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The all-sky Planck survey in 9 frequency bands was used to search for emission from all 274 known Galactic supernova remnants. Of these, 16 were detected in at least two Planck frequencies. The radio-through-microwave spectral energy distributions were compiled to determine the mechanism for microwave emission. In only one case, IC 443, is there high-frequency emission clearly from dust associated with the supernova remnant. In all cases, the low-frequency emission is from synchrotron radiation. As predicted for a population of relativistic particles with energy distribution that extends continuously to high energies, a single power law is evident for many sources, including the Crab and PKS 1209-51/52. A decrease in flux density relative to the extrapolation of radio emission is evident in several sources. Their spectral energy distributions can be approximated as broken power laws, Sν ∝ ν-α, with the spectral index, α, increasing by 0.5-1 above a break frequency in the range 10-60 GHz. The break could be due to synchrotron losses.

The all-sky Planck survey in 9 frequency bands was used to search for emission from all 274 known Galactic supernova remnants. Of these, 16 were detected in at least two Planck frequencies. The radio-through-microwave spectral energy distributions were compiled to determine the mechanism for microwave emission. In only one case, IC 443, is there high-frequency emission clearly from dust associated with the supernova remnant. In all cases, the low-frequency emission is from synchrotron radiation. As predicted for a population of relativistic particles with energy distribution that extends continuously to high energies, a single power law is evident for many sources, including the Crab and PKS 1209-51/52. A decrease in flux density relative to the extrapolation of radio emission is evident in several sources. Their spectral energy distributions can be approximated as broken power laws, Sν ∝ ν-α, with the spectral index, α, increasing by 0.5-1 above a break frequency in the range 10-60 GHz. The break could be due to synchrotron losses.

Our velocity relative to the rest frame of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) generates a dipole temperature anisotropy on the sky which has been well measured for more than 30 years, and has an accepted amplitude of v/c = 1.23 × 10-3, or v = 369. In addition to this signal generated by Doppler boosting of the CMB monopole, our motion also modulates and aberrates the CMB temperature fluctuations (as well as every other source of radiation at cosmological distances). This is an order 10-3 effect applied to fluctuations which are already one part in roughly 105, so it is quite small. Nevertheless, it becomes detectable with the all-sky coverage, high angular resolution, and low noise levels of the Planck satellite. Here we report a first measurement of this velocity signature using the aberration and modulation effects on the CMB temperature anisotropies, finding a component in the known dipole direction, (l,b) = (264°,48°), of 384 km s-1 ± 78 km s-1 (stat.) ± 115 km s-1 (syst.). This is a significant confirmation of the expected velocity.

We perform an analysis of the diffuse low-frequency Galactic components inthe Southern part of the Gould Belt system (130^\circ\leq l\leq 230^\circ and-50^\circ\leq b\leq -10^\circ). Strong ultra-violet (UV) flux coming from theGould Belt super-association is responsible for bright diffuse foregrounds thatwe observe from our position inside the system and that can help us improve ourknowledge of the Galactic emission. Free-free emission and anomalous microwaveemission (AME) are the dominant components at low frequencies (\nu < 40 GHz),while synchrotron emission is very smooth and faint. We separate diffusefree-free emission and AME from synchrotron emission and thermal dust emissionby using Planck data, complemented by ancillary data, using the "CorrelatedComponent Analysis" (CCA) component separation method and we compare with theresults of cross-correlation of foreground templates with the frequency maps.We estimate the electron temperature T_e from H$\alpha$ and free-free emissionusing two methods (temperature-temperature plot and cross-correlation) and weobtain T_e ranging from 3100 to 5200 K, for an effective fraction of absorbingdust along the line of sight of 30% (f_d=0.3). We estimate the frequencyspectrum of the diffuse AME and we recover a peak frequency (in flux densityunits) of 25.5 \pm 1.5 GHz. We verify the reliability of this result withrealistic simulations that include the presence of biases in the spectral modelfor the AME and in the free-free template. By combining physical models forvibrational and rotational dust emission and adding the constraints from thethermal dust spectrum from Planck and IRAS we are able to get a gooddescription of the frequency spectrum of the AME for plausible values of thelocal density and radiation field.

We perform an analysis of the diffuse low-frequency Galactic components inthe Southern part of the Gould Belt system (130^\circ\leq l\leq 230^\circ and-50^\circ\leq b\leq -10^\circ). Strong ultra-violet (UV) flux coming from theGould Belt super-association is responsible for bright diffuse foregrounds thatwe observe from our position inside the system and that can help us improve ourknowledge of the Galactic emission. Free-free emission and anomalous microwaveemission (AME) are the dominant components at low frequencies (u < 40 GHz),while synchrotron emission is very smooth and faint. We separate diffusefree-free emission and AME from synchrotron emission and thermal dust emissionby using Planck data, complemented by ancillary data, using the "CorrelatedComponent Analysis" (CCA) component separation method and we compare with theresults of cross-correlation of foreground templates with the frequency maps.We estimate the electron temperature T_e from H$\alpha$ and free-free emissionusing two methods (temperature-temperature plot and cross-correlation) and weobtain T_e ranging from 3100 to 5200 K, for an effective fraction of absorbingdust along the line of sight of 30% (f_d=0.3). We estimate the frequencyspectrum of the diffuse AME and we recover a peak frequency (in flux densityunits) of 25.5 \pm 1.5 GHz. We verify the reliability of this result withrealistic simulations that include the presence of biases in the spectral modelfor the AME and in the free-free template. By combining physical models forvibrational and rotational dust emission and adding the constraints from thethermal dust spectrum from Planck and IRAS we are able to get a gooddescription of the frequency spectrum of the AME for plausible values of thelocal density and radiation field.

