Emotions on the loose: emotional contagion and the role of oxytocin in pigs.
Abstract
We studied emotional contagion, a simple form of empathy, and the role of oxytocin herein in pigs. Two training pigs per pen (n = 16 pens) were subjected to a positive treatment (pairwise access to a large compartment filled with peat, straw and some chocolate raisins) and a negative treatment (social isolation in a small compartment) in a test room using a within-subjects design. Thereafter, two naive pen mates joined the training pigs in the test room, but were not given access to the treatments. This allowed testing for emotional contagion. Subsequently, the naive pigs, serving as their own c...
Source: Animal Cognition - November 11, 2014 Category: Zoology Authors: Reimert I, Bolhuis JE, Kemp B, Rodenburg TB Tags: Anim Cogn Source Type: research
RNA sequencing reveals high resolution expression change of major plant hormone pathway genes after young seedless grape berries treated with gibberellin
Publication date: December 2014 Source:Plant Science, Volume 229 Author(s): Lijuan Chai , Yanmei Li , Shangwu Chen , Avihai Perl , Fengxia Zhao , Huiqin Ma Seedless varieties are of particular importance to the table-grape and raisin industries. Gibberellin (GA) application is widely used in the early stages of seedless berry development to increase berry size and economic value. However, the underlying mechanism of GA induction of berry enlargement is not well understood. Here, RNA-sequencing analysis of ‘Centennial Seedless’ (Vitis vinifera L.) berries treated with GA3 12 days after flowering is reported. P...
Source: Plant Science - November 9, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Effect of carbonic maceration on infrared drying kinetics and raisin qualities of Red Globe (Vitis vinifera L.): A new pre-treatment technology before drying
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2014 Source:Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies Author(s): Yuxin Wang , Hongyan Tao , Junsi Yang , Kejing An , Shenghua Ding , Dandan Zhao , Zhengfu Wang Effects of carbonic maceration (CM), dipping in alkaline emulsion of ethyl oleate solution (AEEO) and dipping in AEEO then freezing at −18°C for 12h (AEEO+Freezing) on infrared drying kinetics of red grapes and properties of raisins were investigated. The results indicated that the raisin of CM treated samples had the shorter production time, the highest total phenol content, the best oxidati...
Source: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies - November 4, 2014 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
A Comparison of the Migration of ‘Spiked’ and ‘Intrinsic’ Substances from Paper and Board into Raisins and into Tenax as a Food Simulant
Four samples of paper and board (P/B) of a type used for packaging dry foods were subjected to migration experiments using raisins and the polymeric powder Tenax as a food simulant. The P/B samples contained only low levels of diisopropylnaphthalene (DiPN) and diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP), and so, experiments were also conducted after spiking the P/B with added model substances. These were o‐xylene, acetophenone, dodecane, benzophenone, DiPN and DiBP. Migration experiments into raisins and Tenax were conducted for 10 days at 40°C. Migration levels depended strongly on the nature of the substance. Migration from spiked ...
Source: Packaging Technology and Science - November 1, 2014 Category: Food Science Authors: E. L. Bradley, L. Castle, D. R. Speck Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Recovery of precision grasping after motor cortex lesion does not require forced use of the impaired hand in macaca mulatta.
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We investigated recovery of precision grasping of small objects between the index finger and thumb of the impaired hand without forced use after surgically placed lesions to the hand/arm areas of M1 and M1 + lateral premotor cortex in two monkeys. The unilateral lesions were contralateral to the monkey's preferred hand, which was established in prelesion testing as the hand used most often to acquire raisins in a foraging board (FB) task in which the monkey was free to use either hand to acquire treats. The lesions initially produced a clear paresis of the contralesional hand and use of only the...
Source: Experimental Brain Research - August 28, 2014 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Darling WG, Morecraft RJ, Rotella DL, Pizzimenti MA, Ge J, Stilwell-Morecraft KS, Zhang H, Soliman H, Seecharan D, Edwards I, McNeal D, Nudo RJ, Cheney P Tags: Exp Brain Res Source Type: research
Biologic Comparison of Inhaled Insulin Formulations: Exubera(TM) and Novel Spray-Dried Engineered Particles of Dextran-10.
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Inhaled peptides and proteins have promise for respiratory and systemic disease treatment. Engineered spray-dried powder formulations have been shown to stabilize peptides and proteins and optimize aerosol properties for pulmonary delivery. The current study was undertaken to investigate the in vitro and in vivo inhalation performance of a model spray-dried powder of insulin and dextran 10 in comparison to Exubera™. Dextrans are a class of glucans that are generally recognized as safe with optimum glass transition temperatures well suited for spray drying. A 70% insulin particle loading was prep...
