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No full textThe role of natural complexity in adaptive architecture : Eco-based design: Nature as pattern and architecture element
No full textIn the broader context of an ongoing doctoral research, it is possible to consider adaptive architecture as a possible solution for designing resilience. Despite the large use of technology, it is possible in fact to recognise different design approaches that involve Nature in the whole process, from the initial conceptual phase toward the effective construction stage. Among these different ways, which underline a biomorphic common perspective, this paper would focus on two of them, underlying the role of nature in the design approach. The first is referred to the consideration of Nature as a design material and is shown through the projects of the American architectural firm SCAPE, ‘Living breakwaters’ and ‘Oystertecture’. The second approach instead will introduce the use of natural pattern as a way to conceive architecture through geometries, as shown in ‘Hygroscope’ and ‘Pad Hygroskin’, two projects conceived within the Institute for Computational Design, University of Stuttgart. The aim of the paper is to show different vision of the More-than-human approach in architecture, envisioning a more responsible way to think of the built environment through Nature to design resilience
APPROFONDIMENTI IN ORTOPEDIA PEDIATRICA La scoliosi idiopatica e non-idiopatica 2025 Visiting Professorship in Pediatric Orthopedics
No full textA molecular analysis of some eastern Atlantic grouper from the Epinephelus and Mycteroperca genus
No full textMitochondrial cytochrome b (397 bp) and 16S rDNA (516 bp) sequences analysis was used to investigate the phylogenetic relationships among some Eastern Atlantic Epinephelinae species. Six species of Epinephelus (E. aeneus, E. caninus, E. costae, E. haifensis, E. marginatus and E. tauvina) and two species of Mycteroperca (M. rubra and M. fusca) were analysed. Neighbour-joining and maximum-parsimony analysis support the paraphyletic grouping of the Epinephelus and Mycteroperca analysed. The maximum pairwise nucleotide divergence value in cyt b among all taxa was 0.196 between E. aeneus and E. marginatus and the minimum value was 0.006 between E. costae and M. rubra. Meanwhile, in 16S sequence analysis, the maximum value is 0.093 between E. aeneus and E. tauvina and the minimum value is 0.011 between E. marginatus and M rubra. Molecular clock estimates for the species suggest a divergence time of 20-24 mya, which coincides with the Miocene period. A molecular analysis was also conducted, using other Epinephelinae sequences from GenBank in order to improve our understanding of the phyletic status of the Epinephelus and Mycteroperca species analysed
Quail egg homogenate with zinc as adjunctive therapy in seasonal allergic rhinitis: A randomized controlled trial
No full textObjective. Since most available treatments manage seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) show some side effects without reducing recurrences, natural anti-allergic products could represent an interesting treatment addition. We aimed to study the efficacy and tolerance of quail egg as adjunctive therapy in SAR. Methods. In a CONSORT compliant framework, patients with SAR were prospectively randomized to receive mometasone nasal spray for four weeks (M) or the same topic corticosteroid therapy plus oral commercially available quail egg and zinc tablets (M+N). Results. Forty patients were enrolled. The M+N group showed a greater reduction in nasal itching, sneezing, and total nasal symptom scores than the M group. A higher proportion of participants in the M+N group had good rhinitis control than in the M group, with no need for rescue medications. Conclusion. Despite the need for further larger study, quail egg preliminary appears as an effective adjunct to topical steroid therapy in SAR
Genetic population structure of Epinephelus marginatus (Pisces, Serranidae) revealed by two molecular markers
No full textIn this paper, data are presented regarding the population structure of dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) which was sampled in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean using two different molecular markers, ND2 RFLP and cytochrome b (cyt b) sequence analysis. The main objective of the study is to analyse the genetic variability of E. marginatus in the Mediterranean Sea to define how the biological characteristics of the species, such as the dispersal capability of pelagic larvae and the benthonic-sedentary life style, can affect the genetic population structure or maintaining the gene flow or determining genetic differences. Furthermore, we considered an Atlantic sample to establish the presence of genetic differences between the two biogeographical areas under consideration. Analysis of variation based on ND2 RFLP analysis revealed a genetic difference between the Atlantic and Mediterranean samples, whilst cyt b sequence analysis did not. There exists evidence for genetic differentiation for both molecular markers in the Mediterranean region. The majority of the variation was due to the Ustica Island sample and this could be due to differences in fisheries effort since the island is a protected area where recreational and professional fisheries are almost completely forbidden. The pattern of genetic diversity, haplotype networks and mismatch distribution suggest a historical influence on the genetic structure of E. marginatus and recent population expansion. An analysis of the genetic structure of the dusky grouper will be the prerequisite for decisions regarding conservation and fisheries management
Variazione genetica della cernia bruna (Epinephelus marginatus, Pisces) nell’AMP isola di Ustica
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