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https://www.jcmurrell.co.uk/ornella-carrion-fonseca | 2021-10-18T21:12:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585209.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018190451-20211018220451-00052.warc.gz | 0.920401 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__69307755 | en | Ornella Carrion Fonseca
Senior Research Associate
My interest in Microbiology drove me to study a degree in Biology and an MSc in Microbiology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. During my PhD at the University of Barcelona, I characterized Antarctic bacteria that produced dimethylsulfide (DMS) through a novel biosynthetic pathway. DMS is an environmentally important gas due to its role in the global sulfur cycle, for being a potent chemoattractant for higher organisms and its potential effects on climate regulation. My early post-doctoral research, in Jonathan Todd’s lab at the University of East Anglia, focused on investigating the activity of this novel DMS-producing pathway in different environments to assess its contribution to the global DMS emissions.
In my current project in the Murrell lab I study bacterial metabolism of another important trace gas, isoprene. Despite isoprene being emitted to the atmosphere in similar amounts to methane and having a significant impact on atmospheric chemistry, very little is known about its biogeochemical cycling. My role in this project will be to study the abundance, diversity and activity of isoprene degraders in the environment to assess the impact that microbes have in mitigating the effects of this important climate-active gas. | biology |
https://packedman.com/get-rid-ingrown-hair/ | 2021-10-20T13:55:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585321.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020121220-20211020151220-00117.warc.gz | 0.91736 | 1,676 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__42583782 | en | Many of us have them. Those with curly hair are more likely to get them than others. The good news they’re not impossible to get rid of! This article will discuss how to get rid of ingrown hair and how to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
What is the cause of ingrown hair?
Ingrown hair is a condition where hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. The condition is most prevalent among people who have coarse or curly hair.
It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle (folliculitis) or “razor bumps” (pseudofolliculitis barbae), which vary in size.
While ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed (beard, legs, pubic region), it can appear anywhere.
Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs are also caused because of lack of natural exfoliation in the skin.
After a hair has been shaved, it begins to grow back. Curly hair tends to curl into the skin instead of straight out the follicle, leading to an inflammation reaction.
This can make the skin look purple and red, and in some cases, it can even look like pimples. These inflamed papules or pustules can form especially if the area becomes infected.
This is especially problematic for black men who have naturally beautiful, coarse, or tightly curled thick hair. Curly hair increases the likelihood of ingrown hairs by a factor of 50!
Two types of ingrown hairs
There are two types of ingrown hairs transfollicular and extrafollicular.
The extrafollicular hair is a hair that has exited the follicle and reentered the skin.
The transfollicular hair never exits the follicle, but because of its naturally curly nature curls back into the follicle causing fluid build-up and irritation.
There is even a gene that has been linked to razor bumps. There is evidence that those with a keratin gene mutation are more likely to have ingrown hairs. This is because the gene structurally weakens the hair shaft making it more likely the beard will ingrown.
If left untreated over time, razor bumps can turn into keloid or raised scarring in the beard area. This especially happens if the razor bumps become infected.
A keloid scar is a result of an overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury. Keloid scars are firm, rubbery lesions or shiny, fibrous nodules, and can vary from pink to the color of the person’s skin or red to dark brown in color.
A keloid scar is benign (non-cancerous) and not contagious, but sometimes accompanied by severe itchiness, pain, and changes in texture.
In severe cases, it can affect the movement of skin. Keloid scars are seen 15 times more frequently in black people than whites.
Old school ingrown hair removal
The tried and true old-fashioned method to get rid of ingrown hair is with a warm damp washcloth and a pair of tweezers.
Step 1: Sterilize your tweezers by holding the pointed end on a flame for 30-60 seconds
Step 2: Soak a clean washcloth in warm water
Step 3: Press the washcloth against the skin for 3 minutes. They say it will soften the hair to bring it closer to the surface.
Step 4: With your sterilized tweezers gentle grab at the hair and pull out the embedded end
Step 5: Clean the area with Dr. Squatch Men’s Soap Bar. It’s organic and handmade in the USA
Here is a video of this being done with a needle.
As you can see this method is quite time consuming and painful. Luckily for us there are better ways to remove ingrown hairs.
New school ingrown hair removal
Use an exfoliating brush to help dislodge the hair. This brush has a patented design to easily and painlessly expose ingrown hairs via exfoliation.
Step 1: Clean the area to be treated
Step 2: Soak it with a warm damp washcloth.
Step 3: Move the brush in a circular motion around the affected area.
Most people use it in or after the shower
2. Use TendSkin liquid ingrown hair treatment
This animal cruelty-free product is very popular to remove ingrown hairs. I actually recommend you use it in combination with the Wizker brush.
This is the best aftershave to prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps on the market. Aftershave is really the wrong word since you need to apply it for a few days after you’ve shaved.
It works by using Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) as its active ingredient. The ASA unblocks pores and soothes skin. It then uses Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Diglycerin.
These chemicals help deliver the ASA and give a soothing feel good sensation to the skin.
Yes, it really works!
Step 1: Dry the skin first! Using it on wet can may cause an adverse reaction
Step 2: Apply a thin coat once in the morning after showing to the affected area
Step 3: Apply a thin coat to the affected after after shaving and drying the skin
3. Use a Good Shave Gel
A good shave gel will help to prevent ingrown hair by minimizing the irritation caused by shaving. Bump Patrol Shave Gel is dermatologist approved and proven to prevent and get rid of ingrown hairs. People have reported positive results within one week.
Step 1: Put a warm towel on the area to be shaved and leave it for 2 minutes
Step 2: Shave with the grain
Step 3: Apply warm towel to clean the shaved area
Step 4: Shave again this time using the side stroke across the face from the ear to the mouth
Step 5: Apply Bump Patrol After Shave
Watch a video on the shaving technique here
4. Use pfb Vanish
PFB is used by women and men to remove ingrown hairs. It contains natural ingredients such as willow bark and camphor oil. These work in tandem with other gentle ingredients to get rid of ingrown hair and keep your skin looking healthy .
Step 1: Dry the skin first!
Step 2: Roll on the affected area after shaving and again at night
If waxing apply pfb Vanish for two days prior to the waxing treatment.
How to Get Rid of Ingrown Hair? Prevent! Prevent! Prevent!
Option 1 Liquids + Good Razor
As always prevention is the best medicine guys. If you want to prevent ingrown hairs we recommend using a good quality razor.
Now despite what some guys might try and sell you a $500 golden razor is not needed to prevent ingrown hairs from occurring in the first place.
First, you can use Tend Skin or pfb Vanish in the morning prior to shaving.
Then you want a good razor.
I love these because they’re inexpensive and they get the job done.
Option 2: Philips Norelco Oneblade QP6520/70 Pro Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver
I love the Philips Norelco Oneblade Razor!
It trims close and can shave even closer but not too close to avoid skin irritation. The blade lasts up to 4 months and is replaceable.
It’s wet dry capable and of course, contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. With its 14 length settings, you can choose whatever length is best for you.
I recommend the second to last shortest length to leave 1.5mm of stubble in order to prevent ingrown hairs.
I hope you found this article useful and I value your feedback!
Finally, consider Turmeric and Bioperine to keep your skin radiant and less susceptible to scaring from ingrown hairs. | biology |
https://newsworldvn.com/asias-best-wildlife-reserves.html | 2023-09-27T14:57:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510300.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927135227-20230927165227-00067.warc.gz | 0.82902 | 1,206 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__157100272 | en | Asia is a continent renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, ancient cultures, and rich biodiversity. Among its many natural wonders, Asia’s best wildlife reserves stand out as havens of untamed beauty and biodiversity. In this article, we invite you to embark on an awe-inspiring journey, delving into the remarkable wildlife reserves that showcase the continent’s diverse ecosystems and the magnificent creatures that inhabit them. From the lush rainforests of Borneo to the vast grasslands of Mongolia, Asia’s best wildlife reserves offer a glimpse into the raw and untamed essence of the continent by Newsworldvn.
Asia’s Best Wildlife Reserves: Discover the Untamed Beauty of the Continent
- The Magnificence of Asian Wildlife Reserves:
Introduce the concept of wildlife reserves and their significance in preserving and protecting the natural heritage of Asia. Discuss the crucial role these reserves play in conserving endangered species, promoting ecotourism, and raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation.
- Borneo’s Danum Valley Conservation Area:
Explore the pristine rainforests of Borneo’s Danum Valley Conservation Area. Discuss the incredible variety of flora and fauna, including the elusive Bornean orangutans, pygmy elephants, and vibrant bird species Asia’s best wildlife reserves. Highlight the importance of this reserve in preserving the endangered species and the unique ecosystem of Southeast Asia.
- The Serengeti of Asia: Kaziranga National Park, India:
Shift focus to India’s Kaziranga National Park, often referred to as the Serengeti of Asia’s best wildlife reserves. Discuss the park’s vast grasslands, wetlands, and dense forests, which provide a sanctuary for the endangered Indian rhinoceros, tigers, and numerous bird species. Highlight the successful conservation efforts and the unique opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to observe these magnificent creatures up close.
- Ranthambore National Park: A Royal Abode of Tigers:
Delve into the royal history and thriving tiger population of Ranthambore National Park in India. Discuss the park’s ancient ruins, picturesque lakes, and the majestic Bengal tigers that roam freely within its boundaries. Emphasize the conservation initiatives aimed at protecting these endangered big cats and the unforgettable safari experiences available to visitors.
- Mongolia’s Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park:
Venture into the arid landscapes of Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in Mongolia. Discuss the unique desert ecosystem, the towering sand dunes, and the diverse wildlife that has adapted to this harsh environment Asia’s best wildlife reserves. Highlight the park’s iconic inhabitants, such as the elusive snow leopard, wild Bactrian camels, and Gobi bears, and the importance of their preservation.
- The Enigmatic Komodo National Park:
Explore the fascinating world of Komodo National Park in Indonesia. Discuss the legendary Komodo dragons, the world’s largest lizards, which roam freely on the park’s islands. Emphasize the park’s marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, and the opportunity for visitors to witness the natural wonders both above and below the water’s surface.
- Chitwan National Park: A Wildlife Haven in Nepal:
Shift focus to Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a haven for diverse wildlife. Discuss Asia’s best wildlife reserves the park’s dense forests, grasslands, and the endangered one-horned rhinoceros that call it home. Highlight the unique experiences offered, including elephant safaris, birdwatching, and interactions with the local Tharu community.
- The Rich Marine Life of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Philippines:
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines. Discuss the park’s vibrant coral reefs, teeming with a dazzling array of marine life, including sea turtles, manta rays, and countless fish species Asia’s best wildlife reserves. Emphasize the park’s role in marine conservation and the opportunity for snorkelers and divers to explore this underwater paradise.
- Way Kambas National Park: A Sanctuary for Sumatran Wildlife:
Explore the dense rainforests and swamp ecosystems of Way Kambas National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia. Discuss Asia’s best wildlife reserves the park’s efforts to protect the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, elephants, and rhinoceros. Highlight the park’s conservation programs, including rehabilitation centers and educational initiatives aimed at preserving these iconic species.
- The Future of Asia’s Wildlife Reserves:
Conclude by discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Asia’s best wildlife reserves. Highlight the importance of sustainable tourism, community involvement, and international collaboration in ensuring the long-term survival of these precious ecosystems and their inhabitants. Encourage readers to support conservation efforts and experience the untamed beauty of Asia’s wildlife reserves firsthand.
Asia’s best wildlife reserves offer a gateway to a world of untamed beauty, where diverse ecosystems flourish and magnificent creatures roam free. From the dense rainforests of Borneo to the arid landscapes of Mongolia, these reserves provide a glimpse into the continent’s rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation. By exploring Asia’s wildlife reserves and supporting their preservation, we not only embark on unforgettable adventures but also contribute to the protection of our planet’s natural heritage. Let us embrace the opportunity to discover the untamed beauty of Asia’s best wildlife reserves, forging a deeper connection with the incredible wildlife and ecosystems that make our continent truly remarkable. | biology |
http://www.forestbooks.co.uk/books/detail/8580.htm | 2017-04-30T01:07:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123635.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00623-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.858898 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__89398236 | en | KERSHAW (J. C.). Butterflies of Hongkong [and South-East China.]1907
Hongkong: Kelly & Walsh, Limited, Large 4to, v, 184pp., 22 (20 coloured) plates each with a tissue guard, cont. quarter morocco, marbled boards, spine faded and rubbed, head and foot a little frayed, upper joint starting. A detailed account of the butterflies in south east China and their caterpillars, with fine coloured plates. Originally issued in VI parts, 1905-06, with cover title: Butterflies of Hongkong and South-East China. | biology |
https://canadiangeriatrics.ca/Biogen | 2022-11-29T13:47:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710698.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129132340-20221129162340-00589.warc.gz | 0.941088 | 153 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__216422096 | en | At Biogen, our mission is clear: we are pioneers in neuroscience.
Since our founding in 1978 as one of the world’s first global biotechnology companies, Biogen has led innovative scientific research with the goal, over the last decade, to defeat devastating neurological diseases. We believe that no other disease area holds as much need or as much promise for medical breakthroughs as neuroscience. Our focus on neuroscience, our deep scientific expertise and our courage to take risks make us leaders in the research and development of medicines to transform neuroscience to benefit society.
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https://www.newsip.in/%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B8-sle-%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%9C/ | 2020-10-23T20:55:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107865665.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20201023204939-20201023234939-00626.warc.gz | 0.941978 | 138 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__51694878 | en | Smoking is injurious to various organ systems of human body. Inhaled smoke not only causes inflammation in the lungs but also in rest of the body. Evidence suggests that smoking is an independent risk factor for onset of multiple autoimmune rheumatic diseases like Rheumatiod Arthritis, Lupus (SLE).
It also results in increased number of relapses in RA despite patients being on regular treatment.Smoking modulate the immune system through many ways including induction of inflammatory response, alteration of cytokine balance, DNA damage and cell death. Smoking reduces the efficacy of antirheumatic drugs in patients. The risk appears elevated even in past smokers until 20 years after cessation. | biology |
https://neuvoo.com.br/view/?id=463e59b0a63f | 2022-08-18T02:25:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573145.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818003501-20220818033501-00143.warc.gz | 0.846236 | 376 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__1858831 | en | Conduct soy and corn research / trials according to procedures established and adapt new procedures when necessary.
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https://www.orodeicolli.com/en/mieleinfavonaturale | 2024-04-12T12:13:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00667.warc.gz | 0.948993 | 249 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72672858 | en | What is it?
Natural honey in the comb is a product of natural beekeeping; this type of beekeeping aims to safeguard the well-being of bees as the main pollinators. To achieve this noble objective, natural beekeeping avoids nomadism and the use of industrially produced wax sheets, ensuring that bees have enough reserves for their sustenance instead of relying on frequent nutritional substitutes.
Natural comb honey means that bees deposit honey (as well as pollen) in a comb that they themselves have constructed. The comb is therefore a natural product consisting of a series of hexagonal cells made of beeswax, typically containing raw honey. The comb is rich in carbohydrates, antioxidants, and traces of many other nutrients; as such, natural comb honey is edible. When consuming it, along with the honey and pollen inside, the experience is akin to chewing fragrant and sweet gum.
Raw honey, in addition to the nutrients described above, provides small amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Furthermore, since it is not processed in any way, it contains enzymes like glucose oxidase, which give natural honey antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Its texture, when tasted, tends to have a thicker consistency compared to filtered honey. | biology |
https://www.drvarsha.com/myths-and-facts-about-fats-and-cholesterol/ | 2024-04-18T18:19:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00538.warc.gz | 0.937445 | 2,803 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72422038 | en | There are a number of doubts, myths and beliefs about cholesterol and fats in our diet as well as their impact on our health. Let us start by understanding, in what forms do we take fats in our diet –
LIPIDS are a chemical class that includes all oily, fatty substances which do not dissolve in water but dissolve in organic liquids (organic substances contain Carbon which forms ‘covalent’ or electron-sharing bonds with Hydrogen). We take lipids in our diet in the form of FATS and CHOLESTEROL.
Fats contain ‘fatty acids’ which are made of chains of Carbon (C) atoms forming bonds with Hydrogen (H) atoms. Some of the fatty acids may have double bonds in one or more sites in these chains. At these sites, the fatty acid chain acquires flexibility and can be bent. Fatty acids are a vital component of the membranes that cover and line all the cells in our body. However, only the ‘flexible’ fatty acids can be incorporated and used in the cell membranes.
Understanding Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
Those fatty acids which do not contain any ‘double bonds’ are called saturated fatty acids. These fats are not flexible and bendable, so do not get incorporated into our cell membranes. They get stored as triglycerides (TGs) by our body in the liver, muscle, and adipose (fat under the skin and in between body organs). This storage form of fat may be used as a source of energy once carbohydrates (carbs) are exhausted. It is also important to note that excess carbs in diet are also converted and stored as triglycerides by our body.
Those fatty acids which contain double bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids or fats. If only one double bond is present, they are mono-unsaturated and if more than one is present, they are poly-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA and PUFA respectively).
Cis and Trans Unsaturated Fats
It has recently been researched that just having double bond/s does not bestow flexibility on the fatty acid. If both the H atoms are on the same side of the double bond, they are said to be in ‘cis’ configuration while if the H atoms are on opposite sides of the double bond, they are said to be in a ‘trans’ configuration. Flexibility and bendability are present in the cis configuration while the trans ones cannot be bent and are not flexible. So it is the cis unsaturated fatty acid that gets incorporated into cell membranes, while the trans ones go into storage just like the saturated ones.
Most naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids occur in cis configuration however on deep frying or during processing for packaged foods, the cis configuration is changed to trans (by a process called hydrogenation) which increases the stability and shelf life of these products. Therefore, cis-unsaturated fatty acids are the best forms of fat for us to take in our diet to ensure least is stored or deposited, and more is actively utilized in our body.
PUFAs are additionally also utilized by our body to make some chemical mediators that play an important role in the process of Inflammation. There are 2 types of PUFA – Omega 6 and Omega 3 (the number reflects the position of the double bond). They should be taken in a ratio of around 4:1 in our diet for an effective balance of the inflammatory mediators. However, most diets are low in Omega 3 (that produces anti-inflammatory mediators) with this ratio often going up to 12:1 to 25:1 in favor of the Omega 6 (that produces pro-inflammatory mediators). So it is important to consciously include some sources of Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet.
Medium and Long-chain Saturated Fats
Saturated fatty acids are classified into short-chain (less than 6 C atoms), medium-chain (6-12 C atoms) and long-chain (>12 C atoms). Medium and long-chain saturated fatty acids are found in diet, while short-chain fatty acids are produced by bacterial action on the dietary fibers in the gut. These short-chain fatty acids reduce gut inflammation and strengthen gut immunity, therefore including more fibers (through salads – fruits and vegetables) is beneficial.
Recent research has shown that the long-chain fatty acids from diet are easily stored as TGs while the medium-chain fatty acids are preferably burned up as a source of energy. So among the saturated fats, medium-chain ones are preferable to include than long-chain ones. Coconut oil and palm oil have 50% and 40% medium-chain saturated fats respectively while other sources from meat and dairy have less than 15% medium-chain and mostly long-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is also rich in vitamins and minerals so it is the preferred one in the saturated group.
So one should include preferably cis unsaturated fats along with some amount of specifically omega 3 fatty acids and some amount of medium-chain saturated fats in the diet for an appropriate and healthy lipid balance.
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that has an entirely different structure than fats. It has a complex structure derived from the steroid class of substances. Cholesterol is also an important component of cell membranes and is additionally used by the body to make vitamin D, bile and hormones.
It is found in many foods we take in diet but most of the cholesterol found in our body is synthesized by the body itself (usually 20% from the diet; 80% by the body). Due to the important role of cholesterol in our body, the synthesis of cholesterol is meticulously regulated, which means, if less comes in through the diet, the body will automatically synthesize more and vice versa. Therefore, total cholesterol in the body remains almost constant!
SMOKE POINTS OF OILS
This is the temperature at which an oil smokes or burns, and breaks down the fats into harmful substances like free radicals and carcinogens. Therefore depending on the smoke point of the oil, it should be used in cooking and food preparation appropriately.
HEALTH RISKS WITH HIGH DIETARY FAT AND CHOLESTEROL INTAKE
The fatty acids (fats) are stored in the liver as triglycerides (TGs) along with cholesterol. Special proteins combine with TGs and cholesterol and carry them in the blood to other parts of the body from the liver. Proteins combined with lipids are called ‘lipoproteins’.
VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein) carries a large amount of TG along with some cholesterol in the blood. After giving off the TG to other storage sites like muscle and adipose, the lipoprotein left behind is called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) which has mostly cholesterol and some TG. VLDL and LDL (especially the latter) if present in high quantities in the blood can form plaques (called atherosclerosis) that can lead to blockages of blood vessels. The smaller and denser LDL has the greatest propensity to form these plaques. The more the number of VLDL and thereby LDL particles circulating in the blood, the more is the risk of plaque formation, atherosclerosis and blood of arteries.
The unutilized cholesterol and TG are brought back to the liver by the lipoprotein called HDL. Therefore, while VLDL and LDL keep the fats in circulation, HDL removes fats from circulation and brings them back to the liver. That is why VLDL and LDL are called bad cholesterol while HDL is called good cholesterol.
The amount of cholesterol we take in the diet has hardly any relevance to the amount of circulating VLDL and LDL particles. Cholesterol plays a supportive role in transporting TGs in blood, and most of the cholesterol body pool remains constant due to well-regulated cholesterol synthesis by the body. However, more the saturated and trans fatty acids we take in diet, the more will be stored in the liver as TGs and more will be the released VLDL and thereby LDL particles circulating in the blood.
Therefore, it is not the dietary cholesterol intake but the dietary intake of saturated and trans fats which increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to plaque blockage of arteries (which can result in serious conditions like heart attack and stroke). Plaques are made of deposited lipids (fats and cholesterol) with calcium and some trapped blood cells (RBCs and platelets).
Though the amount of cholesterol intake in diet has no direct risk, most food sources of cholesterol also contain significant amounts of saturated fats. The exceptions here are eggs and shrimp which are now often recommended in the diet without any attributed health risk.
When we measure blood cholesterol, we do not actually measure the amount of cholesterol in our body. What we measure is the amount of cholesterol in VLDL, LDL and HDL particles circulating in the blood. More the VLDL and LDL and less the HDL particles in the blood, the more is the cardiovascular risk due to the formation of plaques in the blood vessels. Lab reports mainly use the amount of LDL and HDL (and sometimes their ratio- ideal LDL: HDL= 3.5-4), as the risk indicator for atherosclerosis and CVD. Apart from this total blood triglycerides is measured which gives us an idea of the body’s fat overload (which in addition to the risk of plaques in blood vessels, also signifies an increased risk of diseases like obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, pancreatitis and thyroid disorders).
It is important to note that the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is not considered in isolation based on the lab values of blood LDL, and TGs. The risk increases in proportion to the presence of other CVD risk factors like high BP, diabetes, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, increasing age and family history/predisposition.
Does high-fat load (high blood TGs and LDL) always imply a high health risk?
It is possible that people with high LDL or TGs may never get CVD or plaque-related blockages while people with normal LDL may actually land up with plaques. This is due to other CVD risk factors mentioned. If a person is a smoker or has high blood pressure or diabetes, the component of injury to his blood vessel wall is high. So in such a person even a lower level of LDL can end up forming a significant plaque as compared to a person who doesn’t have any of these risk factors. Similarly, a family history/genetic predisposition, and increasing age (>45 years) may play a role in adding risk. Obesity and lack of physical activity (reduced utilization of carbs/fats leading to more storage) also contribute to increased CVD risk. Increased cholesterol and triglycerides can also be linked to other chronic diseases like fatty liver.
So by how much should we aim to reduce the blood LDL?
The most important intervention if LDL and TGs are high is always a reduction in dietary intake of saturated/trans-fat and a relative increase in intake of PUFAs (especially Omega3).
The more the estimated CVD risk, the greater will be the needed reduction in LDL. So a CVD risk categorization is usually done based on all individual factors and the target LDL is set accordingly as below:
- High risk (2 or more risk factors including diabetes or heart disease): LDL target <100 mg/dl (<70 mg/dl sometimes) or >50% reduction
- Medium risk (2 or more risk factors): LDL target <130mg/dl or 30-50% reduction
- Low risk (1 or no risk factor): LDL target <160mg/dl or <30% (range of 10-25%) reduction
What do these cholesterol-lowering drugs like ‘statins’ do?
The decision to start a ‘statin’ drug is based on the inability to bring down LDL with diet alone and the degree of one’s CVD risk.
The statins lower the amount of cholesterol our body makes so that irrespective of the cholesterol coming through diet, the cholesterol made by our body is reduced. Lower cholesterol in the liver will lead to lower quantities of VLDL and thereby LDL particles coming out in the blood. Therefore, the statin drugs reduce the blood LDL and TGs thereby reducing the risk of plaque formation and CVD. Dietary modifications mentioned have to continue hand in hand.
Specific drugs lowering triglycerides (niacin, fibrates) act by reducing triglyceride synthesis and increasing fatty acid breakdown (oxidation) and are used if one’s fat overload (TG level) comes out to be significantly high. Newer LDL cholesterol-lowering medicines include the PCSK9 inhibitor group of drugs, that act by binding to the LDL receptor on the surface of the liver cells (hepatocyte) preventing and reducing the release of LDL particles and increasing their internal degradation. Omega 3 fatty acids supplements are also given commonly, to improve the lipid balance.
So to conclude, cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to plaque-related blockage of vessels (atherosclerosis) is a complicated interplay of several factors! But the drive home message at a practical level still remains that we reduce saturated/trans-fats in our diet, and much rather keep our LDL and TG level on the optimal or desirable side!
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https://tearsolutions.com/phase-2-clinical-trial/ | 2021-11-29T20:40:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358842.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20211129194957-20211129224957-00146.warc.gz | 0.950225 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__79145440 | en | The study lasted 8 weeks and included 5 visits to an ophthalmologist. Patients were provided with ophthalmic drops of Lacripep™ or placebo. Lacripep™ is a synthetic tear protein fragment of ‘lacritin’. Lacritin and a natural version of Lacripep™ are constituents of normal human tears but are lacking in dry eye tears. In preclinical studies, both restore tearing and eye health. The study was restricted to patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome dry eye. Patients stopped treatment of Restasis or Xiidra two weeks before. Those with punctal plugs inserted two weeks before or later were not excluded. Those on serum tears ceased treatment 30 days before. | biology |
https://www.yesdee.com/product/introduction-to-biofuels/ | 2023-06-07T21:37:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654016.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607211505-20230608001505-00227.warc.gz | 0.88694 | 409 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__76996061 | en | What role will biofuels play in the scientific portfolio that might bring energy independence and security, revitalize rural infrastructures, and wean us off of our addiction to oil? The shifting energy landscape of the 21st century, with its increased demand for renewable energy technology, poses a worrying intellectual challenge. Discussing the multidisciplinary study of bioenergy and its potential for replacing fossil fuels in the coming decades, Introduction to Biofuels provides a roadmap for understanding the broad sweep of technological, sociological, and energy policy issues that intermingle and intertwine.
