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Identification of alterations in ALK gene and development of ALK-directed therapies have increased the need for accurate and efficient detection methodologies. To date, research has focused on the concordance between the two most commonly used technologies, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and ...
Exochitosanase secreting fungus (A. fumigatus IIT-004) was isolated from fish waste using 1 % (w/v) chitosan as sole carbon source after multistage screening. Chitosan-dependent exochitosanase enzyme production (6 IU ml−1) in log phase of growth (chitosan utilization rate 0.11 g g−1 cell h−1) was observed ...
Estimating diet composition is important for understanding interactions between predators and prey and thus illuminating ecosystem function. The diet of many species, however, is difficult to observe directly. Genetic analysis of fecal material collected in the field is therefore a useful tool for gaining ...
Current knowledge about the evolutionary morphology of the vertebrate gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is hindered by the low preservation potential of soft tissues in fossils. Exceptionally preserved cololites of individual †Saurichthys from the Middle Triassic of Switzerland provide unique insights into ...
How animals navigate the constantly moving and visually uniform pelagic realm, often along straight paths between distant sites, is an enduring mystery. The mechanisms enabling pelagic navigation in cartilaginous fishes are particularly understudied. We used shoreward navigation by leopard sharks (Triakis ...
The Juan Fernández and Desventuradas islands are among the few oceanic islands belonging to Chile. They possess a unique mix of tropical, subtropical, and temperate marine species, and although close to continental South America, elements of the biota have greater affinities with the central and south ...
Abstract Understanding the influence of anthropogenic forcing on the marine biosphere is a high priority. Climate change‐driven trends need to be accurately assessed and detected in a timely manner. As part of the effort towards detection of long‐term trends, a network of ocean observatories and time ...
Background Historically, fishing is an important activity for riverine communities established along the São Francisco River, including indigenous communities. In the present study, we researched fishing activities in two villages of the Truká ethnic group, both located in the State of Pernambuco along ...
Background Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus (ISAV) belongs to the genus Isavirus, family Orthomyxoviridae. ISAV occurs in two basic genotypes, North American and European. The European genotype is more widespread and shows greater genetic variation and greater virulence variation than the North ...
Using transcriptome data to mine microsatellite and develop markers has growingly become prevalent. However, characterizing the possible function of microsatellite is relatively rare. In this study, we explored microsatellites in the transcriptome of the brown alga Sargassum thunbergii and characterized ...
Ocean acidification and global warming have been shown to significantly affect the physiological performances of marine calcifiers; however, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, the transcriptome and biomineralization responses of Pinctada fucata to elevated CO2 (pH 7.8 ...
The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for peeling shrimp (S) comprising (i) a supporting surface(2) for supporting shrimp to be peeled wherein the supporting surface is provided by an endless belt (3) moving through at least a peeling zone (4) of the apparatus, (ii) positioning means for positioning ...
Method for removing the shell from crustaceans, in particular shrimps, where the method comprises the following method steps: a) the crustaceans are heated; b) the crustaceans are transferred to a funnel at the bottom of which, a valve is arranged, where said valve comprises a resilient cone shaped ...
A navigational system for surface vessels that provides warning of impending grounding occurrences. A data base of bottom contours and submerged obstructions is compared to various indicators of the surface vessel's position and motion to provide alerts and to display bottom hazards ahead of the ves...
The present invention relates to primers and impregnating agents for protecting ropes, netting and fish farming nets against mechanical wear and to prevent fouling. The invention also relates to the use of these primers and impregnating agents for treating ropes, netting and/or nets for fish farming, ...
La presente invenzione si riferisce al dispositivo e relativo metodo per guidare o radunare animali acquatici, in cui viene utilizzata una sorgente luminosa per radunare e dirigere gli animali in un recinto. La sorgente luminosa (9), operativa con barriera fisica o recinzione (2) viene utilizzata per ...
A dual-bearing reel spool-braking device configured to brake a spool rotatably attached to a reel body having first and second side plates has a tubular brake member, a moving member, and a cover member. The tubular brake member is attached to the first or second side plate, and has a base and an opening. ...
The invention describes a method for treating a parasitic infection or infestation, particularly sea lice, in a fish by administering an effective amount of selamectin.
The invention relates to a method for fermenting soy flour in the solid state in order to reduce non-starch polysaccharides and alpha-galactosides, said method comprising the following steps: a) preparation of the fermentation substrate; b) inoculation of the substrate with selected celluloytic bacterial ...
L’invenzione si riferisce a sistemi di reattori aperti o a bacini ad alta concentrazione di alghe (HRAP) per la coltivazione di microalghe, dotato di miglioramenti idraulici e miglioramenti nel sistema di agitazione per ridurre il consumo di energia e ottimizzare la produttività. Tra i miglioramenti ...