Source: AAPS PharmSciTech - August 9, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kuehl PJ, Cherrington A, Dobry DE, Edgerton D, Friesen DT, Hobbs C, Leach CL, Murri B, Neal D, Lyon DK, Vodak DT, Reed MD Tags: AAPS PharmSciTech Source Type: research
A Randomized trial of an Asthma Internet Self-management Intervention (RAISIN): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionPiloting of complex interventions is considered best practice and will maximise the potential of any future large-scale randomized controlled trial to successfully recruit and be able to report on necessary outcomes. Here we will provide results across a range of outcomes which will provide estimates of efficacy to inform the design of a future full-scale randomized controlled trial of the 'Living well with asthma' website.Trial registration: This trial is registered with Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN78556552 on 18/06/13. http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN78556552/raisin. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - May 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Deborah MorrisonSally WykeNeil C ThomsonAlex McConnachieKarolina AgurKathryn SaundersonRekha ChaudhuriFrances S Mair Source Type: research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in African Americans With Rheumatoid Arthritis
ConclusionCAM use was highly prevalent in this cohort, even in individuals with early disease. Health care providers need to be aware of CAM use as some treatments may potentially have interactions with conventional medicines. This could be important within this cohort of African Americans, where racial disparities are known to affect access to conventional care. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 28, 2014 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ashutosh Tamhane, Gerald McGwin, David T. Redden, Laura B. Hughes, Elizabeth E. Brown, Andrew O. Westfall, Doyt L. Conn, Beth L. Jonas, Edwin A. Smith, Richard D. Brasington, Larry W. Moreland, S. Louis Bridges, Leigh F. Callahan Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis Source Type: research
A pilot, randomized controlled trial to examine the health outcomes of raisin consumption in patients with diabetes
Conclusions: Our study shows that naturally CR may improve health features in patients with well-controlled T2DM. (Source: Nutrition)
Source: Nutrition - November 20, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: P.T. Kanellos, A.C. Kaliora, N.K. Tentolouris, V. Argiana, D. Perrea, N. Kalogeropoulos, A.M. Kountouri, V.T. Karathanos Tags: Pilot Study Source Type: research
The Association Between Pre-Game Snacks and Exercise Intensity, and Stress and Fatigue in Children.
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To investigate the association between pre-game snacks varying in macronutrient content and exercise intensity, physiological stress, and fatigue in young soccer players. One hour prior to a 50-min soccer game, children (n=79; 9.1 ± 0.8 y) were randomly assigned to consume a raisin-, peanut butter-, or cereal-based snack. Body mass index, blood glucose, and salivary measures of stress (cortisol and immunoglobulin A-IgA) were measured pre- and post-game. Exercise intensity was measured by accelerometry. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess diet quality and fatigue. Analysis of cova...
Source: Pediatric Exercise Science - October 2, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sacheck JM, Rasmussen HM, Hall MM, Kafka T, Blumberg JB, Economos CD Tags: Pediatr Exerc Sci Source Type: research
Complementary and alternative medicine use in african‐americans with rheumatoid arthritis
CONCLUSIONS: CAM use was highly prevalent in this cohort, even in individuals with early disease. Healthcare providers need to be aware of CAM use as some treatments may potentially have interactions with conventional medicines. This could be important within this cohort of AAs where racial disparities are known to affect access to conventional care. © 2013 American College of Rheumatology. (Source: Arthritis Care and Research)
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - September 1, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ashutosh Tamhane, Gerald McGwin, David T. Redden, Laura B. Hughes, Elizabeth E. Brown, Andrew O. Westfall, Richard J. Reynolds, Doyt L. Conn, Beth L. Jonas, Edwin A. Smith, Richard D. Brasington, Larry W. Moreland, S Louis Bridges, Leigh F. Callahan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pure Insulin Highly Respirable Powders for Inhalation.
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The aim of the present research was to investigate the possibility to obtain by spray drying an insulin pulmonary powder respirable and stable at room temperature without the use of excipients. Several insulin spray-dried powders were prepared with or without the addition of excipients (mannitol, bovine serum albumin, aspartic acid) from water dispersion or from acidic aqueous solutions. Each formulation was characterised using laser diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and in vitro aerosol performance with a Turbospin DPI device. Stability was assessed by the quantification of impurities wit...
Source: European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences - August 24, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Balducci AG, Cagnani S, Sonvico F, Rossi A, Barata P, Colombo G, Colombo P, Buttini F Tags: Eur J Pharm Sci Source Type: research
Sensory Profiles for Dried Fig (Ficus carica L.) Cultivars Commercially Grown and Processed in California
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A trained sensory panel evaluated the 6 fig cultivars currently sold in the California dried fig market. The main flavor and aroma attributes determined by the sensory panel were “caramel,” “honey,” “raisin,” and “fig,” with additional aroma attributes: “common date,” “dried plum,” and “molasses.” Sensory differences were observed between dried fig cultivars. All figs were processed by 2 commercial handlers. Processing included potassium sorbate as a preservative and SO2 application as an antibrowning agent for white cultivars. As a consequence of SO2 use during processing, high sulfite...
Source: Journal of Food Science - August 19, 2013 Category: Food Science Authors: Megan T. Haug, Ellena S. King, Hildegarde Heymann, Carlos H. Crisosto Tags: S: SENSORY AND FOOD QUALITY Source Type: research
Hypodermal delivery of cosmetic actives for improved facial skin morphology and functionality
ConclusionsThese results suggest that transbuccal formulations of nutraceutical grade cosmetics have potential to induce signal transduction pathways in facial hypodermis, resulting in anti‐aging effects throughout all skin compartments, including dermal and epidermal layers.
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ObjectifLes compartiments de la peau traditionnellement ciblés par les actifs cosmétiques – épiderme et le derme – sont ancrés et nourris par l'hypoderme sous‐jacente, qui devrait donc être un objectif clé pour les formulations de rajeunissement de la peau. Toutefois, étant donné la difficulté d'atteindre même les couches s...
Source: International Journal of Cosmetic Science - July 31, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: K. Bojanowski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Hydrothermal synthesis of raisin-bun-like CdTe@C nanocomposites toward enhanced photoluminescence and low cytotoxicity
New J. Chem., 2013, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/C3NJ00132F, PaperWenfeng Zhu, Shugang Pan, Weiwei Wang, Chunbao Zhao, Lude Lu, Xiaoheng LiuRaisin-bun-like CdTe@C nanocomposites with enhanced photoluminescence prosperity and low cytotoxicity were prepared by a hydrothermal method.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry (Source: RSC - New J. Chem. latest articles)
Source: RSC - New J. Chem. latest articles - July 10, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Wenfeng Zhu Source Type: research
