Publications by authors named "A A Bertolo"
Recent research highlights advancements in collecting Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) data using radiosondes on stratospheric balloons, revealing a need for enhanced in-flight image stabilization. This paper proposes a twofold approach: Firstly, it introduces a design concept for a high-resolution image acquisition and stabilization system for aerial instruments (e.g.
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- The study aimed to assess how lifestyle and behavioral interventions impact body composition and anthropometric measures in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Researchers conducted a systematic review of 61 studies, primarily focusing on exercise interventions, including those paired with functional electrical stimulation, supplements, or educational efforts.
- Findings suggested that exercise led to reductions in BMI and waist circumference, although there were no significant changes in total body fat or lean mass, indicating that exercise-based strategies could be effective for improving body composition in this population.
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- A study explored the effects of probiotics versus prebiotics on gut health and inflammation in 14 elite wheelchair athletes over a 12-week trial.* -
- Most athletes had low inflammation levels initially, linked to a more diverse gut microbiome, and probiotics showed a greater reduction in inflammatory markers compared to prebiotics.* -
- Future research should include larger sample sizes, athletes with higher inflammation, longer treatment periods, and advanced statistical analyses to better gauge these effects.*
Recanalization is the mainstay of ischemic stroke treatment. However, even with timely clot removal, many stroke patients recover poorly. Leptomeningeal collaterals (LMCs) are pial anastomotic vessels with yet-unknown functions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Accurate identification of bacterial communities is crucial for research applications, diagnostics, and clinical interventions. Although 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing is a widely employed technique for bacterial taxonomic classification, it often results in misclassified or unclassified bacterial taxa. This study sought to refine the full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing protocol using the MinION sequencer, focusing on the V1-V9 regions.
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