Publications by authors named "J F Navas"
Graphene is the first 2D atomic crystal, and its isolation heralded a new era in materials science with the emergence of several other atomically thin materials displaying multifunctional properties. The safety assessment of new materials is often something of an afterthought, but in the case of graphene, the initial isolation and characterization of the material was soon followed by the assessment of its potential impact on living systems. The Graphene Flagship project addressed the health and environmental aspects of graphene and other 2D materials, providing an instructive lesson in interdisciplinarity - from materials science to biology.
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- Bovine babesiosis, a disease caused by a parasite carried by ticks, poses a global threat to cattle, highlighting the need for new vaccines.
- Researchers identified immune-subdominant (ISD) antigens, specifically rRAP-1 NT and rRRA, which elicited lower antibody responses compared to dominant antigens in previously protected cattle.
- Vaccination of cattle with rRRA and rRAP-1 NT showed promising results, as most immunized animals developed strong immune responses and experienced a delay in sickness symptoms when exposed to the parasite, indicating the potential for these ISD antigens in developing future vaccines.
Objective: This meta-analysis reviewed the existing literature on attentional biases towards emotional stimuli measured with eye-tracking methodologies in individuals with chronic pain.
Method: Eighteen relevant studies (n = 1331 participants) were identified through three electronic databases: PubMed, PsycInfo, and Scopus. A multilevel random-effects meta-analysis was conducted by using the standardized mean difference between gaze variables for emotional and neutral stimuli with Hedge's correction as the effect size (ES).
Graphene oxide (GO) is a very attractive material for use in a vast number of applications. However, before its widespread use, it is important to consider potential issues related to environmental safety to support its safe application. The aim of this study was to investigate effects on fish (rainbow trout) following GO exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis work discusses the applicability of lightweight aggregate-encapsulated -octadecane with 1.0 wt.% of Cu nanoparticles, for enhanced thermal comfort in buildings by providing thermal energy storage functionality to no-fines concrete.
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