Publications by authors named "M I Oritiz de Rott"
Technological advances have led to a proportional increase in the deposition of contaminants across various environmental compartments, including water sources. Heavy metals, also known as potentially toxic metals, are of particular concern due to their significant harmful impacts on environmental and human health. Among the available methods for mitigating the threat of these metals in water, solar radiation-based technologies stand out for their cleanliness, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency in removing or reducing the toxicity of heavy metals.
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- Commercial orchards often have mixed species that can be affected by various viruses, with pollen being a significant pathway for virus transmission.
- Metagenomics approaches were used to analyze pollen and bee samples during the blooming season of apricot, cherry, peach, and apple trees, resulting in the detection of 21 unique viruses, including notable ones like prune dwarf virus and prunus necrotic ringspot virus.
- The study revealed a higher complexity of viruses in pollen samples compared to vegetative tissues, highlighting the importance of monitoring pollination ecosystems for better understanding of viral diversity.
Diagnostics of viral infections using high-throughput genome sequencing data.
Brief Bioinform
September 2024
Plant viral infections cause significant economic losses, totalling $350 billion USD in 2021. With no treatment for virus-infected plants, accurate and efficient diagnosis is crucial to preventing and controlling these diseases. High-throughput sequencing (HTS) enables cost-efficient identification of known and unknown viruses.
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- This study examines how cognitive distractions, like playing Tetris, impact how people perceive food-related smells based on their weight status (lean vs. overweight/obese).
- 59 participants rated the intensity and pleasantness of various odors while experiencing different levels of distraction.
- Results showed high distraction reduced the pleasantness of odors, especially for lean individuals, and highlighted the varying effects of distraction between genders and weight groups, which could help develop strategies for healthier eating habits.
Background: Direct-to-operating room (DOR) resuscitation expedites interventions for trauma patients. Perceived benefit from the surgeon's perspective is not well known. This study assesses the integration of a real-time surgeon assessment tool into a DOR protocol.
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