Table of Content
Ethanol as the Leading ‘’First-Generation’’ Biofuel
Cellulosic Ethanol as a ‘’Second –Generation’’ Biofuel
Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production I: Yeasts
Microbiology of Cellulosic Ethanol Production II: Bacteria
Biochemical Engineering of Cellulosic Ethanol
The Economics of Fuel Ethanol
Advanced Biofuels: The Widening Portfolio of Alternative
Chemically Produced Biofuels
Sustainability of Biofuels Production
Biofuels as Products of Integrated Bioprocesses (Biorefineries)
About The Author
David Mousdale was educated at Oxford (BA, biochemistry, 1974) and Cambridge (PhD, 1979). He researched growth control and integration mechanisms in plants and plant cell cultures before turning to enzyme response to xenobiotics, including the first isolation of a glyphosate-sensitive enzyme from a higher plant.
In the microbial physiology and biochemistry of industrial fermentations, he developed metabolic analysis to analyze changes in producing strains developed by serendipity (i.e., classical strain improvement) or by rational genetic engineering. He became managing director of beocarta Ltd in 1997.
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https://bioexpress.com/store/product/4693360/puretm-1000g-pipet-tips-molecular-bioproducts | 2020-09-24T14:09:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400219221.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924132241-20200924162241-00050.warc.gz | 0.651083 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__167869614 | en | Pure™ 1000G Pipet Tips, Molecular BioProducts
The Pure 1000G tips are a larger volume version of the Pure 200G tips (53225-682)
Ideal for fragile cells, genomic DNA, and viscous samples. Features larger orifice design. Compatible with Pipetman*, Eppendorf*, and others. Sterile tips are certified RNase-, DNase-, DNA-, and pyrogen-free. Nonsterile tips are autoclavable.
Ordering information: Tips 53225-718 and -716 are packaged 96 per tray, 10 trays per pack. Tips 53225-714 are bulk packaged. | biology |
https://www.orangedognativeplants.com/ | 2024-02-25T09:29:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474594.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225071740-20240225101740-00278.warc.gz | 0.944896 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__42771094 | en | We are a native plant nursery in Forestville, ON, the heart of the Carolinian lifezone.
We have several years experience in growing native plants from seed, and want to do our part in reducing and reversing climate change and as a result see the reversal in the decline of many threatened flora and fauna.
The name Orange Dog is the nickname of the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly (paplio cresphontes). It only lays its eggs on citrus trees. In Ontario, we have two trees from the citrus family, Prickly Ash and Hop Tree. These are the only two larval host plants for the ‘orange dog.’ It is the largest butterfly in North America.
Why OrangeDog Native Plants?
There are many native plant nurseries out there. We want to be YOUR source. We are an online website to order the native perennials, trees, and shrubs for every habitat and ecosystem whether shade, sun or aquatic. We can supply needs for restoration projects. We source our seed locally. We are committed to biodiversity and restoration of natural habitats. We guarantee you will be satisfied or we will make it right. We grow our stock in and around Forestville which is minutes from Lake Erie near Long Point.
Native plants are part of the natural ecosystem and biodiversity that was here before settlers came. They provide the necessary shelter, food and benfits to other natives flora and fauna. In addition, native plants know our environment and require little maintenance once established. This saves on water and they can survive the toughest of weather conditions.
Native plants provide pollinators with their necessary food important to the pollination process. Native plants provide a source for these pollinators which are in steady decline unless we provide the habitat for them in our own gardens and property. | biology |
https://lodi-uk.com/consumer-pest-control/commercial-organ-x | 2019-02-23T09:50:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249495888.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223082039-20190223104039-00604.warc.gz | 0.921825 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__161073207 | en | Consumer Pest Control
Organ-X Natural Control
Desi-Dust is a natural organic (diatomaceous earth) entrapment powder; made up of tiny fossilised silica diatoms. It works by naturally drawing away all the essential moisture insects require to aid in their development and reproduction. Without any moisture the insects cannot breed, making living conditions uninhabitable!
Desi-Dust can be applied on and around pets and animals (avoid contact with eyes) including their bedding, litter areas, cracks and crevices. Desi-Dust can also be applied to plants, their leaves and surrounding soil. | biology |
https://mydevelopingchild.com/stem-cell-therapy-shows-promise-in-those-with-asd/ | 2020-09-18T11:09:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187390.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918092913-20200918122913-00585.warc.gz | 0.920475 | 1,106 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__86307503 | en | July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month! To celebrate, Lineagen is spreading the word about cord blood banking and the ongoing research on stem cell therapies in individuals with autism spectrum disorder!
Why are stem cells so special?
New parents have the option of banking both cord blood and cord tissue after the birth of their newborn. Cord blood and tissue are valuable sources of stem cells.1 People hear the term “stem cells” but may not understand what makes these cells so special! Scientists think of stems cells like a baker thinks of flour. Flour is the primary ingredient for the creation of many delicious dishes. Flour can become pasta, bread, pizza dough, cookies, and so much more! Think of stem cells as the flour of our cell types. Stem cells are the primary ingredient that can transform into many different types of cells in our body. For example, stem cells can become a skin cell or a liver cell. Whereas skin cells can only make another skin cell and liver cells can only make another liver cell.
Because of this, stem cells can be used to treat diseases such as immune system disorders, genetic disorders, neurological disorders, and some types of cancer. Cord blood and tissue banking allows for the storage of these valuable cells to be used for future medical purposes for the child, family members, or donated to someone in need.
What is the difference between cord blood and cord tissue?
Umbilical cord blood is the blood in the umbilical cord and placenta after birth.1 It contains special cells called hematopoietic stem cells. Hematopoietic stem cells can mature into different types of blood cells in the body. Hematopoietic stem cells also are found in blood and bone marrow in adults and children. These cells can be used to treat certain types of diseases.
The umbilical cord tissue is an abundant source of mesenchymal stem cells.2 Mesenchymal stem cells can mature into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue. These cells show great potential in clinical research for conditions affecting cartilage, muscle, and nerve cells.
How could stem cells benefit children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Clinical trials have been performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of stem cells in ASD management.3 Below is a summary of some of these clinical trials4-7. Of note, all trials were completed with participants who have a diagnosis of ASD.
A 2018 clinical trial studied the effects of transplantation of a participant’s own cord blood.
Participants: 25 males and 4 females, with an average age of 4.5 years
Duration: 24 weeks
Primary outcome: Participants showed no statistically significant improvements
A 2017 clinical trial studied the effects of an infusion of a participant’s own umbilical cord blood.
Participants: 21 males and 4 females, with an average age of 4.6 years
Duration: 12 months
Primary outcome: Participants showed improvements in socialization, communication, and adaptive behavior
A 2014 clinical trial studied the effects of a transplantation of fetal stem cells from a donor.
Participants: 39 males and 6 females, with an average age of 6.9 years
Duration: 12 months
Primary outcome: Participants showed improvements in cognitive ability, behaviors, sociability, and in immune functions.
A 2013 clinical trial studied the effects of transplantation of cord blood and cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells from a donor.
Participants: 36 males and 1 female, with an average ae of 7.4 years
Duration: 24 weeks
Primary outcome: Participants had fewer stereotypic behaviors, less lethargy, and less social withdrawal.
What are some limitations of these trials?
As of 2018, only a limited number of clinical trials have been performed3, which is not enough research to draw definitive conclusions. In addition, there are several differences among these trials such as study design, participates enrolled, and stem cell types used.
While there is much excitement about the potential for cord blood/tissue to treat or improve the symptoms of children with ASD, more research is needed. For additional information please visit a Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation here and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s cord blood banking page here. If you are having a baby sometime soon, consider the benefits of banking his or her cord blood!
Mesenchymal: refers to cells that develop into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue.
Clinical trial: a research study in which a person or group of people are prospectively assigned to one or more interventions (which may include placebo or other control) to evaluate the effects of those interventions on health-related biomedical or behavioral outcomes
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Cord Blood Banking: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cord-Blood-Banking?IsMobileSet=false#what
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http://catholichotdish.com/faith-outdoors/scary-news/ | 2017-03-23T08:20:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218186841.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212946-00496-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.96722 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__174172872 | en | A news article in Saturday’s St. Paul Pioneer Press sent a chill up my spine. A deer near Pine Island in Goodhue County tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
I read the story and paid close attention, and not just because I am a deer hunter. Pine Island isn’t too far from the area where I hunt near Red Wing. It looks to be about 30 miles. The discovery of CWD in the area has me more than just a little concerned.
But, my nervousness is nothing compared to how deer hunters in the immediate area feel. They are devastated — and with good reason. The DNR, according to the article, has quickly sounded the alarm and made plans to deal with the issue, which certainly will mean killing lots of deer in the area to do more CWD testing.
The best-case scenario is that no more deer will test positive for the disease. Even so, hunters in the area are sure to see far fewer deer in the woods during the 2011 hunting season. That’s awful news for a group of hunters very committed to managing the deer herd for a balanced population between bucks and does and for a high number of mature bucks.
It seems hunters in the area have banded together to practice something called Quality Deer Management (QDM). Under this approach, hunters try to take more does and pass on small bucks. This creates a higher buck-to-doe ratio, plus helps bucks grow bigger and older before being harvested.
Unfortunately, CWD has thrown a wrench into their program. I sympathize with the crestfallen hunters of the region. They’ll have to be even more patient than they have been as they work to try and help the deer population recover from the intensive harvest sure to take place soon.
This is the first wild deer in the state that has tested positive for CWD. Wisconsin has had the disease for at least 20 years, with states like Colorado and Wyoming also sharing the problem. The Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance has more information about the disease and the history of it in the U.S., which was first discovered in 1967 in Colorado.
Let’s hope that the DNR here in Minnesota can nip this problem in the bud. | biology |
https://ssb.llnl.gov/FangchaoSong.html | 2023-12-11T19:10:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679516047.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211174901-20231211204901-00328.warc.gz | 0.770597 | 570 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__271808954 | en | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Education and employment
Postdoc in Biosciences, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2022.
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, 2016.
M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2010.
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, 2007.
My research lies in the interface of microbiology and engineering with a focus on understanding and engineering biosystems (particularly microbiomes and biofilms) using systems and synthetic biology approaches. I am especially interested in using microfluidics, functional genomics, mathematical modeling, and molecular biology tools to understand microbial systems from cells to ecosystems level, and engineering functional microbial systems.
Selected previous projects:
- Development of high throughput methods for understanding complex microbial communities. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Advisor: Adam P. Arkin.
- Effects of substrate stiffness on bacterial biofilm formation. Syracuse University. Advisor: Dacheng Ren.
- Kinetics and modelling of melt/solid polycondensation of poly(L-lactic acid). Zhejiang University. Advisor: Linbo Wu.
- Synthesis and characterization of carbosilane dendrimers used as silica-based stationary phases in high performance liquid chromatography. Shandong University. Advisor: Shengyu Feng.
- William A. Sharpless, Kyle B. Sander, Fangchao Song, Jennifer V. Kuehl, Adam P. Arkin†, “Towards environmental control of microbiomes”. bioRxiv (2022), Link.
- Fangchao Song†, Jennifer V. Kuehl, Arjun Chandran, Adam P. Arkin†, “A simple, cost-effective and automation-friendly direct PCR approach for bacterial community analysis”. mSystems (2021). Link.
- Melt/solid state polycondensation preparation method for polylactic acid. CN102040730.
- Melt/solid phase polycondensation preparation method of polylactic acid material with high molecular weight and high crystallinity. CN102002147.
- DOE ENIGMA discovery grant at Berkeley Lab (2021-2022), Fangchao Song (PI), $150k. "Development of metagenomics-mediated droplet-based high throughput phenotyping method for microbial genome-wide association study."
Recent honors and awards
- Berkeley Lab Research SLAM Finalist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2019)
- Helmsley Scholarship, Synthetic Biology Course, Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory (2017)
- Outstanding Graduate Student in Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University (2016).
- Syracuse University Outstanding TA Award, Syracuse University (2015). | biology |
https://wearemajulah.com/portfolios/save-the-indian-star-tortoises/ | 2021-04-13T14:02:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038072366.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413122252-20210413152252-00016.warc.gz | 0.964531 | 169 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__193282298 | en | Save The Indian Star Tortoises
In 2018, we stopped by ACRES: Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Singapore) to find out more about their big move to give a few precious lives a second chance.
A chance that was taken away from them because these Indian star tortoises were taken from the wild in India, smuggled into Singapore to meet the demand for exotic pets. Over 10,000 tortoises suffer this fate every year.
26th November 2018 marked a landmark event for these tortoises, as ACRES reverses the whole process by sending these tortoises rescued in Singapore back to the wild in India, where they truly belong.
ACRES does not receive government funding and they urgently needed help to raise a remaining $30,000 required so they could bring every tortoise home. | biology |
http://sciexplore.ir/Articles/ArticleDetail/861-685-842-156 | 2020-06-02T16:34:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347425481.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602162157-20200602192157-00200.warc.gz | 0.921109 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__97297585 | en | Ethanol production from dilute-acid pretreated rice straw by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation with Mucor indicus, Rhizopus oryzae, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Karimi K., Emtiazi G., Taherzadeh M.J.
Ethanol production from rice straw by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) with Mucor indicus, Rhizopus oryzae, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae was investigated and compared with pure cellulose, Avicel, as a reference. The straw was pretreated with dilute-acid hydrolysis. The SSF experiments were carried out aerobically and anaerobically at 38 °C, 50 g/l dry matter (DM) solid substrate concentration and 15 or 30 filter paper unit (FPU)/g DM of a commercial cellulase. The experiments were ended after 7 days, while an average of 2-3 days were usually enough to achieve the maximum ethanol yield. All the strains were able to produce ethanol from the pretreated rice straw with an overall yield of 40-74% of the maximum theoretical SSF yield, based on the glucan available in the solid substrate. R. oryzae had the best ethanol yield as 74% from rice straw followed by M. indicus with an overall yield of 68% with 15 FPU/g DM of cellulase. Glycerol was the main byproduct of the SSF by M. indicus and S. cerevisiae with yields 117 and 90 mg/g of equivalent glucose in the pretreated straw, respectively, while R. oryzae produced lactic acid as the major byproduct with yield 60 mg/g glucose equivalent in pretreated rice straw under anaerobic conditions. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. | biology |
http://www.happydayscakes.co.uk/2016/03/18/adidas-phantom-coli-outbreak-possibly-involving-lettuce/ | 2018-05-22T12:10:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864725.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20180522112148-20180522132148-00582.warc.gz | 0.962525 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__162267396 | en | adidas predator absolion coli outbreak possibly involving lettuce
Federal and state agencies are investigating an outbreak of a potentially deadly foodborne bacteria that has sickened 17 people in Pennsylvania and other states. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not confirmed the source of the outbreak of E. coli infections, but says it appears similar to an outbreak that killed one person and sickened 41 others with 17 hospitalized in Canada’s eastern provinces. The Public Health Agency of Canada says romaine lettuce has been associated with the outbreak there. officials have not suggested a course of action for consumers, but in Canada, the health agency is recommending that people in its eastern provinces avoid eating romaine lettuce.
“The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as illnesses linked to romaine lettuce continue to be reported,” the agency said on its website. “These illnesses indicate that contaminated romaine lettuce may still be on the market (including in restaurants, grocery stores and any establishments that serve food.)”
State and local public health officials are interviewing people to determine what they ate in the week before their illness started, the CDC said. It is still collecting information to determine whether there is a food item in common among sick people, including leafy greens and romaine lettuce. | biology |
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Maurice River Township includes all four of the designated Wild and Scenic rivers - portion of the Maurice, the Menantico, the Manumuskin, and the Muskee Creek. Each has its own unique characteristics. Of particular interest, the Manumuskin drainage basin harbors thirty-two rare plants, making it one of the most botanically significant areas in New Jersey. The reptile and mammal diversity is unusual, and 15 of New Jersey's 25 threatened and endangered bird species breed here. | biology |
https://www.drfreyman.com/my-blog/524550-why-you-shouldnt-dread-getting-root-canal-therapy | 2024-04-25T14:51:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00184.warc.gz | 0.943072 | 775 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__163101825 | en | Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, please think again! Modern root canal procedures are designed to repair your damaged tooth gently and efficiently and leave you with a restored natural tooth that can last a lifetime. All you have to do is contact Dr. Ilya Freyman in Longwood, FL, to get started.
Why might you need a root canal?
First, a little tooth biology. Each tooth has a crown (the part we see above the gums) and one or more roots (the part of our tooth below the gum line that is attached to the bone in our jaw). The tooth has three basic layers: the hard enamel and cementum that cover the outer crown and root, the softer dentin beneath that layer, and, on the inside, the pulp. Pulp is made of living tissue and contains the blood vessels and nerves that nourish the tooth and keep it vital.
Even with the protection the enamel and dentin provide, sometimes the pulp can be infected or damaged. If you have suffered an injury to your mouth or jaw, or an infection has developed from an opening in the tooth caused by a deep cavity or crack, you may need a root canal to prevent further infection, pain, and even tooth loss. Call our office immediately if you feel pain with chewing or pressure, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, swollen, and tender gums around a tooth, or tooth discoloration.
The Root Canal Procedure
If a root canal is necessary, the procedure is very straightforward. After the area around the tooth is numbed, we will make an opening in the crown to allow access to the pulp inside. Very small instruments will be used to clean the inner tooth and remove bacteria and dead or dying tissue. The area will be thoroughly disinfected, and the inside shaped and then filled and sealed. A temporary filling or crown might be placed on the tooth to prevent bacteria and food from entering the site if a permanent crown needs to be created. The entire process usually takes from one to three visits.
If we suggest a root canal, it is because this is the best way to save your tooth. Please feel free to talk to us about your particular needs and concerns. Which tooth is affected, how many roots are involved, what type of filling or crown might be best—we will work with you to provide all the information you need and all the options you have available.
Are you concerned about pain?
The most painful part of a root canal is often the severe discomfort your tooth causes before treatment. And infections and damaged nerves can affect not only the injured tooth but the gums, tissue, and even bone surrounding it. With our modern dental techniques, a root canal procedure is often no more uncomfortable than a regular filling. The local anesthetic we use will prevent you from feeling any pain during the procedure, and, while the area around your tooth might be a bit sensitive following treatment, the pain caused by the infection or injury should be gone.
Are you anxious about the procedure?
If all dental treatment causes you anxiety, please let us know. There are several sedation options we can pursue to make this procedure less worrisome. Our goal is to make your treatment as gentle and comfortable as possible.
No one welcomes the news that a root canal is necessary, but with today’s procedures, this treatment can be just what you need to relieve your pain and keep your natural tooth where it belongs for many years to come. And that is welcome news, indeed! To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ilya Freyman in Longwood, FL, call (407) 260-0224. | biology |
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MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Mar 30, 2016) - (Family Features) Spring has sprung, which means that mosquito season is almost here. These tiny insects could be living, flying and breeding right in your yard, and you might not even know it.
Mosquitoes aren't just a nuisance, they are also a health threat. Some species common in the United States can carry and spread Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus and canine heart worm. The first sign of mosquito activity is usually buzzing from female mosquitoes and their bites.
Where Mosquitoes Breed
Female mosquitoes can lay as many as 100 eggs at a time. They can lay eggs in just a few inches of standing water, making pinpointing breeding sites a challenge. To help homeowners, Orkin Entomologist Ron Harrison, Ph.D., reveals seven places mosquitoes like the most and offers advice on how to help keep them out of your yard.
Take Back Your Yard
It's important to do a weekly inspection of your entire yard to locate and eliminate any standing water. It's also a good idea to encourage your neighbors to do the same so that mosquitoes aren't traveling from their yard to yours.
If you've done everything you can to help prevent mosquitoes and are still having problems, you may need a licensed professional. For more details, visit Orkin.com.
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http://claremontcott.co.uk/dorking.html | 2017-03-25T17:31:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189031.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00402-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.975887 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__162045363 | en | One of the earliest known mentions of the Dorking was by the Roman agricultural writer Columella during the reign of Julius Caesar. In his text, Rei rusticae libri, he described the breed as, "square-framed, large and broad-breasted, with big heads and small upright combs...the purest breed being five-clawed". Pliny also described a similar bird with an odd number of toes in his Naturalis Historia. Although Caesar noted that poultry was already raised in Britain prior to his invasions in 55–54 BC, the Red Dorking is believed to have been introduced in Great Britain by the Romans at an early date where much of its development continued to take place.
They appeared in the first British poultry show in 1845, together with the Sussex breed, which is believed to be derived from the Dorking. The birds are named after the market town of Dorking in Surrey which in the nineteenth century became one of the main centres of production.
They were admitted into the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 1874.
The Dorking has a rectangular body with very short, five-toed legs. Due to its relatively large comb it generally requires protection in cold weather. Dorkings are also well known for their versatility as a breed for both egg and meat production. It is one of the few breeds with red earlobes that produces a white-shelled egg. The skin colour beneath the feathers is white. The standard weight is 9 pounds for a cock, 8 pounds for a cockerel, 7 pounds for a hen, and 6 pounds for a pullet. Furthermore, the breed is very docile. The bird has five recognized varieties: White, Silver-grey, Red, Dark and Cuckoo
They are noted for being exceptionally broody at times, refusing to lay and preferring to sit on eggs to incubate them.
Information courtesy of en.wikipedia.org | biology |
https://www.enchantedmanormeadery.com/earth-day-fundraiser | 2019-09-23T07:51:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576122.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923064347-20190923090347-00534.warc.gz | 0.963009 | 502 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__136433083 | en | Earth Day Fundraiser
Now through Earth Day (April 22nd), Enchanted Manor will set aside 10% of all online sales to contribute to scientific research studying colony collapse disorder.
You don't have to enter a promo code or do anything differently; if you place an order we'll contribute 10%.
Why Choose This Cause?
The simple reason is that bees are just about the most amazing creatures on earth (sorry, Mantis Shrimp), and without them we would be out of business.
The more complex reason is that we exist in a time and place where nearly all issues are subject to politicization, including science. We believe, however, that it is an apolitical stance to support the effort of tireless scientists performing objective research, and that their work benefits us all. It is worthy of support both as a means and an end.
What is Colony Collapse Disorder?
Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is the phenomenon that occurs when the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. While such disappearances have occurred throughout the history of apiculture, and were known by various names, the syndrome was renamed colony collapse disorder in late 2006 in conjunction with a drastic rise in the number of disappearances of western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in North America.
Colony collapse disorder causes significant economic losses because many agricultural crops worldwide are pollinated by western honey bees. According to the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the worth of global crops with honey bee's pollination was estimated at close to $200 billion in 2005. Shortages of bees in the US have increased the cost to farmers renting them for pollination services by up to 20%.
In the six years leading up to 2013, more than 10 million beehives were lost, often to CCD, nearly twice the normal rate of loss.
Several possible causes for CCD have been proposed, but no single proposal has gained widespread acceptance among the scientific community. Suggested causes include: infections with Varroa and Acarapis mites; malnutrition; various pathogens; genetic factors; immunodeficiencies; loss of habitat; changing beekeeping practices; or a combination of factors. A large amount of speculation has surrounded a family of pesticides called neonicotinoids as having caused CCD. | biology |
https://tempurpedicsmartbases.com/snore.html | 2021-05-16T03:32:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991659.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516013713-20210516043713-00397.warc.gz | 0.926542 | 112 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__208841557 | en | At the heart of the TEMPUR-Ergo system is a pair of highly responsive sleep sensors beneath your mattress, continuously monitoring your body’s heart and breathing rates, as well as your bedroom’s environment, throughout the night.
The TEMPUR-Ergo® Smart Base senses your first sign of snoring and automatically raises your head to a position that may reduce snoring.*
Bed raises once approximately 12 degrees in response to snoring. This may reduce snoring in otherwise healthy individuals who snore due to body positioning. | biology |
http://cezar.zel-grad.ru/hoehnea-online-dating-1040.html | 2018-10-16T01:26:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509960.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016010149-20181016031649-00203.warc.gz | 0.961752 | 449 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__110765236 | en | Hoehnea online dating dating sites in kenya 2015 cancer
It has thus been hypothesized that the two events were connected.
The quantity and diversity of flora in a habitat are associated with the quality and availability of resources to insects.
longipalpis captured during 5 days in the tropical urban environment of Teresina, Piauí State.
Fifty-seven percent of the flies were found positive for plant DNA.
We used rbc L PCR to detect and identify plant DNA in the guts of 100 L.
The proportion of sand flies testing positive for DNA of a given plant family was not significantly correlated with local abundance of plants from that family, average distance of plants from the trap, or average crown expansion of plants in the family (Fig. A statistically significant, negative correlation was found between the average distance between plants from a family and the trap and their average crown expansion (Pearson r = −0.77; p = 0.002) (Fig. Red represents a negative correlation and blue represents a positive correlation. Relationships are presented for (A) proportion of sand flies testing positive for DNA from a given plant family, (B) average distance of plants from a given family to a trap, (C) average crown expansion of plants from a given family, and (D) local abundance of plants from a given family.
A strong negative correlation was observed between the distance of plants from a given family to the trap and the average crown expansion of plants from that family.
DNA from all trees or shrubs within a 100-meter radius from the trap were collected to build a barcode reference library.
While plants from the Anacardiaceae and Meliaceae families were the most abundant at the sampling site (25.4% and 12.7% of the local plant population, respectively), DNA from these plant families was found in few flies; in contrast, despite its low abundance (2.9%), DNA from the Fabaceae family was detected in 94.7% of the sand flies.
One application of this technique, therefore, would be informing vector control measures, such as urban landscaping techniques, for leishmaniasis and other vectorborne diseases. | biology |
https://molbiol.net/salmon-immunological-defense-and-interplay-with-the-modulatory-capabilities-of-its-ectoparasite-lepeophtheirus-salmonis/ | 2022-09-27T11:07:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335004.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927100008-20220927130008-00548.warc.gz | 0.891355 | 283 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__277743501 | en | The salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Lsal) is an ectoparasitic copepod that exerts immunomodulatory and physiological effects on its host Atlantic salmon.
Over 30 years of research on louse biology, control, host responses and the host-parasite relationship has provided a plethora of information on the intricacies of host resistance and parasite adaptation.
Atlantic salmon exhibit temporal and spatial impairment of the immune system and wound healing ability during infection. This immunosuppression may render Atlantic salmon less tolerant to stress and other confounders associated with current management strategies. Contrasting susceptibility of salmonid hosts exists and early pro-inflammatory Th1 type responses are associated with resistance.
Rapid cellular responses to larvae appear to tip the balance of the host-parasite relationship in favour of the host, preventing severe immune-physiological impacts of the more invasive adults.
