Insect-Derived Cecropins Display Activity against
... end of the incubation period, worms are stained with a dye that stains only dead animals, and images are acquired using automated microscopy and then analyzed using an automated image analysis program. This robust assay yields a Z= factor consistently greater than 0.7. In a pilot experiment to test ...
... end of the incubation period, worms are stained with a dye that stains only dead animals, and images are acquired using automated microscopy and then analyzed using an automated image analysis program. This robust assay yields a Z= factor consistently greater than 0.7. In a pilot experiment to test ...
IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIAL PATHOGENS CAUSING
... Alvarez, 1990). In 1995 and 1998 there were severe incidences of rice BPB in Louisiana as well as the other Southern rice production areas. Yield losses as high as 40% were observed in some fields (Shahjahan, 2000b). Record high temperatures were recorded during these seasons, with high temperatures ...
... Alvarez, 1990). In 1995 and 1998 there were severe incidences of rice BPB in Louisiana as well as the other Southern rice production areas. Yield losses as high as 40% were observed in some fields (Shahjahan, 2000b). Record high temperatures were recorded during these seasons, with high temperatures ...
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... during infection [11]. In contrast, bacteria locked in the Bvg+ phase efficiently infect hosts, indicating that the Bvg- phase is not required for successful interactions with the host. Explanations for the conservation of the large set of Bvg- genes include speculated roles for the Bvg- phase in su ...
... during infection [11]. In contrast, bacteria locked in the Bvg+ phase efficiently infect hosts, indicating that the Bvg- phase is not required for successful interactions with the host. Explanations for the conservation of the large set of Bvg- genes include speculated roles for the Bvg- phase in su ...
Are planktonic naked amoebae predominately
... ‘free’ (when floating in the open water). Consistent with previous studies, amoebae were numerically important in the water column. For example, in mangrove water from south Florida, they averaged 94 640 cells l 1. In the mangrove, 91.6% of planktonic amoebae were attached to suspended flocs. Likew ...
... ‘free’ (when floating in the open water). Consistent with previous studies, amoebae were numerically important in the water column. For example, in mangrove water from south Florida, they averaged 94 640 cells l 1. In the mangrove, 91.6% of planktonic amoebae were attached to suspended flocs. Likew ...
Inhibition of biofilms through the use of Manuka honey
... In order to monitor the effectiveness of Activon Manuka honey with time, 24-hour established biofilms were incubated with and without 40% (w/v) Activon Manuka honey for varying time intervals and biofilm biomass was determined. This concentration was chosen because it had been found to inhibit estab ...
... In order to monitor the effectiveness of Activon Manuka honey with time, 24-hour established biofilms were incubated with and without 40% (w/v) Activon Manuka honey for varying time intervals and biofilm biomass was determined. This concentration was chosen because it had been found to inhibit estab ...
Thesis - University of Minnesota Duluth
... causes granulomatous infections in poikilothermic animals. This bacterium also causes “fish tank granuloma” in humans, a disease which presents as granulomatous lesions that are generally confined to the extremities. Lethal cases have been reported, however, in immunocompromized individuals. We desc ...
... causes granulomatous infections in poikilothermic animals. This bacterium also causes “fish tank granuloma” in humans, a disease which presents as granulomatous lesions that are generally confined to the extremities. Lethal cases have been reported, however, in immunocompromized individuals. We desc ...
C. ELEGANS AS A VIRULENCE MODEL FOR E. COLI STRAIN 042
... lower intestines of warm-blooded organisms. The apathogenic strains are a natural part of the flora in the human gut where they exist in symbiosis. Most E. coli strains are harmless but malignant pathotypes exist and are causative agents of intestinal diseases like diarrhea (Neidhardt, 1996). The di ...
... lower intestines of warm-blooded organisms. The apathogenic strains are a natural part of the flora in the human gut where they exist in symbiosis. Most E. coli strains are harmless but malignant pathotypes exist and are causative agents of intestinal diseases like diarrhea (Neidhardt, 1996). The di ...
Anti microbial activity of different dosage forms of Bakuchi (Psoralea
... roga especially leucoderma in the form of local application (15). Despite the fact that this form is beneficial; it posses certain inconveniencies while handling, packaging and transportation etc. Hence, an attempt has been made to convert Bakuchi taila into Bakuchi siktha taila, Bakuchi ointment an ...
