Publications by authors named "F Galvan"

The U.S. wine and grape industry loses $3B annually due to viral diseases including grapevine leafroll-associated virus complex 3 (GLRaV-3).

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Aim: To compare the risk of ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and sudden death (SD) between New York Heart Association (NYHA) class I and NYHA class II-III patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy (NICM).

Methods And Results: Observational retrospective cohort study including patients with NICM who underwent cardiac magnetic resonance at two hospitals. The primary endpoint included appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapies, sustained ventricular tachycardia, resuscitated cardiac arrest and SD.

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Modern non-lithifying stromatolites on the shore of the volcanic lake Socompa (SST) in the Puna are affected by several extreme conditions. The present study assesses for the first time light utilization and functional metabolic stratification of SST on a millimeter scale through shotgun metagenomics. In addition, a scanning-electron-microscopy approach was used to explore the community.

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HIV disproportionately affects Latinos versus Whites, with Latinos having higher rates of HIV. Additionally, many HIV-positive Latinos are unaware of their infection. Proyecto Protégete, an HIV prevention intervention developed for Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), used social and sexual networking mobile applications (apps) to recruit individuals for HIV testing and linkage to medical care and prevention services.

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Article Synopsis
  • Central-Andean ecosystems are harsh environments with high levels of solar and UV radiation, hosting diverse microbial life that can survive extreme conditions.
  • Researchers studied a strain of Actinobacterium, Nesterenkonia sp. Act20, found in the soil of Lake Socompa, showcasing its remarkable resistance to UV, desiccation, and heavy metals.
  • Act20's genome reveals capabilities for producing various useful compounds, including antibiotics and proteins, suggesting significant biotechnological applications in areas like agriculture and industry.
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