Publications by authors named "Mauricio Gonzalez-Aviles"
This document provides a dataset transcription and translation of unpublished texts in the P'urhépecha language. The preserved texts are of a religious nature, reflecting the evangelizing efforts of missionaries during the 17th to 19th centuries, with a specific emphasis on the initiatives undertaken by the Gilberti Project at the Center for the Study of Traditions of El Colegio de Michoacán. The investigation introduces innovative digital tools and editable resources, opening new avenues for the study and preservation of the P'urhépecha language, ensuring its relevance and accessibility for future generations.
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- Undernutrition (UN) negatively affects children's health, leading to increased illness and mortality due to poor food intake, impacting their overall development.
- The study aimed to assess the effects of an enriched black corn chip on growth, metabolism, and cognitive functions in post-weaned UN mice, utilizing a diet low in protein.
- Results showed that the black corn chip improved growth, memory, and physical activity in mice, suggesting it could effectively combat UN-related growth and cognitive issues, even during low protein consumption.
In Mexico, corn and the nixtamalization technique hold immense culinary and economic significance. Thus, optimizing and offering alternatives for this process is critical. This research proposes a solar-driven nixtamalization method customized for native maize varieties in Michoacán, Mexico.
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