Immunological, transcriptomic, genomic and proteomic evidence suggests pathological impacts occur in susceptible hosts through modulation of host immunity and physiology via pharmacologically active molecules. Co-evolutionary and farming selection pressures may have incurred preference of Atlantic salmon as a host for Lsal reflected in their interactome.
Here we review host-parasite interactions at the primary attachment/feeding site, and the complex life-stage dependent molecular mechanisms employed to subvert host physiology and immune responses. | biology |
https://cheapdentalimplants.co.uk/after-dental-bone-graft/ | 2024-02-29T00:57:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00130.warc.gz | 0.934989 | 2,253 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__161914116 | en | In our previous articles, we discussed the potential complications of bone grafting and the connection between bone grafting and smoking. We are now going to now tell you what you should expect during the period following your bone grafting surgery. You can see what complications you might encounter after bone grafting, and you will also receive practical advice on the period following surgery. We consider the first few days following the intervention particularly important, so we will deal with this topic separately.
Our article discusses the following issues:
- Bone grafting as a surgical procedure
- Dental bone graft healing stages: the first few days following surgery
- What should we pay attention to after dental bone graft surgery?
- Dental bone graft recovery: Treatment of the symptoms and side effects, general information
- Dental bone graft aftercare: Further things to do after surgery
During bone grafting, we replace or rebuild bone loss in the jaw. After bone grafting, the new living bones may start to develop. Bone grafting requires a minor or major surgical intervention that must be carried out by a specialised surgeon.
Depending on the type of intervention needed (the extension of the damage) and the type of bone grafting, the doctor makes a smaller or larger incision on the patient’s body. After that, they implant the substance required for the regeneration of the bone and close the wound. One of the methods applied in bone grafting is when they use the patient’s own implantable bone, and following the appropriate preparatory measures, they insert this bone into the jaw.
Such interventions, therefore, involve two surgical sites. The first surgical site might be either on the jawbone or another area of the body, depending on the doctor’s decision. The two surgeries are usually carried out on different dates, except when it comes to smaller interventions.
If the other methods – bone grafting using a donor’s bone or synthetic material – are applied, only one surgical site is necessary for the intervention.
Now we are going to discuss the symptoms, the rare or regular side effects and the potential treatment.
No two bone grafting surgeries are identical. Each oral surgery is unique. Bone grafting surgeries may differ significantly; there are small wounds that are healing rapidly and larger surgical sites that are more serious. The first few days following surgery are essential in terms of the recovery process. Thus, this chapter addresses the general phenomena, by noting that every case requires a personalised consultation with the doctor.
Treatment of the wound and oral hygiene
After the bone grafting surgery, the doctor usually places a gauze pad on the wound that should not be removed for 30-60 minutes. If the bleeding has stopped, no further information or actions are needed besides following the instructions discussed in the next section.
In the case of more serious surgeries, further, bleeding can be expected. You are still under medical supervision during this phase. Thus, the medical expert treating you will perform the required actions. Some patients require a stent to be inserted above the teeth. This protective equipment may usually be removed later before eating.
During the days following the surgery, we must not irritate or touch the wound. The patient can first rinse their mouth only on the second day following surgery.
Foreign substances in the mouth
You might sense tiny crumbs in your mouth during the first few days after surgery. This may even occur even if you did not consume solid food. What is actually happening in such cases is that small granules from the surgical site of bone grafting get into the oral cavity.
To a smaller degree, the process is natural, and there is no need to worry. Still, it is very important that you follow the instructions about treating the wound thoroughly, meaning that you avoid irritating it. Do not look at the wound, and do not worry. However, if you sense a larger amount of crumbs in your mouth, you should definitely ask for medical help.
On the day of the bone grafting surgery and the first few days following it, you should rest as much as possible. Sleep on your back if you can, and place a pillow under your head for support. Try to avoid doing physical activity, especially sports, during the first week. If possible, do not drive during this period either. It is essential that you follow the diet prescribed by your doctor, and that you avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Depending on the exact type of surgery, we must pay attention to the following issues:
- Risk of infection, antibiotics
- Oral hygiene
- Discolouration, bruises
- Nausea, vomiting, dizziness
- Allergic reactions
- Swallowing difficulties, muscle stiffness
- Further complications, etc.
In our previous articles, we have already discussed the lifestyle that needs to be adopted during bone grafting (information about sleeping, bleeding, pain management, diet, etc.) In the next section, we are going to briefly touch upon these issues, and then discuss further details about the period following surgery in particular.
Swelling, bleeding, pain
Swelling, bleeding and pain are symptoms that might occur to some extent after surgery, based on the exact type of intervention. In order to deal with the pain, the doctor will recommend – and prescribe if necessary – certain medicine. In some cases, the pain is not significant; it is similar to what patients feel during tooth extraction. The analgesics applied during the surgery will also ease this pain for a certain period.
Icing will provide very helpful in the treatment of swelling, bleeding and pain that occur following surgery. In case of serious bleeding, the patients may bite on a sterile gauze pad. If the bleeding does not stop, you can also try to gently bite on a wet teabag. The tannin that the tea contains might contribute to the coagulation of blood; consult your doctor regarding how strong your bite should be. Try to stay calm. In case of more intense bleeding, consult your doctor.
Infection after the dental bone graft, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents
Consult your doctor if you experience infection or inflammation following surgery so that you are provided with adequate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory agents.
Lifestyle: oral hygiene, smoking, diet, wearing the prosthesis
On the day of the bone grafting surgery, you can swallow the accumulated saliva, but try to avoid sucking motions and mouth washing. On the day following your surgery, doctors usually recommend washing your mouth with warm and salty water. This method helps eliminate the risk of contamination.
On the first few days following your surgery, brush your teeth very gently with a soft bristle toothbrush. Starting on the date determined by your doctor, it will also be useful to use oral irrigators. The cleaner the wound the more rapidly it will heal. In our previous article, we have already warned that smoking makes the healing process more difficult. In more serious cases, even the intervention itself may be jeopardised. You should definitely let your doctor know that you smoke, and also try to avoid smoking in the first few days following surgery. If necessary, you can apply nicotine patches as well.
After bone grafting, when the anaesthetic effects can no longer be felt, you are usually allowed to consume only fluids – water at first. Try to avoid sucking motions, and drink from a glass. Later, you should consume beverages and soft food containing a high amount of calories and proteins. Try to eat frequently, but in smaller portions. Avoid hard or sharp foods that require biting. Do not drink alcoholic or fizzy drinks. If necessary, have your doctor prescribe nutritional supplements and drinks containing a high amount of proteins and calories. It is usually not recommended to wear the existing prosthesis during the period following bone grafting. Replacements may hurt the surgical site or place pressure on it.
Discolouration and bruises
In some rare cases, you might experience discolouration of the skin, on the site of the swelling, during the second or third day after your bone grafting surgery. The colours may vary, from black, blue or green to yellow. This is a phenomenon that occurs after the expansion of blood under the tissues. It is rare, but it is not dangerous in itself, and it disappears soon.
Nausea, vomiting and dizziness
Following surgery, you may experience nausea, vomiting or dizziness as well. In such cases, you should try to lie down and rest, drink plenty of fluids in only mouthfuls, and avoid eating solid food. You should also avoid sudden movements. The doctor may prescribe medicine if necessary.
The purpose of sutures is to decrease bleeding following surgery. Doctors usually apply absorbable sutures or sutures that easily fall out approximately a week after the bone grafting surgery.
In some cases, due to the medicine applied by the doctor, allergic reactions can occur following surgery. Thus, it is very important that you discuss all your known allergic reactions with your doctor during the consultation preceding surgery. Itching and rash may indicate allergic reactions. If you experience these, you should consult your doctor who will recommend or prescribe different types of medicine. In more severe cases, when your face and neck swell up, you must immediately seek help in the emergency department of the hospital closest to you or call an ambulance.
Swallowing difficulties and muscle stiffness
Following bone grafting, swallowing may often be challenging, and the muscles of the jaw are usually stiff. These are natural symptoms that accompany the healing process. Following our diet during this period may help us with this problem as well.
Further complications may include numbness of the mouth, the chin and the tongue, mild fever, dryness of the mouth and a sore throat. If not serious, these symptoms are no cause for worry. In most cases, only a few of the symptoms described above may occur; pain, swelling and mild bleeding are the most frequent, which may disappear 1-2 days after your bone grafting surgery. If you experience any unusual or more serious symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Ideally, during the healing process following the bone grafting surgery, your body will accommodate the implanted substance. The development and strengthening of the new bones can start at this point. The body might also reject the implanted substance, and a second bone grafting surgery may be required.
Depending on the status of the healing process, the surgical site can be suitable for other surgical interventions, including the insertion of dental implants. Bone grafting has seen enormous development during the past few years. In most cases, bone grafting surgeries are considered routine procedures, with a rapid healing process and minor symptoms.
Our aim in this article was to prepare you thoroughly for the risks and issues that might arise during bone grafting. You must also be aware, however, that bone grafting surgeries are in most cases routine procedures that only involve minor pain. Therefore, we encourage you to listen to your doctor’s advice and follow their instructions thoroughly. | biology |
https://www.wcphny.com/rabies/ | 2024-02-27T20:37:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00045.warc.gz | 0.930462 | 872 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__101171191 | en | - Rabies is a potentially fatal disease which is prevented by staying away from stray and wild animals and through regular vaccination of your pets. If animals are unvaccinated and exposed to Rabies, they could spend time on confinement or quarantine.
Any and all humans or pets, including livestock, that are bitten are required to be reported to the Local Health Department. (NYS Public Health Law Sections 2140-2146, and NYS Sanitary Code Chapter 10, Part 2- Section 2.14). To report an animal bite call (315) 946-5749.
Signs and symptoms of rabies you should watch for are:
- Changes in behavior
- Seizures (convulsions)
- Irritability or aggression
- Strange vocalizations (noises/howling/whining)
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty walking
- Refusal of food or water
- Paralysis (unable to move body parts)
Animal Bite Incident Report – This form should be completed by hospitals or health care providers and faxed to Public Health.
The Rabies Drive Thru Clinic will be held at the Palmyra Highway Department: 131 Kent St. Palmyra, NY 14522
Open to Wayne County Residents ONLY. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. There is a maximum of 5 animals per appointment. At the time of appointment, proof of previous vaccination is required to qualify for a 3-year certificate. Without proof of previous vaccination, a 1-year certificate will be issued.
ALL Animals must be secured by leash or carrier.
The Rabies Program is coordinated by:
Veronica Lafave-Boughton, RN
Wash all wounds thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.
Report all animal bites to your county health department, even if they seem minor. The phone number for your county health department can be found in the government listing of your telephone directory or the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) website at: http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/zoonoses/rabies/contact.htm
Try to keep track of the animal that exposed you and report this information to your county health department so the animal can be captured safely, if possible. In the case of a bat, you may be able to safely capture it yourself and take it to your county health department where it will be transferred to the state for rabies testing.
Healthy dogs, cats, ferrets and livestock that have bitten or otherwise caused a potential human exposure to rabies will be confined under the direction of the county health department and observed for ten days following the exposure. If the animal remains healthy during this period, the animal did not transmit rabies at the time of the bite.
Other types of animals that cause a potential human exposure must be tested for rabies under the direction of the county health department. If an animal cannot be observed or tested for rabies, treatment may be necessary for the people exposed. Your county health department will assist you and your physician to determine whether treatment is necessary.
Treatment after rabies exposure consists of a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) administered as soon as possible after exposure, plus 4 doses of rabies vaccine given over two weeks. If there is a wound, the full dose of HRIG should go into the wound, if possible. The first vaccine dose is given at the same time, with the remaining injections given on days 3, 7 and 14 following the initial injection. People who have weakened immune systems may require a fifth dose of vaccine, as determined by their doctor.
A person who has already been vaccinated for rabies and is exposed to rabies must receive two booster vaccine doses three days apart immediately after exposure. They do not need an injection of HRIG.
Exposure to a rabid animal does not always result in rabies. If treatment is initiated promptly following a rabies exposure, rabies can be prevented. If a rabies exposure is not treated and a person develops clinical signs of rabies, the disease almost always results in death.
Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in more information about this topic, such as educational materials, presentations, and resources. | biology |
https://www.nsbopc.co.uk/ | 2019-06-25T21:55:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999948.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625213113-20190625235113-00377.warc.gz | 0.922359 | 945 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__193931732 | en | North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre
Smallway Leisure Park
License no: 80551
Breeding License: 35243
Please contact 07557 785621 and leave a message for availability and bookings or email us at [email protected]
We are a fully licensed bird of prey centre and exotic animal breeding facility that only opens its doors to our visitors centre on just six days a year. We operate Experience Days on all other dates throughout the year in which you can handle and fly our birds of prey, meet and feed our mammals and learn a bit more about what we do here. Ran as a non for profit organisation, we rely on our hard working volunteers and fund raising efforts to enable us to care for these majestic birds of prey as well as treat and rehabilitate wild birds of prey and rescue and rehome unwanted and neglected animals from birds, to exotic mammals and reptiles. We are passionate about educating people about birds of prey and the challenges they face in the wild. We strongly believe children are the future and a child who grows up loving nature and wanting to save it will be an adult that takes action.
Our Experience Days operate all year round
We are open to the public for private bookings and experience days all year round.
Experiences must be pre booked by emailing [email protected] or calling 07557 785621.
All of our experiences are fun, educational and very hands on. From Owl Experiences
and Falconry Days to Hawk Walks and Bird of Prey Encounters,
we have something for everyone to enjoy!
Experience vouchers can also be purchased as gifts which are valid for 12 months.
Visit our 'Experiences and Gift Vouchers' section to find our more.
We also hold six Open Days a year at our visitors centre
As well as running Experience days throughout the year, we also open our doors to our visitors centre for six days each year where you will be able to....
~ Meet over 50 resident birds of prey including eagles, red kites, falcons, hawks and owls.
~ Find out about our exotic mammals from foxes and meerkats,
to raccoons, skunks and coatis, at our amazing feeding shows and talks.
~ We also have a range
of rescued reptiles including snakes, lizards and geckos!
Please visit our 'Open Days' section for timings, admission prices and
all events happening throughout each of our open days.
Saturday 24th August - Snake City UK Tour venue
We will be hosting the South West part of this awesome duo's U.K. tour. For more information and bookings please visit their website.
UK fans, get ready... we're coming to a town near you! For a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with
your favourite snake-wrangling duo, join us at one of eight venues across the UK. There will be photo opportunities, a one-hour reptile presentation, a Q&A session and, of course,
For details and bookings, please visit our website: https://www.simonandsiouxsie.com/
Adults £15 | Children £10 (ages 3 -16). Space is limited. Bookings will be first come, first served.
Please note that we're currently on tour in South Africa, so there will likely be a delay in correspondence until mid-July. Bear with us – we'll answer any queries as soon as we are able to!
As of 1st Arpil 2019, all Animal Activities must be licensed which includes animal encounters, village fetes and fairs, bird of prey displays, educational talks for schools and childrens groups, animal therapy visits to hospitals and care homes, childrens parties, etc.
If there is an animal involved then the company requires this new license which has replaced the previous Performing Animals License. This is to ensure higher welfare standards for the animals being used and greater public safety.
We are fully licensed for both Exhibiting Animals (80551) and Breeding (35243).
We are also fully insured.
If booking a company that uses animals in any way please ensure they are licensed as it is now a legal requirement. Anyone operating without this license will be doing so illegally and their Public Libility Insurance will aslo be void.
'In the end we will only conserve what we love.
We only love what we understand.
We will understand only what we are taught.' Baba Dioum | biology |
https://www.terrynaturallyvitamins.com/categories/immune-system-cellular-health/coq10-chewable | 2022-12-02T03:36:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710890.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20221202014312-20221202044312-00043.warc.gz | 0.899994 | 594 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__279694824 | en | 800% Higher Absorption^
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If pregnant or nursing, consult a healthcare practitioner before use.
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What is the difference between the two forms of CoQ10 – ubiquinone and ubiquinol?
Ubiquinone is the first and most clinically studied form of CoQ10 and has shown impressive results in research. However, ubiquinone needs to be converted into an active form, ubiquinol, in the body. Some individuals are not efficient converters of ubiquinone, which is why we offer the bioactive form of ubiquinol as well.
How does the chewable form deliver better absorption over standard forms of CoQ10?
The chewable CoQ10 features the GammaSorb™ delivery system. GammaSorb is a plant-based material that binds to nutrients, making them more easily absorbed and bioavailable for optimal benefits. Research shows that this simple combination enhances the absorption of CoQ10 by 800% compared to standard CoQ10 forms.* | biology |
https://nursing.tcnj.edu/public-health-clinical-e-portfolio-requirements/1-health-requirements-public-health/ | 2018-09-21T15:16:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267157216.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20180921151328-20180921171728-00372.warc.gz | 0.844468 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__111901505 | en | The department’s health requirements conform to College, Affiliate Agency, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, New Jersey Board of Nursing regulations, and current recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for health care workers. Health requirements for students are subject to change as new recommendations or federal/state regulations emerge. Affiliate agencies may require additional health protective testing. Department communications and course leaders will inform students of new requirements.
|a) Hepatitis B Vaccination Series||Completed Hepatitis B immunization series (three immunizations or laboratory proof of immunity).|
|b) MMR||Two (2) MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) immunizations or laboratory proof of immunity for measles (rubeola), mumps and German measles (rubella).|
|c) Varicella||Students must submit documentation of two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination or documentation of laboratory proof of immunity. Documented history of chickenpox disease is NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE.|
|d) Tetanus and Pertussis Immunization||Proof of Pertussis containing Tetanus booster (Tdap) received after April 2006.| | biology |
https://johnmccrae.bibliocommons.com/item/show/648671026 | 2018-04-22T01:20:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945484.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20180422002521-20180422022521-00627.warc.gz | 0.849909 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__194219436 | en | Animal TailsBook - 2011 | 1st ed.
There are almost as many types of tails as there are animals--scaled tails, talking tails, rattling tails, upside-down tails, swatting tails, swimming tails, spraying tails, warning tails, wagging tails, venomous tails, cooling tails, balancing tails, and so many more. You'll never look at animal tails the same way again! Discover the wild and wonderful world of animals tails. Explore the science of tails with fun, easy experiments, and laugh at cool tail trivia that will dazzle and surprise.
Publisher: Waynesville, NC : Earlylight Books, c2011.
Edition: 1st ed.
Branch Call Number: 573.998 FIELD
Characteristics: 36 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. | biology |
https://eschmidtpabonsai.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/a-big-yew-taxus-cuspidata-capitata/ | 2018-06-24T16:42:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267866984.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624160817-20180624180817-00598.warc.gz | 0.982359 | 705 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__152678040 | en | I acquired this large yew from a local nursery on sale. Yews are very hardy in my area and also make great bonsai. They are probably one of the best conifers to work on since they will easily back-bud on old wood. I have a couple of yews in my collection but none (or any of my trees) are near this size.
One thing to keep in mind is that its ok to handle yews however do not ingest any parts of the plant (especially the berries) since it is toxic. Yews grow very well in shaded areas and are heavy drinkers. Although they like a lot of water they need to be in a well draining soil because their roots are very soft and fleshy and are susceptible to root rot. But keep in mind that since they have soft, fleshy roots they can dry very quickly and die off as well.
Over in Europe ,Yews are some of the oldest living trees and there are some incredible pictures of these trees you can find on the internet.
Now my work-in-progress yew
As you can see it is a large tree. It is quite large in comparison to my riding mower. This is how it was purchased from the local nursery.
I am making a temporary growing box it will spend the next couple years in as it progresses towards becoming a bonsai.
Growing box completed with securing wire, lava rock and gravel for a fast draining layer at bottom.
Sitting up on a bin getting ready for some minor root work.
Burlap removed and a horrible rock hard mud/clay soil root-ball. It’s amazing that it even grew in that terrible soil!
I didn’t get any in-action pics of working the root-ball. I was the only one around at the time and I was covered in mud. I raked and washed out as much dirt as I could with very minimal root disturbance. There was one large root that had to be cut so it would fit in the box but it had very few fine roots on it so it should not affect the tree. The tree sits in the box and is ready for some fresh much better bonsai soil.
After filling in all the gaps with bonsai soil and working it in with a chopstick I did some initial pruning. The tree was suffering from some interior die-back since the external foliage was so thick. As of now this is how the tree will stay most likely for the remainder of the year. There is already some back-budding occurring which is a great sign. I will ponder on a final design for the tree over the next couple months and this winter I will do some styling/wiring on the tree.
This is the mess of foliage from the pruning. I only removed about a third of the foliage and still got this huge mound! It’s a no brainer as to why some of the interior was dying back.
Here is a close-up of the fat trunk and nebari (surface roots). It’s about 4 inches wide! The nebari was scrapped up a bit from the difficult re-potting of such a large tree by myself. But in time it will heal over and be back to normal.
In the future I will do an updated post on this tree once I actually do some styling to it. Until then thanks for reading! 🙂 | biology |
http://musicbrain.vizja.pl/abstracts/index/who/peretz/ | 2019-04-18T20:28:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578526807.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190418201429-20190418222456-00030.warc.gz | 0.858757 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__29429230 | en | - Barbara Tillmann
- Séverine Samson
- Daniele Schön
- Simone Dalla Bella
- Kate Stevens
- Bruno H. Repp
- Peter Keller
- Lena Nowicki
- Joanna Kantor-Martynuska, Emmanuel Bigand
- Ilona Laskowska, Simone Dalla Bella, Paulina Rolinska, Aleksander Litwinowicz, Edward Jacek Gorzelańczyk, Marek Harat
- Piotr Podlipniak, Edward Jacek Gorzelańczyk
- Magdalena Berkowska, Jakub Sowiński, Simone Dalla Bella
- Simone Dalla Bella, Anita Białuńska
- Anita Białuńska, Simone Dalla Bella
When the brain is out of tune.
Musical abilities are generally regarded as an evolutionary by-product of more important functions, such as those involved in language. However, there is increasing evidence that humans are born with musical predispositions that evolve spontaneously into sophisticated knowledge bases and procedures that are unique to music. Neuropsychological findings also suggest that the brain is equipped with music-specific neural networks and that these can be selectively compromised by a congenital anomaly. Such a neural anomaly results in a disorder, congenital amusia, that appears limited to the processing of music. The condition appears genetically determined and arises as a consequence of poor processing of pitch-related information. The neural correlates of congenital amusia do not point to a dysfunction of the auditory cortex but to abnormal connectivity with frontal regions. Recent electrical evidence further suggests that the amusic brain is in tune but is unaware of it. | biology |
https://www.camasrocketry.com/group/mysite-200-group/discussion/cc2bc5d5-fa32-4745-a47c-0858846a152a | 2023-10-02T14:43:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511000.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002132844-20231002162844-00316.warc.gz | 0.923429 | 2,337 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__130399522 | en | Free Mature Thumbnail
Developed by Angela He, it's completely free and surprisingly well done. The theme is quite a mature one too, with it touching on suicide and self-harm. It also touches on romance, there's a few memes (who doesn't love a good meme) and so on. What's striking initially is the artwork, it's seriously good. Great chilled-out soundtrack to go along with it too, the quality here really is impressive.
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You can find it free on itch.io and Steam and donate if you enjoyed the experience. You can also see more games made by He on their itch page, I'm certainly interested in seeing something longer from them given how impressed I was with it.
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CORE Turkey, Turkey Meal & Duck recipe provides protein-rich, natural, grain-free nutrition. This nutrient-dense recipe has Turkey & Duck for cats who prefer a fish-free, chicken-free diet. To help support optimal health and digestion, cranberries and probiotics are added.
While considerable progress has been made towards understanding the complex processes and pathways that regulate human wound healing, regenerative medicine has been unable to develop therapies that coax the natural wound environment to heal scar-free. The inability to induce perfect skin regeneration stems partly from our limited understanding of how scar-free healing occurs in a natural setting. Here we have investigated the wound repair process in adult axolotls and demonstrate that they are capable of perfectly repairing full thickness excisional wounds made on the flank. In the context of mammalian wound repair, our findings reveal a substantial reduction in hemostasis, reduced neutrophil infiltration and a relatively long delay in production of new extracellular matrix (ECM) during scar-free healing. Additionally, we test the hypothesis that metamorphosis leads to scarring and instead show that terrestrial axolotls also heal scar-free, albeit at a slower rate. Analysis of newly forming dermal ECM suggests that low levels of fibronectin and high levels of tenascin-C promote regeneration in lieu of scarring. Lastly, a genetic analysis during wound healing comparing epidermis between aquatic and terrestrial axolotls suggests that matrix metalloproteinases may regulate the fibrotic response. Our findings outline a blueprint to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms coordinating scar-free healing that will be useful towards elucidating new regenerative therapies targeting fibrosis and wound repair.
Our knowledge of the molecular and cellular events during mammalian tissue repair is extensive (see refs , , , ) and yet, even with such broad understanding of the wound repair process, regenerative medicine has failed to develop therapies that can perfectly regenerate skin. This stems partly from the dynamic reciprocity of cellular interactions and signaling pathways and partly from a lack of appropriate models to observe these interactions in a regenerative environment . While wound repair in fetal mammals , , , , and marsupials has provided insight into the cellular and molecular regulation of scar-free healing, comparisons of wound repair between fetal mammals and adults has limitations, both biological and practical . The developing fetus, at the time when it heals scar-free, has an immature endocrine system, is immuno-incompetent, is contained in a moist sterile environment, and its cells are in a state of chronic hypoxia . Adult skin is more completely differentiated and adult wounds are open to desiccation and infection, two factors that seriously complicate wound repair. Other promising models of scar-free healing, such as the MRL mouse, which share the ability to regenerate ear punches with rabbits, hares, pikas, cows, pigs and cats , , has proven less than perfect when challenged to heal excisional skin wounds , casting doubt on the special regenerative powers of this inbred mouse model.
Given their seemingly absolute powers of regeneration, a recurring question has been whether wounds made outside of regenerating structures (e.g. limbs and tails) in adult urodeles are capable of scar-free healing or, like adult anurans, heal with a scar . In this study we examined full thickness excisional (FTE) wound healing of dorsal back skin in adult axolotls. Using an established mammalian excisional wound model to directly characterize cutaneous wound healing in adult axolotls, we examined hemostasis, inflammation, new tissue formation and remodeling processes. Additionally, we induced metamorphosis in adult axolotls to test the hypothesis that loss of larval skin characters and transition to a terrestrial form results in fibrotic scarring following FTE flank wounds. Here we demonstrate that both aquatic and terrestrial axolotls are capable of perfect, scar-free skin regeneration. We discuss these findings in the context of mammalian wound repair and present a blueprint for investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate scar-free skin healing in adult vertebrates.
