Limited diversity of Anopheles darlingi in the Peruvian Amazon region of Iquitos.

Anopheles darlingi is the most important malaria vector in the Amazon basin of South America, and is capable of transmitting both Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax. To understand the genetic structure of this vector in the Amazonian region of Peru, a simple polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based test to identify this species of mosquito was used. A random amplified polymorphic DNA-PCR was used to study genetic variation at the micro-geographic level in nine geographically separate populations of An. darlingi collected in areas with different degrees of deforestation surrounding the city of Iquitos. Within-population genetic diversity in nine populations, as quantified by the expected heterozygosity (H(E)), ranged from 0.27 to 0.32. Average genetic distance (F(ST)) among these populations was 0.017. These results show that the nine studied populations are highly homogeneous, suggesting that strategies can be developed to combat this malaria vector as a single epidemiologic unit

Characterization of users of remotely-sensed data in the Alabama coastal zone

Federal, State, local, universities and private companies were polled to determine their needs for remote sensing data. A total of 62 users were polled. Poll results are given in tables. A comprehensive research program was developed to satisfy user needs, and is examined for the disciplines of Geology, Water Resources, Archaeology, Geography, and Conservation. An investigation of silt plume discharge from Mobile Bay is also examined. Sample poll forms used in the surveys are shown

The Panarea natural CO2 seeps: fate and impact of the leaking gas (PaCO2) ; R/V URANIA, Cruise No. U10/2011, 27 July – 01 August 2011, Naples (Italy) – Naples (Italy)

Carbon capture and storage (CCS), both on- and offshore, is expected to be an important technique to mitigate anthropogenic effects on global climate by isolating man-made carbon dioxide (CO2) in deep geological formations. In marine environments, however, the potential impacts of CO2 leakage, appropriate detection methods, and risk and pathways of atmospheric emissions are poorly defined. The natural CO2 gas seeps that occur in the relatively shallow waters off the coast of Panarea Island (Aeolian Islands, Italy) can be studied as a large-scale, real-world analogue of what might occur at a leaking offshore CCS site and what tools can be used to study it. The oceanographic survey PaCO2 was performed aboard R/V Urania from 27 July – 01 August 2011 (Naples – Naples). The project’s ship-time was funded by Eurofleets, with work being performed as a sub-project of the Seventh Framework Programme projects “ECO2” and “RISCS”, which provided subsidiary funding. Large amounts of data and samples were collected during the cruise which will be interpreted in the coming months, with preliminary results detailed here. Of particular importance was the discovery of much larger areas showing gas seepage than previously reported. Interdisciplinary measurements were performed at the Panarea seepage site. The international team of scientists onboard R/V Urania performed complementary sampling and measurements for biological, chemical, and physical parameters throughout the area. Together with the dedication of R/V Urania’s Captain and crew, and the eagerness and cooperation of the scientific crew, we were able to obtain excellent scientific results during this six-day cruise

Ecology: a prerequisite for malaria elimination and eradication

* Existing front-line vector control measures, such as insecticide-treated nets and residual sprays, cannot break the transmission cycle of Plasmodium falciparum in the most intensely endemic parts of Africa and the Pacific * The goal of malaria eradication will require urgent strategic investment into understanding the ecology and evolution of the mosquito vectors that transmit malaria * Priority areas will include understanding aspects of the mosquito life cycle beyond the blood feeding processes which directly mediate malaria transmission * Global commitment to malaria eradication necessitates a corresponding long-term commitment to vector ecolog

Major relationships among nutrology, gut microbiota and lifestyle change in healthy longevity: a systematic review

Introduction: In the healthy longevity scenario, individuals over 65 and over 80 years old will be the fastest growing segment of the population. This is associated with the intensification of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, sarcopenia, and degenerative diseases (non-communicable diseases). Genetic, epigenetic, and lifestyle factors can determine the longevity of humans. Certain healthy foods are associated with longer telomere lengths. Objective: To describe, through a systematic literature review, the main relationships between nutrology, gut microbiota, and lifestyle changes in healthy longevity. Methods: The systematic review rules of the PRISMA Platform were followed. The search was carried out from May to July 2024 in the Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument and the risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results and Conclusion: 139 articles were found. A total of 51 articles were fully assessed and 22 were included in this systematic review. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment resulted in 20 studies with a high risk of bias and 32 studies that did not meet GRADE and AMSTAR-2. Most studies showed homogeneity in their results, with X2 =77.5%>50%. It was concluded that nutrients that can modulate epigenetic pathways, positively influence the outcomes associated with healthy longevity. Studies have shown that the gut microbiota in longlived individuals has a high capacity for lipid metabolism, amino acid degradation, and potential signs of a chronic inflammatory state. Probiotics and prebiotics may be effective alternatives, considering the relationship between the microbiome and healthy aging. Furthermore, resveratrol can modulate epigenetic pathways and may affect outcomes associated with aging, exerting favorable metabolic changes, such as reductions in inflammatory markers or low-density lipoprotein. Nutrients and natural substances of human physiology and biochemistry such as melatonin, coenzyme Q10, and selenium control the functions of the immune and metabolic systems. Many metabolic or chronic diseases have been implicated in poor diet and lifestyle. Improving the quality of diet is associated with reduced mortality from all causes, whereas multivitamin and multimineral supplements can improve life expectanc