Publications by authors named "A QUIROZ"
During the spring-summer seasons between 2019 and 2023, in the localities of Maquehue (La Araucanía Region) and Llifén (Los Ríos Region), we collected 262 virgin (1 female/2.3 males) specimens emerging from the live trunks of trees, an atypical sex ratio in Cerambycidae, suggesting high male competition for females. Virgin specimens of both sexes were individually placed in panel traps in the field, capturing only males (n = 184) over the field study seasons and only in traps baited with females.
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- Genetic and environmental factors contribute to neural tube defects (NTD), notably influenced by the presence of Scavenger Receptor Class B Type 1 (SR-B1) in mouse embryos, where its absence leads to high rates of exencephaly that can be prevented with vitamin E.
- In the study, female mice with SR-B1 were given a high-fat/high-sugar diet to examine its impact on vitamin E levels and oxidative stress in both the mothers and their embryos, along with the incidence of NTD.
- Results showed that the HFHS diet caused metabolic changes and increased NTD rates in embryos, but vitamin E supplementation successfully reduced oxidative stress and improved lipid management in the developing embryos, preventing malformations entirely.
This literature review explores the substantial impact of language barriers on healthcare outcomes for Spanish-speaking populations, emphasizing the need for improved language support systems. While this review emphasizes the growing Hispanic/Latino population in Kansas as a case study, the findings underscore broader challenges faced by individuals with limited English proficiency in accessing and utilizing healthcare services across similar rural settings in the United States. Language barriers hinder effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, affecting patient care, satisfaction, and outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOlfaction and gustation processes play key roles in the life cycle of insects, such as finding and accepting food sources, oviposition sites, and mates, among other fundamental aspects of insect development. In this context, chemosensory genes found in sensory organs (e.g.
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- Extensive agriculture relies on pasture, which can be damaged by insects such as the Argentine stem weevil; a common control method involves using endophyte fungi in ryegrass.
- A study evaluated the effects of endophytes and their alkaloid production on the weights of weevil adults fed on various ryegrass lines and cultivars, revealing significant weight losses associated with specific strains.
- The antifeedant alkaloid peramine was found in some experimental lines, indicating that weevils were less likely to feed on ryegrass infected with certain endophytes, impacting their feeding behavior.