Publications by authors named "M Pelaez"
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- Anthropogenic disturbances such as herbivory and drought are threatening plant reproduction in oak ecosystems, prompting researchers to explore how these factors interact.
- A study focused on two oak species, Quercus agrifolia (evergreen) and Q. lobata (deciduous), to assess the isolated and combined effects of herbivory and drought on seedling survival and growth.
- Results indicated that herbivory can enhance seedling survival during drought conditions by reducing transpiration and promoting root growth, with different benefits observed across the two species based on their drought resistance.
Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as promising candidates for drug delivery due to their tunable physical and chemical properties. Among these, silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) are particularly valued for their biocompatibility and adaptability in applications like drug delivery and medical imaging. However, predicting SiNP biodistribution and clearance remains a significant challenge.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic affected many countries and led to strict health rules that caused economic problems too.
- Researchers studied how international flights influenced the spread of COVID-19 using a special computer model called Dynamic Weighted GraphSAGE (DWSAGE).
- Their findings showed that areas like Western Europe, the Middle East, and North America had a big impact on the pandemic due to lots of air traffic, and they suggested ways to reduce flights to help control it.
Physical exercise both during and after curative cancer treatment has been shown to reduce side effects. Evidence in the metastatic cancer setting is scarce, and interventions that improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are much needed for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The multinational randomized controlled PREFERABLE-EFFECT trial assessed the effects of exercise on fatigue and HRQOL in patients with MBC.
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