bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Late Cretaceous tectonic switch from a Western Pacific‐ to an Andean‐Type continental margin evolution in East Asia, and a foreland basin development in NE China
Authors: Zhang Feng‐Qi , Dilek Yildirim , Chen Han‐Lin , Yang Shu‐Feng , Meng Qi‐An 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe early Cretaceous structure of NE China was a result of slab‐rollback‐driven extensional tectonics, characteristic of Western Pacific‐type continental margins. Oblique docking of a microcontinent along the Asian active margin in the early Late Cretaceous induced a compressional stress regime that brought about an Andean‐type continental margin development. Partitioning of contractional–transpressional strain across NE China produced a retroarc foreland basin system, comprising, from east to west, an orogenic wedge, a foredeep (Songliao basin), a forebulge (Great Xing'an Range) and a back‐bulge depozone (Hailar and Erlian basins). A sub‐circular lacustrine depozone in the pre‐existing Songliao basin evolved into a NNE‐trending depocentre near the forebulge and acquired a westward flowing fluvial–deltaic drainage system during the Campanian. Development of this retroarc foreland basin system signals a significant tectonic switch from a Western Pacific‐type to an Andean‐type continental margin evolution in the geological history of East Asia.
Multimodality imaging of primary ureteral hemangiosarcoma with thoracic metastasis in an adult dog
Authors: Troiano Daniele , Zarelli Micaela 
Published: July 2017

AbstractA 12‐year‐old spayed female standard Poodle was presented for investigation of severe hematuria. Abdominal ultrasound and thoracic and abdominal computed tomography identified severe hydronephrosis due to an obstructive ureteral mass with no evidence of metastasis. Histological examination after nephrectomy and ureterectomy confirmed an obstructive ureteral hemangiosarcoma. Forty days after surgery, the dog was presented with severe dyspnea. Survey radiographs of the thorax revealed a severe diffuse nodular interstitial pattern. Postmortem histological examination revealed pulmonary metastasis of hemangiosarcoma.
Evolution of salinity tolerance in the diving beetle tribe Hygrotini (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae)
Authors: Villastrigo Adrián , Fery Hans , Manuel Michaël , Millán Andrés , Ribera Ignacio 
Published: July 2017

Some species of the diving beetle tribe Hygrotini (subfamily Hydroporinae) are among the few insects able to tolerate saline concentrations more than twice that of seawater. However, the phylogenetic relationships of the species of Hygrotini, and the origin and evolution of tolerance to salinity in this lineage, are unknown. In this work, we aim to reconstruct how many times salinity tolerance did evolve in Hygrotini, whether this evolution was gradual or if tolerance to hypersalinity could evolve directly from strictly freshwater (FW) species, and to estimate the probabilities of transition between habitats. We build a phylogeny with ca. 45% of the 137 species of Hygrotini, including all major lineages and almost all of the known halophile or tolerant species. We used sequence data of four mitochondrial (COI‐5′,COI‐3′, 16S + tRNAandNADH1) and three nuclear (28S, 18S and H3) gene fragments, plus ecological data to reconstruct the history of the salinity tolerance using Bayesian inference. Our results demonstrate multiple origins of the tolerance to salinity, although most saline and hypersaline species were concentrated in two lineages. The evolution of salinity was gradual, with no direct transitions from FW to hypersaline habitats, but with some reversals from tolerant to FW species. The oldest transition to saline tolerance, at the base of the clade with the highest number of saline species, was dated in the late Eocene‐early Oligocene, a period with decreasing temperature and precipitation. This temporal coincidence suggests a link between increased aridity and the development of tolerance to saline waters, in agreement with recent research in other groups of aquatic Coleoptera.
Paired motor cortex and cervical epidural electrical stimulation timed to converge in the spinal cord promotes lasting increases in motor responses
Authors: Mishra Asht M. , Pal Ajay , Gupta Disha , Carmel Jason B. 
Published: July 2017

