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The struggle of neglected scientific groups: ten years of NeTropica efforts to promote research in tropical diseases in Central America
(PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011-07-26)
The general strategy used by high-income countries to address global health challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) relies heavily on short-term strategies designed to diminish the burden of diseases afflicting ...
Trastornos del neurodesarrollo (síndrome X frágil) y neurodegenerativos (síndrome de temblor/ataxia) asociados al ‘crecimiento’ de un gen
(Revista de Neurología 40 (7) p. 431-437, 2005-04-01)
To present the latest findings on fragile X syndrome, the first genetic disorder identified to be caused by a new type of mutation called trinucleotide repeat expansion. Development. Fragile X syndrome is the most common ...
Micronuclei frequency in lymphocytes of individuals occupationally exposed to pesticides
(Revista de Biología Tropical 49 (1):001-008, 2001, 2001)
Pesticides have been widely used in developing countries over the years. A large amount of these
remains in the environment and organisms. Pesticide pollution is detrimental to human health. The effects can
be seen on a ...
Photochemical efficiency of adult and young leaves in the neotropical understory shrub Psychotria limonensis (Rubiaceae) in response to changes in the light environment
(Revista de Biologia Tropical 52 (4): 839-844, 2004-12)
We explored the short-term adjustment in photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm) in adult and young leaves of the understory neotropical shrub Psychotria limonensis Krause (Rubiaceae) in response to rapid changes in the light ...
Response of a Specialist Bat to the Loss of a Critical Resource
(2011-12)
Human activities have negatively impacted many species, particularly those with unique traits that restrict their use of resources and conditions to specific habitats. Unfortunately, few studies have been able to isolate ...
Proteoform-resolved quantitative venomics: looking through a crystal ball
(2017-04)
In this paper we discuss recent significant developments in the field of venom research, specifically the emergence
of top-down proteomic applications that allow achieving compositional resolution at the level of the ...
Tropical Intraseasonal Modes of the Atmosphere
(Reviews In Advance. vol 39: 5.1–5.27, 2014-08-06)
Tropical intraseasonal variability (TISV) of the atmosphere describes the coherent variability in basic state variables, including pressure, wind, temperature, and humidity, as well as in the physical phenomena associated ...
Daño del ADN en trabajadoras bananeras expuestas a plaguicidas en Limón, Costa Rica
(Revista de Biología Tropical 50 (2):507-518, 2002, 2002-06)
Pesticide use in Costa Rica is very high and all year round. A high percentage of what is sprayed
remains in the environment and in the living organisms around. This situation brings contamination and health
problems to ...
Estudio de Puriscal I. Bases filosóficas, desarrollo y estado actual de la investigación actual de la investigación aplicada en nutrición
(Revista del Hospital Nacional de Niños 17(1y2):1-20, 1982)
No obstante los importantes avances que Costa Rica ha logrado en el campo de la salud materno—infantil, esta sigue siendo prioritaria pare la investigación científica. Al consolidarse la profilaxis de las enfermedades ...