Previous work in regenerating newt limbs suggested that reformation of the basement membrane (BM) facilitates dermal regeneration and its delayed formation permits blastema formation . We followed BM regeneration after re-epithelialization and asked whether it occurred prior to the onset of dermal regeneration in excisional flank wounds. In uninjured skin the BM is visible as a thick fibrous band separating epidermis from dermis and is continuous except where mucous glands interject into the epidermis (Figure 3A). Following re-epithelialization histological staining revealed a thin, immature structure beneath the new epidermis (Figure 3A). The BM continued to mature and was completely regenerated at least 47 days after wounding (Figure 3A; yellow arrows D47). Interestingly, complete regeneration of the BM corresponded to regeneration of the dermis (except for stratum spongiosum) (Figure 3A and Figure 1G).
A) Histological examination of basement membrane (BM) regeneration in axolotls. The uninjured BM is visible as a thick blue-stained fibrous band (yellow arrows). An immature BM has begun to reform (yellow arrow D1) after re-epithelialization and is visible at the wound margin (WM) in contrast to the uninjured BM. The regenerated BM is visible at D47. Yellow arrows at D7 and D21 indicate reforming BM. B) Examination of lamina lucida (laminin) and lamina densa (collagen type IV) during basement membrane regeneration. The uninjured BM is positive for laminin and collagen type IV (yellow arrows) as are the basement membranes surrounding glands and muscle fibers. Following re-epithelialization the basal lamina of the epidermis is negative for laminin and collagen type IV (white arrows) and this is clearly evident at the wound margin (WM). Seven days post injury the BM stains strongly for laminin indicating reformation of the lamina lucida, while staining for collagen type IV is punctuated. The lamina densa is regenerated by D14 based on continuous collagen type IV staining and persists during dermal regeneration.
While adult mammals are incapable of regenerating full thickness skin wounds, fetal mammals exhibit scarless healing of similar type wounds . Similarly, while pre-metamorphic anurans heal scar-free, post-metamorphic anurans have been documented to heal flank wounds through scar formation . Adult axolotls retain several larval skin features (e.g. leydig cells, pseudo-stratified epithelium), thus we asked if these characteristics facilitate their ability to heal wounds scar-free. To test this hypothesis we exploited the fact that normally aquatic axolotls retain the ability to undergo metamorphosis to a terrestrial form through administration of thyroxine and we induced metamorphosis in adult axolotls (controlling for age and size with sibling paedomorphs). Comparing uninjured epidermis between both forms we noted two major differences; first, granular glands that occupied relatively little space in the paedomorph dermis were greatly enlarged and occupied most of the stratum spongiosum while mucous glands appeared similar in form between morphs (Figure 4A and Figure S3A). Second, the epidermis no longer contained leydig cells and had transitioned to a completely stratified epithelium exhibiting a well-defined stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum and stratum corneum (Figure 4B).
Complete dermal regeneration was delayed in metamorphs (compare Figure 1G and Figure 4G). While epidermal organs regenerated in both forms after 40 days, the wound bed and underlying muscle still contained densely compacted extracellular matrix in metamorphs (Figure 4G and Figure S3C). After 80+ days the stratum spongiosum had regenerated but the stratum compactum remained incomplete (Figure 4H). After 120 days, the wound site resembled an 80-day regenerating wound in paedomorphs and a few collagen deposits still persisted in the underlying muscle (Figure S3D). Fibrosis was not resolved until at least 148 days and while mucous glands regenerated to pre-wound size, granular glands remained small even after 148 days (Figure S3E). Taken together these findings suggest that flank skin in adult metamorphic axolotls can completely regenerate following FTE wounding, but the time required to regenerate both the stratum compactum and mature granular glands is lengthened compared to paedomorphs.
A-B) Fibronectin (FN) and tenascin-C (TN-C) levels were detected during scar-free healing in paedomorphs and metamorphs using an antibody to axolotl fibronectin and a polyclonal antibody to chick tenascin-C. We detected low levels of FN in the basement membrane at D7, and at the wound margins in both morphs. FN was present during ECM deposition at D14 in the center of the wound bed, but in relatively small amounts. By D21 little FN persisted in the regenerating dermis. B) TN-C was detected at the wound margins, in the basement membrane and surrounding some cells at D7. Fourteen days post injury we detected high levels of TN-C throughout the wound bed and in regenerating muscle. A sharp boundary formed between intact muscle and regenerating muscle. These high levels of TN-C persisted during dermis regeneration. Green fluorescence was used to detect autofluorescing erythrocytes. Epidermis (E), dermis (D), muscle (M), wound margin (WM). 041b061a72 | biology |
http://blog.braintumour.ca/2016/06/brain-tumour-tissue-bank/ | 2020-02-18T00:32:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143455.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20200217235417-20200218025417-00150.warc.gz | 0.972313 | 418 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__60074793 | en | When you fundraise for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, one of the many things that you are helping to fund is the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is the sole funder of the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank, which is housed in state-of-the-art facilities located at University Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario.
We recently went on a tour of the facility, which is located close to the surgery theatres to ensure that tissue samples are collected and processed as quickly as possible.
The Brain Tumour Tissue Bank started when Iain, a nine year old boy, became ill with an inoperable brain stem tumour. His family realized that there was no cure and that research was the only way to find a cure. The Brain Tumour Tissue Bank officially opened on June 10, 1991, the first anniversary of Iain’s death.
Since the Tissue Bank started in 1991, almost 2,000 tissue cases (yielding around 10,000 samples) have been collected. Depending on the size of the removed tissue, multiple samples are prepared from each case. Samples are snap frozen in liquid nitrogen and a matching piece to each frozen sample is placed in formalin, which preserves and fixes the tissue so slides can be cut and stained. This allows the tumour type to be clearly identified through a microscope. Most of the tissue is kept frozen in liquid nitrogen at -196ºC and some in ultra-low freezers at -80ºC.
These tissue samples are then made available to researchers (shipped in dry ice) both locally and around the world. 140+ research projects have used tissue from the tissue bank, resulting in 56 publications. One researcher in the USA was so grateful for the tissue samples that he recently donated $100 of his own money to say thank you! Shipments continue to be sent each year, in the hopes that one day, the cause of and a cure for brain tumours will be found. | biology |
https://www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz/collection/69-24/margaret-olrog-stoddart/bush-fire-paraparaumu | 2023-11-29T04:28:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100056.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129041834-20231129071834-00486.warc.gz | 0.971107 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__285163747 | en | - c. 1908
- Purchased 1959
- 257 x 360mm
- View on google maps
About the artist
Margaret Stoddart, from The Weekly Press 9 June 1909
Perhaps the most effective way to clear the native forest that stood in the way of developing farmland was to set fire to it – something poignantly captured here by Margaret Stoddart. The landscape of Paraparaumu, and the Tararua mountain ranges beyond, was home to one of Aotearoa’s most prized birds, the huia. Now extinct, when Stoddart painted this work around 1908, the last official sighting of huia had been recorded a year earlier. Huia were prized for their distinctive tail feathers by Māori and Pākehā, and were relentlessly hunted to extinction in the early 1900s to satisfy a lucrative trade in their skins for stuffed specimens and their beaks for grim jewellery.
Ship Nails and Tail Feathers, 10 June – 22 October 2023 | biology |
https://ccnet-nibb.co.uk/ | 2019-06-24T23:26:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999779.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190624231501-20190625013501-00346.warc.gz | 0.925373 | 167 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__202332510 | en | CCnet – Carbon reCycling: Converting waste derived GHG into chemicals, fuels and animal feed
CCnet is one of 6 new networks in Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy funded by the BBSRC (BBSRC-NIBB) to encourage the growth of Industrial Biotechnology in the UK.
CCnet will not only continue the work done by the previous BBSRC-NIBB C1net, but will also bring in those communities working on photosynthetic (cyanobacteria) and autotrophic CO2 utilising chassis as well as exploring the potential of anaerobic digestion as a feedstock generator. It provides a cross-sector forum to foster and enhance collaboration between industry and academia.
CCnet has funding for research projects, conferences, studentships, workshops and outreach. | biology |
http://theludshuks.blogspot.com/2007/08/wild-times-in-back-yard.html | 2018-06-22T11:04:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864391.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180622104200-20180622124200-00587.warc.gz | 0.988003 | 506 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__238066726 | en | Earlier, we noticed a toad had the misfortune of falling down our recess window. So when the Ludlows came over on Sunday, LeAnna suggested that Kassie help Jim get the toad out. They were successful, and I'm sure the toad was grateful, at the time.
A few minutes later, Kesa wanted to see the toad, so the three went out to find the rescued reptile. Not far from where he was released, Kesa spotted the toad. It appeared to be stuck under the AC unit. As Jim tried to free the toad (for the 2nd time) he found the amount of resistance odd so he began pulling harder. It was then when he saw the cause of the resistance; a snake's head was latched to the other end of the toad!!
It would appear that this slimy serpent had been laying in wait under the AC unit and found himself quite the meal. Unfortunately for him, his meal was too big to fit under the AC.
Jim reacted as any middle-class, white, suburban male, who just so happened to have a stick in his hand when faced with a snake a few inches from his nose...... He shouted "Holy Crap! It's a snake!" ( Yes, he kept the language clean in front of the girls. We're proud of him for that) and promptly slammed the stick down on the snake's head, pinning it to the ground.
As you'd expect, the snake didn't like that much so it started reeling and jerking it's long and rather plump body around in an attempt to get free. What a sight. So much so that Jim then shouted, "get the camera". So the girls when in to get the camera and spread the word. Soon, along with the camera, the whole family came out to witness the unlikely event.
Here's the pictures:
Obviously, the first photo is the Money Shot.
Jim managed to get the toad free but soon the snake escaped back under the A/C unit. After acquiring better snake hunting implements, Mark suggested moving the AC. As soon as they did, that snake took off fast, heading down a hole in the ground near the house foundation.
This rather large guarder snake who had gotten fat from eating bugs and the occasional toad has not been seen since. I don't know about you, but if I were him, I'd have found another hiding spot too. | biology |
https://www.goremedical.com/products/herniaplug?locale=mpd_na | 2018-07-18T12:33:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590169.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718115544-20180718135544-00306.warc.gz | 0.852871 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__21944397 | en | GORE® BIO-A® Hernia Plug is a proven synthetic, bioabsorbable device that promotes tissue response and reduces complications associated with permanent implants in soft tissue repair.
Surgeons count on the GORE® BIO-A® Hernia Plug to deliver a host of advantages that include:
- Innovative Design: Made from a non-woven web of polyglycolic acid:trimethylene carbonate (PGA:TMC) fibers that form a 3D matrix of open, highly interconnected pores
- Full Absorption: This product absorbs fully and heals naturally with the material replaced by tissue at 1:1 ratio1
- Tissue Generation: Tubes fill the defect, enabling tissue generation for long-term reinforcement with no permanent material left behind
- Easy Introduction: Customizable and trimmed to surgeon's preferred technique
The plug is a bioabsorbable scaffold that is intended for use in the reinforcement of soft tissue procedures like umbilical hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair, and trocar port site closures. We offer this product in a single configuration designed to reinforce most defects.
Contraindication: This product is contraindicated for the reconstruction of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and passive biological membrane (i.e., dura mater, pericardium, and peritoneum) defects.
- Morales-Conde S, Flores M, Fernández V, Morales-Méndez S. Bioabsorbable
vs polypropylene plug for the "Mesh and Plug" inguinal hernia repair. Poster
presented at the 9th Annual Meeting of the American Hernia
Society; February 9-12, 2005; San Diego, CA. | biology |
https://www.funinthesuncharters.net/marathon-fl-fish-species | 2023-09-25T17:17:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00423.warc.gz | 0.872912 | 349 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__11791600 | en | Marathon, FL Fish Species
Fish Season Calendar
Guide's Targeted Fish Species In September
Common Marathon, FL Fish Species Questions
What fish are in season in Marathon Florida?
In Marathon, Florida, the fish currently in season include mahi-mahi, yellowtail snapper, and blackfin tuna. Join Fun In The Sun Charters to enjoy thrilling fishing adventures and catch these abundant and delicious species while soaking up the sun.
What fish are in the canals in Marathon Florida?
The canals in Marathon, Florida are home to a variety of fish, including tarpon, snook, and mangrove snapper. Experience the excitement of canal fishing with Fun In The Sun Charters, where you can reel in these prized species while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of the canals.
What is the fastest fish in Florida?
The fastest fish in Florida is the sailfish, capable of reaching speeds up to 68 miles per hour. Experience the thrill of chasing sailfish with Fun In The Sun Charters, where you can embark on exhilarating fishing expeditions and witness the incredible speed and agility of these magnificent creatures firsthand.
A Fun In The Sun Charters Fishing Charter targets the top Marathon, FL Fish species including Mahi Mahi, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Nurse Shark, Cube Snapper, Grey Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper. We primarily Fish the Atlantic Ocean. | biology |
http://visitsemass.com/attractions/lloyd-center-environment-nature-center-and-preserve | 2019-01-20T20:36:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583730728.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20190120184253-20190120210253-00020.warc.gz | 0.938209 | 415 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__89489611 | en | The Lloyd Center for the Environment, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, founded in 1978 and situated with its headquarters and spectacular nature preserve overlooking the scenic Slocum River estuary, has achieved a well-earned reputation for excellence in environmental research and education. Through its innovative outreach programs, it has established itself as a highly regarded leader in the ongoing effort to raise awareness of the area’s fragile coastal resources and the importance of protecting them.
At this recently expanded 82-acre nature preserve, comprising pristine salt marsh, maritime forest and undisturbed wetlands, in one of the most unspoiled reaches of Dartmouth, the Visitor Center is open from 10 to 4, Tuesday through Saturday, and on Sundays, June - September, free of charge. There, aquarium exhibits offer unique views of live freshwater and saltwater species of fish and other marine critters. The Center is also home to a fascinating collection of live local reptiles, many representing endangered species, being “head-started” and readied for release back into their natural environment. At the always popular touch-tank, youngsters learn the hands-on joy of socializing with gentle spider crabs, elusive minnows, sea stars (starfish), whelks, hermit crabs, periwinkles and mussels.
The top-floor Osprey Room Observatory, with its magnificent views of the Elizabeth Islands and Buzzards Bay, has been designated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs as one of the Commonwealth’s top-fifteen “Special Places”. Through telescopes there, one can get a close-up view of formerly endangered Ospreys, and their chicks, nesting on platforms erected by members of the Center’s research staff.
Trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The Lloyd Center for the Environment is located at 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.lloydcenter.org or call 508-990-0505. | biology |
https://www.osborne.co.uk/2014/04/29/osborne-ramps-up-safety-and-education-during-construction-work/ | 2024-04-25T05:36:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297284704.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425032156-20240425062156-00882.warc.gz | 0.948695 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__172786181 | en | Osborne ramps up safety and education during construction work
Osborne have started enabling works for the installation of two new pedestrian access ramps to the footbridge over the tracks at Wareham Railway Station in Dorset.
Whilst these ramps will improve safety, the construction of these ramps means we are relocating the species protected under European Law: the smooth snake and the sand lizard. To meet the requirements of the law, a new habitat has been created nearby and the reptiles are being transferred carefully to their new home.
To mark this unseen element of the project, and to raise awareness of the area’s ecological importance to those using the new ramps, Osborne have installed conservation boards on both sides of the bridge. These innovative boards give information to members of the public on a number of ecological factors, including the various species living near to the Railway station area.
James Buckley, Site Manager for Osborne said: “These conservation boards have been a positive addition to the project and a great demonstration of how modern construction work has to take into account many factors and deliver flexible and innovative solutions. We have successfully started capture and relocation, so far collecting twelve sand lizards, over 40 slow worms and two grass snakes.”
Paul Richmond, Commercial Scheme Sponsor at Network Rail said: “The ramps will greatly improve safety by removing the need for pedestrians to use the level crossing. The conservation boards are an excellent way of showing rail users – and the local population – that they share their town with a wide variety of species and the measures taken to protect them.” | biology |
https://tenderfootcare.com/services/nerve-test/ | 2020-06-06T05:31:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348509972.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606031557-20200606061557-00258.warc.gz | 0.937919 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__181948627 | en | DPN is a complication of diabetes and is caused by chronically high levels of glucose (sugar) levels, which may result in nerve damage primarily in the legs and feet. It affects more than half of all people with diabetes. DPN can lead to pain, nubness and poor balance and if untreated it can get worse with time.
If DPN goes untreated, individuals can experience the following:
The American Diabetes Association recommends a comprehensive foot exam at least once a year for people with diabetes.
A NC-Stat DPNCheck nerve conduction test can give you a firm foundation for your overall diabetes care. The test offers:
An accurate, non-invasive in-office sural nerve conduction test. The sural nerve is located in the lower leg and ankle region. It is one of the first places that the body will show signs of nerves being impacted by diabetes. It provides a numerical reading of the ability of the sural nerve to conduct nerve impulses. This test allows for early detection and intervention to prevent severe and long-term damage to the legs and feet.
A record of sural nerve conduction results allows you and your Doctor to monitor the progression of your DPN. A NC-Stat DPNCheck test provides the information needed to not only better manage your diabetes, but also to help preserve your nerves and thereby protect your feet from the serious complications of the disease. The NC-Stat DPNCheck test is covered by Medicare and many other Heath Insurance Companies. | biology |
https://familyotc.com/products/megared-advanced-4-in-1-2x-concentrated-omega-3s-dietary-supplement-softgels-80ct | 2022-12-08T02:46:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711232.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20221208014204-20221208044204-00218.warc.gz | 0.931558 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__132138491 | en | We will notify you when this product becomes available.
MegaRed Advanced 4 in 1 is a special combination of high concentration fish oil and high absorption krill oil that has 2 times more Omega 3s vs. standard fish oil alone. Our most advanced Omega-3 supplement to date brought to you by one of the leaders in omega 3 supplements, MegaRed. And this advanced formula goes beyond just heart health. 4in1 supports and provides benefits to 4 areas in the body - heart, joint, brain and eyes. Heart - May reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Joint- Promotes joint comfort. Brain - Supports brain health. Eyes - Building block for eye health.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Gender: Unisex. | biology |
https://www.takeinformation.com/post/tips-to-prevent-altitude-sickness | 2024-04-16T00:58:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00801.warc.gz | 0.939645 | 539 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__1634217 | en | Altitude sickness is unpredictable. It occurs when you travel too high too quickly, but not every time. It is, however, always serious.
You may experience altitude sickness when you rapidly increase in altitude without allowing time for your body to adjust. There is less oxygen in the air at higher elevations, and oxygen deprivation can lead to negative side effects.
If you are at a high altitude, your doctor may think you have this condition. Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and examine you. To rule out other conditions, your doctor may ask if you have been drinking fluids or alcohol or using any medicines, or if you have a cold or the flu.
What are the symptoms?
Watch out for signs between six and 24 hours at altitudes of more than 3,000 m (9,840 ft) above sea level, including headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, and shortness of breath, which is worse at night.
Can you prevent it?
The best way is to travel slowly up to altitudes above 3,000 m and take medicines for altitude sickness with you.
What's the treatment?
If you think you have altitude sickness, stop and rest where you are. Don't go any higher for at least 24-48 hours.
If you have a headache, take painkillers, and if you feel sick, take an anti-sickness medication. If your symptoms don't improve or get worse, descend as soon as possible, and see a doctor.
If the symptoms of altitude sickness are ignored, they can lead to life-threatening high altitude cerebral oedema (HACE), swelling of the brain caused by a lack of oxygen, and high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE), a build-up of fluid in the lungs.
These are serious conditions and require immediate treatment.
Does a drop in temperature make you ill?
Well, yes, but not in the way you might think. A study found that exposing your skin to cold temperatures isn't what makes you susceptible to the common cold. What's more likely to make you ill is the drop in humidity linked to that drop in temperature.
As lung specialist, Ray Casciari in Orange County, California, US, says, in a low-humidity environment "your eyes tend to dry out, the mucous membranes in your nose dry out, and your lungs dry out, and you are therefore much more susceptible to bacteria and viruses".
As viruses are more likely to survive and multiply in cold than heat, you are more prone to getting sick when the weather turns cold. | biology |
http://linkedomics.zhang-lab.org/login.php/ | 2024-02-24T03:37:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474482.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224012912-20240224042912-00334.warc.gz | 0.817144 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__138255270 | en | LinkedOmics is publicly available portal that includes multi-omics data from all 32 TCGA Cancer types
and 10 Clinical Proteomics Tumor Analysis Consortium (CPTAC) cancer cohorts.
The web application has three analytical modules: LinkFinder, LinkInterpreter and LinkCompare. LinkFinder allows users to search for attributes that are associated with a query attribute, such as mRNA or protein expression signatures of genomic alterations, candidate biomarkers of clinical attributes, and candidate target genes of transcriptional factors, microRNAs, or protein kinases. Analysis results can be visualized by scatter plots, box plots, or Kaplan-Meier plots. To derive biological insights from the association results, the LinkInterpreter module performs enrichment analysis based on Gene Ontology, biological pathways, network modules, among other functional categories. The LinkCompare module uses visualization functions (interactive venn diagram, scatter plot, and sortable heat map) and meta-analysis to compare and integrate association results generated by the LinkFinder module, which supports multi-omics analysis in a cancer type or pan-cancer analysis.
LinkedOmics provides a unique platform for biologists and clinicians to access, analyze and compare cancer multi-omics data within and across tumor types. | biology |
http://bytechuvled.com/news_detail/10313.html | 2023-06-01T22:23:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648209.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601211701-20230602001701-00037.warc.gz | 0.894732 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__290695206 | en | What are the 222nm Excimer lamp
Publish Time: 2022-12-22
Authoritative research shows that: wavelength of 222nm far ultraviolet radiation is not only harmless to human skin and eyes, and does not contain mercury (mercury) a class of harmful materials, no ozone release, can do environmental protection. When it comes to disinfecting bacteria on the skin, the far-ultraviolet light of 222nm is equally effective in killing bacteria. The Japanese experiment reportedly proved that 222nm UVC radiation does not cause skin cancer. In view of this, this product adopts 222 nano excimer technology for research and development production, can be widely used in daily life, medical institutions, schools, shopping malls, airports, hotels and other public places, to achieve man-machine coexistence sterilization. | biology |
https://2023.umwrcd.net/cas/an-inquiry-into-the-validity-of-the-tube-test-as-a-measure-of-dominance-in-mice/ | 2023-09-25T23:47:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510100.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925215547-20230926005547-00343.warc.gz | 0.923164 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__288443626 | en | By Timothy Philbeck
Faculty Mentor: Parrish Waters
Mice are social animals, and interactions among individuals can provide valuable information related to behavioral and physiological processes. To better understand social relationships in mice, the Tube-Test was developed to easily measure behavioral dominance in cohorts of mice; although this method is not universally accepted as a reliable measure of social dominance, it holds the benefit of being rapid, low stress, and providing an objective measure of dominance. To address the controversial validity of the Tube-Test and to enhance our ability to discriminate dominant mice in social groups, I compared results from the Tube-Test to home-cage behavior, preputial gland size, and steroid hormone levels, all of which are more universally accepted (but more labor intensive) indicators of social dominance in mice.
I housed mice in dyads and assigned them social ranks (i.e. dominant or subordinate) based on their proportion of wins during the Tube-Test (n = 6 dyads). Social rank influenced the duration of total aggression (t = -18.42, df = 4, p ≤ 0.05), although subordinate mice exhibited higher levels of aggression. I used Wilcoxon rank sum tests to compare corticosterone concentration and preputial gland size. Social rank did not influence either of these measures (corticosterone: W = 6, p = 0.7; preputial gland: W = 3, p = 0.7). My results from this pilot study suggest that the Tube-Test does not represent an effective method to measure dominance-like behavior or physiological changes in laboratory mice, although I am continuing this work with an additional cohort of mice. | biology |
http://conseils-developpement.info/membership/what-you-get/discounts/Currumbin-Wildlife-Sanctuary | 2018-10-15T23:37:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509958.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20181015225726-20181016011226-00516.warc.gz | 0.848241 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__59700342 | en | Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is More Australian, More Natural, More Fun!
- Cuddle a koala
- Feed a friendly kangaroo
- Experience the wild lorikeet feeding free-flight bird show and Australiana sheep shearing
- Witness Aboriginal presenters perform didgeridoo and dancers shows
- Let the kids loose on Wild Island, the fun-filled outdoor adventure playground
- See our wonderful vets in action within the Wildlife Hospital precinct
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all proceeds back into our amazing Australian native wildlife and conservation programs.
Immerse yourself in the new Lost Valley! Explore a forgotten world and get up close and personal with some of the world's most unique species including friendly Lemurs, Cotton-top tamarins, Red pandas, Capybaras along with free-flying birds, exotic reptiles and so much more. | biology |
http://owholmesartgallery.blogspot.com/2013_11_19_archive.html | 2018-04-26T13:19:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948214.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180426125104-20180426145104-00166.warc.gz | 0.980226 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__10876507 | en | Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Kindergarten artists learned about fossils. We read several books and talked about how we can learn from fossils. They have plants and animals in them that may not exist anymore. We also learned about how people have been using clay to create functional artwork for thousands of years. To create our clay "fossils", we used rolling pins to roll out clay slabs. Then we used real leaves to add to texture and print the leaves into the clay. We also added texture by printing with toy dinosaurs to create footprints and skeleton shapes into our clay. After the clay was dried and fired, we painted them brown and then used old sponges and water to scrub off most of the paint, but leaving painting in the deep textured areas, so that our fossils were emphasized. | biology |
http://www.osref.org/medical-education-materials/scleral-melt-and-ischemia.aspx | 2017-04-28T14:03:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122992.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00420-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.863253 | 871 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__58406075 | en | Scleral Melt & Ischemia
The sclera serves as a protective coat and a stable support for the intraocular tissues . Its thickness is not uniform, being the thickest at the posterior pole (1-1.35 mm), gradually decreasing to be the thinnest immediately posterior to the rectus muscle insertion (0.3 mm), and increasing again towards the limbus (0.8 mm). The scleral matrix is compact and made of collagen fibers and interfibrillar proteoglycans. In a normal healthy eye, the scleral stroma is avascular, receiving its nutrition from choroidal blood vessels and the vascular plexus in the Tenon's capsule and on the episcleral surface. Scleral melt is a serious and challenging clinical problem as it threatens the integrity of the eye. Clinically, scleral melt is almost always the result of ischemia which interrupts the blood flow of episcleral blood vessels. Therefore, scleral ischemia and melt can be caused by a number of diseases that interrupt the blood circulation. Acutely, scleral ischemia can occur in chemical or thermal burns. When such ischemia extends near the limbus, it further compromises the limbal epithelial stem cells. Chronically, scleral ischemia can happen when excessive‚ beta irradiation or Mitomycin C are used to treat pterygia or develop after systemic vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.