Key points
Pairing motor cortex stimulation and spinal cord epidural stimulation produced large augmentation in motor cortex evoked potentials if they were timed to converge in the spinal cord.
The modulation of cortical evoked potentials by spinal cord stimulation was largest when the spinal electrodes were placed over the dorsal root entry zone.
Repeated pairing of motor cortex and spinal cord stimulation caused lasting increases in evoked potentials from both sites, but only if the time between the stimuli was optimal.
Both immediate and lasting effects of paired stimulation are likely mediated by convergence of descending motor circuits and large diameter afferents onto common interneurons in the cervical spinal cord.
AbstractConvergent activity in neural circuits can generate changes at their intersection. The rules of paired electrical stimulation are best understood for protocols that stimulate input circuits and their targets. We took a different approach by targeting the interaction of descending motor pathways and large diameter afferents in the spinal cord. We hypothesized that pairing stimulation of motor cortex and cervical spinal cord would strengthen motor responses through their convergence. We placed epidural electrodes over motor cortex and the dorsal cervical spinal cord in rats; motor evoked potentials (MEPs) were measured from biceps. MEPs evoked from motor cortex were robustly augmented with spinal epidural stimulation delivered at an intensity below the threshold for provoking an MEP. Augmentation was critically dependent on the timing and position of spinal stimulation. When the spinal stimulation was timed to coincide with the descending volley from motor cortex stimulation, MEPs were more than doubled. We then tested the effect of repeated pairing of motor cortex and spinal stimulation. Repetitive pairing caused strong augmentation of cortical MEPs and spinal excitability that lasted up to an hour after just 5 min of pairing. Additional physiology experiments support the hypothesis that paired stimulation is mediated by convergence of descending motor circuits and large diameter afferents in the spinal cord. The large effect size of this protocol and the conservation of the circuits being manipulated between rats and humans makes it worth pursuing for recovery of sensorimotor function after injury to the central nervous system.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Anoxybacillus
sp. Strain UARK-01, a New Thermophilic Lignin-Utilizing Bacterium Isolated from Soil in Arkansas, USA
Authors: Alkahem Albalawi Thamir H. , Rhoads Douglas D. , Barabote Ravi D. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

The draft genome of
Anoxybacillus
sp. strain UARK-01, a novel lignin-utilizing thermophilic soil bacterium, represents the first sequence of an
Anoxybacillus
isolate from the United States. The genome was sequenced using the Illumina MiSeq platform,
de novo
assembled using SeqMan NGen, and annotated at NCBI. The genome sequence revealed genes for laccase and lignocellulose degradation enzymes.
Rhizospheric Microbiome Profiling of
Capsicum annuum
L. Cultivated in Amended Soils by 16S and Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 rRNA Amplicon Metagenome Sequencing
Authors: Asaff-Torres Ali , Armendáriz-Ruiz Mariana , Kirchmayr Manuel , Rodríguez-Heredia Raúl , Orozco Marcos , Mateos-Díaz Juan Carlos , Figueroa-Yáñez Luis , Baqueiro-Peña Itzamná , Verdín Jorge 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Rhizospheric microbiomes of
Capsicum annuum
L. cultivated either conventionally or amended with a synthetic microbial consortium or a root exudate inductor, were characterized by 16S/internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) rRNA amplicon metagenome sequencing. The most abundant taxa found, although differently represented in each treatment, were
Gammaproteobacteria
,
Alphaproteobacteria
,
Actinobacteria
, and
Bacilli
, as well as Chytridiomycetes and Mortierellomycotina.
First Complete Genome Sequence of
Potato leafroll virus
from Argentina
Authors: Barrios Barón María P. , Agrofoglio Yamila C. , Delfosse Verónica C. , Nahirñak Vanesa , Gonzalez de Urreta Martín , Almasia Natalia I. , Vazquez Rovere Cecilia , Distéfano Ana J. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

