Presència de la donzella, Coris julis (Linnaeus, 1758), amb lliurea atlàntica (Osteichthyes: Labridae) a les Illes Balears (Mediterrània occidental)

Es dóna a conèixer la presència de mascles de Coris julis amb lliurea atlàntica a aigües de les Illes Balears, a partir de tres exemplars capturats a Mallorca i tres més a Eivissa. S’adjunten les característiques morfològiques i merístiques dels exemplars. També es comenta l’aparent expansió de l’àrea de distribució d’aquesta varietat i es plantegen les hipòtesis que podrien explicar aquest fenomen

Presència de la donzella, Coris julis (Linnaeus, 1758), amb lliurea atlàntica (Osteichthyes: Labridae) a les Illes Balears (Mediterrània occidental)

Es dóna a conèixer la presència de mascles de Coris julis amb lliurea atlàntica a aigües de les Illes Balears, a partir de tres exemplars capturats a Mallorca i tres més a Eivissa. S’adjunten les característiques morfològiques i merístiques dels exemplars. També es comenta l’aparent expansió de l’àrea de distribució d’aquesta varietat i es plantegen les hipòtesis que podrien explicar aquest fenomen.Occurrence of rainbow wrasse males, Coris julis, with Atlantic coloration at the Balearic islands is presented, on the basis of material collected from Mallorca and Ibiza islands. Morphological and meristic characters of six specimens are presented. Also, the apparent spread of its distribution range is commented and several hypothesis that could explain this phenomena are discussed

A Quantum-Classical Model of Brain Dynamics

The study of the human psyche has elucidated a bipartite structure of cognition reflecting the quantum-classical nature of any process that generates knowledge and learning governed by brain activity. Acknowledging the importance of such a finding for modelization, we posit an approach to study brain by means of the quantum-classical dynamics of a Mixed Weyl symbol. The Mixed Weyl symbol is used to describe brain processes at the microscopic level and provides a link to the results of measurements made at the mesoscopic scale. Within this approach, quantum variables (such as,for example, nuclear and electron spins, dipole momenta of particles or molecules, tunneling degrees of freedom, etc may be represented by spinors while the electromagnetic fields and phonon modes involved in the processes are treated either classically or semi-classically, by also considering quantum zero-point fluctuations. Zero-point quantum effects can be incorporated into numerical simulations by controlling the temperature of each field mode via coupling to a dedicated Nos\`e-Hoover chain thermostat. The temperature of each thermostat is chosen in order to reproduce quantum statistics in the canonical ensemble. In this first paper, we introduce a quantum-classical model of brain dynamics, clarifying its mathematical strucure and focusing the discussion on its predictive value. Analytical consequences of the model are not reported in this paper, since they are left for future work. Our treatment incorporates compatible features of three well-known quantum approaches to brain dynamics - namely the electromagnetic field theory approach, the orchestrated objective reduction theory, and the dissipative quantum model of the brain - and hints at convincing arguments that sustain the existence of quantum-classical processes in the brain activity. All three models are reviewed.Comment: Submitted to Entropy [MDPI], Special Issue "Quantum Processes in Living Systems

A rapid high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay for unambiguous detection of different milk species employed in cheese manufacturing

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for the Modulation of Aggressive Behavior—A Systematic Review of Randomized Sham-Controlled Studies

Intro: Aggressive behavior represents a significant public health issue, with relevant social, political, and security implications. Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques may modulate aggressive behavior through stimulation of the prefrontal cortex. Aims: To review research on the effectiveness of NIBS to alter aggression, discuss the main findings and potential limitations, consider the specifics of the techniques and protocols employed, and discuss clinical implications. Methods: A systematic review of the literature available in the PubMed database was carried out, and 17 randomized sham-controlled studies investigating the effectiveness of NIBS techniques on aggression were included. Exclusion criteria included reviews, meta-analyses, and articles not referring to the subject of interest or not addressing cognitive and emotional modulation aims. Conclusions: The reviewed data provide promising evidence for the beneficial effects of tDCS, conventional rTMS, and cTBS on aggression in healthy adults, forensic, and clinical samples. The specific stimulation target is a key factor for the success of stimulation on aggression modulation. rTMS and cTBS showed opposite effects on aggression compared with tDCS. However, due to the heterogeneity of stimulation protocols, experimental designs, and samples, we cannot exclude other factors that may play a confounding role

Whole genome sequencing and de novo assembly of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: a pangenome approach to unravelling pathogenesis of canine pyoderma