Genetic diversity has emerged as an important source of variation in the ecological properties of populations, but there are few studies of genetic diversity effects on colonisation processes. This relative scarcity of studies is surprising given the influence of colonisation on species coexistence, invasion, and population persistence. Here, we manipulated relatedness in experimental populations of colonising larvae in four sessile marine invertebrates. We then examined the influence of coloniser relatedness on the number, spatial arrangement and phenotype of colonisers following permanent settlement. Overall, relatedness influenced colonisation in all four species, but the effects of relatedness on colonisation differed among species. The variable responses of species to manipulations of relatedness likely reflect differences in intensity of inter- and intra-specific competition among adults, as well as the differential consequences of larval behaviours for each species. Relatedness appears to play an underappreciated role in the colonisation process, and we recommend that future studies of genetic diversity effects consider not only adult stages - the focus of most work to date - but also the importance of genetic diversity in early life history stages. © 2012 The Authors. Oikos © 2012 Nordic Society Oikos.

The correspondence between direct observation and informant ratings of preschool children with specific language impairment (SLI) was investigated. Preschoolers with and without SLI were observed during free play using the Social Interactive Coding System (SICS; Rice, Sell, & Hadley, 1990). In addition, teachers and parents completed the Social Competence Behavior Evaluation Scale (La Freniere & Dumas, 1995), Teacher-Child Rating Scale (Perkins & Hightower, 2002), and Parent-Child Rating Scale (Primary Mental Health Project, 1999). SICS observations were compared with the results of each rating scale. Results indicated low to moderate correlations between the SICS and teacher ratings and between the SICS and the parent ratings. Differences between children with and without SLI were observed, including differences in communication style and preferred audience (adults versus peers), responsiveness to social initiations, and play style. Problems of task orientation, peer social skills, assertiveness, isolation, and behavioral control were also noted. A multimethod, multisource assessment was recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) are naturally occurring amino acids classed as uremic toxins by the EUTOX working group. SDMA is principally excreted through the kidneys and is a well-known renal function marker, ADMA is a potent inhibitor of nitric oxide production. Here, we describe the development of a rapid and sensitive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for simultaneous measurement of SDMA, ADMA and creatinine. Method Serum samples were prepared by protein precipitation and dilution with acetonitrile prior to injection onto a Waters TQS-Micro. Multiple reaction monitoring was used to detect SDMA, ADMA, creatinine, and their corresponding internal standard transitions after separation with a HILIC analytical column. Sample stability and intra-individual variation studies were also assessed following ethical approval. Results The retention time for creatinine was 0.43, SDMA 1.10 and ADMA 1.14 minutes. Mean recovery for creatinine was 103%, SDMA was 100% and ADMA was 103%, matrix effects were minimal (<6%). Lower limit of quantitation for creatinine and SDMA/ADMA was 17.5 µmol/L and 0.1 µmol/L respectively. Analytical imprecision showed a coefficient of variation <10% for all analytes across the working range of the assays. Intra-individual variation for creatinine was 4.7%, SDMA 7.5% and ADMA 7.6%. Discussion We have developed a rapid assay for LC-MS/MS measurement of SDMA, ADMA and creatinine in a routine clinical laboratory. It is simple, reproducible, and easy to perform. The stability of SDMA and ADMA pre- and post-centrifugation allows for their routine use without any special sample handling requirements.

Background: Climate change and urbanization will alter the global distribution of disease vectors, changing the disease burden in yet unpredictable ways. Aedes aegypti is a mosquito responsible for transmitting dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever viruses that breeds in containers associated with urban environments. We sought to understand how ambient temperature and larval densities in the immature aquatic phases determine adult life history traits and dengue virus loads post-infection. We predicted that larval crowding and high temperatures would both lead to smaller mosquitoes that might struggle to invest in an immune response and, hence, would exhibit high viral loads., Methods: We first examined larval densities from urban and rural areas via a meta-analysis. We then used these data to inform a laboratory-based 2x2 design examining the interacting effects of temperature (21 vs. 26°C) and density (0.2 vs. 0.4 larvae/mL) on adult life history and dengue virus loads., Results: We found that urban areas had an ~8-fold increase in larval densities compared to more rural sites. In the lab, we found that crowding had more impact on mosquito traits than temperature. Crowding led to slower development, smaller mosquitoes, less survival, lower fecundity, and higher viral loads, as predicted. The higher temperature led to faster development, reduced fecundity, and lower viral loads. The virus-reducing effect of higher temperature rearing was, however, overwhelmed by the impact of larval crowding when both factors were present., Conclusions: These data reveal complex interactions between the environmental effects experienced by immature mosquitoes and adult traits. They especially highlight the importance of crowding with respect to adult viral loads. Together, these data suggest that urban environments might enhance dengue virus loads and, therefore, possibly transmission, a concerning result given the increasing rates of urbanization globally., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist., (Copyright: © 2024 Dutra et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)