In this study, we determined for the first time the complete genomic sequence of an Argentinian isolate of
Potato leafroll virus
(PLRV), the type species of the genus
Polerovirus
. The isolate sequenced came from a
Solanum tuberosum
plant that had been naturally infected with the virus. Isolate PLRV-AR had a nucleotide sequence identity between 94.4 and 97.3% with several known PLRV isolates worldwide.
Complete Genome Sequences of Eight
Rhizobium
Symbionts Associated with Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Authors: Santamaría Rosa Isela , Bustos Patricia , Pérez-Carrascal Olga María , Miranda-Sánchez Fabiola , Vinuesa Pablo , Martínez-Flores Irma , Juárez Soledad , Lozano Luis , Martínez-Romero Esperanza , Cevallos Miguel Ángel , Romero David , Dávila Guillermo , Ormeño-Orrillo Ernesto , González Víctor 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

We present here the high-quality complete genome sequences of eight strains of
Rhizobium
-nodulating
Phaseolus vulgaris
. Comparative analyses showed that some of them belonged to different genomic and evolutionary lineages with common symbiotic properties. Two novel symbiotic plasmids (pSyms) with
P. vulgaris
specificity are reported here.
Complete Genome Sequence of
Torque teno indri virus 1
, a Novel Anellovirus in Blood from a Free-Living Lemur
Authors: Amatya Rina , Deem Sharon L. , Porton Ingrid J. , Wang David , Lim Efrem S. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

We identified
Torque teno indri virus 1
(TTIV1), the first anellovirus in a free-living lemur (
Indri indri
). The complete circular 2,572-nucleotide (nt) TTIV1 genome is distantly related to torque teno sus virus. Phylogenetic and sequence analyses support TTIV1 as a putative member of a new genus within the
Anelloviridae
family.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Sourdough Isolate Lactobacillus zymae ACA-DC 3411
Authors: Kazou Maria , Alexandraki Voula , Pot Bruno , Tsakalidou Effie , Papadimitriou Konstantinos 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Lactobacillus zymae
is a Gram-positive lactic acid bacterium belonging to the
Lactobacillus brevis
clade. Here, we report the first complete genome sequence of
L. zymae
ACA-DC 3411, which was isolated from traditional Greek wheat sourdough. Whole-genome analysis may reveal adaptive traits of strain ACA-DC 3411 in the sourdough ecosystem.
Genome Sequence of
Pantoea
sp. Strain 1.19, Isolated from Rice Rhizosphere, with the Capacity To Promote Growth of Legumes and Nonlegumes
Authors: Megías Esaú , Reis Junior Fábio Bueno , Ribeiro Renan Augusto , Megías Manuel , Ollero Francisco Javier , Hungria Mariangela 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Pantoea
sp. 1.19, a plant growth-promoting bacterium (PGPB), was isolated from the rhizosphere of rice plants in Spain. Its genome, estimated at 3,771,065 bp, encodes 3,535 coding sequences (CDSs), carrying genes for synthesis of auxins, homoserine lactones, enzymes, siderophores, and quorum sensing. Several CDSs emphasize its biotechnological potential as an agriculture inoculant.
Complete Genome Sequence of Vibrio gazogenes ATCC 43942
Authors: Gummadidala Phani M. , Holder Michael E. , O’Brien Jacqueline L. , Ajami Nadim J. , Petrosino Joseph F. , Mitra Chandrani , Chen Yung Pin , Decho Alan W. , Chanda Anindya 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Vibrio gazogenes
ATCC 43942 has the potential to synthesize a plethora of metabolites which are of clinical and agricultural significance in response to environmental triggers. The complete genomic sequence of
Vibrio gazogenes
ATCC 43942 is reported herein, contributing to the knowledge base of strains in the
Vibrio
genus.
Fungal Diversity Revisited: 2.2 to 3.8 Million Species
Authors: Hawksworth David L. , Lücking Robert 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

