Editor-Pristane (2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane) is a branched chain hydrocarbon which is thought to be derived from the phytyl moiety of chlorophyll. This compound has been associated with several biological effects. Pristane can induce plasmacytomas,l and together with some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, act as promoters in the development of Blymphoid malignancies and skin tumours in an...

Determining spatio-temporal distributions of fish populations is of interest to marine ecology, in general, and to fisheries science in particular. Genetic mixed-stock analysis is routinely applied in several anadromous fishes for determining migratory routes and timing but has rarely been used for marine fishes, for which population differentiation is commonly weak and the method presumably le...

Editor-Pristane (2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane) is a branched chain hydrocarbon which is thought to be derived from the phytyl moiety of chlorophyll. This compound has been associated with several biological effects. Pristane can induce plasmacytomas,l and together with some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, act as promoters in the development of Blymphoid malignancies and skin tumours in an...

Parvalbumin is a pan-allergen in fish and frog that triggers IgE-mediated reactions in fish-allergic individuals. Previous studies demonstrated that antibodies raised against fish and frog parvalbumins displayed varying specificity for different fish species, and thus the applicability of these antibodies for potential use in immunoassays to detect fish residues were limited. We aimed to determ...

Emoticons are graphic signs, such as :-)(smiley face), that often accompany textual computer-mediated communication (Dresner & Herring, 2010). Emoticons are thought to be used to convey emotion (Derks et al, 2007; Wolf, 2000). Specifically, it is believed that emoticons supplement electronic communication with non-verbal cues, such as those often seen in face-to-face communication (Lo, 2008). W...

Reliable analyses can help wildlife managers make good decisions, which are particularly critical for controversial decisions such as wolf (Canis lupus) harvest. Creel and Rotella (2010) recently predicted substantial population declines in Montana wolf populations due to harvest, in contrast to predictions made by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP). We replicated their analyses considerin...

Small pelagic fish (SPF) play an important ecological role by facilitating energy transfer in marine ecosystems, from lower to higher trophic levels. The Celtic Seas ecoregion is home several economically SPF that spend some or all their life these waters. In recent decades, major changes the relative abundances of 6 main region (anchovy, herring, horse mackerel, sardine, and sprat) have been o...

The consumption of fatty fish, which contains large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, may lower the risk of hormone-responsive cancers. Our aim was to study the association of fish consumption and endometrial cancer risk in Sweden, a country with a wide range of high fatty fish consumption. Using data from a large, nationwide case-control study (709 cases and 2888 controls), we analyzed consumpti...