Publications by authors named "Gabriela Galindo"
A large brain is a defining feature of modern humans, and much work has been dedicated to exploring the molecular underpinnings of this trait. Although numerous studies have focused on genes associated with human microcephaly, no studies have explicitly focused on genes associated with megalencephaly. Here, we investigate 16 candidate genes that have been linked to megalencephaly to determine if: (1) megalencephaly-associated genes evolved under positive selection across primates; and (2) selection pressure on megalencephaly-associated genes is linked to primate brain size.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDominance behaviours have been collected for many groups of animals since 1922 and serve as a foundation for research on social behaviour and social structure. Despite a wealth of data from the last century of research on dominance hierarchies, these data are only rarely used for comparative insight. Here, we aim to facilitate comparative studies of the structure and function of dominance hierarchies by compiling published dominance interaction datasets from the last 100 years of work.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Asthma can, direct or indirect cause physical limitations in asthmatic patients affecting their quality of life.
Objective: To identify factors that influence and limit the physical activities in asthmatic children and teenagers.
Material And Methods: This was a descriptive and observational study in 83 asthmatic children and teenagers, between 6 to 18 years old, who attended a summer camp for asthmatic patients.
Background: The correct control of asthmatic children and teenagers substantially improves their quality of life. The use of the peak flowmeter permits to monitor the pulmonary function and to control this disease.
Objective: To gather information about the use of the peak flowmeter in asthmatic children and teenagers.