This study described the use of food resources and the distribution of fish trophic guilds along the rivolis las vegas longitudinal gradient of a coastal Atlantic stream, southern Brazil.Allochthonous resources (terrestrial insects) predominated in the headwaters, whereas autochthonous food items (algae, fish) and detritus predominated in the mouth
The maize lethal leaf spot 1 (lls1) mutant exhibits enhanced resistance to fungal pathogens.The lls1 resistance to Cochliobolus heterostrophus has two components: (i) lesion number is reduced 40% relative to wild type; and (ii) the lesions that maglione loro piana do form often do not contain viable fungus.This lesion sterility is dependent upon le
Background: Inguinal hernia is the most frequent variety of hernia.Lichtenstein repair of inguinal hernia is considered the gold standard treatment, however many surgeons in our locality are reluctant to perform this procedure due to fear of complications.This study is aimed at determining the frequency of complications following Lichtenstein repai
The intervertebral disc (IVD) is the fibrocartilaginous joint located between each vertebral body that confers flexibility and weight bearing capabilities to the spine.The IVD plays an important role in absorbing shock and stress applied to the spine, which helps to protect not only the vertebral bones, but also the brain and the rest of the centra