... roga especially leucoderma in the form of local application (15). Despite the fact that this form is beneficial; it posses certain inconveniencies while handling, packaging and transportation etc. Hence, an attempt has been made to convert Bakuchi taila into Bakuchi siktha taila, Bakuchi ointment an ...
Prebiotic and probiotic strategies in the prevention and control
... pigs per treatment were euthanized and different samples taken similarly to trial 2. Lactulose as prebiotic for weaned piglet Results showed that addition of lactulose improved the feed intake, increased the lactic acid bacteria in ileum and at the same time reduced enterobacteria:lactobacilli ratio ...
... pigs per treatment were euthanized and different samples taken similarly to trial 2. Lactulose as prebiotic for weaned piglet Results showed that addition of lactulose improved the feed intake, increased the lactic acid bacteria in ileum and at the same time reduced enterobacteria:lactobacilli ratio ...
subtidal survey of the physical and biological features of esquimalt
... are present on a year round basis. In particular the lagoon is important overwintering (October to April) habitat for waterfowl (ducks and geese) and other marine associated birds. ...
... are present on a year round basis. In particular the lagoon is important overwintering (October to April) habitat for waterfowl (ducks and geese) and other marine associated birds. ...
Consulta: subjectFacets:"Ecosystems" Registros recuperados: 170
... year 2000. The mapping scale is defined by the 1 km spatial resolution of the map grid-cell. In order to realize the product, different sources of satellite data were used, each source providing either a particular parameter of land cover characteristic required by the legend, or mapping a particula ...
... year 2000. The mapping scale is defined by the 1 km spatial resolution of the map grid-cell. In order to realize the product, different sources of satellite data were used, each source providing either a particular parameter of land cover characteristic required by the legend, or mapping a particula ...
Deep-Sea Corals: Special Issue of Current, the Journal of Marine
... cousin may reach 10 m in height. Many other gorgonians such as bamboo corals (Family Isididae) grow to over one meter high. Gorgonians form both single- and multi-species assemblages. Several gorgonians are now prized as precious corals, including the red coral (Corallium rubrum), which was also val ...
... cousin may reach 10 m in height. Many other gorgonians such as bamboo corals (Family Isididae) grow to over one meter high. Gorgonians form both single- and multi-species assemblages. Several gorgonians are now prized as precious corals, including the red coral (Corallium rubrum), which was also val ...
Thin Phytoplankton Layers: Characteristics
... of thin layers, resulting in the thinnest phytoplankton peaks being smeared or missed altogether (Donaghay et al. 1992). In the past 15 years we have seen a renaissance of thin layer observations, triggered by major advances in our ability to quantify thin layers of phytoplankton—and zooplankton, wh ...
... of thin layers, resulting in the thinnest phytoplankton peaks being smeared or missed altogether (Donaghay et al. 1992). In the past 15 years we have seen a renaissance of thin layer observations, triggered by major advances in our ability to quantify thin layers of phytoplankton—and zooplankton, wh ...
Potential Transmission of Bartonella Species by Ticks Sarah Arnao
... macrophages, often leading to persistent blood-borne infections. Of the 22 identified Bartonella species and subspecies, five are known to be transmitted by lice, fleas, or sandflies. Bartonella spp. have either been cultured from patients and reservoir hosts or detected by PCR analysis from a varie ...
... macrophages, often leading to persistent blood-borne infections. Of the 22 identified Bartonella species and subspecies, five are known to be transmitted by lice, fleas, or sandflies. Bartonella spp. have either been cultured from patients and reservoir hosts or detected by PCR analysis from a varie ...
Prochlorococcus Mak A. Saito
... Results and discussion Understanding the geochemical distribution of transition elements in seawater will depend, at least in part, on an understanding of their biological utility. For example, it has been known for some time that cadmium correlates strongly with phosphate and zinc with silica throu ...
... Results and discussion Understanding the geochemical distribution of transition elements in seawater will depend, at least in part, on an understanding of their biological utility. For example, it has been known for some time that cadmium correlates strongly with phosphate and zinc with silica throu ...
Diversity, ecology and intestinal function of
... 76-268nm. In fact, the presence of one or more prophagelike elements has been observed in several bifidobacterial genomes (Table 2) [32]. The notion that prophage-like elements may act as a transmission vehicle of genes that do not appear to be essential for phage functions (e.g., hypothetical prote ...
