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Phylogenetic relationships of the Mangrove Hummingbird, "Amazilia" boucardi (Apodiformes: Trochilidae) of Costa Rica

Rev. biol. trop; 72 (1), 2024
Abstract Introduction: A recent revision of the generic classification of the Trochilidae based on DNA sequences revealed many inconsistencies with the current generic classification, largely based on plumage characters subject to homoplasy, especially in the Trochilini, the largest tribe. A thorough g...

Cribado prenatal de aneuploidías mediante análisis de ácido desoxirribonucleíco libre total circulante en plasma materno. Revisión narrativa

La prueba prenatal no invasiva es un método de cribado de aneuploidías fetales y de resultar con riesgo alto debe ser confirmado a través de prueba genética diagnóstica. Es la prueba de detección más sensible y específica para las aneuploidías fetales comunes y minimiza la realización de técni...

Folate and vitamin B12 related to homocysteine and DNA damage in female university students

Background and Objectives: It is not clear whether the increase in nutrition students’ knowledge is associated with healthier eating behavior and fewer micronutrient deficiencies that can cause DNA damage. Deficiency in some vitamins can be a risk factor for increased homocysteine (Hcy) levels, a marke...

Importancia biológica de los telómeros
Biological importance of telomeres

Rev. Asoc. Méd. Argent; 137 (1), 2024
Se exponen los hallazgos históricos y la importancia biológica de los telómeros en la vida celular y en los aspectos genéticos del ADN humano. (AU)...

Recent molecular techniques to strengthen ecological studies in echinoderms

Rev. biol. trop; 72 (supl.1), 2024
Abstract Introduction: Echinoderms, an integral component of marine ecosystems worldwide, have captivated scientific interest for centuries. Despite this longstanding attention, comprehending key facets such as trophic relationships, diet composition, and host-microbiota relationships still represents ...

Evaluating the reliability of DNA Barcoding for Central American Pacific shallow water echinoderms identification: a molecular taxonomy and database accuracy analysis

Rev. biol. trop; 72 (supl.1), 2024
Abstract Introduction: Molecular divergence thresholds have been proposed to distinguish recently separated evolutive units, often displaying more accurate putative species assignments in taxonomic research compared to traditional morphological approaches. This makes DNA barcoding an attractive identif...

Aplicação de ferramentas de quimioinformática na comparação da estrutura tridimensional da dihidrofolato redutase expressa em diferentes organismos

A quimioinformática, definida como o emprego de técnicas informáticas na solução de problemas da química, evolui em conjunto com o desenvolvimento de ferramentas computacionais e é de grande relevância para o planejamento racional de fármacos ao otimizar etapas do desenvolvimento de novas moléc...

Association between telomere length in the DNA of peripheral blood leukocytes and the propofol dose in anesthesia induction: an observational study

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (6), 2023
Abstract Introduction: Propofol is a widely used anesthetic and its dose is closely related to aging. Telomere length (TL) is a unique heritable trait, and emerging as a biomarker of aging, health and disease. Telomerase RNA component (TERC) plays an important role in maintaining TL. We proposed a hypot...

Establishment of deer heart identification method and development of the detection kit based on mitochondrial cytochrome B gene

BACKGROUND Deer heart is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal material. At present, there is no functional component or symbol component for deer heart, and it is difficult to identify them by physical and chemical methods. In this study, we established deer heart identification method based on mtDNA...