This Guide demonstrates how Tenonplasty can be used to restore the blood supply. Once the blood supply is established on the ischemic sclera, lamellar corneal graft and/or amniotic membrane transplantation can be used as a tectonic substitute for the missing scleral tissue depending on the depth of the scleral defect. Furthermore, the overlying conjunctival surface healing is facilitated by the transplantation of a cryopreserved amnion graft. As illustrated in this Guide, lamellar corneal tissue and amniotic membrane transplantation can be accomplished without sutures by using fibrin glue. As a result, the surgical time is shortened (allowing topical anesthesia), the patient's recovery time is reduced, and the postoperative care is simplified.
Scleral Melt & Ischemia surgical guide
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt & Ischemia Intro Video
Overview of Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt & Ischemia Video
Tenonplasty for Scleral Ischemia Surgical Videos
Tenonplasty for Scleral Ischemia Video
Tenonplasty Surgery Post-Op Results Video
Tenonplasty for Scleral Ischemia Second Surgery Video
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt Surgical Videos
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt Surgery Video 1
Post-op Review for Scleral Melt in Surgery Video 1
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt Sample Video 1-b
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt Sample Video 2
Tenonplasty for Scleral Melt Sample Video 3
If you have additional surgical questions after viewing this information, contact OSREF's Research Director, Scheffer C.G. Tseng, MD, PhD, by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 305-274-1299.
Videos edited by: Scheffer C.G. Tseng, MD, PhD, Hosam Sheha, MD, PhD, Ahmad Kheirkhah, MD, Antonio Elizondo, MD, Victoria Casas, MD
Note: The videos are for peer discussion purposes and the creators are not participating in commercial promotion of any product.
Financial Interest Disclosure: Dr. Tseng and his family are more than 5% shareholders in TissueTech, Inc. and Bio-Tissue, Inc. which currently distributes AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA™
Copyright © 2011 Ocular Surface Research & Education Foundation. Content is protected under intellectual property laws and are licensed for non-commercial viewing only. Any distribution, copying transmission or alteration is prohibited. All rights reserved. | biology |
https://www.mammothbeer.com/blogs/news/counting-yeast | 2024-04-13T07:11:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00742.warc.gz | 0.938996 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__185256484 | en | WIthout yeast there is no beer. With this in mind, it’s important for a brewer to ensure that this vital ingredient is treated and used in the correct way.
One variable of importance when using yeast is how much. Using too much yeast can limit the amount of yeast growth and prevent a desired yeast character from developing. Not using enough yeast can create a myriad of issues, namely an unfermented beer and/or undesirable characteristics from the stressed out yeast cells.
So, how does a brewer control this? Two pieces of equipment most commonly used in combination are a microscope, and a haemocytometer. With this, the number of yeast cells in a representative sample can be physically counted, and then this can be extrapolated up. Depending on the yeast and the style of beer being made, and the conditions, the window for the ideal amount of yeast can change. This information is supplied by the company supplying the yeast, however it isn’t unusual for brewers to intentionally stray outside these parameters to experiment with different effects.
Now for some maths to demonstrate how this works. If you are making a batch of beer that is 1000L, and you are using a yeast strain that needs 10,000,000 cells per ml, then you need:
1000 x 10,000,000 x 1000 = 10,000,000,000,000 or 1013 cells
A haemocytometer is essentially a glass slide with a tiny grid on it (see pic). You place a liquid sample on this grid, and then place a glass slip over the top. The liquid within this square trapped under the glass is a set volume, and is thin enough to count yeast cells with a microscope easily. Once you know how many cells are in the grid, then you can multiply this number up by a factor based on the size of the haemocytometer, and see if you’ve hit your target number of cells.
This simple way of counting yeast is used by breweries of all sizes, and helps to give brewers a great deal of oversight over a variable that it is vital to control closely, for the sake of making good beer. | biology |
http://www.westnilevirussymptoms.net/ | 2014-07-30T07:00:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1406510268734.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20140728011748-00183-ip-10-146-231-18.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963919 | 758 | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__106612162 | en | As of November 14, 2012, no less than 48 states have reported a total of 5,128 cases showing West Nile virus symptoms in people, including 229 deaths.
Of these, 2,601 (51%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis), suffering paralysis or other lingering neurological damage, and 2,527 (49%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease. The 5,128 cases reported thus far in 2012 is the highest number of West Nile virus disease cases reported to CDC through the second week in November since 2003. Thus, the West Nile virus epidemic of 2012 has become the worst on record for the last decade, and in particular for death and brain damage.
Even more serious, however, have been new indications that suggest the virus may be mutating into a more serious and virulent form, as more cases are showing the virus attacking the brain more aggressively than in the past. For instance, the virus has recently been found by some clinicians to damage speech, language and thinking centers of the brain — something that has never been reported before. Elsewhere, brain damage in young, previously healthy patients, not just in older, sicker ones has been seen— another change from past years’ outbreaks.
These disturbing observations have been downplayed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, maintaining that there is no evidence that the virus is causing a different type of brain damage, but rather that more serious cases this year have emerged because there are more cases overall. However, the CDC does not currently collect the kind of data needed to determine whether the virus is causing more-severe brain damage.
Still, there is evidence to suggest the virus has changed: e.g. showing a greater incidence of severe encephalitis – more neuroinvasive, neurovirulent, inflammation of the brain — than in the past.
For instance, a Texas virologist found signs of genetic changes in virus collected from the Houston area. Further, while the virus in the past has typically invaded the brain and spinal cord of people who have weakened immune systems, such as the elderly and transplant or cancer patients, there have been recent cases reported in people much younger and initially healthier. In other cases, patients were found to have lost their ability to talk or write, or became partially paralyzed, suffered stroke, or experienced recurring seizures – not the usual clinical picture most often seen with WNV. The outlook for such patients varies, but most will face years or a lifetime of disability.
With reports still coming in and new cases continuing — infected mosquitoes continue to bite in southern states — 2002′s record of 284 deaths and 2,946 cases of neuro-invasive disease will shortly be left in the dust. The reason 2012 was a record-busting year for West Nile virus is due primarily to weather: abnormally warm overall, and in many parts of the country, the hottest year on record. Increasing temperatures promote virus growth in mosquitoes, making it easier for them to transmit the virus.
And there are more West Nile epidemic outbreaks to come as recent warming patterns of climate change are likely to continue. Most people are still going to be susceptible to being infected in subsequent years. There’s no vaccine, and there’s no treatment. The best advice for avoiding infection involves wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, avoiding the outdoors at dawn and dusk, and ridding your home of places mosquitoes breed.
A controversial measure to kill adult mosquitoes has been the use of aerial spraying of insecticide. While such spraying is generally considered safe, it’s not totally without risk. And there have been questions about whether it works.
Stay tuned for further data. | biology |
https://glasswings.com.au/blog/2021-03/12-195252.html | 2022-07-02T04:20:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103984681.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702040603-20220702070603-00728.warc.gz | 0.893498 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__259666562 | en | "The Australian government has officially acknowledged the extinction of 13
endemic species, including 12 mammals and the first reptile known to have been
lost since European colonisation.
The addition of the dozen mammal species confirms Australia’s unenviable
position as the world’s capital for mammal extinction, lifting the total number
of mammals known to have died out to 34.
None of the 13 is a surprise. All but one of the mammal extinctions is
historic, with most having disappeared between the 1850s and 1950s.
But the list also includes two species lost in the past decade, both from
Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean."
*** Xanni ***
Chief Scientist, Xanadu
Partner, Glass Wings
Manager, Serious Cybernetics | biology |
http://barnabashealth.org/Specialty-Services/Neuroscience/Why-Choose-Us.aspx | 2017-12-15T23:37:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948580416.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215231248-20171216013248-00187.warc.gz | 0.892858 | 319 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__7832062 | en | Why Choose Us
NJ's Premier Neuroscience Program
Our Neuroscience services are collectively the most comprehensive neurology
and neurosurgical care system in the region. Our full-range of clinical
neuroscience services include total brain, spine, nerve and muscle conditions.
Our team utilizes the most state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology
for the treatment of stroke and TIA, concussion, brain tumor, sleep disorders,
dementia, seizure and epilepsy, balance, dizziness, brain and spinal trauma,
headache, mental health, multiple sclerosis, and neurologic rehabilitation.
We offer complete and comprehensive care, from diagnosis through long
term treatment of all neurological and related conditions. Our hospitals
accept transfers of patients with difficult to diagnose and treat conditions
of the brain, spinal cord, and neuromuscular system, as well as brain
and spinal cancers.
Patients have access to an impressive multidisciplinary group of experienced
neurologists, surgeons, and specialists rivaling those found in large
major metropolitan academic systems, right here in New Jersey. Our neurologists
and neurosurgeons work closely with our vast network of other specialists
and resources to treat the most complex conditions. As part of the largest
health care system in New Jersey, our doctors have the ability to collaborate
across disciplines to provide the most complete care possible. These capabilities
are particularly important when it comes to the neurological conditions
which often touch other specialties, such as neurological cancers, stroke
and TIA, and spinal trauma. | biology |
https://www.milkbanktn.org/post/finding-support-and-help-how-your-community-can-make-a-difference | 2024-04-22T01:10:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818067.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421225303-20240422015303-00396.warc.gz | 0.934712 | 450 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__111250959 | en | According to the Cleveland Clinic , there are numerous benefits of breastfeeding your newborn for both mom and baby.
Among the top 5 are:
1. A healthier newborn
Studies have shown that babies who breastfeed are more capable of fighting off dangerous infections like Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating disease that affects mostly the intestine of premature infants.
2. A happier, healthier new mom
Breastfeeding is a proven way to shed those pregnancy pounds! Breastfeeding promotes faster weight loss after birth, burning about 500 extra calories a day to build and maintain a milk supply. Breastfeeding also stimulates the uterus to contract and return to normal size. Less postpartum bleeding from breastfeeding can reduce the chance of anemia.
Psychological research has also shown that instances of postpartum depression decrease with breastfeeding, and mom's who breastfeed generally have a more positive mood.
3. A healthier adult child
Breastfed babies are also less likely to develop allergies and asthma. Teens and young adults who were breastfed are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and pre- and postmenopausal breast cancers in adulthood.
4. A healthier grand-mom
Studies have also shown that women who breastfeed their children receive health benefits throughout life. Older women who breastfed earlier in life have shown lower risk of breast cancer, lower risk of ovarian cancer, lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, less endometriosis, and less osteoporosis with age.
There seem to be heart health benefits to breastfeeding as well, since women who breastfeed are less likely to develop hypertension decreases blood pressure and experience fewer instances of cardiovascular disease.
So, breastfeed your newborn so, one day, you'll be the healthiest grand-mom on the block!
5. A better bond between mom and child
There's an important bond between mom and baby during breastfeeding, studies have found. Breastfeeding promotes more skin-to-skin contact, more holding and stroking. Many feel that affectionate bonding during the first years of life help reduce social and behavioral problems in both children and adults. | biology |
https://nutrition.basf.com/global/en/human-nutrition/products/vitamin-k1.html | 2021-03-09T00:31:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178385534.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308235748-20210309025748-00546.warc.gz | 0.919599 | 919 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__147152957 | en | Vitamin K1 is one of the premium ingredients BASF offers. Our vitamin K1 has world class stability, flowability and dispensability properties. Vitamin K1 is vital to good health, especially in bone development, and plays an important role in early life development.
Vitamin K1 is a fat-soluble vitamin and is vital to the development of healthy bones and teeth. More specifically, vitamin K1 plays an essential role in incorporating calcium phosphate into bones and is subsequently important for regular bone growth. It also plays a crucial role in blood clotting, since it activates blood clotting factors as well as coagulation-inhibiting factors.
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Vitamin K1 is found in green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and salad.
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- We offer vitamin K1 with premium properties such as outstanding flowability and stability for dietary supplements, beverage and food applications.
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Vitamin K1 is produced in BASF’s state-of-the-art facility in Ballerup, Denmark. There are two high-quality vitamin K1 powder grades available: Dry Vitamin K1 1% GFP and Dry Vitamin K1 5% GFP. All vitamin K1 products are certified as vegetarian, gelatin-free, kosher, halal, allergen free, and gluten free.
Health benefits of vitamin K1
Vitamin K plays an important role in a number of health functions, especially in early life stages. Vitamin K is vital to the development of bones and teeth, since it is a co-factor in the production of several bone proteins, the most abundant being osteocalcin. Vitamin K1 is essential for the synthesis of osteocalcin, which helps to incorporate calcium phosphate in bones. Osteocalcin, and consequently vitamin K1, are necessary for regular bone growth. Vitamin K also plays a crucial role in blood clotting as it activates blood clotting factors Il (prothrombin), VII, IX, and X, as well as coagulation inhibiting factors.
Vitamin K1 is used both in prevention and therapy of vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K deficiency is particularly common in new-borns and babies fed exclusively with breast milk. Breast milk contains little vitamin K, so the ability of the child’s liver to store vitamin K is limited, and intestinal synthesis is not yet fully developed. Implications of Vitamin K deficiency can be avoided with a preventative dosage of vitamin K immediately after birth. Our gelatin-free dry powder vitamin K1 is primarily used in dietary supplement tablets and is also suitable for food and beverage fortification.
With dietary supplements, vitamin K1 is used in solid products containing vitamin K1 as the sole active ingredient, as well as in multivitamin and mineral preparations (e.g. tablets, sugar-coated tablets, instant drink granules, effervescent tablets and hard gelatin capsules). With food products, vitamin K1 is mainly used in the enrichment of food products for babies and children, (except for non-cereal-based infant food formulations in the EU), dietetic products, instant drink powders, dried milk, and multivitamin fruit juices and confectionery (e.g. multivitamin sweets).
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http://fundailyfeed.com/nasa-finds-evidence-of-flowing-water-on-mars/ | 2018-06-18T00:07:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267859904.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180617232711-20180618012711-00487.warc.gz | 0.940868 | 487 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__226688421 | en | NASA scientists managed to solve one of the greatest riddles of the Red Planet and to get one step closer to the greatest riddle of the Universe—“Does life exist beyond Earth?”.
Researchers discovered liquid saltwater on the surface of Mars, that could be an evidence of the existence of life on the planet. NASA scientists came to this conclusion by analyzing high-quality photos they got from the imaging spectrometer on Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, called the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment.
Seasonal streams of liquid water were discovered back in 2011 by American researchers at the University of Arizona. Streaks appear on Martian slopes and canyons during the warm time of the year, when temperature is ten degrees Fahrenheit below zero (minus 23 Celsius), and disappear during colder seasons. Dark narrow streaks that reach hundreds of meters in length appear after the trickles of liquid saltwater flow and combine with each others. Scientists believe that the presence of the saltwater indicates the evidence of some form of life on the planet: without salt water would freeze. On the Earth, for example, if we find water, we would find life. Although scientists still do not know where the water comes from, they admit that it may rise from melting underground ice or condense out of the Martian atmosphere.
The existence of water on Mars—in solid, frozen form—was theorized many years ago, but it was proved only just now. There was a time, a billion years ago, there were lakes and rivers on Mars, but the current water reserves are rather modest—pitches of damp soil instead of pools of standing water. The planet was likely much warmer around four billion years ago than it is today. NASA’s associate administrator for science John M. Grunsfeld cannot imagine that this breakthrough would not be a high-priority issue with the scientific community.
NASA scientists think that freezing point on Mars may be minus eighty degrees Celsius, and given the low atmospheric pressure, the boiling point may be plus ten degrees. The average temperature is about minus 62 degrees. Therefore, water would be liquid longer because of the presence of salt in it.
At the present time, there are five station on the Mars, three of them are American: Mars Odyssey, MRO and MAVEN. American Mars Rover Opportunity is a record-holder for work duration, and Curiosity is the heaviest Mars Rover (900 kilograms). | biology |
https://pawmettolifeline.org/fostering-a-kitty-with-ringworm-not-so-scary-after-all/ | 2021-12-08T05:38:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363445.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20211208053135-20211208083135-00544.warc.gz | 0.948669 | 713 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__81910465 | en | Fostering a Kitty with Ringworm: Not So Scary After All!
What exactly IS ringworm? It sounds gross!
Ringworm is a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair and occasionally nails of animals (and people). It manifests itself on kittens generally on the head, around the eyes, ears, feet, and tail in round areas of hair loss that are rough and scaly.
It is NOT a worm, as the name may lead you to believe. In fact, it is very closely related to Athlete’s Foot found commonly in humans and typically lives in the soil.
While it is a zoonotic infection – meaning it can be passed between species – it most commonly affects young animals and those with suppressed immune systems. Young kittens are notorious for not grooming as effectively, which is why we see it more often in kittens.
What does a foster home need to be prepared to treat kittens with ringworm?
Ideally, the animals are kept in a space in the home that you can completely clean with bleach or a specific hydrogen peroxide-based product that kills the fungus. This could be a spare bathroom, a utility room, or a room where there is limited furniture and wood floors or linoleum.
– Linens and items you are able to use especially for fostering (Pawmetto Lifeline can provide these).
– Food, litter and litterbox, and toys for your foster animals (Pawmetto Lifeline can provide these).
– If you have other pets, they absolutely need to be kept separate due to the degree of contagion. So no socializing of your foster kittens with other animals in your home.
– Understanding. The amount of handling does not have to be limited, but you need to take extra precautions when handling the kittens (no rubbing their fur on your face!) and being diligent about washing before interacting with others after handling the infected kittens.
– Patience. It can be difficult to keep kittens for a few months and not get attached to them but rest assured they will find forever homes, and you helped them with that!
– Love and affection! These kittens need just as much love and socialization as the next kitten, they just happen to require a different kind of care.
It’s best to not have someone in the household who has a compromised immune system that could be susceptible to getting infections.
What is provided to the foster home?
- Medication and treatment for the fungal infection – lime dip and oral medication
- Instructions on the treatment process
- 24/7 support from the Foster Team staff every step of the way
- Kittens! Cute, fluffy, adorable felines!!
Why should I consider helping?
Every foster parent is a true life-saver!
Due to exposure risks for the other animals, shelters have to handle cases of ringworm in a very regimented way, isolating the animals and limiting contact with them since we are handling so many other animals. This is a rather sad situation for kittens who need lots of attention, love, and playtime.
Shelters are a high-stress environment, and animals tend to get healthy and stay healthy in a less stressful home environment.
If you have questions, or would like further information about this foster care need, please e-mail [email protected] or call (803) 465-9175 and speak with our Foster Care Team. | biology |
http://www.dexcom.com/faq/my-sensor-accurate | 2017-04-28T20:01:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123048.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00324-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.772908 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__144636968 | en | Is it okay if my Dexcom G4 PLATINUM CGM sensor glucose readings and fingerstick blood glucose values don’t match exactly?
Yes. Your sensor glucose readings are meant to be used for trending only. Your blood glucose meter and sensor measure your glucose from two different types of body fluids: blood and interstitial fluid. Therefore, the values from your blood glucose meter and sensor may not match exactly. Contact the Dexcom Product Support team for further assistance by calling 1-877-339-2664. | biology |
https://www.lakeviewenergyllc.com/biofuels | 2023-03-28T14:55:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948867.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328135732-20230328165732-00689.warc.gz | 0.953404 | 603 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__267291017 | en | Biofuel is produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates found in grains and other biomass. Biofuel can be produced from a number of different types of grains as well as from other agricultural by products such as corn stovers, rice hulls, cheese whey, potato waste, brewery and beverage wastes and forestry by products. At present, the majority of biofuel in the United States is produced from corn because corn contains large quantities of carbohydrates and can be handled efficiently. Such carbohydrates convert into glucose more easily than most other kinds of biomass. The corn used for biofuel production is known as No. 2 yellow field corn which is indigestible to humans and goes primarily to the livestock feed industry. Outside the United States, sugarcane is the primary feedstock used in biofuel production. Bio-refineries also produce valuable co-products for the feed and biodiesel industries, including high protein distiller’s grains, corn oil, and syrup. CO2 is also captured in bio-refineries and is used primarily in the beverages industry.
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Ethanol is a $54 billion industry in the US that currently manufactures over 15 billion gallons of ethanol annually in over 200 plants around the country making it the 2nd largest fuel transportation supplier in the US with 10% of the market. The industry now ranks ahead of countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Venezuela and Algeria in supplying transportation fuel across America and is delivering on the targets set out by the Bush administration in 2007 on ensuring America reduces its over reliance on foreign oil.
Corn is received at the plants by truck or rail, which is then weighed and unloaded in a receiving building. Storage bins are utilized to store grain, which is passed through a scalper to remove rocks and debris prior to processing. Thereafter, the corn is transported to a hammer mill where it is ground into coarse flour and conveyed into a slurry tank for enzymatic processing. Water, heat and enzymes are added to convert the complex starch molecule into simpler carbohydrates. The slurry is heated to reduce the potential of microbial contamination and pumped to a liquefaction tank where additional enzymes are added. Next, the grain slurry is pumped into fermenters, where yeast, enzymes, and nutrients are added, to begin a batch fermentation process. A beer column, within the distillation system, separates the alcohol from the spent grain mash. Alcohol is then transported through a rectifier column, a side stripper and a molecular sieve system where it is dehydrated to 200 proof alcohol. The 200 proof alcohol is then pumped to a holding tank and blended with approximately two percent denaturant (usually natural gasoline) as it is pumped into finished product storage tanks. The mash is taken through a centrifuge following the distillation process where it is converted into syrup, corn oil, and a high protein feed distiller’s grains. | biology |
https://www.genomicsforaustralianplants.com/stylidiaceae/ | 2022-07-04T05:22:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104354651.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704050055-20220704080055-00723.warc.gz | 0.886929 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__272936057 | en | Aim: Phylogenomics Stage 2
Project initiation: Aug 2021
Project lead: Juliet Wege | Department of Biodiversity Conservation & Attractions (DBCA)
The triggerplant genus Stylidium (Stylidiaceae: Asterales) is a charismatic element of the Australian flora renowned for its highly specialised flowers that place pollen on (and retrieve pollen from) visiting insects via a rapidly rotating column (the ‘trigger’). More than 300 species are known, including a raft of rarities that have only recently been scientifically named and described. An overarching taxonomic synthesis Stylidium and allied genera is being prepared for the Flora of Australia; however, evolutionary relationships remain poorly understood.
This project will produce a phylogenomic framework for 240 species of Stylidiaceae based on Angiosperm353 target capture data. The framework will be used to formulate a robust classification of the family that will underpin current and future taxonomic research and associated conservation efforts. These data will also be used to address questions of phylogenetic relationships, biogeographic history, and trait evolution and will also provide insights into the drivers of speciation in south-western Australia, a veritable hotspot of triggerplant diversity. | biology |
https://www.beadcoalition.com/rhino-force-assists-wilderness-wildlife-trust-funds-successful-black-rhino-darting-project/ | 2024-04-15T02:50:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00721.warc.gz | 0.935967 | 893 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__66484993 | en | Wilderness Wildlife Trust, with the support of various partners including a generous donation from RHINO FORCE, facilitated the funding for a successful black rhino darting operation in Malawi’s Liwonde National Park, between 17 and 29 November 2013.
Led by Chief Veterinary Officer of the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s African Rhino Specialist Group, Dr Pete Morkel, the aim of the darting operation was to fit VHF transmitters on as many black rhinos as possible in order to maximise monitoring efficiency of the population in the face of intensifying poaching pressure in the park. The new tracking devices aid ongoing monitoring, ecological research and overall security measures run by the managing authority, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), and the tourism concessionaire, Wilderness Safaris.
Since November 2012, daily patrols involving professional rhino trackers of the DNPW Rhino Protection Team and Krisztián Gyöngyi (Rhino Monitoring and Research Ecologist) have been conducted to monitor, protect and record relevant ecological data on the species living in and outside the Sanctuary. The new transmitters will not only increase the monitoring efficiency of the rhino, but locating them in the park will also be considerably easier.
“We had to ensure that the rhino were darted before the oncoming wet season and were thrilled with the success of the operation. Days were long, the team worked hard and as a result five rhinos were captured and treated during the 13-day campaign. We covered approximately 190km on foot, spending 118 hours actively tracking rhino in the bush. We were also grateful for the support and assistance of Dr Amanda Salb of the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre and James Kamtsokota from African Parks Majete, whose exemplary tracking skills and knowledge of black rhino behaviour played an important role in finding the rhino”, said Mr Gyöngyi.
Conserving the small stock of black rhino in Liwonde is of a high national and international priority. However, like many populations in Africa, this one is also severely threatened by illicit poaching. This, coupled with the limited resources of DNPW in continuing its protection, necessitated the launch of the Trust’s Liwonde Black Rhino Protection Project in 2012. It is a joint collaboration between the DNPW, Wilderness Safaris Malawi and Mr Bentley Palmer – a private stakeholder who has played an instrumental role in the protection of rhino in Liwonde for over 20 years.
The Bead Coalition CEO, Joanne Lapin Thorpe says, “We are so proud that we could donate R20,000 from sales of our successful RHINO FORCE bracelets to assist with this project.”
For further info on the Trust – http://www.wildernesstrust.com/
About Wilderness Wildlife Trust: www.wildernesstrust.com
- The Wilderness Safaris Wildlife Trust supports a wide variety of approximately 30 projects annually in southern Africa, within the categories of wildlife management, research and monitoring, and community empowerment and education. These projects address the needs of existing wildlife populations, seek solutions to save endangered species and provide education and training for local people and their communities.
- For more than 20 years, the goal of the Wilderness Wildlife Trust has been to make a difference to Africa, her wildlife and her people.
- Contact Russel Friedman for more information: [email protected]
About Wilderness Safaris: www.wilderness-safaris.com
- Wilderness Safaris is an ecotourism company that specialises in memorable wildlife experiences in some of the most remote and pristine areas in Africa. In this way it offers its guests private access to three million hectares of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves, while remaining fiercely committed to protecting our planet’s precious natural and cultural resources.
- Wilderness Safaris operates camps and safaris in some of Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness reserves across nine different countries: Botswana, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Wilderness Safaris is part of the Wilderness organisation, a group of responsible ecotourism companies and conservation and community development vehicles that together endeavour to use responsible tourism to build sustainable conservation economies in Africa. | biology |
http://www.tourntravel.com/International-Tours/Tour-8562-1-Ecuador--The-Gal%C3%A1pagos-Escorted-Bus-Tour-of-.aspx | 2019-01-22T20:02:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583867214.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122182019-20190122204019-00118.warc.gz | 0.893871 | 1,846 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__123026506 | en | This exciting vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Quito, have your photo taken at the “Center of the World,” and visit the Giant Tortoises Reserve. Spend two nights on Santa Cruz Island at the Finch Bay Hotel, where an expert Naturalist introduces you to indigenous plant and animal species found only in the Galápagos. Choose from a menu of à la carte activities to make this experience special to you. Then, embark on an exciting 4-day cruise among various Galápagos Islands. Have your camera ready as your Naturalist points out colonies of sea lions, pelicans, boobies, several species of Darwin’s finches, marine iguanas, flamingos, masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, short-eared owls, and other birds. Also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station—a remarkable adventure!
