Publications by authors named "Amanda L da Silva"
The notion that viruses played a crucial role in the evolution of life is not a new concept. However, more recent insights suggest that this perception might be even more expansive, highlighting the ongoing impact of viruses on host evolution. Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are considered genomic remnants of ancient viral infections acquired throughout vertebrate evolution.
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- *However, when reactivated, HERVs can contribute to diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders.
- *The review highlights HERVs' functions in the genome, their potential involvement in inflammation, and their updated roles in autoimmune, inflammatory, and aging-related diseases.
Objectives: To compare different neonatal outcomes according to the different types of treatments used in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. The study population comprised pregnant women with gestational diabetes treated at a public maternity hospital from July 2010 to August 2014.
Light sticks (LS) are sources of chemiluminescence commonly used in pelagic fishery, where hundreds are discarded and reach the shores. Residents from fishing villages report an improper use of LS contents on the skin. Given the scarce information regarding LS toxicity, the effects of LS solutions in cell cultures were evaluated herein.
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