Publications by authors named "S Caballero"

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  • Hammerhead sharks belong to the Sphyrnidae family, which is noted for their unique head shape and consists of a diverse Miocene radiation of sharks.
  • The bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) is divided into two recognized subspecies based on geographic distribution, with genetic evidence suggesting a more complex species structure.
  • Research comparing vertebral counts and morphological characteristics has confirmed the presence of two distinct species in the Western Atlantic: S. tiburo and a newly identified species, S. alleni, distinguished by specific vertebral counts and a unique shovel-shaped head.
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Unlabelled: Food insecurity is a pressing issue facing our world, particularly affecting coastal communities who rely on marine resources. The problem is further compounded by the rapidly changing climate, a deteriorating environment and growing human populations. It is essential to evaluate this issue accurately to reduce risk and improve the situation of coastal communities, especially in countries with less socioeconomic development.

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Persistent colonization and outgrowth of potentially pathogenic organisms in the intestine can result from long-term antibiotic use or inflammatory conditions, and may perpetuate dysregulated immunity and tissue damage. Gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae gut pathobionts are particularly recalcitrant to conventional antibiotic treatment, although an emerging body of evidence suggests that manipulation of the commensal microbiota may be a practical alternative therapeutic strategy. Here we isolated and down-selected commensal bacterial consortia from stool samples from healthy humans that could strongly and specifically suppress intestinal Enterobacteriaceae.

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  • This study assessed the impact of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on clearing carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) infections in patients.
  • A total of 20 patients were monitored, showing a 20% success rate for complete CPE clearance two weeks post-FMT and 40% at three months, with no significant differences when compared to a control group.
  • The analysis indicated that responder patients had a lower level of CPE before FMT and greater diversity in gut bacteria afterwards, suggesting that specific bacterial species may play a role in the success of the treatment.
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Southern hemisphere humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae, SHHW) breeding populations follow a high-fidelity Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) diet while feeding in distinct sectors of the Southern Ocean. Their capital breeding life history requires predictable ecosystem productivity to fuel migration and migration-related behaviours. It is therefore postulated that populations feeding in areas subject to the strongest climate change impacts are more likely to show the first signs of a departure from a high-fidelity krill diet.

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