ASTYLUS VARIEGATUS (COLEOPTERA, MELYRIDAE): CYTOGENETIC STUDY OF A POPULATION EXPOSED TO AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS

Astylus variegatus (Coleoptera, Melyridae): Cytogenetic study of a population exposed to agrochemical products

In this work we describe the cytogenetic analyses performed in specimens of Astylus variegatus (Germar, 1824) collected in two localities: one Cosmetics area of natural vegetation and one of agricultural crops, where agrochemical products were used.Astylus variegatus had karyotypes with 2n(male) = 16+Xy p and 2n (female) = 16+XXp, with exclusively

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Not All Disadvantages Are Equal: Racial/Ethnic Minority Students Have Largest Disadvantage Among Demographic Groups in Both STEM and Non-STEM GPA

An analysis of institutional data to understand the outcome of obstacles faced by students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds is important in order to work toward promoting equity and inclusion.We use 10 years of institutional data at a large public research university to investigate the grades earned Rifle Rests by students categorized on

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The Impact of Audio Book on the Elderly Mental Health

Introduction: The growing elderly population calls mental health professionals to take measures concerning the treatment of the elderly mental disorders.Today in developed countries, bibliotherapy is used for the treatment of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders.Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of audio book on the elderly

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