A 44-year-old man presented to the emergency department with high-risk cardiogenic syncope. Investigations revealed a cardiac mass, corresponding to metastatic melanoma. However, the primary tumor was not found.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe collared peccary ( Linnaeus, 1758) is a vital resource for the subsistence and economy of the Amazonian inhabitants. Despite its importance, there is a notable lack of genetic information on Peruvian collared peccary populations. This study presents the complete mitogenome of from Peru, obtained by Illumina sequencing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWastewater from many food and beverage manufacturers is enriched in organic content, and it must therefore be treated before being discharged to comply with the strict environmental regulations to protect the final water quality. Concretely, the honey processing wastewater, that remains in holding tanks until is disposal, is a rich source of sugars and this high level of organic material will degrade the water quality if not treated properly provoking an imbalance in the ecosystem. There are different strategies for an adequate treatment of this wastewater effluent to obtain a sustainable usage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF