Background: The physiological and biochemical demands of intense exercise elicit both muscle-based and systemic responses. The main adaptations to endurance exercise include the correction of electrolyte imbalance, a ...Background: The physiological and biochemical demands of intense exercise elicit both muscle-based and systemic responses. The main adaptations to endurance exercise include the correction of electrolyte imbalance, a decrease in glycogen storage and the increase of oxidative stress, intestinal permeability, muscle damage, and systemic inflammatory response. Adaptations to exercise might be influenced by the gut microbiota, which plays an important role in the production, storage, and expenditure of energy obtained from the diet as well as in inflammation,redox reactions, and hydration status.Methods: A systematic and comprehensive search of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Scopus, Clinical Trials.gov, Science Direct,Springer Link, and EMBASE was done. The search process was completed using the keywords: "endurance", "exercise", "immune response","microbiota", "nutrition", and "probiotics".Results: Reviewed literature supports the hypothesis that intestinal microbiota might be able to provide a measureable, effective marker of an athlete's immune function and that microbial composition analysis might also be sensitive enough to detect exercise-induced stress and metabolic disorders. The review also supports the hypothesis that modifying the microbiota through the use of probiotics could be an important therapeutic tool to improve athletes' overall general health, performance, and energy availability while controlling inflammation and redox levels.Conclusion: The present review provides a comprehensive overview of how gut microbiota may have a key role in controlling the oxidative stress and inflammatory responses as well as improving metabolism and energy expenditure during intense exercise.展开更多
Hole-nesting tits Parus spp.have been classified as"unsuitable"hosts for cuckoo parasitism because cuckoos cannot enter a cavity if the entrance is too small.However,Chinese tits could re-ject alien eggs and...Hole-nesting tits Parus spp.have been classified as"unsuitable"hosts for cuckoo parasitism because cuckoos cannot enter a cavity if the entrance is too small.However,Chinese tits could re-ject alien eggs and egg ejection rate increased with the local diversity of parasitic cuckoo species.Antiparasitic behavior among Chinese tits may have evolved due to greater size variation among sympatric cuckoo species.This raises the question of whether differently sized parasitic cuckoos pose different threats to Chinese tits.A green-backed tit Parus monticolus population that is sym-patric with Asian emerald cuckoo Chrysococcyx maculatus(eme-cuckoo,small-sized parasite)and common cuckoo Cuculus canorus(com-cuckoo,large-sized parasite),and a cinereous tit P.cinereus population that is only sympatric with com-cuckoo were chosen as study organisms.We observed behavioral response and recorded alarm calls of the 2 tit species to eme-cuckoo,com-cuckoo,chipmunk Tamias sibiricus(a nest predator)and dove Streptopelia orientalis(a harm-less control),and subsequently played back alarm calls to conspecific incubating females.In dummy experiments,both tit species performed intense response behavior to chipmunk,but rarely responded strongly to the 3 avian species.In playback experiments,both tit species responded strongly to conspecific chipmunk alarm calls,but rarely responded to dove alarm calls.The inten-sity of response of incubating female green-backed tits to eme-cuckoo and com-cuckoo alarm calls were similar to that of chipmunk alarm calls,while the intensity to eme-cuckoo alarm calls was higher than the intensity to dove alarm calls which was similar to that of com-cuckoo alarm calls.In contrast,few female cinereous tits responded to eme-cuckoo and com-cuckoo alarm calls.These findings indicated that the threat level of eme-cuckoo was slightly greater than that of com-cuckoo for sympatric green-backed tits,but not for allopatric cinereous tits.展开更多
Yoghurt is fermented milk which results from the exclusive action of <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lactobacillus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;&...Yoghurt is fermented milk which results from the exclusive action of <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lactobacillus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">delbrueckii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> subsp </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">bulgaricus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Streptococcus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">thermophilus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. However, a disruption of the bacterial growth can lead to significant industrial losses. Currents monitoring methods, based on the checking of the pH during the fermentation step are not always satisfactory. The NeOse Pro system, a portable electronic nose, is a mean to obtain immediately aromatic profiles. In this work, we applied this technology to the yoghurt ecosystem, a highly hydrated product. The profiles obtained allowed us to discriminate yoghurts before and after fermentation. In detail, the discrepancy between the two bacteria cultured alone was slight. It was also the case when we compared different initial bacterial ratios. However, two different mixes of bacteria led to clearly distinguishable profiles. A GC/MS analysis performed on products fermented 7</span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>h allowed us to explain the detection of acetaldehyde by the stimulation of some captors of the apparatus. NeOse Pro is so convenient to study the fermentation of yogurt.</span></span></span>展开更多
The increasing production of wastewater and excreta presents a significant management challenge in the city of Bukavu,in Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC).The objective of this study was to evaluate the causes and...The increasing production of wastewater and excreta presents a significant management challenge in the city of Bukavu,in Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC).The objective of this study was to evaluate the causes and con-sequences of poor wastewater and excreta management and their associated environmental risks in Bukavu.This study was conducted from October 15 to November 18,2023,and encompassed 1210 households across the three mu-nicipalities of Bukavu.The research was carried out through field surveys,in-terviews,observations,and documentary analysis.The findings revealed that the majority of households(66%)are owner-occupied,compared to 21%by tenants.In the Bagira municipality,most households utilize manually flushed latrines(47%),whereas the use of modern toilets and pit latrines predominates in the Ibanda(67%)and Kadutu(70%)municipalities,respectively.Common disposal sites for fecal sludge include designated pits(65%),nearby canals(20%),and rivers and lakes(15%).Furthermore,over 60%of households in Bagira and more than 80%in Kadutu discharge their wastewater into open drainage channels,while over 65%of households in Ibanda discharge it into soak pits.Wastewater serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes,which are vectors of malaria,the most prevalent disease in Bukavu.The results indicate that wastewater and excreta are predominantly managed in an unsanitary man-ner and are discharged into the environment.Pearson’s Chi-square test indi-cated a statistically significant difference(p<0.05)in wastewater discharge lo-cations across the municipalities of Bukavu.It is imperative to intensify public awareness campaigns about the detrimental consequences of improper waste-water and excreta disposal.展开更多
文摘Background: The physiological and biochemical demands of intense exercise elicit both muscle-based and systemic responses. The main adaptations to endurance exercise include the correction of electrolyte imbalance, a decrease in glycogen storage and the increase of oxidative stress, intestinal permeability, muscle damage, and systemic inflammatory response. Adaptations to exercise might be influenced by the gut microbiota, which plays an important role in the production, storage, and expenditure of energy obtained from the diet as well as in inflammation,redox reactions, and hydration status.Methods: A systematic and comprehensive search of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Scopus, Clinical Trials.gov, Science Direct,Springer Link, and EMBASE was done. The search process was completed using the keywords: "endurance", "exercise", "immune response","microbiota", "nutrition", and "probiotics".Results: Reviewed literature supports the hypothesis that intestinal microbiota might be able to provide a measureable, effective marker of an athlete's immune function and that microbial composition analysis might also be sensitive enough to detect exercise-induced stress and metabolic disorders. The review also supports the hypothesis that modifying the microbiota through the use of probiotics could be an important therapeutic tool to improve athletes' overall general health, performance, and energy availability while controlling inflammation and redox levels.Conclusion: The present review provides a comprehensive overview of how gut microbiota may have a key role in controlling the oxidative stress and inflammatory responses as well as improving metabolism and energy expenditure during intense exercise.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.31770419 and 31470458 to H.W.,31772453 and 31970427 to W.L.)the Open Project Program of Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resource Conservation and Utilization(130028823)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2412018QD009)the Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M631854).
