Publications by authors named "F Leonetti"
The surface behaviours of humpback whales were studied in the presence of a whale-watching vessel at Nosy Be (Madagascar) during whale-watching activities, in order to characterise the ethogram of these animals. Data were collected from July to October 2018. Of the 75 total trips, humpback whales were observed 68 times and different types of aggregations were observed: Groups (33.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe introduction of the term "Metabolic Steatotic Liver Disease" (MASLD) underscores the critical role of metabolic dysfunction in the development and progression of chronic liver disease and emphasizes the need for strategies that address both liver disease and its metabolic comorbidities. In recent years, a liver-focused perspective has revealed that altered endocrine function of the fatty liver is a key contributor to the metabolic dysregulation observed in MASLD. Due to its secretory capacity, the liver's increased production of proteins known as "hepatokines" has been linked to the development of insulin resistance, explaining why MASLD often precedes dysfunction in other organs and ultimately contributes to systemic metabolic disease.
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- This study compares two popular weight loss surgeries, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB), focusing on how these procedures affect gut microbiota over a two-year period.
- Researchers collected fecal and blood samples from 54 severely obese patients before and after surgery, finding that both procedures led to significant changes in the gut microbiome and overall nutritional parameters.
- The study concludes that while both surgeries resulted in substantial shifts in gut bacteria composition, the specific technique used did not significantly affect these changes, suggesting that gut microbiota could be a potential indicator of post-surgery outcomes.
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a risk factor for female breast cancer (FBC). Obesity has also been associated with FBC, also depending on menopausal status. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of obesity and T2D on the development, aggressiveness, and invasiveness of FBC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCartilaginous fish face significant threats due to overfishing and slow reproductive rates, leading to rapid declines in their populations globally. Traditional capture-based surveys, while valuable for gathering ecological information, pose risks to the health and survival of these species. Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) offer a non-invasive alternative, allowing for standardized surveys across various habitats with minimal disturbance to marine life.
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