The native plant microbiome is composed of diverse microbial communities that influence overall health, with some species known to promote growth and pathogen resistance. Here, we show the antibacterial promoting activities autoclaved culture metabolites (ACM) from endophytic bacteria (NEB). These NEB were isolated a papaya cultivar (var. Cariflora) tolerant bacterial crown rot (BCR) caused by ...

This work examines the sources of moisture affecting the semi-arid Brazilian Northeast (NEB) during its pre-rainy and rainy season (JFMAM) through a Lagrangian diagnosis method. The FLEXPART model identifies the humidity contributions to the moisture budget over a region through the continuous computation of changes in the specific humidity along back or forward trajectories up to 10 days perio...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to review the history and evolution of the National Eye Bank (NEB) and analyze the impact over the years and report the outcome of the invested resources. METHODS Review of archival material, records, project reports, policy and procedures' manuals, and publications was done. Descriptive and analytical processing of data obtained was undertaken. Parameters...

Clara cells of mammalian airways have multiple functions and are morphologically heterogeneous. Although Notch signaling is essential for the development of these cells, it is unclear how Notch influences Clara cell specification and if diversity is established among Clara cell precursors. Here we identify expression of the secretoglobin Scgb3a2 and Notch activation as early events in a program...

In 1994, the publication of Herrnstein's and Murray's The Bell Curve resulted in a social science maelstrom of responses. In the present study, we argue that Herrnstein's and Murray's assertions were made prematurely, on their own terms, given the lack of data available to test the role of genotype in the dynamics of achievement and attainment in U.S. society. Today, however, the scientific com...

The two most common albuterol preparations used for nebulization are: (1) Ventolin (albuterol) respirator solution (Glaxo Canada Inc; Montreal, Canada) of which 2.5 mg (0.5 mL) is diluted with 2 mL of normal saline solution, and (2) the preservative-free, prediluted Ventolin (albuterol) Nebules PF (Glaxo) (2.5 mg/2.5 mL). The two preparations were compared using both a Hudson 1720 "T" up-draft ...

A 51-year dataset (1961–2011) from nine meteorological stations in the capitals of northeastern Brazil (NEB), with daily data of precipitation totals and of mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures, was statistically analyzed for data homogeneity and for signals of climate variability. The hypothesis was explored that a connection exists between inhomogeneities of the time series and the meteoro...

Oocyte fertilization rates in bovines following artificial insemination or natural mating are generally good (~90%). Curiously, only about one third of these pregnancies remain until 30 days post-AI in dairy cows. Thus, most pregnancies are lost between fertilization and early embryonic growth. Although classical pathways describing that lower progesterone post-AI is the main culprit to these e...

Muscovite ranks among the most commonly dated minerals in 40Ar/39Ar geochronology. Yet, its use thermochronological reconstructions is hampered by lack of reliable data on 40Ar diffusional behavior. In this contribution, we investigate lattice diffusion muscovite at atomic scale using Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations combined with Nudged Elastic Band (NEB) and Transition State Theory (TST). ...