Publications by authors named "J Carlos Souto"

The mesophotic zone represents one of our planet's largest and least explored biomes. An increasing number of studies evidence the importance of macrofouling species in marine ecosystems, but information on these communities and the factors influencing their structures at mesophotic depths remain poor. This lack of understanding limits our ability to predict anthropogenic impacts or conduct restoration operations in the mesophotic and the lower boundary of the euphotic zones.

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 Association between global platelet function and the risk of venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) has been proposed, though the mechanisms do not involve increased platelet aggregation. However, platelet adhesiveness has not been systematically explored in VTE patients.  To evaluate platelet adhesive functions in VTE patients.

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The current article elucidates a study centered on the development of an anemometer leveraging an inertial sensor for wind speed measurement in the northeast region of Brazil, focusing on renewable energy generation. The study encompassed a series of experiments aimed at calibrating the anemometer, analyzing the noise generated by the inertial sensor, and scrutinizing the data acquired during wind speed measurement. The calibration process unfolded in three stages: initial noise analysis, subsequent inertial data analysis, and the derivation of calibration curves.

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Article Synopsis
  • Factor V (FV) is crucial for the blood coagulation process, and its plasma levels are linked to various health issues like blood clots and diabetes.
  • The researchers used a specific statistical method called the Brown-Forsythe methodology to analyze genetic factors affecting FV levels in 4505 individuals from four different studies.
  • They identified a significant genetic variant (rs75463553) associated with the variability in FV plasma levels, highlighting the interaction between neutrophil-related genes and FV biology.
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