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Malika?MahouiEmail author Lingma?Lu Ning?Gao Nianhua?Li Jessica?Chen Omran?Bukhres Zina?Ben?Miled 《Cluster computing》2005,8(4):279-291
Modern biological and chemical studies rely on life science databases as well as sophisticated software tools (e.g., homology
search tools, modeling and visualization tools). These tools often have to be combined and integrated in order to support
a given study. SIBIOS (System for the Integration of Bioinformatics Services) serves this purpose. The services are both life
science database search services and software tools. The task engine is the core component of SIBIOS. It supports the execution
of dynamic workflows that incorporate multiple bioinformatics services. The architecture of SIBIOS, the approaches to addressing
the heterogeneity as well as interoperability of bioinformatics services, including data integration are presented in this
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Intraspecific communication in frogs plays an important role in the recognition of conspecifics in general and of potential rivals or mates in particular and therefore with relevant consequences for pre-zygotic reproductive isolation. We investigate intraspecific communication in Hylodes japi, an endemic Brazilian torrent frog with territorial males and an elaborate courtship behavior. We describe its repertoire of acoustic signals as well as one of the most complex repertoires of visual displays known in anurans, including five new visual displays. Previously unknown in frogs, we also describe a bimodal inter-sexual communication system where the female stimulates the male to emit a courtship call. As another novelty for frogs, we show that in addition to choosing which limb to signal with, males choose which of their two vocal sacs will be used for visual signaling. We explain how and why this is accomplished. Control of inflation also provides additional evidence that vocal sac movement and color must be important for visual communication, even while producing sound. Through the current knowledge on visual signaling in Neotropical torrent frogs (i.e. hylodids), we discuss and highlight the behavioral diversity in the family Hylodidae. Our findings indicate that communication in species of Hylodes is undoubtedly more sophisticated than we expected and that visual communication in anurans is more widespread than previously thought. This is especially true in tropical regions, most likely due to the higher number of species and phylogenetic groups and/or to ecological factors, such as higher microhabitat diversity. 相似文献
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Bender N Heg D Hamilton IM Bachar Z Taborsky M Oliveira RF 《Hormones and behavior》2006,50(2):173-182
We tested whether subordinate helper males of the Lake Tanganyika cooperatively breeding cichlid Neolamprologus pulcher show elevated excretion levels of the stress hormone cortisol and reduced levels of 11-ketotestosterone and testosterone when living in groups with a small breeder male, compared to similar helper males living in groups with a large breeder male, in a full-factorial repeated measures experimental design. We also measured the same hormones in breeder males with and without helper males. Previous research showed that the size difference between large male helpers and male breeders in groups of this species influences behaviour and growth decisions. Contrary to our expectation, no effect of the size-difference between helper males and breeder males on helper hormone levels was detected. Furthermore, helper males had similar hormone excretion levels to those of size-matched breeder males without helpers, and to small breeder males. There was no influence of egg laying on breeder male and helper hormone levels during the experiment. Interestingly, all three hormone levels were significantly lower in helpers showing elevated levels of submissive behaviour towards the breeders, independently of the size of the breeder males. The low cortisol levels suggest that helper males can successfully reduce stress by appeasing breeder males through submission. Furthermore, helper males showing a high level of submissive behaviour had lower levels of androgens than less submissive helpers, suggesting a lower reproductive potential in submissive helpers. We propose that helper submission may be used as an honest signal of reduced interest in reproduction towards the breeder male in this species. 相似文献
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Cooperative Breeding and Group Structure in the Lake Tanganyika Cichlid Neolamprologus savoryi 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Dik Heg Zina Bachar & Michael Taborsky 《Ethology : formerly Zeitschrift fur Tierpsychologie》2005,111(11):1017-1043
As yet, cooperative breeding has been described only for some fish species. However, evidence is accumulating that it is widespread among Lake Tanganyika cichlids. We studied the cooperative breeding system of the substrate breeding cichlid Neolamprologus savoryi. Breeding groups typically consisted of a large breeding male with one to four breeding females and three to 33 helpers (mean group size: 14.3 members). Group size was significantly related to breeding male and female body sizes, and larger males had more breeding females and larger sized male helpers. The size of the largest female in the group was positively related to the number and sizes of secondary breeding females and female helpers. In case of multiple breeding females, these females usually divided the group's territory into sub‐territories, each with its own helpers (subgroups). Interspersed between groups, independent fish were detected defending an individual shelter (4.4% of all fish). In 9% of the groups no breeding female was present. All group members participated in territory defence and maintenance, and showed submissive behaviours to larger group members. As expected, the level of between‐subgroup conflicts was high compared with the level of within‐subgroup conflicts. We compare these results with data available from other cooperatively breeding fishes. 相似文献
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El Bahri Trabelsi Selima Naija Nedra Elloumi Zina Belfeleh Monji Msellem Rachida Ghezel Sadok Bouzid 《Acta Physiologiae Plantarum》2011,33(2):319-324
Somatic embryogenesis of olive Olea europaea (L.) ‘Chetoui’ was studied using cell suspension cultures initiated from mature leaf-derived calli. Calli were developed
on half-strength MS medium supplemented with 10 μM NAA and 2.25 μM 2i-P in the dark. Different combinations of three plant
growth regulators (2,4-D, NAA and zeatin) were tested to determine cell proliferation and somatic embryogenesis induction
and differentiation. Embryogenic suspension cultures were established in olive-modified medium for embryogenesis (OMe) containing
2.5 μM 2,4-D and 2.5 μM zeatin. Pre-globular and globular embryos were induced from mature olive tissue in liquid medium.
In addition, the nitrogen form as inorganic (reduced; (NH4)2SO4 or oxidized; KNO3) and organic (CH) was used separately or in combination to improve the cell growth and proliferation. The most effective
growth rate and cell proliferation were obtained with the medium containing inorganic and organic nitrogen forms. 相似文献
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Silvia Svegliati Baroni Mauro Amelio Zina Sangiorgi Antonio Gaddi Maurizio Battino 《Free radical research》2013,47(4):275-285
Lowering high cholesterol concentration decreases the probability of atherosclerotic-related pathology onset. MUFA and PUFA decrease total plasma and LDL cholesterol but PUFA may increase the susceptibility of LDL to undergo oxidative modifications thus becoming more atherogenetic. Olive oil, the predominant fat source in Mediterranean diet, may combine the advantages of both lowering cholesterol level and decreasing LDL susceptibility to oxidation. We studied the effects of feeding MUFA vs PUFA enriched diet on LDL composition and feature in hypercholesterolemic (IIb) patients Antioxidant values remained constant during the study while LDL fatty acids composition reflected the dietary intake: MUFA concentration increased 11% whereas PUFA decreased 10% after olive oil diet (p < 0.05). PUFA/MUFA ratio and the unsaturation index were lower at the end of MUFA-enriched diet. The challenge, in vitro, of oleate-enriched LDL with Cu2+ yielded to lower lag-phase (p < 0.05) in diene conjugated production; the same LDL gave lower lipid hydroperoxide contents after exposition to AAPH. We conclude that oleate-enriched LDL and with lower PUFA content were more resistant to oxidative modifications, as measured by different peroxidation indexes. This feature acquired with the diet may be an useful tool for lowering LDL oxidation and indirectly their atherogenicity. 相似文献