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Fisheries
Brendan J. Runde, Nathan M. Bacheler, Kyle W. Shertzer, Paul J. Rudershausen, Beverly Sauls, Jeffrey A. Buckel
Summary: Fishery regulations mandate the release of many caught fish, with accurate estimates of discard mortality becoming increasingly important. This study used acoustic telemetry to track the movements of released Red Snapper in North Carolina, finding that using descender devices can reduce discard mortality and aid in rebuilding the stock.
MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harsha S. C. Galkanda-Arachchige, Robert P. Davis, Sidra Nazeer, Leonardo Ibarra-Castro, D. Allen Davis
Summary: Three trials were conducted to evaluate the performances of red snapper in low salinities. Growth was significantly lower in fish reared in 8 ppt salinity compared to fish reared in 32 ppt salinity, potentially due to increased osmoregulatory energy expenditure at lower salinities.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Charles J. McGuigan, Yole Buchalla, Carlos E. Tudela, Sean Starkman, Daniel D. Benetti
Summary: Growth rates of captive-reared red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, were determined through ontogeny using a multi-model inference approach. The von Bertalanffy model was found to best express the growth rates in length-at-age and weight-at-age. Red snapper reached market-based sizes of 450 g and 750 g within 318 and 393 days post hatch, respectively. The findings of this study support the high priority ranking of red snapper for aquaculture development in the Southeastern United States and the Caribbean region.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Camille Roussel, Alexandre Morel, Michael Dussiott, Mickael Marin, Martin Colard, Aurelie Fricot-Monsinjon, Anais Martinez, Charlotte Chambrion, Benoit Henry, Madeleine Casimir, Geoffroy Volle, Mallorie Depond, Safi Dokmak, Francois Paye, Alain Sauvanet, Caroline Le van Kim, Yves Colin, Sonia Georgeault, Philippe Roingeard, Steven L. Spitalnik, Papa Alioune Ndour, Olivier Hermine, Eldad A. Hod, Pierre A. Buffet, Pascal Amireault
Summary: This study found that a high proportion of SMEs in RBC concentrates from healthy volunteers correlated with poor transfusion recovery. When perfused through a human spleen, 15% and 61% of long-stored RBCs and SMEs were cleared within 70 minutes, respectively. High initial proportion of SMEs also correlated with high retention of RBCs by perfused human spleen.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Hidalgo, Jacob Bejder, Ramona Pop, Kyle Gellatly, Yung Hwang, S. Maxwell Scalf, Anna E. Eastman, Jane-Jane Chen, Lihua Julie Zhu, Jules A. A. C. Heuberger, Shangqin Guo, Mark J. Koury, Nikolai Baastrup Nordsborg, Merav Socolovsky
Summary: The study reveals that Epo signaling influences the balance between cell division and cell size, indicating that high Epo levels and hypoxic stress might affect red cell size.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Hematology
Sanne de Bruin, Anna-Linda Peters, Marije Wijnberge, Floor E. H. P. Van Baarle, Amira H. A. AbdelRahman, Christie Vermeulen, Boukje M. Beuger, Julie A. Reisz, Angelo D'Alessandro, Alexander P. J. Vlaar, Dirk de Korte, Robin van Bruggen
Summary: This study compares the effects of PAGGGM and SAGM additive solutions on stored red blood cells. The results show that RBCs stored in PAGGGM have better preservation of glucose and redox metabolism, but it does not result in increased posttransfusion recovery.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Suruk Udomsom, Ukrit Mankong, Pathinan Paengnakorn, Nipon Theera-Umpon
Summary: A new coating technique, APTES-(EDC/NHS), was proposed for silicon photonic devices to immobilize protein in an ordered orientation, reduce roughness, and enhance antibody immobilization specificity compared to the traditional APTES-GA method. This technique also shortened the overall process time by crosslinking proteins to the silanized waveguide surface in a single step.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Melisa Junata, Kenneth Chik-Chi Cheng, Hok Sum Man, Charles Wai-Kin Lai, Yannie Oi-Yan Soo, Raymond Kai-Yu Tong
Summary: The Kinect-based Rapid Movement Training (RMT) was found to significantly improve balance control, gait control, and motor functions in chronic stroke survivors, showing effectiveness in promoting balance recovery.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Jacopo Weindelmayer, Valentina Mengardo, Angela Gasparini, Michele Sacco, Lorena Torroni, Mauro Carlini, Giuseppe Verlato, Giovanni de Manzoni
Summary: The study showed that the ERAS protocol for gastrectomy in a Western center significantly reduced hospital stay and costs, while also slightly decreasing 90-day mortality. However, it did not have a significant impact on complications and readmission rates.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Emily C. C. Lynch, Corinne J. J. Kendall
Summary: Ex situ breeding programs are crucial for the conservation of endangered species, but the long-term effects of management practices remain unclear. This study evaluated the effects of different practices on the survival of red wolves and found that large enclosures, transferring wolves away from their natal group, and exposure to the public were beneficial. Improving ex situ breeding programs is vital for the welfare and survival of animals, and plays a significant role in the management and recovery of endangered species.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gang Wang, Bingbing Song, Xuejing Jia, Huan Yin, Rui Li, Xiaofei Liu, Jianping Chen, Jieliang Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Saiyi Zhong
Summary: This study found that ceramides (Cers) from sea red rice bran have antiaging effects in Caenorhabditis elegans. Cers treatment improved nematode motility, reduced lipofuscin accumulation, and enhanced resistance to heat stress and antioxidant enzyme activity. Genetic studies revealed altered gene expression in nematodes treated with Cers, and the insulin/IGF-1 and Jnk-1/MAPK signaling pathways demonstrated the longevity effects of Cers intake.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Joel Anderson, Mark Fisher, Roberta Weixelman, Nicolette Beeken
Summary: The study analyzed a fishery-independent catch time series of Red Drum in Texas from 1980 to 2019. The results showed that the estuarine population of the fish has significantly increased in size and age, indicating successful recovery after the implementation of fishery management measures.
MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Kevin R. Spanik, Tracey Smart, Marcel J. M. Reichert, Tanya L. Darden
Summary: Predator-prey interactions play a crucial role in the regulation of marine fish populations and community structure. This study used visual inspection and molecular diet analysis to examine the diet of red snapper along the Atlantic coast of the southeastern United States. The results showed that red snapper primarily consumed shrimp, fish, and crab species, with DNA barcoding identifying more fish prey species compared to visual methods. Furthermore, the increased taxonomic resolution did not indicate significant predation on other managed fish species, suggesting that the rebuilding stock of red snapper in the region is not impacting other managed species through direct predation.
Article
Cell Biology
Paula Stancin, Min Suk Song, Ivan Alajbeg, Dinko Mitrecic
Summary: The study confirms the positive role of hOMSC in treating anoxia-damaged neurons and promoting recovery after stroke. It shows that hOMSC have higher resistance to anoxia and secrete multiple growth factors.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Christopher M. Efford, Dinesh Samuel
Summary: Day-zero ambulation may help patients recover faster and leave the hospital sooner after total hip replacement. The study found that patients who walked on the same day as the operation reached functional milestones sooner and were ready to leave the hospital earlier than those who received standard post-operative physiotherapy.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)