Publications by authors named "J R P Parra"
Pest attacks, especially by , are a factor affecting sugarcane production. As the pest's life habits make chemical control difficult, efforts are focused on finding integrated management alternatives. It is therefore essential to study the biology of , using artificial diets for rearing the insect in the laboratory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCreating software tools that address the needs of a wide range of decision-makers requires the inclusion of differing perspectives throughout the development process. Software tools for biodiversity conservation often fall short in this regard, partly because broad decision-maker needs may exceed the toolkits of single research groups or even institutions. We show that participatory, collaborative codesign enhances the utility of software tools for better decision-making in biodiversity conservation planning, as demonstrated by our experiences developing a set of integrated tools in Colombia.
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- The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the laterality of migraines (left vs. right-sided headaches) and the pattern of white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) observed in brain MRIs of migraine patients.
- It was found that patients with left-sided headaches had a greater overall burden of WMHs and other specific brain changes compared to those with right-sided headaches, even after accounting for factors like age and hypertension.
- The research suggests a link between headache type and underlying brain changes, indicating that left-sided headache might be associated with more significant vascular issues in the brain.
Specialized or secondary metabolites are small molecules of biological origin, often showing potent biological activities with applications in agriculture, engineering and medicine. Usually, the biosynthesis of these natural products is governed by sets of co-regulated and physically clustered genes known as biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs). To share information about BGCs in a standardized and machine-readable way, the Minimum Information about a Biosynthetic Gene cluster (MIBiG) data standard and repository was initiated in 2015.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe pharmaceutical industry has been primarily focused on developing synthetic drugs to address orofacial pain (OFP)-related conditions. There is limited knowledge regarding the efficacy of the use of herbal extracts in treating OFP. A systematic review and a meta-analysis of 62 randomized controlled trials assessing the analgesic effects of herbal extracts on pain intensity in various orofacial conditions was conducted.
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