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Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronquist (Asteraceae) vulgarmente conocida como “rama negra” o “yerba carnicera”, es una hierba anual nativa referenciada como antidiarreica en la medicina popular. Nuestro objetivo fue valorar la potencial utilidad del extracto
Mauricio Roberto Teves +3 more
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Changes in the transformative potential of action proposals in Finnish Red Lists from 1986 to 2019
Abstract Red lists provide critical knowledge regarding biodiversity decline, especially in Finland, where broad assessments have been made regularly since the 1980s. They deliver information on the threat status of species and ecosystems, propose actions to guide conservation policy, and have the potential to spur transformative change.
Anni Arponen +4 more
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Uncovering correlates of decline and critical refuges for a threatened terrestrial mammal
Abstract Globally, the geographic ranges of numerous species are contracting. Identifying spatiotemporal patterns of threat impact can illuminate why species decline in some parts of their range but persist in others. We developed a correlative approach to identify species’ response thresholds and locate ecological refuge areas associated with ...
Natalya M. Maitz +5 more
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Resumen A pesar de las permanentes controversias entre diferentes sectores de la sociedad, el uso de animales para la investigación científica en todas las áreas de las ciencias médicas ha venido aportando verdaderos beneficios para la conservación de
Osvaldo Zmener
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Modelos animales en enfermedades relacionadas con el envejecimiento
El envejecimiento es una pérdida progresiva de la integridad fisiológica causante de múltiples enfermedades que comparten marcadores moleculares. En esta tesis doctoral se han desarrollado tres proyectos independientes, pero a su vez relacionados con el envejecimiento y las estrategias para combatir las enfermedades derivadas de éste.
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Translocation effects on regional and local population viability and connectivity
Abstract Translocations and reintroductions aim to improve the viability of isolated populations and promote connectivity for large carnivores. However, there is no established framework for assessing their success. We used the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in western and central Europe to assess the impact of translocations on the viability of six ...
Eva Sánchez Arribas +25 more
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Surgical experiments with laboratory animals are necessary for medical research. These studies aim to clarify the mechanism of disease, investigate the action and efficacy of new drugs or biological markers, as well as develop and enhance new therapies ...
Asdrubal Falavigna +5 more
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Exploring legal‐ and health‐risk messaging to reduce demand for elephant skin
Abstract Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are poached for an illegal trade in their skins, which are used in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia. We explored whether messages about the legal and health risks of using elephant skin for medicinal purposes (stomach illness) could reduce such consumption.
Beilu Duan +10 more
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Estandarización de un modelo para inducir obesidad en ratas
Fundamento: La obesidad es un factor de riesgo para múltiples enfermedades. Existen diversos modelos en ratas para inducir obesidad. Los modelos genéticos y la obesidad inducida por la dieta son costosos.
Gipsis Suárez Román +4 more
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Modelos animales de fiebres hemorrágicas humanas producidas por arenavirus
En ciertas áreas endémicas para el virus de la fiebre de Lassa en África, este agente representa una amenaza importante para la salud pública. El agente etiológico de la fiebre de Lassa es transmitido de ratas a humanos a través de la sangre o de la exposición de las mucosas a aerosoles y causa cerca de 300.000 casos cada año.
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