Publications by authors named "M V Modica"
Motivation: Accurate sequence length profiling is essential in bioinformatics, particularly in genomics and proteomics. Existing tools like SeqKit and the Trinity toolkit provide basic sequence statistics but often fall short in offering comprehensive analytics and plotting options. For instance, SeqKit is a very complete and fast tool for sequence analysis, delivering useful metrics (e.
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- Wearable devices and modern sensor technologies are transforming healthcare by enabling continuous vital sign monitoring, which is crucial for emergency management and worker safety.
- Traditional infrastructure struggles with the data and computational demands of monitoring applications, but Cloud computing offers an effective solution with resilience and scalability.
- A study monitored 900 paramedics over 12 months using a Cloud-based system for real-time tracking of vital signs, resulting in improved safety and efficiency in emergency response operations.
Background: In Italy, egg donation is being allowed again following the ruling by the Constitutional Court N. 162/2014. Nevertheless, the number of voluntary donors is insignificant, probably because no reimbursement is provided.
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- The study explores the relationship between corallivorous marine snails (Coralliophilinae) and the cnidarian corals they feed on, highlighting gaps in knowledge regarding their phylogenetic links and feeding specificity.
- A comprehensive molecular dataset from 586 specimens was created, revealing numerous cryptic species and showing that currently accepted genera are often not monophyletic.
- Findings indicate the subfamily originated in shallow waters during the Middle Eocene, with evolutionary patterns influenced more by host associations rather than depth changes.
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- - Research on animal venoms involves various fields like biology, pharmacology, and bioinformatics, yet accessing the necessary tools and data can be difficult for nonexperts due to their scattered availability online.
- - The article identifies and discusses key web resources and databases for venom research, compiling them into a comprehensive table found on the VenomZone website to aid scientists in their work.
- - It also addresses the current challenges in the field, advocating for better standards, data sharing, and community collaboration to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of venom research.