Differential Gene Expression in Contrasting Common Bean Cultivars for Drought Tolerance during an Extended Dry Period.

Common beans ( L.), besides being an important source of nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and protein, are crucial for food security, especially in developing countries. Common bean cultivation areas commonly face production challenges due to drought occurrences, mainly during the reproductive period.

Telehealth For Individuals with Parkinson's Disease During Covid-19 In Brazil: A Prospective Case Series.

Objective: To implement a telerehabilitation prevention, treatment, and follow-up physical therapy protocol for monitoring individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and to verify its effectiveness in minimizing the deleterious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: Prospective case series, involving 40 participants with mild to moderate PD recruited from a specialized neurorehabilitation group. The study was divided into four parts: (1) Phone calls to assess the feasibility of participating in remote physical therapy.

Annotation of transposable elements in the transcriptome of the Neotropical brown stink bug Euschistus heros and its chromosomal distribution.

Transposable elements (TEs) are DNA sequences capable of moving within the genome. Their distribution is very dynamic among organisms, and despite advances, there are still gaps in the understanding of the diversity and evolution of TEs in many insect species. In the case of Euschistus heros, considered the main stink bug in the soybean crop in Brazil, little is known about the participation of these elements.

Influence of temperature variation on gene expression and cocoon production in Bombyx mori Linnaeus, 1758 (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae).

Silkworms (Bombyx mori) are lepidopterans of economic importance for global silk production. However, factors that directly affect the yield and quality of silkworm cocoon production, such as diseases and temperature fluctuations, cause great economic losses. Knowing how they respond to rearing temperature during the most critical stage of their life cycle (i.

Transposable elements in the transcriptome of the velvetbean caterpillar Hübner, 1818 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae).

Transposable elements (TEs) are DNA sequences that possess the ability to move from one genomic location to another. These sequences contribute to a significant fraction of the genomes of most eukaryotes and can impact their architecture and regulation. In this paper, we present the first data related to the identification and characterization of TEs present in the transcriptome of Approximately, 835 transcripts showed significant similarity to TEs and (or) characteristic domains.

Acute effects of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with physical therapy on the balance and gait in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Application methods of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) are quite divergent making it difficult to define the clinical effectiveness of the tDCS on PD. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify the acute effects of tDCS when applied to different targets (Cz or C3-Cz-C4) combined to physical therapy to improve balance and gait in individuals with PD. A randomized controlled trial was conducted, with 50 individuals who were separated into four groups: 1) Real tDCS (Cz) + physical therapy, 2) Real tDCS (C3-Cz-C4) + physical therapy, 3) Sham tDCS + physical therapy and 4) Educational lecture + physical therapy.

Transcriptional Analysis of Microsatellites in Velvetbean Caterpillar Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner, 1818.

Brazil is the largest producer of soybeans in the world. The vast extent of soybean plantations across the Brazilian territory exposes this crop to attack by several insects, including the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis. One of the alternatives used to control this insect are the toxins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).

Severe Sporotrichosis Treated with Amphotericin B: A 20-Year Cohort Study in an Endemic Area of Zoonotic Transmission.

Although rare, disseminated sporotrichosis is increasing in several countries. Despite its limiting toxic potential, amphotericin B is the only intravenous antifungal available to treat severe sporotrichosis. We aimed to describe the effectiveness and safety of amphotericin B treatment for severe sporotrichosis.

Update on the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

In the last decades, important advances have been made in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, progressive, incurable, and potentially fatal disease. For an adequate therapy, correct hemodynamic diagnosis and etiology classification are fundamental. Many etiologies - rheumatic disease, portal hypertension, congenital heart diseases, schistosomiasis - require specific measures, in addition to drug therapy for PAH.

Testes morphology and the identification of transcripts of the hormonal pathways of the velvetbean caterpillar Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner, 1818 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae).

Anticarsia gemmatalis is one of the main defoliating pests of soybeans in Brazil. In the current study, we characterized the histomorphology of the testes and the spermatogenesis process in A. gemmatalis.

Antioxidant activity and chemical composition of meat from broilers fed diets containing different essential oils.

Background And Aim: Broiler meat is susceptible to lipid oxidation due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids, especially when stored for a long time. Concerning with that problem, we can add natural compounds to the animal feed, as the plant essential oils, which have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal activities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity, fatty acid profile, and chemical composition of the meat of broilers fed with diets containing different essential oil, including lemongrass () and pedestrian tea ( aff.

Transcriptional profiling analysis of susceptible and resistant strains of Anticarsia gemmatalis and their response to Bacillus thuringiensis.

Anticarsia gemmatalis is one of the main defoliators of soybean in Brazil. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) transgenic crops are used for their management. In this paper we used RNA-seq to explore the response of A.

Medical students with performance difficulties need wide support: Initial results of an academic tutoring program.

Background: Even students with previous academic success may face challenges that affect their academic performance. Many medical schools offer programs to students at the risk of academic failure, to ensure that they succeed in the course.

Objective And Methods: In this report we describe a pioneering academic tutoring program developed at a Brazilian medical school and discuss the initial results of the program based on the feedback from tutors and data regarding the progression of students in the medical course.

Inhaled iloprost as third add-on therapy in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Triple combination therapy is suggested in current pulmonary arterial hypertension guidelines in case of unsatisfactory treatment with oral double combination therapy. However, there is a lack of evidence concerning some of the drug combinations currently employed. We demonstrate the clinical and hemodynamical benefits of inhaled iloprost as third add-on therapy in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Lung Cavities in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.

Objectives: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a unique form of pulmonary hypertension (PH) that arises from obstruction of the pulmonary vessels by recanalized thromboembolic material. CTEPH has a wide range of radiologic presentations. Commonly, it presents as main pulmonary artery enlargement, peripheral vascular obstructions, bronchial artery dilations, and mosaic attenuation patterns.

A strategy for designing of customized electromechanical actuators of blood pumps.

Congestive heart failure is a pathology of global incidence that affects millions of people worldwide. When the heart weakens and fails to pump blood at physiological rates commensurate with the requirements of tissues, two main alternatives are cardiac transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs). This article presents the design strategy for development of a customized VAD electromagnetic actuator.

Pulmonary Embolism and Gas Exchange.

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) impairs hemodynamics, gas exchange, and lung mechanical capacity. Considering PE pathophysiology, most attention has been paid to hemodynamic impairment. However, the most prevalent symptoms in PE patients come from gas exchange alterations, which have not been in the spotlight for many years.

Mineral profile exploratory analysis for rice grains traceability.

Rice geographical traceability requires analytical procedures and data evaluation capable of linking its composition to the producing area. In this work, major and trace elements in soil and rice grains and husk from 9 cities and 17 producers were evaluated. Arsenic species were measured solely in rice grains.

Functional annotation and distribution overview of RNA families in 27 Streptococcus agalactiae genomes.

Background: Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a Gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract of humans. This bacterium has also been isolated from various animals, such as fish and cattle. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) can act as regulators of gene expression in bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Reperfusion in acute pulmonary thromboembolism.

Acute pulmonary thromboembolism (APTE) is a highly prevalent condition (104-183 cases per 100,000 person-years) and is potentially fatal. Approximately 20% of patients with APTE are hypotensive, being considered at high risk of death. In such patients, immediate lung reperfusion is necessary in order to reduce right ventricular afterload and to restore hemodynamic stability.

Distribution of Divo in Coffea genomes, a poorly described family of angiosperm LTR-Retrotransposons.

Coffea arabica (the Arabica coffee) is an allotetraploid species originating from a recent hybridization between two diploid species: C. canephora and C. eugenioides.