Day #1 Arrive in Quito, Ecuador. Welcome to Quito!
Day #2 Quito. An included sightseeing tour showcases Quito’s treasures: the historic stone murals of the LEGISLATIVE PALACE, Independence Plaza and the 16th-century SAN FRANCISCO MONASTERY, the Jesuit’s LA COMPANIA CHURCH with its stunning golden altars, and the impressive paintings at the WORKSHOP & MUSEUM of Oswaldo Guayasamin. Have your photo taken in front of the EQUATORIAL MONUMENT, the “Center of the World.” This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. (B,D)
Day #3 Quito–Baltra–Galápagos Islands–Finch Bay Hotel. Take a morning flight to Baltra, one of the remote Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, transfer to the highlands of Santa Cruz, where your Naturalist introduces the island’s lush and vibrant landscapes. Visit the giant tortoise RESERVE for a chance to see the famous Galápagos tortoises in their wild habitat. Next, see the Twin Pit Craters, great depressions of volcanic material formed by a long process of slow sinking of the ground, where exceptional Scalesia trees, ferns, mosses, and orchids can be seen in the surroundings. Later this afternoon, visit the CHARLES DARWIN RESEARCH STATION, established to help conserve the Islands’ natural habitat and protect the famous giant tortoises. While here, learn about the tortoise-rearing program. (B,L,D)SPECIAL FEATURE: Named after the famous Darwin’s finches abundant in the surroundings, the Finch Bay Hotel offers a private seaside location surrounded by mangroves. Amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant, outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, and beachfront access. Guests can enjoy daily boat excursions to various Galápagos Islands, kayaking, snorkeling, bicycle rides in town, and viewing the local flora and fauna.
Day #4 Galápagos. Finch Bay Hotel. Outings today include a list of activities that allow you to have a “Galápagos à la carte” adventure. Perhaps take a hike over the lava rock formations past gigantic cacti to Las Grietas, a unique swimming hole created by lava flows. Or, choose a walk to Tortuga Bay, a 6-mile-long coralline beach; mountain bike up in the highlands; or swim, snorkel, or kayak right off the beach at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day #5 Galápagos Islands (Embarkation) Cruising: Santa Cruz Island. Today, board the sleek Santa Cruz for five days of CRUISING among various Galápagos Islands. Each day, travel ashore to the remote islands with your expert Naturalist, who introduces you to the unique fauna living free and fearless of man. Visit LAS BACHAS on Santa Cruz Island, where abandoned WWII military barges can be found. Today, it is an important nesting area for the East Pacific green sea turtle. You will also see brackish lagoons just steps away from the sea and white-sand beach, which is a feeding ground for various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos. Return to the ship for a briefing on the next day’s adventure, followed by a Captain’s welcome cocktail and dinner. (B,L,D)NOTE: The ship’s itinerary may vary according to Galápagos National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes to create the perfect cross-section of sites visited.
Day #6 Galápagos Islands Cruising: James Island. After breakfast, join your Naturalist for a coastal exploration along the impressive cliffs of BUCCANEER COVE on James Island. Learn about the history of the island, its relevance for the whalers, pirates, and early researchers, including Darwin’s epic voyage in 1835. The cove is home to a large number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms, which makes this is a great site for snorkeling, too! This afternoon, land at PUERTO EGAS on James Island, known for its black-sand beach and a landscape of tuff-stone layers and lava flows. This is a great opportunity to see land and marine birds as well as a colony of fur sea lions, marine iguanas, and Sally Lightfoot crabs. You have the chance to snorkel or swim from the beach, or ride on the glass-bottom boat. (B,L,D)
Day #7 Galápagos Islands Cruising: Rábida & Bartolomé Islands. Disembark at RÁBIDA ISLAND on a red-colored beach, formed from the unusually high content of iron in the volcanic material. Stroll along the beach of this small island as your Naturalist points out large colonies of sea lions, pelicans, boobies, yellow warblers, and several species of Darwin’s finches. Very close to the beach, hidden behind a strip of green saltbush, is a salt pond where, at times, greater flamingos migrate. This is a wonderful place to snorkel from the beach, due to the unique combination of underwater species like the Galápagos dolphin and submarine landscapes. After lunch, en route to our next island, dolphins are often spotted. At BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND, hike to the summit for a stunning view of two beautiful bays and fascinating formations of lava flows and spatter cones, including the iconic Pinnacle Rock. You will also have the chance to snorkel and possibly see Galápagos penguins in tropical waters and even some sharks and rays! (B,L,D)
Day #8 Galápagos Islands Cruising: Tower Island. Upon arrival at TOWER ISLAND, your visit to Prince Philip’s Steps begins with a scenic panga ride along the cliffs to see the large number of nesting colonies of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and shore and seabirds in the cliffs’ ledges. Disembark at the base of Prince Philip’s Steps and climb up the stairs to a trail where birdlife abounds. A walk with your Naturalist reveals large colonies of masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, and even short-eared owls. In the afternoon, disembark at DARWIN BAY to observe thousands of birds—mainly frigatebirds, red-footed and masked boobies, gulls, herons, finches, and mockingbirds. Return to the beach for swimming and snorkelling at this beautiful natural harbor. The more adventurous can snorkel below the cliffs. (B,L,D)
Day #9 Galápagos Islands (Disembarkation) San Cristobal–Quito. After breakfast, depart for SAN CRISTOBAL, where Charles Darwin first set foot in the Galápagos back in 1835. Visit the GALAPAGUERA at Cerro Colorado to see the breeding program of giant tortoises and learn about this endangered species and its promising recovery. While here, watch for the Chatham (San Cristobal) mockingbird and Chatham lava lizard—both species are endemic to this island and seen nowhere else in the Galápagos. Head to the airport for your flight to Quito, where you will have free time this evening to prepare for your return flight home tomorrow. (B)
Day #10 Quito. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) | biology |
http://aubelchocolate.com/2019/09/22/how-chocolate-is-made-the-cocoa-bean/ | 2024-02-27T22:53:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474688.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227220707-20240228010707-00058.warc.gz | 0.949173 | 1,225 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__205214662 | en | You don’t have to be a scientist to make chocolate, but my professional scientific background has definitely helped me to understand the cocoa bean’s journey. I spent more than 15 years working in the chocolate manufacturing industry and during that time I learned all about the chocolate-making process. This, combined with my love of intense flavours, drove me to retrain as a chocolatier. I wanted to use my knowledge and my palate to create my own indulgent chocolates, made from pure, raw ingredients and the best cocoa I could source.
I’m fascinated by everything chocolate: its history, how it’s grown, and what you can do with it…and I’d like to share some of that fascination with you.
The chocolate journey
So, how we get from the cocoa bean to a chocolate bar? It’s a complicated technical process, but I’ve simplified it here:
There are so many interesting things to point out along the chocolate journey that I’m going to divide the steps into several posts. Here I’m going to look at the different varieties of cocoa bean and the growing conditions that give them their distinct taste.
Future AuBel blogswill look at how the bean is used to create liquid chocolate and how that then becomes the products that we buy. When we come to the ‘final chocolate product’ (i.e. the bars and boxes that, apparently, the world spent approximately 98.2 billion US dollars on in 2016!), I’ll also give you an insight into how I come up with my award-winning AuBel flavours.
The cocoa tree
The Latin name of the cocoa tree is Theobroma Cacao, also known as ‘Food for the Gods’ in Greek. It grows to be 25 feet tall with white flowers, and it takes five years to produce its first colourful fruit. They’re called cocoa (or ‘cacao’) pods: they have cocoa beans inside them and the tree grows around 20 of them annually. Each pod holds approximately 30 to 60 beans and it is these that are used to make chocolate.
(According to Cadbury’s, one cocoa tree produces approximately 1,000 cocoa beans a year, yielding 1lb of cocoa!)
The pods need warm temperatures and lots of rain to grow; this is why most cocoa beans are produced in the hot and humid regions of Africa (mainly forest areas), Central and South America, Asia and Oceania. Mass chocolate producers tend to source their cocoa from the Ivory Coast, where the majority is grown.
The cacao pod
There are four main varieties of cacao beans, each giving a distinctive colour and flavour to the chocolate it produces.
Forastero: this versatile bean is mainly grown in Africa, Ecuador and Brazil and makes up 80% of the world’s cocoa supply. Forastero beans are purple in colour and give chocolate its full-bodied, earthy and bitter flavour.
Criollo: the Criollo tree is native to Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean islands and Sri Lanka. It is particularly difficult to grow and, as such, makes up less than 5% of the world’s cocoa supply. The beans are a white to pale pink colour and their taste is delicate yet complex, aromatic and less bitter than the Forastero.
Trinitario: the hybrid Trinitario bean results from cross-pollination after the near destruction of Trinidad’s Criollo plantations by a hurricane in 1727. Forastero seeds were brought over from Venezuela and cross-fertilised with native Criollo beans, creating the Trinitario. It only covers about 10 to 15% of the cocoa harvest and is considered fine-flavour cacao. The Trinitario bean has the fine and complex flavour of the Criollo and the tree has the hardiness of the Forastero.
Arriba: a unique cocoa species, discovered in the 19th century by a Swiss chocolatier while navigating the Guayas River in Ecuador. This Nacional variety, named Arriba due to the region it was found in, has an intense cocoa taste with complex aromas.
When the pods are ripe, they turn red, yellow or orange. Pods are suitable for harvest for three to four weeks, after which time the beans begin to germinate.
Harvesting is done manually: this involves removing the ripe pods from the trees by making a clean cut through the stalk. The hard shells of the pods are opened a week to 10 days after harvesting, and the wet seeds (the cacao beans) extracted, along with the surrounding soft pulp.
The beans then undergo fermentation, a crucial stage in their journey as this is where their flavour development begins. This can happen in a variety of ways but all methods depend on the beans being removed from their pods and heaped together. This allows micro-organisms to develop and initiate the fermentation of the pulp surrounding them.
The pulp’s sugars convert to alcohol through yeast, and bacteria oxidises the alcohol, which contributes to complex chemical reactions. This leads to the nature of the chocolate’s flavour and colour. The length of fermentation is determined by the type of bean: e.g. Forastero beans take five days; Criollo beans only two or three.
Once fermented, the beans get to sunbathe! The natural heat of the sun also plays a significant role in how their flavour advances. Once dry, the beans are bagged up, ready for shipment across the world.
And there we have it: the first part of the cocoa bean journey. In my next blog post we’ll look at how these beans go on to become liquid chocolate.
In the meantime, if you have a chocolate-related enquiry please get in touch! | biology |
http://physics.litasegr.unimi.it/ | 2021-09-22T16:59:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057371.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20210922163121-20210922193121-00451.warc.gz | 0.908436 | 431 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__68579840 | en | Laboratory of Complex Fluids and Molecular Biophysics
We study the physics of complex liquid systems and of biomolecules in solution. Typical examples are DNA, proteins, colloidal suspensions, polymers and liquid crystals. Under given circumstances all these systems spontaneously develop fascinating organized structures. The goal of our research is to probe and understand the relationship between the properties of the constituting elements (monomers, molecules, particles) and their spontaneous assembling. Our interests extend from fundamental physics to technological applications, and our aims range from unraveling the mechanisms of individual or collective molecular behavior to discovering novel materials and experimental approaches. The techniques we use include optical microscopy, light scattering, laser spectroscopy, rheology, electrically induced optical birefringence.
The research in our group is mostly organized along three main themes:
- Soft materials
We investigate the structure and properties of heterogeneous fluid materials such as colloids, emulsions, liquid crystals and gels, possibly involving DNA or proteins. Our focus is on developing a fundamental understanding of their properties, as well as using the materials as models for the study of complex phenomena. In addition, much of our work is motivated by potential technological applications.
We study the properties of biological macromolecules and of cells. We focus on the physics of biopolymers through the investigation of the self-assembly and ordering of DNA fragments, the mechanism of protein folding, the kinetics of molecular recognition processes and the dynamical behavior of biopolymer networks. We also extend these studies to investigate the mechanical properties of living cells.
- Novel optical techniques
We develop innovative optical approaches for specific technological issues and for scientific investigations. This includes novel methods for the optical investigation of complex fluids and biomolecular samples, primarily based on light scattering, microscope imaging and time resolved spectroscopy. In particular, innovative solutions are proposed in the field of label-free biosensors and quantitative dynamic microscopy.
Laboratory web site
L.I.T.A. building, via F. Cervi 93, 20090 Segrate (Milano), Italy | biology |
https://arionfasoli.com/en/poultry-equipments/incubators/ | 2024-03-01T07:34:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475203.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301062009-20240301092009-00476.warc.gz | 0.937881 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__104676083 | en | Egg hatching incubators with heating lamp and integrated thermostat
Incubators for artificial brooding designed to replicate the task of “mother hen” obtaining a high percentage of egg hatching.
We have 3 models of artificial incubator, which differ in the number of eggs they can house.
Thanks to the automatic regulation of temperature, humidity and ventilation, the eggs are in an ideal environment for the development of the embryo up to the birth of the chick.
A tilting tray simulates the movement that the hen makes with her legs while incubating the eggs to prevent the embryo from remaining attached to the inner wall of the shell, an event which would decree its premature death.
Each incubator is suitable for the artificial hatching of eggs of various sizes: hens, pheasants, quails, ducks, guinea fowls, partridges, turkeys and geese.
Discover the 3 egg incubator models available in the catalog | biology |
https://wp-test1.zsi.at/knowledge_resource/knowmak/ | 2021-09-21T05:52:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057158.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921041059-20210921071059-00008.warc.gz | 0.794903 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__18977694 | en | The KNOWMAK tool provides users with an interactive interface where they can explore the knowledge co-creation in the European Research Area at different levels of aggregation in terms of topics and geographical spaces. The KNOWMAK project endorses the open data approach of the European Commission. Data developed within the project will be made available for research purposes through the RISIS EU-FP7 infrastructure project (risis.eu).
Visit site: https://www.knowmak.eu/
Keywords: Industrial biotechnology, Nanoscience and technology, Genomics, Publication statistics, Visualisation, Societal Grand Challenges (SGC), Key Enabling Technologies (KET) | biology |
https://www.medixbiocare.net/ofloxacin-metrionidazole-simethicone-suspension-6270358.html | 2022-12-06T05:08:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711069.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206024911-20221206054911-00317.warc.gz | 0.779843 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__241138713 | en | Ofloxacin, Metrionidazole & Simethicone Suspension
Ofloxacin Metronidazole and Simethicone which treat diarrhoea. Ofloxacin kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Metronidazole kills other microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging the DNA. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Composition:- Ofloxacin 50 mg, Metronidazole Benzoate 120 mg, Simethicone 10 mg | biology |
http://biop-institut.de/index.php?pg=81 | 2019-11-12T15:58:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665575.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112151954-20191112175954-00392.warc.gz | 0.943481 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__5581721 | en | |Präsentation: Tagung Agrarholz: C. Baum, P. Kahle, J. Köhn and P. Leinweber, Berlin 2013|
|Soil- and socio-ecological impacts of short rotation coppices |
– An evaluation report and a proposal for an integrated management scheme -
The use of biomass to produce energy (power, heat and fuel) is seen a carbon neu-tral and therefore climate impact neutral business. Cradle-to-grave life cycle analyses show that this not due for any kind of biomass. Hence, the analyses of agricultural soils cultivated with poplar or willow in short rotation coppices (SRC) have shown that SRC may increase the natural carbon sink in the soils. These might increase the soil fertility in the long term. Thus, the ecological and basic economic results have been evaluated by the use of integrated ecological and socio-ecological tools. Soil ecological results and the socio-economic frameworks in Sweden in Germany were compared and evaluated. Selected results from the former ERA Net project RATING-SRC and subsequent investigations on SRC sites in Germany and Sweden will be presented. Chemical, physical and biological soil properties were measured under SRC and adjacent arable sites with annual crops. The changed quality and quantity of leave and root litter and the lack of tillage under SRC can lead to an increased carbon accumulation and a changed soil organic matter quality, a decreased bulk density and a changed microbial activity and diversity. The soil ecological significance of SRC differs widely between different tree taxa and even on the clone-level. Therefore, bioindicators, like e.g. clone-specific concentrations of foliar waxes, were proposed for the selection of the most promising clones to improve the soil fertility of arable soils in the long term. These results may also explain why farmers observed a substantial increase of yields after the SRC has been turned again in arable land used for annual crops such as grain or rape seed. | biology |
https://naturesgr8coconut.com/coconut-for-acne-treatment/ | 2018-11-13T23:04:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741510.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20181113215316-20181114001316-00263.warc.gz | 0.948511 | 644 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__140903504 | en | Many people suffer from acne due to factors like age, hormonal changes, and poor hygiene. One natural remedy is to use coconut for acne. Using coconut for acne treatment is beneficial to keep you or your loved ones safe from the problem. Suffering from the condition is uncomfortable because of the swelling, redness, pain and inflammation. Thus, acne should be prevented and cured to avoid these signs and symptoms. Below, find out how coconut oil functions in the treatment of acne.
Acne Treatment: The Function of Coconut Oil
The nutrients in coconut help fight the condition. A detailed explanation of its roles is listed below.
- Fatty Acids
Capric Acid and Lauric Acid are fatty acids found in coconut oil. They are also two of the most potent antimicrobial agents. Additionally, the breastmilk contains these acids to protect newborns from infections.
Applying coconut oil on the skin turns the fatty acids Capric Acid and Lauric Acid into Monocaprin and Monolaurin by some good microorganisms. In turn, this replaces the affected skin layer through continuous washing using the coconut fluid. Taking coconut oil provides the same level of protection, however, directly applying it is highly recommended.
- Vitamin E
As we all know, Vitamin E is an excellent substance that keeps the skin healthy. Coconut oil is considered an exceptional source of Vitamin E. It clears blockage as well as makes sure the sebum glands keep functioning. Vitamin E affects the hormones to fluctuate to help the sebum gland become less active. Therefore, it treats the origin of acne to prevent its appearance and irritating symptoms.
Once the coconut oil is applied to the skin with acne, it is quickly absorbed and instantly reduces inflammation. The oil then soothes the skin and helps heal the skin.
Furthermore, coconut oil has an effect on the metabolic rate. It immediately increases its rate upon application. The chances of getting acne are reduced since coconut oil also has an effect on hormones and oil secretion. In conclusion, the increased metabolism is increasing healing process and repair of damaged skin caused by acne.
Effective Methods to Use Coconut for Acne
Aforementioned, coconut oil may be applied directly on the skin or consumed orally. Both are effective means of effectively using coconut for acne. For maximum effect, take 2 to 5 tablespoons of coconut oil daily. The oil may be consumed directly or added to delicious meals or snacks. It does not really matter as coconut has a satisfying taste.
Choosing the type of coconut oil is vital. Never settle for unrefined, crude ones. Opt for high grade oils available in the market. The problem with unrefined oils is that they can further develop the condition. The kind of oil is unhygienic and contains particles (dust, debris and harmful microbes) that can clog the pores.
Instead, pick out the refined coconut oil. The best one to choose is the virgin coconut oil. They are very effective, but can be quite expensive as compared with other types of oil.
Give coconut for acne a try today. To be honest, what do you have to lose with this safe and effective acne treatment alternative? | biology |
https://bg.usembassy.gov/statement-by-the-embassy-of-the-united-states-in-bulgaria-03-15-2022/ | 2023-10-04T22:39:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511424.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004220037-20231005010037-00780.warc.gz | 0.927181 | 242 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__266696938 | en | March 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement by the Embassy of the United States in Bulgaria
As the State Department’s spokesperson said in a public statement on March 9, it is untrue that The United States is developing biological weapons. It is Russia, not Ukraine, that has an active biological weapons program in violation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
Russia’s accusations about peaceful Ukrainian military biological research laboratories are absolutely false. Ukraine is in full compliance with the BWC and the United States would not cooperate with them for peaceful purposes otherwise. The research laboratories in Ukraine are fully run by the Ukrainian health and agriculture ministries.
We’ve provided support to renovate and equip the laboratories and to train personnel to work more safely and effectively on disease surveillance and response. This support has been publicly documented since it began – proudly, clearly, and in the open. The labs’ work is entirely peaceful in nature unlike Russia’s chemical and biological weapons programs, which are offensive in nature.
More information can be found here:
FACT SHEET: The Department of Defense’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Program – Biological Threat Reduction Program Activities in Ukraine | biology |
http://archive.news-press.com/article/99999999/ENT09/50302008/Bull-shark | 2015-11-30T15:10:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398462686.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205422-00180-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957276 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__82844341 | en | NAME: Carcharinus leucas; Common name: bull shark; Other names: cub shark.
BULL SHARKS IN DEPTH: Bull sharks are at the top of the marine food chain in Southwest Florida, where mature adults prey on tarpon and even other sharks. They are stocky, powerful fish with large teeth that easily shear large bites. They are considered dangerous to man.
Bull sharks use Southwest Florida waters, particularly the Caloosahatchee River, as a nursery ground, swimming well upstream to bear live pups that quickly assert themselves in their riverine environment. Scientists theorize bull shark young are born in brackish water to separate them from potentially cannibalistic parents in salt water.
In recent years bull sharks have become the scourge of tarpon anglers in Boca Grande Pass. They home in on hooked fish or track tired, recently released tarpon with deadly efficiency during the month of May, although their numbers thin out thereafter.
Bull sharks are strong fighters that require heavy tackle, with metal leaders. Smaller sizes provide great sport on light tackle, and can be chummed easily with fresh cut fish.
REGULATIONS: One per person or two per boat, whichever is less. Finning prohibited.
EDIBILITY: Good to eat after bleeding. Catch should be iced immediately.
FISHING TIP: Bull sharks are among the many species that have suffered from overfishing, due to a demand for shark meat and fins and a very low rate of reproduction. Catch-and-release fishing is advisable.
Sharks can be seriously damaged by removing them from the water, especially if held up by the tail, causing their entrails to slide forward. They also have the potential to seriously injure anglers with severe bites.
Cutting sharks loose while still in the water is a good catch-and-release method. Fishing with circle hooks may reduce injuries caused by gut-hooking. | biology |
https://academy.alchemysystems.com/product/keeping-animal-welfare-top-of-mind/ | 2020-02-26T04:01:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146186.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200226023658-20200226053658-00506.warc.gz | 0.968898 | 358 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__123638569 | en | Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system that she designed for meat plants. Curved chute and race systems she has designed for cattle are used worldwide and her writings on the flight zone and other principles of grazing animal behavior have helped many people to reduce stress on their animals during handling.
She has also developed an objective scoring system for assessing handling of cattle and pigs at meat plants. This scoring system is being used by many large corporations to improve animal welfare. Other areas of research are: cattle temperament, environmental enrichment for pigs, reducing dark cutters and bruises, bull fertility, training procedures, and effective stunning methods for cattle and pigs at meat plants.
She obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College and her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University. Dr. Grandin received her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989. Today she teaches courses on livestock behaviour and facility design at Colorado State University and consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare. She has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN Larry King Live, PrimeTime Live, 60 Minutes, the Today Show, and many shows in other countries. She has been featured in People Magazine, the New York Times, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, the New York Times book review, and Discover magazine. In 2010, Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people. | biology |
http://nanomedicines.org/antimetabolites-as-cancer-drugs.html | 2021-10-18T14:56:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585203.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018124412-20211018154412-00345.warc.gz | 0.902878 | 3,056 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__153377801 | en | 16 Antimetabolites as cancer drugs
In this chapter, we will talk about anti-metabolites as anti-cancer agents, exemplified by Methotrexate, an anti-folate, and 5-FU as well as Capecitabine as pyrimidine analogues. “Anti-metabolite drugs work by inhibiting essential biosynthetic processes or by incorporating into macromolecules such as DNA and RNA, and inhibiting their normal function.”
16.1 Folate antagonists: Methotrexate
In this chapter we will discuss folate antagonists, in particular Methotrexate. Anti-folates are drugs that block (antagonise) the actions of folic acid. Methotrexate was one of the first chemotherapeutic drugs used in the early 1950’s.
The primary function of folic acid (Figure 14.1), also called vitamin B9 or simply folate, is as a cofactor for various enzymes called methyltransferases. It is involved in the biosynthesis of the amino acids serine and methionine, but also in the synthesis of thymidine and purine. There are two major protein targets for anti-metabolites: The majority of anti-folates work by inhibiting the enzyme Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR), but some are inhibitors of Thymidylate Synthase (TS). DHFR catalyses the reduction of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate. Anti-folates act specifically during DNA and RNA syntheses and are thus cytotoxic during the S-phase of the cell cycle. Anti-folates inhibit cell division, DNA or RNA synthesis and repair and protein synthesis. DHFR is an attractive pharmaceutical target for inhibition due to its pivotal role in DNA precursor synthesis.
16.2 Antimetabolites targeting Dihydrofolate Reductase
By means of reductive methylation, deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) and N5,N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate are together used to form deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP) and dihydrofolate as a secondary product (Figure 14.2). DHFR catalyses the conversion of dihydrofolate back to the active tetrahydrofolate. One important drug that blocks regeneration from dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate is Methotrexate.
The two chemical structures of dihydrofolate and Methotrexate (MTX) (Figure 14.3) are very similar and differ only in two positions: the hydroxy group in dihydrofolate is substituted with an amino-group in the 4-position. In addition, the N10 position is methylated in methotrexate.
Methotrexate competitively inhibits DHFR that participates in tetrahydrofolate synthesis. The affinity of Methotrexate for DHFR is about 1000-fold increased, compared to dihydrofolate. Therefore, Methotrexate is extremely potent, essentially a stoichiometric inhibitor of DHFR. The crystal structure of the DHFR-MTX complex is shown in Figure 14.4. The protein is coloured in pink and blue, whereas the inhibitor is shown in red bound in the inhibitor-binding pocket.
16.3 Mechanism of action of Methotrexate
The mechanism of action of Methotrexate is very interesting (Figure 16.5) because it is also the basis for the development of resistance at later stages of tumour treatment (see section 21).
- Methotrexate enters cells by two different proteins, either the reduced-folate carrier (1) or the membrane folate binding protein (2).
- Methotrexate is then polyglutamylated by the enzyme folypolyglutamate synthetase (3). Polyglutamylation is a form of reversible posttranslational modification of glutamate residues.
- Polyglutamylated Methotrexate (glu)~n~ is a potent inhibitor of Dihydrofolate Reductase (DHFR) (4).
- Methotrexate polyglutamates are hydrolyzed to Methotrexate in the lysosome by γ-Glutamyl Hydrolase (GGH) (5). Hydrolysis of the polyglutamate tails by this enzyme makes (anti)-folates exportable from the cell again.
