Publications by authors named "Kyle Martins"
Pollinators face multiple pressures and there is evidence of populations in decline. As demand for insect-pollinated crops increases, crop production is threatened by shortfalls in pollination services. Understanding the extent of current yield deficits due to pollination and identifying opportunities to protect or improve crop yield and quality through pollination management is therefore of international importance.
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- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, with causes that are not fully understood, but likely include genetic factors and environmental influences like vitamin D deficiency and certain viral infections.
- The disease progression is linked to activated T cells that promote inflammation, leading to nerve damage through demyelination and axonal injury.
- Understanding the risk factors and mechanisms behind T cell activation is crucial for developing effective treatments for MS, as highlighted in the detailed review of existing literature on both harmful and non-harmful influences on the disease.
Wild bees, which are important for commercial pollination, depend on floral and nesting resources both at farms and in the surrounding landscape. Mass-flowering crops are only in bloom for a few weeks and unable to support bee populations that persist throughout the year. Farm fields and orchards that flower in succession potentially can extend the availability of floral resources for pollinators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverview on the Current Status of Zika Virus Pathogenesis and Animal Related Research.
J Neuroimmune Pharmacol
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- Zika virus (ZIKV) has been linked to serious health issues, including Guillan-Barré syndrome in adults and microcephaly in infants, prompting increased research on these associations.
- Evidence shows a significant presence of ZIKV in the nervous tissue of aborted microcephalic fetuses, but the mechanisms behind these effects are still unclear.
- There is an urgent need for effective animal models to study ZIKV pathogenesis and to develop vaccines, therapeutic drugs, and diagnostic tools, along with discussing current research trends and challenges in the field.