Identification and Physiological Assays of Crustacean Hyperglycemic Hormones in the Japanese Spiny Lobster, < em > Panulirus japonicus < /em >
In this study, we identified two CHHs from the sinus glands of P. japonicus using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography in order to elucidate their physiological function for the first time.PMID:38587513 | DOI:10.2108/zs230041 (Source: Zoological Science)
Source: Zoological Science - April 8, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Kenji Toyota Yuki Kamio Tsuyoshi Ohira Source Type: research
The Gap in Attitudes Toward Withholding and Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Treatment Between Japanese Physicians and Citizens
CONCLUSIONS: A significant proportion of Japanese physicians and citizens were reluctant to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment, even in cases where the patient had indicated their wishes in writing. They were more likely to withhold than withdraw treatment, and more likely to withdraw artificial nutrition than mechanical ventilation. Japanese physicians gave significant weight to family views about treatment but were less likely to agree to withdraw treatment than citizens, indicating a potential source of conflict in clinical settings.PMID:38588396 | DOI:10.1080/23294515.2024.2336907 (Source: AJOB Primary Research)
Source: AJOB Primary Research - April 8, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Yoshiyuki Takimoto Tadanori Nabeshima Source Type: research
Food Habits of Raccoon Dogs at An Agricultural Area in Shikoku, Western Japan
Zoolog Sci. 2024 Apr;41(2):185-191. doi: 10.2108/zs230051.ABSTRACTThe diet of raccoon dogs, which live in close proximity to agricultural fields in Matsuyama, western Japan, was studied throughout the year by the fecal analysis method (n = 114). Fruits were most important, accounting for 30-40% of the diet except in winter. Crops were next in importance, accounting for 10-30%. It was characteristic that the proportion of crops was greater and more stable than in other "satoyama" or rural areas in Japan. Crops included rice (Oryza sativa), wheat, sesame (Sesamum indicum), strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa), kiwi fruit (Act...
Source: Zoological Science - April 8, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Seiki Takatsuki Masakazu Inaba Source Type: research
Genetic Analysis Reveals Dispersal Patterns of Japanese Serow in Two Different Habitats of a Mountainous Region
Zoolog Sci. 2024 Apr;41(2):201-209. doi: 10.2108/zs230055.ABSTRACTDispersal increases the costs of feeding and predation risk in the new environment and is reported to be biased toward habitats similar to the natal region in some mammals. The benefits and costs of dispersal often differ between sexes, and most mammals show male-biased dispersal in relation to a polygamous mating system. Japanese serow is generally a solitary and monogamous species. However, recent studies have shown that the sociality of serows on Mt. Asama differs between habitat types. In the mountain forests with low forage availability, solitary habits...
Source: Zoological Science - April 8, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Maiko Hori Hayato Takada Yuki Nakane Masato Minami Eiji Inoue Source Type: research
