Effect of exogenous supplementation of GnRH or hCG on fertility in Kenguri ewes

The estimation of steroid hormone profile at different days of estrous cycle is indicative of the ovarian status of the animal. The administration of hCG on day 0 of estrous cycle and day 12 of post mating improved lambing percentage and also fertility. Among the 2 exogenous hormonal supplementations hCG therapy on day 0 and day 12 of post mating appeared to be the best in improving fertility in Kenguri ewes. The hormonal therapies are cost effective and are of great economic benefit to the farmers involving in sheep rearing

Association of p53 codon 72 polymorphism with advanced lung cancer: the Arg allele is preferentially retained in tumours arising in Arg/Pro germline heterozygotes

The association of p53 codon 72 polymorphism with cancer has been investigated by several scientific groups with controversial results. In the present study, we examined the genotypic frequency of this polymorphism in 54 patients with advanced lung cancer and 99 normal controls from the geographical region of Greece. Sputum and bronchial washing samples from each patient were assayed for the presence of human papillomavirus. Codon 72 heterozygous (Arg/Pro) patients were also analysed for loss of heterozygosity at the TP53 locus, in order to determine the lost p53 allele (Arg or Pro). p53 Arg/Arg genotype was significantly increased in lung cancer patients compared to normal controls (50% vs 24.2%, P<0.002). Human papillomavirus was detected only in two patients (3.7%). Loss of heterozygosity at the TP53 locus was found in 14 out of 27 Arg/Pro patients (51.85%). The Pro allele was lost in 11 cases (78.6%), while the Arg allele was lost in three (21.4%). Our results suggest that p53 codon 72 Arg homozygosity is associated with advanced lung cancer, and that the Arg allele is preferentially retained in patients heterozygous for this polymorphism. On the other hand, human papillomavirus infection does not seem to play an important role in lung carcinogenesis

A Review Of Accelerometer Based 3d Virtual Glove For Robot Using Arm

Weknowthe machine is desideratum of today's world. In this world we utilize different machine in different industry. Most of industrial robots are still programmed utilizing the typical technical process. In this paper is proposed an accelerometer-predicated system to control an industrial robot utilizing two low-cost and minuscule 3-axis wireless accelerometers. In this system incipient accelerometers are affixed to the human arms, capturing its demeanor (gestures and postures). An Artificial Neural Network(ANN) trained with a back-propagation algorithm was habituated to apperceive arm gestures and postures for utilize as input in the control of the robot. The aim is that the robot commences the kineticism concretely same time as the utilizer commences to perform a gesture or posture (low replication time)

Mental state and emotion detection from musically stimulated EEG

Abstract This literature survey attempts to clarify different approaches considered to study the impact of the musical stimulus on the human brain using EEG Modality. Glancing at the field through various aspects of such studies specifically an experimental protocol, the EEG machine, number of channels investigated, feature extracted, categories of emotions, the brain area, the brainwaves, statistical tests, machine learning algorithms used for classification and validation of the developed model. This article comments on how these different approaches have particular weaknesses and strengths. Ultimately, this review concludes a suitable method to study the impact of the musical stimulus on brain and implications of such kind of studies

Study on calving pattern in buffaloes

The present investigation was carried out on 12 parous she buffaloes maintained by farmers in the rural area around Bidar district. The dilation of cervix, expulsion of fetus and the expulsion of fetal membranes required a mean duration of 35.25&#177;1.08, 43.16&#177;1.21 and 431&#177;46.52 minutes respectively. The mean duration for the whole act of parturition was recorded as 509.41&#177;45.72 minutes. In all cases, allantochorion appeared as the first water bag. The fetuses were found in anterior longitudinal presentation and dorso-sacral position with head resting on forelimbs. Maximum number of calvings (80%) occurred during night hours (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). [Vet World 2010; 3(4.000): 188-190

Study of Frontal Alpha Asymmetry in Mild Depression: A Potential Biomarker or Not?

Background: Depression, despite being the most common of mental illness lacks any quantifiable and absolute biomarker. Frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) is proposed as biomarker of depression both in resting and activated state. Yet, the location of extraction of alpha, clinical utility as well as validity of FAA is uncertain. With aim of obtaining clarity on this confusion we conducted this study. Methodology: Electroencephalographic frontal alpha power was calculated in patients of depression (n = 24) and compared with healthy controls (n = 17) for the assessment of FAA. Both groups were studied for resting phase and activation phase changes in FAA. For activation phase, auditory stimuli in the form of Indian classical music were used. Results: Frontal alpha power was measured across FP1, FP2, F3, F4, F7, and F8. Mean powers were compared in resting (before), activated (during) and postactivated resting stage (after). FAA was statistically significant in F7–F8 pair of electrodes and on F7 electrode when compared between cases and controls. Conclusion: Quest for biomarker for depression churned out FAA as frontrunner. Despite of vast amount of research on it, practical utility eludes us. We need to revisit our approach from conventional search of the diagnostic biomarker; as FAA might reflect component of depression but not totally disorder. In our opinion, we are not yet ready for it and have a road ahead to travel

Evaluation of serum profile during various stages of gestation in crossbred deoni cows

The research was conducted on 36 (Deoni and Deoni X H.F.) cross-bred cows between 2nd to 5th lactation. Cows were divided as early, mid and late gestation period comprising 12 cows in each group. Results of the present study indicated that there is no variation in serum Ca, Mg, Na and K level but serum P level declines significantly from early to late gestation, where as serum Cl level decreases from early to mid gestation and again increases from mid to late gestation. [Vet World 2009; 2(10.000): 398-399