Intelligence evolved to cope with situations of uncertainty generated by nature, predators, and the behavior of conspecifics.To this end, humans and other animals acquired special abilities, including heuristics that allow for swift action in face of scarce information.In this article, I introduce the concept of embodied heuristics, that is, innate
Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders (EDs) of complex and multifactorial etiology.Adolescents are the population most affected by these disorders, indicating severe cases and with high morbidity.With the globalization and the change of the aesthetic standard in force, a lean and longline body image has been advocated.In order to feel t
Molecular phylogenetic studies have revealed the growing diversity of bat trypanosomes.Here, 14 isolates from blood samples of the vampire bat Desmodus rotundus (Phyllostomidae) from Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, were cultivated, and morphologically and molecularly characterized.All isolates represent a novel species named Trypanosoma madeirae
A field-integrated methodology using 3D ultrasonic tomography supported by close range photogrammetry (CRP) has been developed and evaluated as a tool to detect the presence and patterns of decay forms in a harry potter magsafe case living adult holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) in an urban green area of the city of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.Close range p