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A new method for automated spike sorting for recordings with high density, large scale multielectrode arrays is presented. It is based on an efficient, low-dimensional representation of detected events by their estimated spatial current source locations and dominant spike shape features. Millions of events can be sorted in just minutes, and the full analysis chain scales roughly linearly with recording time. We demonstrate this method using recordings from the mouse retina with a 4,096 channel array, and present validation based on anatomical imaging and model-based quality control. Our analysis shows that it is feasible to reliably isolate the activity of hundreds to thousands of retinal ganglion cells in single recordings.

Jose Mario Garza Benavides, presidente de la Canaco de Monterrey, dijo que Zedillo se apego al modelo ortodoxo. En el plan de Gobierno el objetivo fue reducir la inflacion para generar expectativas favorables de inversion extranjera, lo cual implica un mayor sacrificio de la actividad empresarial. Fidel Vazquez Garza, director de la Camara de Comercio en Pequeno de Monterrey, dijo que si bien es cierto que el Presidente Zedillo ha hecho su maximo esfuerzo por normalizar los principales indicadores macroeconomicos del Pais, tambien lo es que no sera sino hasta dentro de cuatro o cinco anos cuando las clases populares puedan ver reflejados en sus bolsillos tales beneficios Armando Araujo, presidente de la Confederacion de Camaras Nacionales de Comercio, dijo que son favorables las perspectivas de la actividad comercial para el segundo semestre del ano pero dijo que los sectores mas afectados por la contraccion del consumo siguen siendo vehiculos, ropa, calzado, papeleria y librerias.

Using satellite sensor data for studying sea surface temperature (SST) provides advantages over in situ information, such as obtaining data from large areas and remote access regions in short periods. However, differences between the SST values recorded in situ and those by satellite sensors are due to the intrinsic nature of both methods and meteorological factors. The present study aims to search the difference between SST values from in situ and satellite sensor data of 1*1 km resolution (type L4) from the Group of High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) for an annual cycle in a socio-ecological critical area known as the Gulf of Ulloa (GU). The linear regression, linear spline regression, and logic models showed an overestimated SST by satellites compared to in situ data, particularly at temperatures below 20[degrees]C. The overestimation can be attributed to the oceanic-atmospheric variations, which are consequences of upwelling and the time lag between the data record morning by in situ and night by satellite sensors. This finding may be relevant in decision-making for marine resource management and conservation in the GU. The information may help to seek the sustainability of this social-environmental system.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignant neoplasm with the highest incidence in the pediatric population. Although the 5-year overall survival is greater than 85%, in emerging countries such as Mexico, the mortality rate is high. In Mexico, B-ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer; different characteristics suggest the presence of the disease; however, the prognosis is dependent on clinical and laboratory features, and no adverse prognostic molecular marker for B-ALL has yet been identified. The present research aimed to identify the prognostic value of HMMR expression in pediatric patients with B-ALL. The differential expression profile of B-ALL cells was determined via in silico analysis, and HMMR expression was subsequently measured via qRT–PCR and immunocytochemistry. The results were statistically analyzed via the ROUT test, Kolmogorov–Smirnov Z test, and Mann–Whitney U test. ROC curves and the Youden index were constructed, and Kaplan–Meier curves were plotted. We found that HMMR expression was increased in B-ALL patients (p < 0.0001). We observed that high expression was related to poor prognosis (p < 0.05). We observed that high expression was related to poor prognosis (p < 0.05). The increase in HMMR expression could be a potential early molecular prognostic marker and/or a new target in childhood B-ALL patients.

The microstructure and mechanical properties of welded joints of API 5L X-52 steel plates cladded with AISI 316L-Si austenitic stainless steel were evaluated. The gas metal arc welding process with pulsed arc (GMAW-P) and controlled arc oscillation were used to join the bimetallic plates. After the root welding pass, buttering with an ERNiCrMo-3 filler wire was performed and multi-pass welding followed using an ER70S-6 electrode. The results obtained by optical and scanning electron microscopy indicated that the shielding atmosphere, welding parameters, and electric arc oscillation enabled good arc stability and proper molten metal transfer from the filler wire to the sidewalls of the joint during welding. Vickers microhardness (HV) and tensile tests were performed for correlating microstructural and mechanical properties. The mixture of ERNiCrMo-3 and ER70S-6 filler materials presented fine interlocked grains with a honeycomb network shape of the Ni–Fe mixture with Ni-rich grain boundaries and a cellular-dendritic and equiaxed solidification. Variation of microhardness at the weld metal (WM) in the middle zone of the bimetallic welded joints (BWJ) is associated with the manipulation of the welding parameters, promoting precipitation of carbides in the austenitic matrix and formation of martensite during solidification of the weld pool and cooling of the WM. The BWJ exhibited a mechanical strength of 380 and 520 MPa for the yield stress and ultimate tensile strength, respectively. These values are close to those of the as-received API 5L X-52 steel.

The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a major pest of horticultural, ornamental, fruit, and strawberry crops worldwide. Currently, various management tools have been explored for this pest, with nanoparticles being one of them, which stand out for their characteristics and multiple effects. This study evaluated the effects of green-synthesized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the mortality and repellency of T. urticae and its natural predator Phytoseiulus persimilis under laboratory conditions, as well as their efficacy in greenhouse tomatoes against T. urticae. In the laboratory, a biological window for AuNPs (50–100 mg L−1) on the pest and predator was established using a residual film method and a free-choice assay. In the greenhouse, four concentrations (300, 500, 750, and 1000 mg L−1) were evaluated via foliar application at 10-day intervals. The results showed susceptibility to AuNPs in all stages of T. urticae and the adult P. persimilis. The death times from AuNPs were similar in both species. Furthermore, the AuNPs were selective for the pest rather than the natural enemy. In greenhouses, AuNPs affected T. urticae populations in tomato plants, and significant differences were observed on some continuous and final agronomic variables (associated with fruits). This study showed that T. urticae and P. persimilis were susceptible to green-synthesized AuNPs. AuNPs can be a management tool, although studies on other non-target species and estimating agronomic effects on other crops are recommended.