The question of how many species of
Fungi
there are has occasioned much speculation, with figures mostly posited from around half a million to 10 million, and in one extreme case even a sizable portion of the spectacular number of 1 trillion. Here we examine new evidence from various sources to derive an updated estimate of global fungal diversity. The rates and patterns in the description of new species from the 1750s show no sign of approaching an asymptote and even accelerated in the 2010s after the advent of molecular approaches to species delimitation. Species recognition studies of (semi-)cryptic species hidden in morpho-species complexes suggest a weighted average ratio of about an order of magnitude for the number of species recognized after and before such studies. New evidence also comes from extrapolations of plant:fungus ratios, with information now being generated from environmental sequence studies, including comparisons of molecular and fieldwork data from the same sites. We further draw attention to undescribed species awaiting discovery in biodiversity hot spots in the tropics, little-explored habitats (such as lichen-inhabiting fungi), and material in collections awaiting study. We conclude that the commonly cited estimate of 1.5 million species is conservative and that the actual range is properly estimated at 2.2 to 3.8 million. With 120,000 currently accepted species, it appears that at best just 8%, and in the worst case scenario just 3%, are named so far. Improved estimates hinge particularly on reliable statistical and phylogenetic approaches to analyze the rapidly increasing amount of environmental sequence data.
Selection and Transmission of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Authors: Andersson Dan I. , Hughes Diarmaid 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT
Ever since antibiotics were introduced into human and veterinary medicine to treat and prevent bacterial infections there has been a steady selection and increase in the frequency of antibiotic resistant bacteria. To be able to reduce the rate of resistance evolution, we need to understand how various biotic and abiotic factors interact to drive the complex processes of resistance emergence and transmission. We describe several of the fundamental factors that underlay resistance evolution, including rates and niches of emergence and persistence of resistant bacteria, time- and space-gradients of various selective agents, and rates and routes of transmission of resistant bacteria between humans, animals and other environments. Furthermore, we discuss the options available to reduce the rate of resistance evolution and/ or transmission and their advantages and disadvantages.
Respiratory syncytial virus: a systematic scientometric analysis of the global publication output and the gender distribution of publishing authors
Authors: Brüggmann Dörthe , Köster Corinna , Klingelhöfer Doris , Bauer Jan , Ohlendorf Daniela , Bundschuh Matthias , Groneberg David A 
Published: July 2017

ObjectiveWorldwide, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) represents the predominant viral agent causing bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children. To conduct research and tackle existing healthcare disparities, RSV-related research activities around the globe need to be described. Hence, we assessed the associated scientific output (represented by research articles) by geographical, chronological and socioeconomic criteria and analysed the authors publishing in the field by gender. Also, the 15 most cited articles and the most prolific journals were identified for RSV research.DesignRetrospective, descriptive study.SettingThe NewQIS (New Quality and Quantity Indices in Science) platform was employed to identify RSV-related articles published in the Web of Science until 2013. We performed a numerical analysis of all articles, and examined citation-based aspects (eg, citation rates); results were visualised by density equalising mapping tools.ResultsWe identified 4600 RSV-related articles. The USA led the field; US-American authors published 2139 articles (46.5%% of all identified articles), which have been cited 83 000 times. When output was related to socioeconomic benchmarks such as gross domestic product or Research and Development expenditures, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia and Chile were ranked in leading positions. A total of 614 articles on RSV (13.34% of all articles) were attributed to scientific collaborations. These were primarily established between high-income countries. The gender analysis indicated that male scientists dominated in all countries except Brazil.ConclusionsThe majority of RSV-related research articles originated from high-income countries whereas developing nations showed only minimal publication productivity and were barely part of any collaborative networks. Hence, research capacity in these nations should be increased in order to assist in addressing inequities in resource allocation and the clinical burden of RSV in these countries.
Guideline recommendations and antimicrobial resistance: the need for a change
Authors: Elias Christelle , Moja Lorenzo , Mertz Dominik , Loeb Mark , Forte Gilles , Magrini Nicola 
Published: July 2017

