A5035510103- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Plant and animal studies
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Evolution and Science Education
- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
University of Coimbra
2012-2023
UCB Pharma (United States)
2022-2023
UCB Pharma (Belgium)
2021
Hospital General de Catalunya
2020
Universidade do Porto
2001-2018
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
2018
Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária
2011-2014
Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos
2008-2014
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2013
LIP - Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics
2012
The genetic changes underlying the initial steps of animal domestication are still poorly understood. We generated a high-quality reference genome for rabbit and compared it to resequencing data from populations wild domestic rabbits. identified more than 100 selective sweeps specific rabbits but only relatively small number fixed (or nearly fixed) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) derived alleles. SNPs with marked allele frequency differences between were enriched conserved noncoding...
The analysis of introgression genomic regions between divergent populations provides an excellent opportunity to determine the genetic basis reproductive isolation during early stages speciation. However, hybridization and subsequent gene flow must be relatively common in order localize individual loci that resist introgression. In this study, we used next-generation sequencing study genome-wide patterns differentiation two hybridizing subspecies rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus algirus O. c....
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Aim</strong>: To investigate the characteristics, relationships and trends in phenology of four winegrape varieties associated temperature Lisbon wine region (LWR), between 1990 2011.</p><p justify;"><strong>Methods results</strong>: Budburst, flowering véraison dates red (Castelão Aragonez, syn. Tempranillo) white (Chasselas Fernão Pires) were taken from an experimental vineyard LWR. Harvest determined based...
An F(2) resource population, derived from a broiler x layer cross, was used to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) for body weights at days 1, 35 and 41, weight gain, feed intake, efficiency 41 intestinal length. Up 577 chickens were genotyped with 103 genetic markers covering 21 linkage groups. A preliminary QTL mapping report using this same population focused exclusively on GGA1. Regression methods applied line-cross half-sib models interval mapping. Under the model, eight detected (GGA2, 3...
An F(2) population established by crossing a broiler male line and layer was used to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting abdominal fat weight, percentage serum cholesterol triglyceride concentrations. Two genetic models, the line-cross half-sib, were applied in QTL analysis, both using regression interval method. Three significant four suggestive mapped analysis half-sib analysis. A total of five for six concentration analyses. New associated with on GGA5, GGA23 GG27. between markers...
Evolution is considered the unifying concept in biology and also a key theory underlying many areas of human knowledge. Teaching evolution from as early kindergarten allows children to better understand concepts related with biological world prevents development negative feelings misconceptions about evolution. However, absent most educational curricula school grades, even though some its central are common contents these initial years. In present paper we set activities that can be...
Abstract Aim A striking case of mitochondrial DNA (mt ) introgression occurs in the Iberian Peninsula: mt Lepus timidus , a species that inhabited this territory during Last Glacial Maximum ( LGM ), is almost fixed range europaeus very frequent northern half Iberia within granatensis and castroviejoi . Here, we used transdisciplinary approach to understand ecological drivers distribution introgressed hare species. Location Europe, with an emphasis on Peninsula. Methods First, modelled...
Summary Major objectives of the poultry industry are to increase meat production and reduce carcass fatness, mainly abdominal fat. Information on growth performance composition important for selection leaner chickens. To enhance our understanding genetic architecture underlying chemical chicken carcasses, an F 2 population developed from a broiler × layer cross was used map quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting protein, fat, water ash contents in carcasses. Two models were applied QTL...
Acknowledging the consolidation of citizen science, this paper aims to foster a collective debate on two visible gaps field. First, how overcome limited participation social sciences and humanities in broader field still dominated by natural sciences. Second, develop science that allows for an active citizens critical engagement with contemporary societies. The authors coordinate state-sponsored program scientific dissemination within Portuguese research institution intends lay groundwork...
More sustainable biosensor production is growing in importance, allowing for the development of technological solutions several industries, such as those health, chemical, and food sectors. Tracking latest advancements biosensors' scientific fundamental to determining opportunities future biosensing field. This article aims map biosensors field by running a bibliometric analysis journal articles registered Web Science database under biosensor-related vital concepts. The key concepts were...
Young children are actors usually excluded from political decisions and also many science communication projects. Participatory models can help to connect their everyday life with both local policies science-related content. Using visual methodologies for engagement, we aimed at understanding what preschool prefer in the city landscape. Results show how young envision a “better city” that construction might defy current scientific knowledge. It further illustrates be used co-produce new...
Os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos são ferramentas que auxiliam na clínica no manejo alimentar do eqüino atleta. Na população eqüina de alta performance existem diferentes grupos raciais apresentam características fenotípicas metabólicas específicas, relacionadas com o tipo atividade esportiva exercem. Atualmente, Rio Grande Sul (Sul Brasil), reconhecidas as modalidades esportivas corrida, salto, polo, enduro, provas rédeas funcionais. O presente trabalho estudou os hemato-bioquímicos...
3 Abstract: Associations between four microsatellite markers on chromosome 11 and five 13 with performance, carcass organs traits were investigated in chickens using a least-square s approach applied to single-marker analysis. Three hundred twenty seven F from the EMBRAPA 2 broiler x layer experimental population evaluated for 16 traits: related organs, plus hematocrit. Two significance thresholds considered: p<0.05 p<0.0056; last value resulted application of multiple tests analyses...
Abstract Schools are inseparable from communities, and learning should empower students the community to think act on issues that affect them. In semiarid Brazilian Caatinga, snake bites a health issue. Negative beliefs poor knowledge about snakes seed harmful attitudes, leading high frequencies of problems conservation these animals. Thus, we question whether development scientific environmental education content using teaching strategies valued prior local communities context-related...
Science communication projects share one main goal: to bring together academia and society. However, despite the several formats used make this bridge, traditional artistic expressions—those that are part of cultural identity a group—are seldom used. These can be particularly relevant in globalized world where people from different social backgrounds meet. We present project developed Brazil type theatre literature engage public health control program, reflect on potentialities these...
The Small Five-toed Jerboa, Allactaga elater, is a small rodent adapted to desert and semi-arid habitats with widespread distribution around the Caucasus. Previous studies have suggested occurrence of subspecific variation within species but, except for recent phylogeny genus Allactaga, most work done on taxonomy group relies morphological data only. To contribute current understanding patterns genetic diversity A. elater we analysed one mitochondrial locus, cytochrome b, from 13 Iranian...
Selective Genotyping (SG) is a strategy used to reduce the total number of markers and animals be genotyped in order detect QTL large designed population. The objective this study was potential associations between microsatellite on chromosomes 6, 7 8 (GGA6, GGA7 GGA8) Body Weight at 42 days (BW42), using an F population developed by crossing broiler (TT) 2 layer (CC) lines. Chickens were separated sex BW42 2,063 offsprings adjusted for hatch effect. Animals that presented extreme...
Abstract Aim The role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in local adaptation has been thoroughly debated, and the ancient pervasive mtDNA introgression from Lepus timidus into granatensis allows testing this hypothesis. Here, we study environmental niche animals with introgressed mtDNA, to gain insights about potential selective pressures maintaining haplotypes. Location Iberian Peninsula. Taxon . Methods We modelled frequency L. lineage within distribution area. response variable was presence at...
To characterize the time to return full baseline functionality (RTFBF) in seizure cluster episodes (SCEs) treated with one or two midazolam nasal spray (MDZ-NS/Nayzilam®) doses over course of repeated intermittent use patients clusters (SCs).