Amebiasis is an important cause of diarrheal disease worldwide and has been associated with childhood malnutrition. Traditional microscopy approaches are neither sensitive nor specific for Entamoeba histolytica. Antigen ...

Complete blood counts and blood biochemical analyses are laboratory tests that allow the monitoring of physiological condition, nutrition, and health in free-living or captive wild animals. When interpreting these tests, ...

Undaria pinnatifida and Macrocystis pyrifera from Patagonia were characterized in terms of the alginate, protein, total carbohydrate and organic matter content, cation exchange capacity and acid-base properties to assess ...

This study examined the effects of human lab-generated noise (sweep tone) on the behaviour and biochemistry of a semi-terrestrial crab (Neohelice granulata). The experiment was carried out in tanks equipped with video- and ...

The glucometer allows the measurement of glycemia to be performed by the user without hindering his daily routine. Two principles are used to measure the level of blood glycemia: photometric and amperometric. On the ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the optimum addition level of arginine and the relationship of antagonism between amino acids arginine and lysine in diets for juvenile south brazilin catfish (Rhamdia quelen) ...

Spotted sand bass Paralabrax maculatofasciatus is a potential aquaculture species in Northwest Mexico. In the last few years it has been possible to close its life cycle and to develop larviculture technology at on pilot ...

Child obesity is considered an epidemic chronic multifactorial cause disease and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for a successful treatment. There are no doubt that reducing calories and increasing the physical ...