Background Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the main aetiological agent of canine pyoderma. Whole genome sequencing is the most comprehensive way of obtaining relevant genomic information about micro-organisms. Hypothesis/Objectives Oxford Nanopore technology enables quality sequencing and de novo assembly of the whole genome of S. pseudintermedius. Whole genome analysis of S. pseudintermedius may help to better understand the pathogenesis of canine pyodermas. Methods and materials Twenty-two strains of S. pseudintermedius isolated from the skin of five healthy dogs and 33 strains isolated from skin of 33 dogs with pyoderma were analysed. DNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore MinION, a new technology that delivers longer reads in a hand-held device. The pangenome was analysed and visualised with Anvi’o 6.1. Results Nanopore technology allowed the sequencing and de novo assembly of the genomes of 55 S. pseudintermedius strains isolated from healthy dogs and from dogs with pyoderma. The average genome size of S. pseudintermedius was 2.62 Mbp, with 48% being core genome. Pyoderma isolates contained a higher number of antimicrobial resistance genes, yet the total number of virulence factors genes did not change between isolates from healthy dogs and from dogs with pyoderma. Genomes of meticillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) strains were larger than those of meticillin-susceptible (MSSP) strains (2.80 Mbp versus 2.59 Mbp), as a consequence of a greater presence of antimicrobial resistance genes, phages and prophages. Conclusions and clinical importance This technique allows much more precise and easier characterisation of canine S. pseudintermedius populations and may lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of canine pyodermas.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Whole genome sequencing and de novo assembly of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: a pangenome approach to unravelling pathogenesis of canine pyoderma

Background: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the main aetiological agent of canine pyoderma. Whole genome sequencing is the most comprehensive way of obtaining relevant genomic information about micro-organisms. Hypothesis/Objectives: Oxford Nanopore technology enables quality sequencing and de novo assembly of the whole genome of S. pseudintermedius. Whole genome analysis of S. pseudintermedius may help to better understand the pathogenesis of canine pyodermas. Methods and materials: Twenty-two strains of S. pseudintermedius isolated from the skin of five healthy dogs and 33 strains isolated from skin of 33 dogs with pyoderma were analysed. DNA was extracted and sequenced using Oxford Nanopore MinION, a new technology that delivers longer reads in a hand-held device. The pangenome was analysed and visualised with Anvi’o 6.1. Results: Nanopore technology allowed the sequencing and de novo assembly of the genomes of 55 S. pseudintermedius strains isolated from healthy dogs and from dogs with pyoderma. The average genome size of S. pseudintermedius was 2.62 Mbp, with 48% being core genome. Pyoderma isolates contained a higher number of antimicrobial resistance genes, yet the total number of virulence factors genes did not change between isolates from healthy dogs and from dogs with pyoderma. Genomes of meticillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) strains were larger than those of meticillin-susceptible (MSSP) strains (2.80 Mbp versus 2.59 Mbp), as a consequence of a greater presence of antimicrobial resistance genes, phages and prophages. Conclusions and clinical importance: This technique allows much more precise and easier characterisation of canine S. pseudintermedius populations and may lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of canine pyodermas.Fil: Ferrer, Lluís. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: García Fonticoba, Rocío. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Pérez, Daniel. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Viñes, Joaquim. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Fàbregas, Norma. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Madroñero, Sergi. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Meroni, Gabriele. No especifíca;Fil: Martino, Piera A.. No especifíca;Fil: Martínez, Sofía. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tandil. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comision de Investigaciones Científicas. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil; ArgentinaFil: Maté, María Laura. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tandil. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comision de Investigaciones Científicas. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil; ArgentinaFil: Sanchez Bruni, Sergio Fabian. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tandil. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil. Provincia de Buenos Aires. Gobernación. Comision de Investigaciones Científicas. Centro de Investigación Veterinaria de Tandil; ArgentinaFil: Cuscó, Anna. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Migura García, Lourdes. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Francino, Olga. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Españ

Graphene-based Wireless Agile Interconnects for Massive Heterogeneous Multi-chip Processors

The main design principles in computer architecture have recently shifted from a monolithic scaling-driven approach to the development of heterogeneous architectures that tightly co-integrate multiple specialized processor and memory chiplets. In such data-hungry multi-chip architectures, current Networks-in-Package (NiPs) may not be enough to cater to their heterogeneous and fast-changing communication demands. This position paper makes the case for wireless in-package nanonetworking as the enabler of efficient and versatile wired-wireless interconnect fabrics for massive heterogeneous processors. To that end, the use of graphene-based antennas and transceivers with unique frequency-beam reconfigurability in the terahertz band is proposed. The feasibility of such a nanonetworking vision and the main research challenges towards its realization are analyzed from the technological, communications, and computer architecture perspectives.Comment: 8 pages, 4 figures, 1 table - Accepted at IEEE Wireless Communications Magazin

Estudio de la biología y ecología de Scyllarides latus en el Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre del Archipiélago de Cabrera. Implicaciones para la gestión de la especie en las Islas Baleares

El proyecto “Latus 2006 – 2009” desarrollado en el Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre del Archipiélago de Cabrera ha tenido como objetivo estudiar los distintos aspectos de la biología y ecología de Scyllarides latus necesarios para diseñar medidas de gestión específicas que aseguren la recuperación y conservación de la especie. En concreto se ha identificado la dinámica de la población (abundancia y demografía), los hábitats preferenciales y la movilidad/ fidelidad de la especie. Asimismo se ha determinado el ciclo reproductor y se ha realizado una primera aproximación al conocimiento del patrón de crecimiento en el medio natural. Para la consecución de estos objetivos se han aplicado técnicas de evaluación directa (censos visuales en inmersión) y técnicas de marcado-recaptura clásicas. El estudio se ha llevado a cabo en hábitats rocosos entre 0 y 50 m de profundidad en 15 zonas del Parque Nacional.Centro Oceanográfico de Baleares (IEO) y Dirección General de Pesca del Govern de les Illes Balear