Cetacean Morbillivirus: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
- M. Van Bressem, P. Duignan, J. Wellehan
- BiologyViruses
- 1 December 2014
The signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM) cell receptor for CeMV has been characterized in cetaceans, which shares higher amino acid identity with the ruminant SLAM than with the receptors of carnivores or humans, reflecting the evolutionary history of these mammalian taxa.
Inter-basin movements of Mediterranean sperm whales provide insight into their population structure and conservation
- A. Frantzis, S. Airoldi, G. Notarbartolo-di-Sciara, C. Johnson, S. Mazzariol
- Environmental Science
- 1 April 2011
Ultrasonographic diagnosis of syringohydromyelia and segmental hypoplasia of the lumbar spinal cord in a calf.
- S. Testoni, S. Mazzariol, D. Daniele, A. Gentile
- MedicineJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- 1 November 2012
Clinical examination of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems did not identify abnormalities that could explain the calf’s inability to assume or maintain a quadrupedal stance.
Sometimes Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) Cannot Find Their Way Back to the High Seas: A Multidisciplinary Study on a Mass Stranding
- S. Mazzariol, G. Di Guardo, A. Fernández
- MedicinePLoS ONE
- 18 May 2011
A multi-factorial cause underlying this sperm whales' mass stranding is proposed herein based upon the results of postmortem investigations as well as of the detailed analyses of the geographical and historical background.
Methodology for in situ gas sampling, transport and laboratory analysis of gases from stranded cetaceans
- Y. B. de Quirós, Óscar González-Díaz, A. Fernández
- PhysicsScientific Reports
- 14 December 2011
It is found that vacuum tubes, insulin syringes and an aspirometer are reliable tools for in situ gas sampling, storage and transportation without appreciable loss of gas and without compromising the accuracy of the analysis.
Effects of electromagnetic fields of low frequency and low intensity on rat metabolism
- G. Gerardi, A. De Ninno, G. Talpo
- Physics, BiologyBioMagnetic Research and Technology
- 1 April 2008
The evidence that long term exposure to electromagnetic fields with a well defined frequency may have relevant effects on parameters such as body weight, blood glucose and fatty acid metabolism has been obtained.
Ecotoxicological status of seven sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) stranded along the Adriatic coast of Southern Italy
- L. Marsili, S. Maltese, D. Coppola, L. Carletti, S. Mazzariol, M. Fossi
- Environmental Science
- 1 July 2014
In December 2009 seven male sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) stranded along the Adriatic coast of Southern Italy showed relatively high levels of contaminants, in particular from organochlorine xenobiotics, and strong responses of CYP1A1 and CYP2B reflecting toxicological stress of these sperm whales.
Phocine Distemper Virus: Current Knowledge and Future Directions
- P. Duignan, M. Van Bressem, J. Wellehan
- Biology, Environmental ScienceViruses
- 1 December 2014
There is now mounting evidence of PDV-like viruses in the North Pacific/Western Arctic with serological and molecular evidence of infection in pinnipeds and sea otters, and there is concern that the virus may infect the large Pacific harbor seal and northern elephant seal populations or the endangered Hawaiian monk seals.
Dolphin Morbillivirus and Toxoplasma gondii coinfection in a Mediterranean fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
- S. Mazzariol, F. Marcer, C. Casalone
- Biology, MedicineBMC Veterinary Research
- 7 March 2012
This report, besides confirming the possibility for Mysticetes to be infected with DMV, highlights the risk of toxoplasmosis in sea water for mammals, already immunodepressed by concurrent factors as infections and environmental contaminants.
SARS-CoV-2, a Threat to Marine Mammals? A Study from Italian Seawaters
- Tania Audino, C. Grattarola, C. Casalone
- Biology, Environmental SciencebioRxiv
- 29 March 2021
This study highlights the potential hazard of reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, along with its impact on marine mammals regularly inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea, whilst also stressing the need of appropriate action to prevent further damage to specific vulnerable populations.
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