In summary, Dihydrofolate Reductase catalyses the reduction of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate. Tetrahydrofolate is needed in purine and pyrimidine synthesis, important for cell proliferation and cell growth. Inhibiting DHFR by Methotrexate causes depletion of tetrahydrofolate leading to a deficiency of thymidylate. Since DNA synthesis is dependent on thymidylate supply, cessation of DNA synthesis can lead to growth arrest in rapidly proliferating cells. Therefore, Methotrexate interferes with DNA synthesis in S-phase.
16.4 Route of administration, clinical uses and toxicities of methotrexate
Various routes of administration for Methotrexate are available including orally, intravenously and several additional routes. Methotrexate can be used either alone or in combination with other drugs to treat:
Head and neck
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Methotrexate can also be used using lower doses to treat other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and graft-versus-host disease.
The most common adverse effects include bone marrow suppression, in particular leukopenia and oral mucositis, which is a painful inflammation that occurs in the mouth and which is a common complication of cancer treatment.
Methotrexate can also affect how the kidneys work but only usually when it’s given in high doses. Patients will have blood tests before and during treatment to monitor this. Patients will have extra fluids through a drip before and after chemotherapy to protect the kidneys.
Routine monitoring is recommended including Methotrexate levels, complete blood count and creatinine at least every two months.
Leucovorin is usually given 24 h after starting Methotrexate treatment to reduce the side effects. Leucovorin is administered at the appropriate time following Methotrexate as part of a total chemotherapeutic plan, where it may "rescue“ bone marrow cells from Methotrexate treatment. Although it will alleviate gut and bone marrow toxicity, it does not alleviate kidney problems.
Leucovorin may also be useful in the treatment of an acute Methotrexate overdose and it should be redosed until the Methotrexate is back to normal levels.
16.5 Antimetabolites targeting thymidylate synthase
We will know look at pyrimidine anti-metabolites. Anti-metabolites masquerade for example as a pyrimidine, the building blocks of DNA. They prevent pyrimidine becoming incorporated into DNA during S phase of the cell cycle.
We have discussed the mechanism of action of Methotrexate and will now look at the mechanism of action of a drug called 5-FU, which targets Thymidylate Synthase (Figure 14.2). By reductive methylation, Thymidylate synthase catalyses the conversion of deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP) (Figure 14.2). This is coupled to the transformation of methylene tetrahydrofolate to dihydrofolate.
16.6 Function of Thymidylate Synthase
We want to focus on the reaction catalysed by Thymidylate Synthase in more detail. The reaction catalysed by thymidylate synthase involves dUMP, N5, N10-methylene-tetrahydrofolate and the enzyme (Figure 14.6). Thymidylate Synthase forms a covalent bond to the substrate dUMP, through a cysteine side chain from the enzyme. The cofactor N5,N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate donates a methyl group to the α carbon atom, resulting in a so-called transition state. The generated products are dTMP, which now carries an additional methyl group, and dihydrofolate. In summary, a methyl group has been transferred from the cofactor to the nucleotide during hte reaction.
16.7 Poisoning Thymidylate Synthase: mechanism of inhibition by 5-FU
Having understood function of thymidylate Synthase we can now appreciate how this enzyme is inhibited. What is the mechanism of action of the anti-metabolite drug 5- Fluorouracil (5-FU)? 5-FU is an analogue of uracil with a fluorine atom at the C-5 position in place of hydrogen (Figure 14.7). Upon entering the cell, 5-FU is converted to a variety of active metabolites. One such metabolite is FdUMP. FdUMP differs from dUMP by a fluorine in place of a hydrogen on the α atom where the compound - compared to dUMP- possesses an additional flourine substituent.
FdUMP is also able to bind to the nucleotide-binding site of the enzyme. Again, thymidylate synthase forms a covalent bond to the substrate dUMP, through a cysteine residue from the enzyme. The cofactor N5,N10-methylene tetrahydrofolate donates a methyl group to the a carbon atom. However, the FdUMP is unable to have an elimination reaction and complete the methyl donation from methylene-tetrahydrofolate. 5-FU forms a stable ternary complex with the enzyme and tertrahydrofolate, therefore blocking binding of the normal substrate dUMP and inhibiting dTMP synthesis. F+ is highly unlikely as a leaving group, it cannot have an equivalent reaction to the hydrogen.
Expert box: 5-FU principally acts as a Thymidylate Synthase inhibitor. Another mechanism of cytotoxicity of 5-FU is mis-incorporation of fluoronucleotides into RNA and DNA. 5-FU exerts its anticancer effects through incorporation of its metabolites into RNA and DNA. Again, the molecular basis is not fully understood. The importance of this mechanism may be cell dependent. The 5-FU metabolite FUTP is incorporated into RNA, disrupting normal RNA processing and function.
16.8 Route of administration, clinical uses and toxicities of 5-FU
5-FU is injected intravenously. Oral administration is not advised because the absorption from the GI-tract is unpredictable. The 5-Fu concentration peaks shortly after injection. The elimination half-life from plasma is extremely fast with 10 to 20 min, requiring continuous infusion to maintain 5-FU levels in the plasma. We will talk about this inconveniences in a moment, when we discuss the inhibitor Capecitabine.
5-FU is used to treat
Head and neck cancer,
5-FU has the greatest impact in colon cancer.
5-FU induces a large range of adverse effects, the main ones being nausea and vomiting, stomatitis and diarrhea, which may be dose-limiting. It should be noted that toxicities differ depending on how 5-FU is administered: if 5-FU is administered IV as a bolus (‘administration of a discrete amount of drug within a specific time, generally within 1 -30 min”), its main toxicity is bone marrow depression. If it is administered as a continuous infusion main toxicities include stomatitis and diarrhea.
As we have just heard, 5-FU is very swiftly metabolised with half-lives of 10 to 20 min, involving the enzyme Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD). About 8% of the population have a DPD deficiency, which leads to slower metabolism and therefore significantly longer half-lives of 5-FU. If undetected this may lead to life threatening toxicity, because 5-FU is continuously administered to the patient but not eliminated by the expected metabolisation.
16.9 Capecitabine, a new 5-FU prodrug
Capecitabine is an orally administered prodrug of 5-FU, in contrast to 5-FU, which his administered via IV. Capecitabine is converted by the liver enzyme carboxyl esterase to 5-DFCR (5-deoxy-5-fluorocytidine) and then to 5-DFUR (5-deoxy-5-fluorouridine) by cytidine deaminase, an enzyme expressed in both the liver and in the tumour. 5-DFUR is then converted intracellularly to the antimetabolite 5-FU by thymidine phosphorylase. Tumour specificity is being achieved due to the high level of expression of this enzyme in malignant relative to normal tissue.
Capecetabine is used in the treatment of breast and colorectal cancers. Clinically, it is more important than 5-FU due to its oral administration and tumour specificity.
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https://www.bieuse.eus/what-exactly-is-mutually-useful-relationship/ | 2023-03-24T16:40:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945287.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324144746-20230324174746-00105.warc.gz | 0.957806 | 356 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__279611670 | en | A mutually beneficial marriage is a win win situation in which both companions can benefit from the text. It can be a loving romance or possibly a business relationship.
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Another type of mutually beneficial romance is saprophytic, where https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/activities/marriage microbes derive their diet via dead or decaying subject. Examples of these are bacteria and yeast that take shelter in the large intestines to get nitrogen, fungi that grow in nitrogen deficient soil to provide diet to additional plants, and lichen that takes pound in origin nodules to aid plants in nitrogen fixation.
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A mutually beneficial relationship can be described as win-win condition that can last for years which is usually a proper option for many looking for a long term relationship. This type of romantic relationship is often legal and non-sexual, and it can be described as a great way to find the right person for everyone. | biology |
http://baylaser.ca/toronto-spider-veins-clinic/ | 2019-01-19T19:10:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583680452.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190119180834-20190119202834-00594.warc.gz | 0.956972 | 626 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__153285910 | en | Spider veins are like varicose veins but smaller. They begin as tiny capillaries and appear as blue or red squiggles. They are small red, blue or purple veins that commonly appear on the surface of the thighs, calves and ankles. It’s estimated that at least one third of the adult female population is troubled with this common problem. People often seek treatment for spider veins because of cosmetic concerns. However, it is also common for spider veins to cause symptoms, such as aching, heaviness, itching and night cramps.
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Spider Veins Treatment
Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
A common form of treatment for spider veins is sclerotherapy. This is an in-office procedure where veins are painlessly injected with a solution, using small needles, which causes them to collapse and fade from view. The procedure typically improves not only the cosmetic appearance but associated symptoms as well. A few sessions may be required to obtain maximum benefit.
During sclerotherapy, the affected leg is elevated to drain blood, and the sclerosant is injected into the spider vein. The procedure normally takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how many spider veins are treated. You may need repeated sessions and many injections per session, depending on the extent of the spider veins and type of sclerosant used.
Lasers may also be used to treat spider veins. During laser treatment, intense light is directed at the veins to aid in eliminating them. Lasers are especially suited to treat small spider veins when a needle cannot be used.
Bruising occasionally occurs in the area treated after laser treatments and lasts for a few days. The cost of laser treatment for spider veins is usually higher compared to sclerotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Spider Veins?
- Will I get more spider veins after treatment?
Sclerotherapy and Laser do not prevent the development of new spider veins and varicosities later in life. Many people require further treatment from in the years after to keep their legs clear.
- What are the Risks associated with Sclerotherapy?
As the veins close, they become mildly inflamed, and may feel lumpy and tender. This takes several weeks to clear. Veins often look worse immediately after the procedure. Temporary bruising and swelling is should be expected. Some patients complain of an itchy sensation after treatment for a day or two.
It is important for you to wear compression stocking for 1-3 weeks after treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling or other complications. This will help seal the treated vessels, and reduce the development of dark spots. It can reduce the number of treatments necessary, and the possibility of recurrence. | biology |
https://theappsearcher.com/pigeon-pests-air-rats/ | 2021-04-11T03:32:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038060927.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411030031-20210411060031-00286.warc.gz | 0.976036 | 998 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__104617402 | en | Pigeon Pests: Air Rats
The pigeons are probably the most common birds in city squares. Although there are numerous species, the most common belong to the type of brave pigeon.
They are medium-sized birds that are often admired by many, but generally, rather hated by the vast majority of the population. So much so that, in fact, some sociologists have studied why we hate pigeons so much. The reason is, among other causes, that their pests are a real public health problem.
Surely you have heard many times about the ‘winged rats’. If you still don’t know, we will tell you: they are the pigeons. They are commonly called that precisely for two reasons.
First, the abundant droppings they leave. The pigeons can leave us no less than 11 kilos a year of their smelly ‘little gifts’, in which, by the way, the PH is quite acid and poses a health problem as well as being corrosive to buildings and homes.
The other reason we have to look for it in its potential as transmitters of diseases that can reach the human being.
- For example, pigeons can carry salmonella bacteria on their feet and can transmit it when they walk in areas where people leave their food (outdoor tables or snacks, benches, fountains, etc.). Now that you know, you probably think twice before sitting down to eat the sandwich in a square full of pigeons.
- They also house some ectoparasites harmful to humans such as ticks, fleas, lice, mites or the one known as ‘chance de la Paloma’. In this case, direct contact with the animal is not necessary for you to take one of these insects that live in its plumage as a souvenir.
- In addition, it has been shown that at least three human diseases are related to their feces: cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, and psittacosis.
- They favor the development of bacteria and fungi, as they cause moisture.
On the other hand, the pigeons feed on almost any other food, from waste, fruits or seeds, bread and in reality, anything that your gizzard (an organ attached to the stomach) is able to crush.
Pigeons ingest 15% of their weight in food every day, although they have no problem with enduring a few days without eating. Water, however, is something they need daily. Therefore, the first step in preventing them from staying in an area is not to feed them. It seems obvious, but if you make it too easy, it will be very difficult to throw them out of your comfort zone.
Pigeons: a public problem
In some places, they have become a real problem. It is the case of Venice, in Italy, where local authorities have had to take measures since the corrosion caused by their excrements is deteriorating the artistic and architectural heritage of the city.
But this is not all, because also in cities in Spain such as Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona there is special legislation for the control of pigeons that goes beyond the well-known anti-pigeon skewers that are placed in churches and cathedrals to prevent them from landing on the ledges of these buildings.
What to do before a plague
- First of all, it is important to avoid its approach. In addition to not approaching them, there are ways to encourage them to move away, or in other words, you must know how to drive away pigeons.
- To do this, there are several instruments in the market that will help you achieve your goal. For example, pigeon repellents. Some audibles emit sounds that are unbearable for them. One of the best-known brands is Bird Gard. Another sound repellent, widely used in department stores or farms away from urban centers are those that emit sounds similar to those of a cannon shot or shot to keep them away. There are also complex wave eradicators that alter your sleep cycle, so they will end up leaving, although in this case, it is a long-term method.
- On the other hand, to prevent them from entering buildings or depositing their feces on them, their entrance can be blocked. This is the case of the aforementioned anti-pigeon skewers, as well as the nets, a more aesthetic and less heavy option for common buildings.
- Finally, if the problem is very serious and the only solution is to decrease the population. For this, there are contraceptive methods that prevent eggs from becoming chicks. There is also poison and other methods that eliminate or exterminate the animal, but in any case, they are prohibited in most countries and fact, any type of pigeon and weapon traps used against them is also prohibited. | biology |
https://artsyforward.com/louis-philippe-crepin | 2024-04-18T19:20:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00872.warc.gz | 0.949042 | 512 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__150043350 | en | Description Louis Philippe Crepin
Louis Philippe Crépin, a name synonymous with botanical artistry and scientific illustration, left an indelible mark on the world of natural history in the 19th century. Born in Brussels in 1772, Crépin's life journey was one of unwavering dedication to the study and depiction of the plant kingdom.
From an early age, Crépin exhibited a deep fascination with the natural world. His formative years were marked by an insatiable curiosity that led him to explore the diverse flora of Belgium. This exploration laid the foundation for his lifelong passion for botany.
Crépin's artistic talents emerged alongside his botanical interests. He honed his skills as a botanical illustrator, mastering the delicate art of capturing the intricate details of plant specimens with precision and accuracy. His illustrations were not mere works of art; they were valuable scientific records that contributed significantly to the field of botany.
One of Crépin's defining achievements was his collaboration with renowned botanist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. Together, they worked on illustrating Lamarck's seminal work, "Flore Française," a comprehensive botanical treatise. Crépin's meticulous illustrations brought the richness of France's flora to life on the pages of this monumental work, earning him accolades from the scientific community.
Crépin's dedication to botanical accuracy extended to the study of type specimens. He was instrumental in cataloging and preserving these crucial reference specimens, ensuring their availability for future generations of botanists.
Beyond his artistic contributions, Crépin was a tireless educator. He served as a professor of botany at the University of Brussels, inspiring countless students to pursue a deeper understanding of the plant world. His teaching was characterized by a profound respect for the intricacies of nature and a commitment to instilling the same reverence in his pupils.
In the realm of taxonomy, Crépin's influence extended to the nomenclature of plant species. His work on the classification and naming of plants left an enduring legacy, with several species bearing the "crepini" epithet in his honor.
Louis Philippe Crépin's life was one of profound devotion to botany and scientific illustration. His illustrations remain cherished treasures in botanical literature, serving as a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to the natural world. Crépin's legacy endures, reminding us of the beauty and importance of preserving the botanical wonders of our planet. | biology |
https://mythorold.com/legionella-germs-may-be-growing-in-thorold-home-plumbing/ | 2022-05-21T12:19:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539101.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521112022-20220521142022-00564.warc.gz | 0.934525 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__255288482 | en | Learn to protect yourself and others in your home from Legionella
(NC) There is a group of nasty bacteria that could land in Thorold homes. The harmful germs could be finding a path into hot tubs, humidifiers, water heaters, showerheads and other places in plumbing systems in residences across Canada. Known as Legionella, these bacteria can make people sick if inhaled from water droplets and mists released into the air.
Legionella tend to grow where there are warm water temperatures, standing or still water and settled particles and biofilms — a slimy, glue-like material containing other germs and nutrients. Fortunately, most healthy people don’t get sick from these bacteria.
But some people may have a higher risk of infection, including people over 40 years of age, current and former smokers, people with chronic lung disease or with other underlying illnesses, and those with already weakened immune systems.
Legionella can cause two types of illness, Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious respiratory illness that results in pneumonia, lasting weeks to months, and can lead to death.
Pontiac fever is a milder illness, causing flu-like symptoms. People with Pontiac fever generally recover in two to five days without treatment.
Protect persons in your home from Legionella by:
• Keeping your water heater temperature at a minimum of 60°C. To reduce the risk of scalding, the temperature of the water at the tap should be no higher than 49°C. You can contact a qualified plumber to install mixing valves to control the tap water temperature.
• Regularly cleaning and disinfecting mist-producing devices in your home, such as showerheads and sink taps, humidifiers and hot tubs, according to manufacturer directions.
• Running the hot and cold water taps for a few minutes after not using them for more than two weeks.
• Periodically draining and flushing your water heater, according to manufacturer directions, to reduce settled particles.
Find more information by searching “Legionella” at canada.ca. | biology |
http://www.healthydieteffects.com/2017/05/10/dont-bother-with-yeast-infections-with-these-tips/ | 2019-12-13T23:25:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540569332.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20191213230200-20191214014200-00550.warc.gz | 0.943355 | 963 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__17728688 | en | Yeast infections can strike when you least expect them. It is possible you are suffering from a yeast infection right now. Or, maybe you just got over a yeast infection, and you don’t want to repeat that pain and discomfort in the future. No matter your reason for reading, the ideas in this piece are extremely relevant and useful.
Stress is one of the things that you need to avoid as much as possible to prevent yeast infections in your body. Stress can affect you in a lot of ways and can make you more prone to a yeast infection.
If you are susceptible to recurring yeast infections, it may be time to rethink your use of bath products. You should not use cleansers and soap which contain dyes and scents. This happens because those type of products throw off the pH of the vaginal area. Rather, stick with milder, hypoallergenic options.
Avoid perfumed soaps and bubble baths. These scented products can help yeast flourish and increase the chances of getting an infection. Also avoid scented tampons and pads as they have a similar effect.
Add more garlic and/or sugar-free yogurt to your diet. Garlic can help halt the growth of yeast. Check at health food stores or a pharmacy for garlic pills, and you will likely prefer the deodorized version. Purchase yogurt that contains live cultures to treat your yeast infection.
If a yeast infection happens upon you at every monthly period, take measures to prevent it. Include acidophilus supplements just before, during and after you menstruate. You will realize that the symptoms do not bother you as much. Taking preventative steps can help ward off the infection.
Use soaps specifically intended for use in the vaginal area. Several different types exist. These soaps help you retain your vagina’s natural balance and they won’t dry out that area or harm your natural flora down there. Choosing them instead of traditional soaps can help you to keep yeast infections away.
If you swim and exercise a lot, you must change your clothes often. Never leave sweaty or wet clothing on after you swim or work out. A moist and warm environment is a prime breeding ground for yeast. Change your clothes right after working out. Change everything, from socks to underwear.
If you suffer from recurring yeast infections like many people, it is critical you adjust your lifestyle. You can cure one or two infections, but if you keep getting these infections you need to learn how to prevent it. Changes to diet and wardrobe are probably good first steps towards combating the problem.
Wearing cotton undergarments can help to prevent yeast infections. Cotton works well to remove the moisture from the skin and keep your skin from becoming irritated. If you get yeast infections a lot, you should change your underwear and keep it clean. Protective napkins can be used to absorb excess humidity.
There are a huge variety of natural treatments that will help you conquer your yeast infection. Herbs like rosemary, cedar or goldenseal can inhibit the growth of yeast. You can make a concoction of these, and either take them as a douche, or soak pads in them to soothe irritating symptoms, such as burning and itching.
You must determine the underlying cause to eliminate recurring yeast infections. Identifying the specific cause of a yeast infection can take some time, but you need to review your lifestyle objectively. Clothing choices, birth control methods, diet and sexual encounters can all play a part in the occurrence of yeast infections.
Avoid wearing tight clothes so that your crotch area can get proper air circulation. This is due to the fact that yeast prospers in the moist and warm climates these types of clothes create.
Choose clothes that contain natural materials to prevent yeast infections from appearing. Cotton is a great option, because it is natural and absorbs moisture. Synthetic fabrics can cause yeast infections.
Drink plenty of water. High levels of water consumption will flush your system. It will also clear your body of sugar as well. Reducing the sugar in your bloodstream makes it more difficult for yeast to grow and take over. Drink more water if you are fighting an infection. This might help you recover.
Garlic can be really beneficial when you have a yeast infection. If garlic’s flavor is unappetizing to you, there are taste-free garlic pills. Garlic tabs without a coating can also be inserted in the vaginal cavity to relieve symptoms of a yeast infection.
You may have many different reasons for reading this article. You may be wanting to handle a yeast infection, prevent one, or ensure you never have one. No matter your reason, you can use the tips shared here for future success. | biology |
https://www.gazprom.com/press/news/reports/2010/great-resettlement/ | 2020-09-22T07:14:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400204410.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922063158-20200922093158-00190.warc.gz | 0.935749 | 1,198 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__149192889 | en | October 19, 2010
Gazprom completed this year’s final resettlement of rare animals from the Olympic construction sites.
In four years Sochi will host the XXII Winter Olympic Games. A large construction site has already been deployed in the Krasnaya Polyana settlement – a biathlon and ski complex and the Olympic village are being constructed, as well as the second stage of Gazprom’s mountain tourist center. Gazprom sotsinvest is in charge of constructing these venues. The company is allotted with one more equally important and essential task – rare animals resettlement and Red List plants transplantation from the Olympic construction sites.
Struggling for biodiversity
These activities are needed due to a unique character of the regional biosystem – indigenous species of flora and fauna (relics and endemics) live and grow on the hillsides of the Caucasus Mountains. A whole set of compensatory arrangements was elaborated by Gazprom sotsinvest to save the ecological balance at the Olympic construction sites. Meticulous work of a large group of experts stands behind that – it is necessary to select the most appropriate period of resettlement for each animal and plant species, as well as the most comfortable conditions for their further habitation. The experts have recently accomplished final resettlement of rare amphibian species – the Agile frog.
This species (Rana macrocnemis Boulenger) is in the Red List of the Krasnodar Krai. They inhabit only the Caucasus, Asia Minor and Northwest Iran. The Agile frog is a relic, which is a species of great antiquity. Moreover, this kind of amphibians is an endemic, i.e. an animal that can’t live on territories with even slightly different natural conditions.
Resettlement of rare amphibians was carried out by the company’s environmental experts together with the specialists of the Mountain Forestry and Forest Ecology Research Institute. All the procedures had to be finished before the cold season when amphibians go into hibernation.
In the areas adjacent to the current and future construction sites the frogs were gathered and carried to the wooded slopes of the Psekhako Ridge free of human activity. The experts also gathered the spawn of the Agile frog to carry it to water reservoirs.
The company checks the resettled “babies” on a regular basis. It is noted that the results of previous resettlements were very successful: immense amount of fine and healthy tadpoles came to life in all water bodies. Adaptation of adults in their new habitat is also under control of the experts. The population of each species will be specifically monitored – the experts will regularly count the number of species per square kilometer.
According to Svetlana Zhiglova, chief expert of the environmental protection group of Gazprom sotsinvest, a total of 288 adult Red List animals and a large quantity of spawn and hatchlings have been resettled. Among the resettled amphibians are such rare species as the Caucasian Grey Toad (Bufo verrucosissimus/Bufo colchicus), the Caucasian Parsley Frog (Pelodytes caucasicus), the Banded Newt (Triturus vittatus), the Southern Crested Newt (Triturus karelinii), the Lantz’s Newt (Triturus vulgaris lantzi), the Aesculapian Snake (Elaphe longissima or Zamenis longissimus) and many others.
2,387 units of plants have also been resettled including such Red List species as the Georgian Snowdrop (Galanthus woronowii), the Cyclamen Caucasium, the Erythronium Caucasium, the Autumn Crocus (Colchicum speciosum), the Caucasus Peony (Paeonia caucasica), the Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza urvilleana) and others. However, this figure is constantly increasing; the transplantation and resettlement activities are nearly continuous.
The experts need to identify the biological features of each species to find out the most favorable timing for their capture and resettlement and to distinguish the areas that would be most suitable for their further existence. Thus, for instance, to catch a Caucasian Parsley Frog, one has to search for it by sound during the night period using a flashlight as its activity time is rather limited within the 24-hour period: from 11 pm to 2 am.
All the resettled animals are in the Red List of the Russian Federation or the Red List of the Krasnodar Krai – particularly these species are the rehabilitation targets. They are enlisted in the Resettled Plants and Animals Rehabilitation Policy approved by the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources.
According to this document, at lest 92 plant species protected by law grow within the Mzymta River watershed where the Olympic venues are constructed. The Olympic premises are also inhabited by 147 animal species put in the Red List of the Krasnodar Krai and 83 species – in the Red List of Russia which also includes birds and insects considered mobile species able to migrate to appropriate areas of habitation. Rehabilitation involves not only resettlement: separate specimens are moved over for captive propagation or, using the scientific language, ex-situ propagation, i.e. outside their natural habitats to further inhabit new territories.
In late October the experts of Gazprom sotsinvest are planning to reach a milestone, the hundredth transplantation of Red List plants – the Ruscus Colchicus will be transplanted in new areas.
Gazprom sotsinvest stresses that all the measures are taken in strict compliance with the existing environmental standards. These measures will minimize the adverse impact caused by the Olympic construction sites on the unique flora and fauna of the region, and maintain its high recreation features as well. | biology |
http://www.westonmalegrooming.co.uk/suitability-waxing-treatments/ | 2019-03-20T10:11:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202324.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20190320085116-20190320111116-00157.warc.gz | 0.945338 | 932 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__47814295 | en | The following conditions will prevent me carrying out your waxing treatment or a GP referral will be required before any treatment is carried out.
Diabetes: The skin is slow to heal and may have poor circulation along with blood sugar levels may need monitoring.
Epilepsy: As there is risk of fitting
HaemophilaOperations/Recent scar tissue– You would need to wait 6 months until you have waxing over scar tissue. This is so the natural healing process takes place as waxing could interfere with the healing process which would be painful.
Clients with sunburn/heatrash: If you have sunburn or heat rash from the sunbed or sun you will have to wait 24 hours until waxing can be carried out. As the skin would be very hot and the waxing would be very painful and may pull skin.
Contagious skin conditions listed below requiring GP referral due to cross infection.
Impetigo -A small patch of reddening of the skin that becomes a cluster of white blisters which turn yellow. A highly contagious infection which requires antibiotics.
Stye– Inflammation of the eyelid, often the upper lid. It is caused by an infection in the hair follicle, swelling, redness and can be painful. Scratching or rubbing the area may cause the infection to spread.
Boils– An infection of the hair follicle caused by the staphylocci bacteria. Inflammtion occurs with pus formation.
Viral infections listed below: Requiring GP referral due to cross infection
Conjuctivitis Itchy sore eyes/eye which weep green fluid during sleep. Antibiotics normally required.