... 76-268nm. In fact, the presence of one or more prophagelike elements has been observed in several bifidobacterial genomes (Table 2) [32]. The notion that prophage-like elements may act as a transmission vehicle of genes that do not appear to be essential for phage functions (e.g., hypothetical prote ...
Uptake of L-nicotine and of 6-hydroxy-L-nicotine by
... Nicotine degradation by Arthrobacter nicotinovorans, a Gram-positive soil bacterium, is linked to the presence of the catabolic megaplasmid pAO1. L-[14C]Nicotine uptake assays with A. nicotinovorans showed transport of nicotine across the cell membrane to be energy-independent and saturable with a K ...
... Nicotine degradation by Arthrobacter nicotinovorans, a Gram-positive soil bacterium, is linked to the presence of the catabolic megaplasmid pAO1. L-[14C]Nicotine uptake assays with A. nicotinovorans showed transport of nicotine across the cell membrane to be energy-independent and saturable with a K ...
Review: geological and experimental evidence for
... played an important role in determining which hypercalcifying marine organisms were the major reef-builders and sediment-producers throughout Earth history. The observation that primary production increased along with calcification within the bryopsidalean and coccolithophorid algae in mineralogical ...
... played an important role in determining which hypercalcifying marine organisms were the major reef-builders and sediment-producers throughout Earth history. The observation that primary production increased along with calcification within the bryopsidalean and coccolithophorid algae in mineralogical ...
A global seamount classification to aid the scientific design of
... any sub-division based solely on physical factors occurs. Biogeographic units can be used as a first cut to evaluate whether the area of interest (e.g., North Atlantic) is likely to be a single or multiple geographical entity. This initial division provides a large area (province) within which the fa ...
... any sub-division based solely on physical factors occurs. Biogeographic units can be used as a first cut to evaluate whether the area of interest (e.g., North Atlantic) is likely to be a single or multiple geographical entity. This initial division provides a large area (province) within which the fa ...
aggregate dredging and the marine environment
... The coastal waters that surround the British Isles support a wide range of economic assets from fish and shellfish to mineral resources such as petrochemicals and aggregates, as well as providing sites for offshore renewable energy, cable routes, shipping and many other activities. It is now widely ...
... The coastal waters that surround the British Isles support a wide range of economic assets from fish and shellfish to mineral resources such as petrochemicals and aggregates, as well as providing sites for offshore renewable energy, cable routes, shipping and many other activities. It is now widely ...
of Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
... MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS OF ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ...
... MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS OF ABU DHABI EMIRATE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ...
RESPIRATORY PATHOGENS IN THOROUGHBRED FOALS UP TO ONE YEAR OF AGE
... Only EHV-4 was cultured from the nasopharyngeal swabs of nine foals when they were 5 to 6 months of age and from one foal two months later. A wide variety of bacteria and fungi were cultured and it was established that coagulase-negative staphylococci, viridans streptococci, Moraxella spp. and Flavo ...
... Only EHV-4 was cultured from the nasopharyngeal swabs of nine foals when they were 5 to 6 months of age and from one foal two months later. A wide variety of bacteria and fungi were cultured and it was established that coagulase-negative staphylococci, viridans streptococci, Moraxella spp. and Flavo ...
Microbial Surface Colonization and Biofilm Development in Marine
... kinds, leading to the formation of biofilms and to the development of specialized processes within these structures (1, 2). Surface association appears to be an ancient, universal, and fundamental survival mechanism that provides microorganisms with critical advantages, including greater access to n ...
... kinds, leading to the formation of biofilms and to the development of specialized processes within these structures (1, 2). Surface association appears to be an ancient, universal, and fundamental survival mechanism that provides microorganisms with critical advantages, including greater access to n ...
Oxygen Sensitivity of Anammox and Coupled N
... deficient in O2 as these are often at or near the thresholds for anaerobic processes such as anammox or denitrification. Deutsch et al. [17] calculated that a reduction of the mean upper ocean O2 content by only 1% would mean a doubling of water masses with O2#5 mmol L21, thus significantly enlargin ...
... deficient in O2 as these are often at or near the thresholds for anaerobic processes such as anammox or denitrification. Deutsch et al. [17] calculated that a reduction of the mean upper ocean O2 content by only 1% would mean a doubling of water masses with O2#5 mmol L21, thus significantly enlargin ...