文摘Hole-nesting tits Parus spp.have been classified as"unsuitable"hosts for cuckoo parasitism because cuckoos cannot enter a cavity if the entrance is too small.However,Chinese tits could re-ject alien eggs and egg ejection rate increased with the local diversity of parasitic cuckoo species.Antiparasitic behavior among Chinese tits may have evolved due to greater size variation among sympatric cuckoo species.This raises the question of whether differently sized parasitic cuckoos pose different threats to Chinese tits.A green-backed tit Parus monticolus population that is sym-patric with Asian emerald cuckoo Chrysococcyx maculatus(eme-cuckoo,small-sized parasite)and common cuckoo Cuculus canorus(com-cuckoo,large-sized parasite),and a cinereous tit P.cinereus population that is only sympatric with com-cuckoo were chosen as study organisms.We observed behavioral response and recorded alarm calls of the 2 tit species to eme-cuckoo,com-cuckoo,chipmunk Tamias sibiricus(a nest predator)and dove Streptopelia orientalis(a harm-less control),and subsequently played back alarm calls to conspecific incubating females.In dummy experiments,both tit species performed intense response behavior to chipmunk,but rarely responded strongly to the 3 avian species.In playback experiments,both tit species responded strongly to conspecific chipmunk alarm calls,but rarely responded to dove alarm calls.The inten-sity of response of incubating female green-backed tits to eme-cuckoo and com-cuckoo alarm calls were similar to that of chipmunk alarm calls,while the intensity to eme-cuckoo alarm calls was higher than the intensity to dove alarm calls which was similar to that of com-cuckoo alarm calls.In contrast,few female cinereous tits responded to eme-cuckoo and com-cuckoo alarm calls.These findings indicated that the threat level of eme-cuckoo was slightly greater than that of com-cuckoo for sympatric green-backed tits,but not for allopatric cinereous tits.
文摘Yoghurt is fermented milk which results from the exclusive action of <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lactobacillus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">delbrueckii</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> subsp </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">bulgaricus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Streptococcus</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">thermophilus</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. However, a disruption of the bacterial growth can lead to significant industrial losses. Currents monitoring methods, based on the checking of the pH during the fermentation step are not always satisfactory. The NeOse Pro system, a portable electronic nose, is a mean to obtain immediately aromatic profiles. In this work, we applied this technology to the yoghurt ecosystem, a highly hydrated product. The profiles obtained allowed us to discriminate yoghurts before and after fermentation. In detail, the discrepancy between the two bacteria cultured alone was slight. It was also the case when we compared different initial bacterial ratios. However, two different mixes of bacteria led to clearly distinguishable profiles. A GC/MS analysis performed on products fermented 7</span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span></span></span><span><span><span>h allowed us to explain the detection of acetaldehyde by the stimulation of some captors of the apparatus. NeOse Pro is so convenient to study the fermentation of yogurt.</span></span></span>
文摘The increasing production of wastewater and excreta presents a significant management challenge in the city of Bukavu,in Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC).The objective of this study was to evaluate the causes and con-sequences of poor wastewater and excreta management and their associated environmental risks in Bukavu.This study was conducted from October 15 to November 18,2023,and encompassed 1210 households across the three mu-nicipalities of Bukavu.The research was carried out through field surveys,in-terviews,observations,and documentary analysis.The findings revealed that the majority of households(66%)are owner-occupied,compared to 21%by tenants.In the Bagira municipality,most households utilize manually flushed latrines(47%),whereas the use of modern toilets and pit latrines predominates in the Ibanda(67%)and Kadutu(70%)municipalities,respectively.Common disposal sites for fecal sludge include designated pits(65%),nearby canals(20%),and rivers and lakes(15%).Furthermore,over 60%of households in Bagira and more than 80%in Kadutu discharge their wastewater into open drainage channels,while over 65%of households in Ibanda discharge it into soak pits.Wastewater serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes,which are vectors of malaria,the most prevalent disease in Bukavu.The results indicate that wastewater and excreta are predominantly managed in an unsanitary man-ner and are discharged into the environment.Pearson’s Chi-square test indi-cated a statistically significant difference(p<0.05)in wastewater discharge lo-cations across the municipalities of Bukavu.It is imperative to intensify public awareness campaigns about the detrimental consequences of improper waste-water and excreta disposal.
