Search Results - "Rivera, José L."
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Reorganization of Sleep by Temperature in Drosophila Requires Light, the Homeostat, and the Circadian Clock
Published in Current biology (04-04-2016)“…Increasing ambient temperature reorganizes the Drosophila sleep pattern in a way similar to the human response to heat, increasing daytime sleep while…”
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Reducing uncertainty in simulation estimates of the surface tension through a two-scale finite-size analysis: thicker is better
Published in RSC advances (04-11-2019)“…Recent simulation studies of the surface tension γ , and other properties of thin free-standing films, have revealed unexpected finite size effects in which…”
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Potential high‐quality growing tea regions in Ecuador: an alternative cash crop for Ecuadorian small landholders
Published in Journal of the science of food and agriculture (15-03-2020)“…BACKGROUND Agriculture is the main means of subsistence for most of the population in developing countries. Crops that can increase their value with in situ…”
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Antimicrobial, Optical and Mechanical Properties of Chitosan-Starch Films with Natural Extracts
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (05-05-2017)“…Natural extracts possess several kinds of antioxidants (anthocyanins, betalains, thymol, carvacrol, and resveratrol) that have also demonstrated antimicrobial…”
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Cation folding and the thermal stability limit of the ionic liquid [BMIM][BF] under total vacuum
Published in RSC advances (06-04-2021)“…Molecular dynamics simulations reveal the behavior of the bimodal distribution of cation conformations (folded/unfolded) in ionic liquids based on alkylated…”
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Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding
Published in Polymers (01-11-2023)“…The aim of this work is to analyze water sorption in hybrid polyester/glass fabric/jute fabric composites molded via compression and VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted…”
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Interfacial properties of the ionic liquid [bmim][triflate] over a wide range of temperatures
Published in RSC advances (01-01-2018)“…We carried out molecular dynamics simulations of the liquid/vacuum equilibrium of the ionic liquid [bmim][triflate] in a wide range of temperatures (323.15 to…”
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Analysis of Honeybee Drone Activity during the Mating Season in Northwestern Argentina
Published in Insects (Basel, Switzerland) (21-06-2021)“…Males in Hymenopteran societies are understudied in many aspects and it is assumed that they only have a reproductive function. We studied the time budget of…”
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Estradiol: A key biological substrate mediating the response to cocaine in female rats
Published in Hormones and behavior (01-06-2010)“…A consistent finding in drug abuse research is that males and females show differences in their response to drugs of abuse. In women, increased plasma…”
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Measuring individual locomotor rhythms in honey bees, paper wasps and other similar-sized insects
Published in Journal of experimental biology (15-04-2014)“…Circadian rhythms in social insects are highly plastic and are modulated by multiple factors. In addition, complex behaviors such as sun-compass orientation…”
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All Green Composites from Fully Renewable Biopolymers: Chitosan-Starch Reinforced with Keratin from Feathers
Published in Polymers (01-03-2014)“…The performance as reinforcement of a fibrillar protein such as feather keratin fiber over a biopolymeric matrix composed of polysaccharides was evaluated in…”
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An opportunistic human pathogen on the fly: Strains of Aspergillus flavus vary in virulence in Drosophila melanogaster
Published in Medical mycology (Oxford) (01-02-2014)“…Aspergilloses are fungal diseases in humans and animals that is caused by members of the genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus flavus is an important opportunistic…”
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Estrogen receptors mediate estradiol's effect on sensitization and CPP to cocaine in female rats: Role of contextual cues
Published in Hormones and behavior (01-02-2014)“…Preclinical studies show that estradiol enhances sensitization to cocaine in females by mechanisms not fully understood. These studies consistently show that…”
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Modelling of acetaminophen release from hydroxyethylcellulose/polyacrylamide hydrogel
Published in Materials research express (01-01-2021)“…Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is a biodegradable, biocompatible polymer which is responsive to the temperature and pH values that can be reached by the human…”
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Automated Video Monitoring of Unmarked and Marked Honey Bees at the Hive Entrance
Published in Frontiers in computer science (Lausanne) (04-02-2022)“…We present a novel system for the automatic video monitoring of honey bee foraging activity at the hive entrance. This monitoring system is built upon…”
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Neonicotinoids disrupt circadian rhythms and sleep in honey bees
Published in Scientific reports (21-10-2020)“…Honey bees are critical pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture, but their numbers have significantly declined. Declines in pollinator populations are…”
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Bacterial cellulose from mother of vinegar loaded with silver nanoparticles as an effective antiseptic for wound-healing: antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Published in Chemical papers (01-04-2024)“…Bacterial cellulose (BC) has gained attention in recent years due to its high purity and multiple applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields, and…”
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Polyurethane-Keratin Membranes : Structural Changes by Isocyanate and pH, and the Repercussion on Cr(VI) Removal
Published in International journal of polymer science (01-01-2013)“…Keratin has the capacity to interact with metal ions. In order to take advantage of this potential, a novel membrane with polyurethane and keratin has been…”
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Tributyl Citrate Production via Reactive Distillation—Conceptual Design and Pilot-Scale Validation
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Seroconversion to bovine viral diarrhoea virus and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus in dairy herds of Michoacan, Mexico
Published in Tropical animal health and production (01-02-2010)“…Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBRV) are important viral diseases around the world. The objective of this…”
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