Publications by authors named "L Tovar"
Anurans are famous for having evolved a highly simplified skull through bone loss and fusion events. Nevertheless, their skeleton displays a rich morphological diversity associated with adaptations to diverse lifestyles and ecological niches. Here, we report larval skull ossification in the Andean toad Rhinella spinulosa (Bufonidae), and compare it to the phylogenetically distant genetic model organism Xenopus tropicalis (Pipidae).
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- Integrating genetic data into conservation management in Latin America requires collaboration between researchers and managers to address biodiversity challenges.
- A survey of 468 conservation managers across 21 Latin American countries showed that 65% had engaged in genetic assessments, finding them valuable for management decisions.
- The study identified barriers for the 35% of respondents who hadn't used genetic assessments, including limited funding, lack of lab facilities, and insufficient trained personnel.
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- * The study uses the Integrated Source Apportionment Method in the Community Multiscale Air Quality model to analyze the causes of summertime ozone levels in Madrid, revealing that about 70% of these levels come from non-local sources.
- * Local emission sources, particularly road traffic, significantly contribute to ozone peaks, and the effectiveness of local measures is enhanced during unfavorable weather conditions, indicating that this modeling approach can guide future pollution control strategies.
Fear of crime can influence our view of and experience with the world around us. This can be problematic for individuals seeking physical activity, including from walk commuting. Prior work shows fear is especially evident among women, who report fear of rape and sexual abuse by men as a primary concern.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudies indicate that approximately two-thirds of the rivers of the world are contaminated by pharmaceutical compounds, especially antibiotics and hormones. Data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2015) revealed an increase of 65% in antibiotic consumption between 2000 and 2015, with a worldwide increase of 200% expected up to 2030. Environmental contamination by antibiotics and their metabolites can cause the alteration of bacterial genes, leading to the generation of superbacteria.
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