on host components for many aspects of their replication, transcription, and cell-to-cell movement. Over the last two decades, diverse scientific approaches have increased our knowledge of mastrevirus gene function. This review describes how these approaches have elucidated the functions of the mastrevirus-encoded proteins and describes the viral protein–protein interactions necessary for completion of the virus infection cycle.
B-Learning utilizando software libre, una alternativa viable en educación superior

Es indudable la necesidad de incluir nuevas practicas y modelos en la educacion que sean mas pertinentes con la sociedad de la informacion. Este trabajo analiza la viabilidad de incorporar el modelo Blended Learning en la educacion a traves de un entorno virtual de aprendizaje basado en software libre (Moodle) y de la implantacion de un programa de formacion inicial y continua del profesorado para entregar una educacion de calidad. Blended Learning combina lo mejor de la instruccion presencial con funcionalidades de c-learning, para potenciar las fortalezas y disminuir las debilidades de ambas modalidades.
Wing Colour Properties do not Reflect Male Condition in the American Rubyspot (Hetaerina americana)

Adult males of the American rubyspot (Hetaerina americana) dispute riverine territories where females arrive to mate. On the wing basis, these males bear a red pigmentation spot whose area correlates with territorial disputes and mating rate: males with larger spots are more successful. This is explained by the fact that spot size correlates with fat muscular reserves which fuel flight during territorial intrusions. To further our understanding of sexual selection acting on the spot, here we have examined possible differences in three spot colour properties (red chroma, hue and brightness) in three distinct adult male ages [young, middle-aged (when males are more likely to defend a territory) and old], social status (territorial and non-territorial in middle-aged males), and under two potentially, energetically and costly situations: when faced with an immune challenge [comparing a nylon-implanted male group vs. a non-implanted male group in two ages, teneral (previous to colour formation) and middle-aged] and low diet levels (comparing a male set of middle-aged animals that received food ad libitum vs. a male set that received no food). Our results indicate no change in colour properties across any of these comparisons. Taken together, these and previous results suggest that only spot size but not the spot characteristics we measured here, is sexually selected in males of this species at least in terms of pre-copulatory male–male competition. That some of these colour properties have been related to male condition in other calopterygid damselflies cannot be generalized to the American rubyspot.