Shingles Caused by the chicken pox virus (Herpes Zoster). If you have shingles it is advised not to have waxing until the infection has passed.
Sexually transmitted infections (STI) ( Genital warts/genital herpes)- Gp referral required due to cross infection If having intimate waxing, Vaseline will be put on the warts providing they are closed, unfortunately I am unable to wax over warts.
Fungal infections listed below requiring GP referral due to cross infection
Ringworm-Can effect various parts of the body, large red scaly or inflamed itchy areas of skin. Highly contagious and unable to wax until infection has cleared.
Scabies– Caused by a parasite and is highly contagious. A doctor’s consent will be required when infection has cleared.
Lice Head,body and pubic areas. Infestation of the hair and clothes by tiny insects which suck the blood. Intense irritation which makes the suffer scratch constantly. Doctors consent needed once infection has cleared.
The following conditions may restrict your treatment
Coldsores (herpes simplex) A highly contagious blister normally found around lips of mouth. Usually clears up in around 2 weeks
Bruises cuts and abrasions These can be painful whilst having waxing and could cause further damage or hinder the natural healing process. A doctors note will be required if the cuts and abrasions are open/ weeping as it can lead to cross infection.
Allergies-I will need to know if have any allergies due to the ingredients in the wax.
Psoriasis Patches of skin with red raised areas and silvery scaly skin which can become infected. The body makes new skin far to quickly for the skin to cope causing this condition. Open or weeping psoriasis can cause cross infection, making it unable to wax. A doctors note is required.
Eczema -A red raised rash which is itchy and cracks can bleed and weep. Varies with each individual. Unable to wax with open sores and a doctors note is required.
Raised and hairy moles Unless moles are inflamed, swollen or weeping, there are no problems waxing over them.
Varicose Veins :Doctors consent will be needed due to the vein being so close to the surface of the skin. Slight possibility the vein could rupture and cause bleeding.
Menstruation: During a woman’s period the pain threshold is at its lowest immediately before and during her period. Hormones which stimulate the regrowth of hair are most active during this time. Providing you are happy to be waxed during your period I am happy to wax you, as long as you are aware the pain may be slightly higher than other times.
Self Tan :Waxing may cause your self tan to appear patchy. | biology |
https://www.bambuhome.com/blogs/press-room/bambu-supports-honey-bee-research | 2024-04-17T22:03:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00104.warc.gz | 0.939019 | 537 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__53604114 | en | Portland, OR – Bambu today announced a corporate initiative to support honey bee research through its sponsorship of Oregon State University’s Honey Bee Lab, according to company president and co-founder Jeff Delkin.
“The Honey Bee Research Lab is making important inroads to understanding the complexities of maintaining healthy honey bee colonies,” Delkin said. “Honey bees are critical to healthy food systems. We’re sponsoring the lab to support its ongoing work— a great example of dedicated people working to build healthy eco-systems that benefit us all.”
OSU’s Honey Bee Research and Extension program focuses on honey bee health, nutrition, and pollination, servicing commercial beekeepers, backyard beekeepers, producers, and all citizens interested in bees. The lab is responsible for comprehensive analysis of honey bee health in the state of Oregon; evaluating effects of nutrition and pollen diversity on honey bee health; enhancing pollination efficiency of honey bee colonies in hard-to-pollinate crops; and development and support for the Oregon Master Beekeeper Program.
“Honey bees and other pollinators are critical for our food security and ecosystem. Currently honey bees are facing enormous challenges that need to be addressed soon to promote sustainable apiculture and pollination,” OSU Department of Horticulture professor Ramesh Sagili said. “The Honey Bee Lab is delighted to establish a partnership with Bambu to improve honey bee health.”
In addition to the financial support the company is contributing to the lab, Bambu has launched a Honey Bee Collection of products, which includes: an Organic Bamboo Honey Dipper, Honeycomb Bamboo Cutting Board, Bee Motif Coasters (set of four), and Hemp Denim Baby Bib.
With roots in Portland, Oregon, since 2003 Bambu has designed, developed and manufactured handcrafted, modern home products made from renewable materials such as bamboo, hemp, cork, coconut and soy. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, where it produces more than 150 different products in its own production workshop and partnering facilities, all of which are located close to their raw-materials sources. In 2013 Bambu opened a North American sales and customer service office in Portland. Its products are sold in more than a dozen countries through diverse retail distribution partnerships in the gift, kitchen, gourmet, grocery and hospitality market segments. The company is a member of Green America and its Green Business Network, and manufactures using organic sources certified by IMO Switzerland. A selection of Bambu’s products is USDA Biobased-certified. | biology |
https://www.leamagri.co.uk/products/concrete-rat-bait-box | 2024-03-01T17:10:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00553.warc.gz | 0.950101 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__125338559 | en | Moore Concrete manufacture a lockable precast Concrete Rat Bait Box designed to assist farmers in the management of vermin.
Rats breed rapidly, are versatile in their movement and consume huge quantities of food in relation to body weight. Sexual maturity is attained in just two to three months. In the following year the female produces six to seven litters of six to ten offspring.
Signs of rat infestation include “runways”, smears, droppings, gnawing and tracks. A population of 100 adult rats, typically consuming 28 g/day, can eat their way through 1 ton of feed grain or finished feed per year. Their role in terms of disease spread and structural damage is also significant.
Our Concrete Rat Bait Box is an ideal solution for vermin and rat issues. They are weather proof and due to their strength won’t be blown away or damaged by larger animals/machinery. | biology |
https://www.nevadaregistry.org/news-updates/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose-recommendations-for-adults-and-emergency-use-instructions/ | 2024-03-03T16:47:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00052.warc.gz | 0.925561 | 337 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__81863200 | en | On Nov. 19, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expanded recommendations for booster doses to include all adults ages 18 years and older who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine primary series. The booster dose may be administered at least six (6) months after the completion of a two-dose primary series of either mRNA COVID-19 vaccine product. Healthy people who were not previously recommended for a booster dose may now receive one if they completed a primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series six (6) or more months ago.
In addition, the ACIP updated recommendations for the groups that should receive a booster dose at least six (6) months after completing a primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series to include all individuals ages 50 years and older and all residents of long-term care settings who are 18 years and older. Although these recommendations are specific to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recipients, individuals eligible for a booster dose are able to choose to receive any of the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the United States for their booster dose.
There were no changes to CDC’s existing booster dose recommendations for recipients of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. All individuals who received an initial dose of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine should receive a booster dose at least two (2) months after receiving the initial vaccination.
For more information, guidance and resources about the COVID-19 response in Nevada, visit https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/. | biology |
https://www.60secondem.com/visual-diagnosis-9-answers/ | 2021-06-21T00:12:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488259200.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620235118-20210621025118-00152.warc.gz | 0.799448 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__83813637 | en | Kerley B lines are 1 – 2 cm thin lines in the peripheries of the lung. They are perpendicular to, and extend out to the pleural surface. They represent thickened subpleural interlobular septa and are usually seen at the lung bases.
Causes of Kerley B lines include; pulmonary edema, lymphangitis carcinomatosa and malignant lymphoma, viral and mycoplasmal pneumonia, interstital pulmonary fibrosis, pneumoconiosis, sarcoidosis. They can be an evanescent sign on the CXR of a patient in and out of heart failure.
A repeat CXR the next day reveals a decrease in heart size and resolution of the Kerley B lines.
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http://www.myopiacontrol.co.nz/ | 2013-05-26T01:53:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706484194/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121444-00023-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.950394 | 353 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__155124298 | en | The Myopia Control Clinic is an optometry clinic specialising in the care and management of progressing and high myopes. We see a range of people who are interested in preventing their eyesight from deteriorating, or their myopia getting worse. This translational clinic works in conjunction with the Auckland Myopia Lab at the University of Auckland, and we aim to ensure the public has access to the latest in myopia research.
Myopia (short sightedness) is a common ocular condition. A person is diagnosed with myopia when light from distant objects fails to focus on the retina in the eye, and instead focuses in front of it. This causes blurred distance vision. A myopes near vision, however, could even be said to be better than average. This is the opposite of hyperopia, or far-sightedness.
The vast majority of myopia occurs when the eyeball grows too long, compared to the optical components at the front of the eye. This type of myopia, called axial myopia, appears to be largely irreversible. The excessive growth of the eye can stretch the delicate ocular tissues, and make it more prone to tears and rips, and it also increases the risk of other potentially blinding conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
Myopia is getting worse with each generation. It is affecting children from a younger age, and progressing more rapidly that ever before.
The problem with continuing 'as is', is that the eye becomes more fragile the higher the level of myopia. This increases the risk of sight-threatening eye disease, particularly in later life.
Thankfully, there are now ways you can help prevent the rapid progression, and keep the eyes at a manageable level. | biology |
https://www.yorbalindaperio.com/procedures-/peridontal-gum-disease-information/gum-disease-and-systemic-health/ | 2023-12-02T22:17:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100452.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202203800-20231202233800-00338.warc.gz | 0.945467 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__190678029 | en | Research has shown that periodontal disease is associated with several other diseases. For a long time it was thought that bacteria was the factor that linked periodontal disease to other disease in the body; however, more recent research demonstrates that inflammation may be responsible for the association. Therefore, treating inflammation may not only help manage periodontal diseases but may also help with the management of other chronic inflammatory conditions.
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https://synovationmedicalgroup.com/smg/musculoskeletal-medicine/ | 2019-01-19T14:10:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583668324.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20190119135934-20190119161934-00135.warc.gz | 0.879682 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__215837073 | en | Musculoskeletal medicine deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the muscles and bones (musculoskeletal system) and the impact of these conditions upon your everyday life.
Musculoskeletal medicine incorporates aspects of physical therapy, spinal manipulation, joint, ligament and muscle injections, acupuncture, exercise therapy, and assistance in helping with your pain.
The Musculoskeletal Medicine team includes musculoskeletal physicians, acupuncturists, specialist nursing staff, a podiatrist, a physiotherapist and an osteopath.
What are musculoskeletal conditions?
Musculoskeletal conditions include common ailments such as neck and back pain in addition to discomfort in muscles and joints. Symptoms can result from injury, lack of exercise, inflammation, infection, or the normal aging process. | biology |
http://eyesonobama.com/thyroid-tumors-the-new-criteria-for-intervention/ | 2024-04-22T03:43:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818072.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422020223-20240422050223-00072.warc.gz | 0.916262 | 962 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__188284865 | en | Thyroid tumors: the new intervention criteria on diagnosis, surgery and therapy
“Thyroid tumors are diagnosed with growing frequency all over the world: Italy records about 15.000 per year especially in the female population for which it is the fourth most frequent malignant tumor and comes to be the second in women under the age of 50, he explains Enrico Papini, Scientific manager Ame, Endocrinologists Medici Association and Director of complex Endocrinology and Metabolism diseases, Regina Apostolorum Hospital, Albano Laziale. Thanks to the improvement of the diagnostic capabilities offered by the thyroid ultrasound and by the ultrasound eagastic guidance of thyroid nodules, today thyroid neoplasms are identified when they are not yet palpable or symptomatic. This, if on the one hand it represents an important step forward in prevention, puts on the other the doubt whether it is appropriate to submit “low risk” patients with limited tumors, to the same treatment traditionally reserved for more advanced neoplasms, exposing patients to possible complications and side effects probably not indispensable “.
The news on diagnosis, surgery and therapy of thyroid cancer are discussed at the workshop “4^ Thyroid Uptodate 2016 – Guidelines vs Clinical Practice: Consens and disputes“Promoted by Ame, Endocrinologi Medici Association, and by the Regina Apostolorum hospital in Albano Laziale, with the unconditional contribution of Ibsa Pharmaceuticals, which takes place in Ariccia on 7 and 8 October p.v. (link to the program).
“90-95% of thyroid nodules are benign, continue Paolo Vitti, President elected Sie, Italian Society of Endocrinology and Endocrinology Director I, Pisan University Hospital-University, And it is possible to identify the evil ones with a simple examination on cells taken from the lump with a common thin needle, the now well -known thyroid needleaspirate. This technique is highly reliable but unfortunately it is not perfect: in about 20% of cases for different reasons, insufficient aspirated biological material or for difficulties in classifying the nodules, you cannot make a certain diagnosis. The dream, already realized for other tumors, is to be able to have an objective method not based on the opinion of an examiner and the molecular examination, through the identification of genes changed in malignant cells, represents a very promising research line of research even if they have not yet found truly specific genes for thyroid tumors.
On the basis of these considerations, in the last international guidelines, the molecular examination, despite being certainly the future, is now considered only to support the diagnosis in specialized centers and, also considering the costs, not the only test to establish whether the patient should be operated or not “.
“The latest and most authoritative guidelines on the thyroid tumor of the American Thyroid Association in 2016 and the British Thyroid Association in 2014, he says Rocco Bellantone, Endocrine and metabolic surgery director of the Polyclinic “a. Gemini ”of Rome, They propose for the “microcarcinomas”, small and circumscribed tumors, a less aggressive approach than the traditional one. On the surgical level, the intervention of choice should be the removal of only half of the thyroid that contains the microcarcinoma and the intervention with a mininvasive video-assistant thyroidectomy technique (Mivat) which allows you to operate with an incision of only 2 cm.”.
“In the surgical follow-up, Papini continues the traditional therapy with radioactive iodine at high doses should be avoided in” low risk “patients or low-dose employee since the advantage in terms of survival appears very modest, in the face of an irradiation and of side effects not entirely negligible.
A more conservative surgery allows a very different approach to levotiroxine therapy, because the advantage that the residual part of the thyroid can not carry out in the maintenance of normal thyroid hormones should not be underestimated. Recent contributions in the field of pharmacology offer a portfolio of therapeutic solutions, such as the thyroid hormone in liquid solution, which can be taken together with breakfast, or in soft capsules, which can guarantee optimal absorption of the active ingredient and better adherence of the patient thanks to the ease of hiring.
Today, in summary, the treatment of thyroid cancer must be “made to measure” in relation to the different types of cancer and patient, treating aggressive neoplasms vigorously and managing more cautiously the initial ones and with favorable prognosis according to the idea that in some cases “Doing less is to do better” concludes the expert. | biology |
http://libcatalogue.uds.edu.gh/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=9701&shelfbrowse_itemnumber=15458 | 2022-08-09T22:30:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00008.warc.gz | 0.67452 | 398 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__214914472 | en | Biotechnology and plant protection : viral pathogenesis & disease resistance / edited by Donald D. Bills ; Shain-dow Kung.
Contributor(s): Bills, Donald D | Kung, Shain-dow | United States | University of Maryland (System) | Monsanto Company.Material type: TextPublisher: Singapore ; World Scientific, 1995Description: xiii, 415p. : ill. ; 23cm.ISBN: 9810222742.Subject(s): -- Agriculture (General) | Plants | Plants, Protection of | Virus diseases of plants | Plant biotechnology
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http://www.aiondig.com/medicines/axia3-prodigestive-antacid-the-best-way-to-discontinue-heartburn/ | 2017-07-21T14:50:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549423785.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20170721142410-20170721162410-00032.warc.gz | 0.938678 | 514 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__171976261 | en | Axia3® ProDigestive® Antacid which is developing a next-generation treatment for fast-acting relief from occasional heartburn announced today that it would launch its website http://axia3.com/.
A disease known as Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition of the digestive system which has spread widely in the past few decades. GERD is a fast growing risk for esophageal cancer; in fact, the widespread of esophagus cancer has risen over 600% with a total survival rate of 17.5% in a period of five years.
Axia3® ProDigestive®, a US-based internet healthcare company focused on helping people suffering from occasional heartburn or its chronic condition GERD. We recently acquire the company behind the production of Axia3 Pro digestive antacid.
Over time the backflow of stomach acid destroy the lining of the esophagus and cause serious medical issues such as heartburn, chronic cough, bleeding of the esophagus, ulcer. All these are the abnormal change in the esophagus and can increase the risk of esophageal cancer.
Many heartburn sufferers turn to antacid and over the counter medication for the cure but still encounter the issue with digestion. A recent poll conducted by Axia3 concerning Axia3® ProDigestive® Antacid show that the drug eliminates and suppress the symptoms of heartburn
The former president of Mc Donald’s restaurant, Jan Fields knew too well about the product and said this “when I run my heartburn flares up, and I use Axial3 pro-digestive antacid to get me through my workout. I had a huge success with Axia3 when competing in the marathon event. I highly recommend it” so also Jeremiah McElwee, a former executive of Global Buyer Whole Food Market said, “My stepfather is battling with cancer, and these products have helped with his heartburn side effects from the drug he is taking.”
Understanding the heartburn, we developed a product solution that will neutralize the stomach acid thereby neutralizing the heartburn, but the product most importantly promotes digestive health benefit. Axia3® ProDigestive® Antacid contains natural digestive enzymes that are beneficial to human health for proper digestion. Its name Axial 3 represents customer value through three different benefits i.e. minty fresh breath, pro-digestive enzymes, and fast relief. | biology |
https://zarialat.com/mushroom-cultivation-their-types-and-benefits/ | 2023-12-01T22:39:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100308.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201215122-20231202005122-00462.warc.gz | 0.954439 | 1,354 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__223903984 | en | There is an emerging trend of mushroom cultivation in the farming sector these days. The future of farming is looking a little more green. The use of fungi culture, or growing mushrooms in large-scale farming operations, is an all-natural way to grow crops while reducing the impact on the environment.
Mushrooms and their cultivation
Mushrooms are a hearty crop with a variety of benefits for farmers and consumers alike. These can be grown under a wide range of conditions including indoors or outdoors, in low-nutrient mediums such as sawdust, recycled paper, and even cottonseed hulls. In addition to being organic and environmentally friendly, they also have a fast turnover time. Its duration varies from three days to two weeks depending on the type of mushroom. According to some researchers, the levels of protein it contains are higher than beef, or chicken, etc.
In fact, Mushrooms are a type of fungus. They consist of a mass of thread-like cells called mycelium, which is often found in soil or on decomposing plant matter. Some mushrooms can be eaten, while others have been shown to have medicinal properties.
Mushroom cultivation is a growing trend in food and medicinal markets. There are many types of mushrooms that grow in different ways and provide different benefits to the human body. This blog will explore more about fungi culture, its benefits, and different types of mushrooms.
The benefit of mushrooms
There are many reasons why mushrooms are good for you. They are full of antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and harmful chemicals in the body.
Mushrooms are also a great source of vitamin D, which is good for strengthening your immune system. Vitamin D also promotes cell growth, which strengthens your bones.
Some mushrooms can also improve your mood or alleviate anxiety. This is because they contain compounds called beta-glucans, which have the ability to activate the body’s natural defenses by improving the function of white blood cells. These cells help fight infection and illness, so consuming mushrooms could reduce your risk of disease.
Let’s take a look at some popular types of mushrooms that might be beneficial for you.
Types of Mushrooms and How to Grow Your Own Mushrooms
There are many different types of mushrooms and most can be grown at home with a little know-how. Mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes, with some edible and some poisonous. Mushroom cultivation is made all the more accessible because you don’t need a traditional garden to grow them. You can cultivate your mushrooms on logs, straw, or other plant matter found in nature.
Easy to Care
There are a variety of reasons why mushroom cultivation has great potential for modern agriculture. First, It is very easy to grow them both indoors and outdoors, so production is flexible. In addition to being easy to grow, mushrooms also have a fast turnover rate – from three days to two weeks. Mushrooms are high in protein and offer a solution to many environmental pollution problems. Mushrooms offer a fast turnover time and high levels of protein. Their growth is always much rapid in a wide range of conditions.
Mushrooms have been shown to provide many benefits to the human body including improved immune system function, reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, improving bone health, reducing risk for stroke, reducing risk for heart attack, and warding off cancer among other things.
Here are some popular mushroom varieties that are easy to grow at home:
White button mushrooms
White button mushrooms are one of the most popular types of mushrooms. They provide a great source of protein and are very popular in different cuisines. They also help with memory and boost your immune system. White button mushrooms are very popular in many cuisines across the world.
Shiitake mushrooms are brown or light brown in color and have fairly wrinkly caps with long stems attached. They grow well on hardwood stumps or sawdust blocks which provide the best environment to grow them fast.
Shiitake mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom. They are one of the most popular types of mushrooms in the culinary world, mainly due to their rich flavor, texture, and versatility. Shiitakes mushrooms are very delicious and easy to use both raw and cooked.
Shiitake mushrooms have antiviral properties and are very useful for many treatments. They also contain antioxidants that can help support your immune system. These mushrooms can also boost your metabolism and improve digestion.
Oyster mushrooms are one of the easiest mushrooms to grow at home because they’re usually grown on logs. They’re also delicious. They’re dark brown to black in color with fairly flat caps. The gills underneath the cap often run down the stem. Oyster mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom, which grows on the sides of trees. They are very common in wooded areas and can grow up to 3-5 feet long. These mushrooms are typically light brown having slight white gills, but may also be dark brown or grey.
Oyster mushrooms have an earthy flavor and are often used as the main ingredient in soups, stews, sauces, and salads. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are especially popular in Asian cuisine. Oyster mushrooms contain B vitamins, potassium, copper, selenium, manganese, iron, silicon, tryptophan (a natural mood-enhancer), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin D2, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), biotin (vitamin H) and choline.
Believe it or not, fungi might be the answer to some of the world’s most pressing problems. This new form of farming, also known as fungi culture, is poised to make a large impact on the environment, providing food for millions of people, and providing sustainable alternatives to current farming practices. Mushrooms are one of the most under-appreciated food sources in our diets. They are a great source of protein, fiber, and B vitamins.
But, there are many varieties of mushrooms, and not all are suitable for consumption. That’s why it’s important to research the types of mushrooms you would like to grow in order to ensure they are edible. Growing your own mushrooms is a great way to save money and ensure you’re getting the freshest product possible. Governments of many countries are also facilitating the people to cultivate mushrooms. For this purpose, they have launched mass media campaigns to create awareness among the people. | biology |
http://creativebritishcolumbia.com/community/canadian-parks-and-wilderness-society-british-columbia/ | 2022-01-21T05:25:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302723.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121040956-20220121070956-00038.warc.gz | 0.91035 | 386 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__201951335 | en | The world is facing a biodiversity crisis. Decades of climate change and unchecked industrial development are putting nature under more pressure than ever. British Columbia is on the frontlines of the fight to protect our last remaining large, intact natural land and seascapes, and the plants and animals that depend on them.
Governments have a choice: To take bold action to defend against the decline of species, or to continue to watch iconic animals like caribou and orca vanish from our ecosystems forever. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in British Columbia is committed to helping them make the best decision.
The Society is part of one of Canada’s oldest non-profit conservation groups. We protect wilderness in every corner of BC and deep into the ocean. We have been defending British Columbia since 1978, and are dedicated to keeping British Columbia’s natural environment thriving forever. Nature is BC’s best hope.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in British Columbia has a plan to stem the nature emergency and ensure resilient ecosystems that can weather the storms of a changing climate. When nature thrives, so do we.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society defends public lands and the ocean. We work with Indigenous, provincial and federal governments with the goal of creating large protected and interconnected areas: places that can nurse nature through climate change and shelter plants and animals forever.
Most of the land, freshwater and ocean in BC and on the coast is held in public trust. It is our shared responsibility to protect it for future generations.
Our work to safeguard large parks, protected areas and wildlife corridors has been instrumental in protecting precious places across the province. Join us in the fight to safeguard special places across the province including Tatshenshini, Muskwa Kechika, South Okanagan-Similkameen, Gwaii Haanas, the southern tip of Haida Gwaii, and the Scott Islands. | biology |
https://michaelgeheren.com/vermillion-middle-school-students-study-asian-carp-win-sd-samsung-stem-contest/ | 2022-08-08T07:20:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570767.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808061828-20220808091828-00226.warc.gz | 0.957092 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__185073771 | en | Students from Natasha Gault’s Vermillion Middle School eighth grade science class spoke to the Vermillion City Council about how the possible intrusion of Asian Carp in the Missouri River could be detrimental to the ecosystem that flows through the area.
Because of their efforts, the class won $20,000 worth of technology from Samsung for their research and presentation on Asian Carp.
“These invasive fish eat, grow and reproduce in ways that are superior to native species,” said Madyson Gilbertson, student at VMS.
Asian Carp can change the water quality in the river, disrupt the food webs of native fishes by eating Plankton on the bottom of the river and eventually reduce the population of fish in the river, according to research by South Dakota State University.
The fish is most notably known for jumping up to 10 feet out of the water. Often times they hit boaters and can even cause injury.
Asian Carp can swallow eight swimming pools worth of water and eat Plankton up to 10 percent of their body weight. They grow up to 10 inches in their first year of life and can spawn up to 48 million eggs in their lifetime.
“It’s concerning to me that this is such a big problem and none of (the council) has ever heard about it before,” said Steve Ward, city council member and University of South Dakota faculty.
Asian Carp is listed on the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Park’s list of least wanted species. The fish is considered an Aquatic Invasive Species and is illegal to transport or sell in the state.
The Asian Carp was introduced to the United States in the 1970’s in Arkansas. The fish has made its way up the Mississippi River and parts of the Missouri River.
“Asian Carp are here in our own backyards,” said Brooklyn Kirsh, VMS student.
The class will represent the state at Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Contest in March. The five final states will receive technology valued at $140,000 for the school and a trip to Washington D.C., if selected.
The contest is to encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. | biology |
https://onthetrailoutdoors.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/migratory-sharks-and-conservation-responsibility/ | 2018-06-23T00:55:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267864848.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180623000334-20180623020334-00125.warc.gz | 0.963765 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__235166401 | en | Here’s a good example of a ‘tough one’ when it comes to taking the best approach to conservation. At first glance, it seems that the Australian government is backing out of an obligation, but looking a bit further is that the case?
It appears that this isn’t the first time that difficulties like this have popped up, as can be seen by the 2010 amendment made to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in order to account for recreational and commercial fisheries and occasional catches of sharks.
Another quick look shows that, in NSW, recreational fishing regulations already aim at protecting several of these shark species; limiting bag limits to a single shark of any combination of the species in question while also stating that only one of the three hammerhead species (the smooth hammerhead) can be legally retained. Queensland regulations state that one shark of any species (excluding white sharks, grey nurse sharks, sawfish and speartooth sharks which are no take) can be retained as a bag limit. Other states and territories have similar restrictions to recreational fishing of sharks.
While I haven’t looked into commercial fishing regulations, the few things I did see suggest that there is allowance for inevitable bycatch of sharks while fishing for other species, and requirements to immediately release living sharks that are accidentally caught.
So would making it illegal for recreational and commercial fishers to capture these species in Australian waters adequately address the threats posed to these species? Or would further changes to existing state fishing regulations achieve the same outcome without unduly persecuting those that are trying to do the right thing?
I’m not taking a side on this one until I get a better idea of the whole story. Feel free to have your say! | biology |
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