ObjectivesAntimicrobial resistance has become a global burden for which inappropriate antimicrobial use is an important contributing factor. Any decisions on the selection of antibiotics use should consider their effects on antimicrobial resistance. The objective of this study was to assess the extent to which antibiotic prescribing guidelines have considered resistance patterns when making recommendations for five highly prevalent infectious syndromes.DesignWe used Medline searches complemented with extensive use of Web engine to identify guidelines on empirical treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, rhinosinusitis and pharyngitis. We collected data on microbiology and resistance patterns and identified discrete pattern categories. We assessed the extent to which recommendations considered resistance, in addition to efficacy and safety, when recommending antibiotics.ResultsWe identified 135 guidelines, which reported a total of 251 recommendations. Most (103/135, 79%) were from developed countries. Community-acquired pneumonia was the syndrome mostly represented (51, 39%). In only 16 (6.4%) recommendations, selection of empirical antibiotic was discussed in relation to resistance and specific microbiological data. In a further 69 (27.5%) recommendations, references were made in relation to resistance, but the attempt was inconsistent. Across syndromes, 12 patterns of resistance with implications on recommendations were observed. 50% to 75% of recommendations did not attempt to set recommendation in the context of these patterns.ConclusionThere is consistent evidence that guidelines on empirical antibiotic use did not routinely consider resistance in their recommendations. Decision-makers should analyse and report the extent of local resistance patterns to allow better decision-making.
Attempted suicide among adolescents in Mexico: prevalence and associated factors at the national level
Authors: Valdez-Santiago Rosario , Solórzano Elisa Hidalgo , Iñiguez Mariana Mojarro , Burgos Leticia Ávila , Gómez Hernández Hugo , Martínez González Ángela 
Published: July 2017

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence and associated factors of attempted suicide (AS) in a sample of Mexican adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT 2012 by its initials in Spanish). Based on multi-stage stratified probability sampling, ENSANUT 2012 canvassed 50 528 households including 21 519 adolescents. A logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with AS. The model was selected based on the maximum likelihood test.ResultsLifetime prevalence of AS amounted to 2.7% and was heterogeneously distributed across Mexico. Women showed significantly higher risk for AS than men (ORA(adjusted OR)) 6.3, 95% confidence interval CI 4.94 to 8.06), and individuals who experienced damage to health caused by violence over the last 12 months were 4.35 times (ORA4.35, 95% CI 3.27 to 5.80) more likely to engage in AS than those who did not. The likelihood of engaging in AS was 1.5 times higher (ORA1.5 (95% CI 1.12 to 2.01)) among subjects with mild and 4.22 times higher (95% CI 3.21 to 5.54) among subjects with moderate eating disorders compared to those with no eating disorders. Other AS-associated factors included age, smoking, consuming alcohol and living with relatives other than parents.ConclusionsAwareness of the risk factors associated with AS can help identify the populations who are exposed to injury or death by suicide. This can orient the actions of the health sector towards those who are most vulnerable. Actions must be matched by more qualitative and quantitative research on the subject.
Ethics consultation in paediatric and adult emergency departments: an assessment of clinical, ethical, learning and resource needs
Authors: Colaco Keith A , Courtright Alanna , Andreychuk Sandra , Frolic Andrea , Cheng Ji , Kam April Jacqueline 
Published: July 2017

ObjectiveWe sought to understand ethics and education needs of emergency nurses and physicians in paediatric and adult emergency departments (EDs) in order to build ethics capacity and provide a foundation for the development of an ethics education programme.MethodsThis was a prospective cross-sectional survey of all staff nurses and physicians in three tertiary care EDs. The survey tool, called Clinical Ethics Needs Assessment Survey, was pilot tested on a similar target audience for question content and clarity.ResultsOf the 123 participants surveyed, 72% and 84% of nurses and physicians fully/somewhat agreed with an overall positive ethical climate, respectively. 69% of participants reported encountering daily or weekly ethical challenges. Participants expressed the greatest need for additional support to address moral distress (16%), conflict management with patients or families (16%) and resource issues (15%). Of the 23 reported occurrences of moral distress, 61% were associated with paediatric mental health cases. When asked how the ethics consultation service could be used in the ED, providing education to teams (42%) was the most desired method.ConclusionsNurses report a greater need for ethics education and resources compared with their physician colleagues. Ethical challenges in paediatric EDs are more prevalent than adult EDs and nurses voice specific moral distress that are different than adult EDs. These results highlight the need for a suitable educational strategy, which can be developed in collaboration with the leadership of each ED and team of hospital ethicists.