Publications by authors named "J Balcazar"
The role of uncertain reward in voluntary task-switching as revealed by pupillometry and gaze.
Behav Brain Res
December 2024
Cognitive flexibility, the brain's ability to adjust to changes in the environment, is a critical component of executive functioning. Previous literature shows a robust relationship between reward dynamics and flexibility: flexibility is highest when reward changes, while flexibility decreases when reward remains stable. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of uncertain reward in a voluntary task switching paradigm on behavior, pupillometry, and eye gaze.
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- Researchers have sequenced and characterized a new virus called Salmonella phage vB_Sen_ST2, which is part of the Kuttervirus genus.
- This phage specifically targets the Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Typhimurium, which cause salmonellosis, a common foodborne illness.
- The genome of this phage is made up of 156,028 base pairs of double-stranded DNA, showing promise as a potential treatment option for controlling these harmful bacteria.
Draft genome sequence of sp. strain NSM2, isolated from a wastewater treatment plant.
Microbiol Resour Announc
November 2024
Here, we report the draft genome sequence of sp. NSM2, isolated from a wastewater treatment plant. This strain was enriched using methane as the sole carbon source.
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- - Fibroepithelial polyps (FEP) are uncommon benign tumors found in the urinary system, often identified through CT scans and confirmed by histopathology.
- - Treatment options for FEP range from traditional nephroureterectomy to modern ablation techniques.
- - A case study highlighted a patient with FEP causing left-sided hydronephrosis and flank pain, successfully treated with robotic pyeloplasty and tumor excision, leading to restored renal function and alleviated symptoms.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the abundance and diversity of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in seahorses (Hippocampus barbouri and Hippocampus comes) and their surrounding environment.
Methods: A combination of shotgun metagenomics and bioinformatics was used to investigate the resistome of both seahorse species.
Results: The analyses demonstrated a higher abundance of ARGs in seahorse-associated microbiomes, particularly in skin and gut samples, compared to those from water and sediment.