At least 59 maize races (Zea mays L.) have been registered in Mexico. The feeding damage caused by insects and mites to maize crops generates up to ~30% of maize yield losses. Spider-mite-resistant plants are needed. The red spider mite, Tetranychus merganser Boudreaux (Acari: Tetranychidae), is distributed in the United States, China, Mexico, and Thailand. It is considered a potential pest in Mexican agriculture. The aim of this study was to evaluate the resistance mechanisms (antixenosis and antibiosis) of 11 native maize populations, representative of each race of maize grown in Tamaulipas, Mexico, to T. merganser under laboratory conditions. The aim was also to obtain information on the chemical composition and some morphological characteristics of these maize races and to identify resistant maize races for incorporation into a breeding program. Antixenosis was assessed by non-preference for oviposition and feeding. Antibiosis was measured by growth rate (ri). The presence of secondary metabolites in the 11 maize races were different. In the 11 maize races, quantitative analysis of total phenol concentration, total flavonoid concentration, and antioxidant capacity were significantly different. The multivariate analysis of variance showed that there is evidence of antixenosis noted by maize race differences in egg laying and percentage feeding damage but not of antibiosis noted by growth rate. Red spider mites laid significantly more eggs on the Celaya (24 h: 25.67 ± 17.04, 48 h: 42.67 ± 26.86, 72 h: 49.33 ± 28.54) race than on Raton (24 h: 7.00 ± 5.00, 48 h: 12.67 ± 8.02, 72 h: 14.67 ± 9.29) and Elotes Occidentales × Tuxpeño (24 h: 9.67 ± 5.85, 48 h: 15.33 ± 10.69, 72 h: 17.67 ± 10.97) races. However, the growth rate and mortality of T. merganser in the 11 corn races were similar. The Vandeño (24 h: 11.67 ± 2.89, 48 h: 27.67 ± 7.64, 72 h: 30.00 ± 18.03) and Tabloncillo × Tuxpeño (24 h: 18.33 ± 7.64, 48 h: 25.00 ± 8.66, 72 h: 25.00 ± 8.66) races were the most resistant to red spider mite damage, whereas the most susceptible race was Celaya (24 h: 26.67 ± 15.28, 48 h: 48.33 ± 29.30, 72 h: 65.00 ± 30.00). Further analysis by PCA at 24, 48, and 72 h found the Celaya race positively correlated to growth rate and oviposition of T. merganser and to a lesser extent with the percentage of feeding damage, suggesting that the Celaya race was most susceptible to T. merganser. At 24 h, the Vandeño race was most resistant, given a negative correlation to growth rate and oviposition by T. merganser. The PCA at 48 and 72 h noted the Elotes Occidentales × Tuxpeño race was most resistant to red spider mite, with negative relationships to growth rate and oviposition and, to a lesser extent, to feeding damage. This resistance is due to the differences in both its morphological characteristics and the secondary metabolites present in their leaves.

Avocado brown mite, Oligonychus punicae (Hirst) (Acari: Tetranychidae), causes significant damage to crops, such as avocado (Persea americana Mill. [Lauraceae]). To implement strategies for integrated management of O. punicae, it is necessary to understand its biology when it feeds on different hosts. Life tables of O. punicae on three host plants (P. americana cv. Hass, Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth [Fabaceae] and Rosa hybrida L. [Rosaceae]) were developed under laboratory conditions. The developmental time of immature females differed among the host plants tested and ranged from 10.09 days on P. americana cv. Hass to 12.78 days on R. hybrida. For immature males, it ranged from 10.08 days on P. americana cv. Hass to 12.80 days on R. hybrida. The highest total fecundity was recorded for P. americana cv. Hass (47.48 eggs/female) and was lowest for R. hybrida (21.12 eggs/female). The highest intrinsic rate of increase (rm ) of O. punicae was registered on P. americana cv. Hass (0.240 day⁻¹) and was lowest on R. hybrida (0.156 day⁻¹). The demographic parameters suggest that R. hybrida is a poor host for the development of O. punicae, and the best O. punicae performance was on P. americana cv. Hass. Oligonychus punicae (Hirst) (Acari: Tetranychidae), causa daños importantes a cultivos, tales como el cultivo del aguacate (Persea americana Mill. [Lauraceae]). Para implementar estrategias de manejo integrado de O. punicae, es necesario comprender mejor su biología cuando este ácaro se alimenta de diferentes plantas hospederas. Se desarrollaron tablas de vida de O. punicae sobre tres plantas hospederas (P. americana cv. Hass, Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth [Fabaceae] y Rosa hybrida L. [Rosaceae]) bajo condiciones de laboratorio. El período de desarrollo de las hembras inmaduras difirió entre las plantas hospederas probadas y éste osciló entre 10.09 días sobre P. americana cv. Hass a 12.78 días sobre R. hybrida. Para los machos inmaduros, osciló entre 10.08 días sobre P. americana cv. Hass a 12.80 días sobre R. hybrida. La tasa de fecundidad total más alta de O. punicae se registró sobre P. americana cv. Hass (47.48 huevos/hembra) y la más baja sobre R. hybrida (21.12 huevos/hembra). La mayor tasa intrínseca de incremento (rm ) de O. punicae se registró sobre P. americana cv. Hass (0.240 día⁻¹) y la más baja cuando sobre R. hybrida (0.156 día⁻¹). Los parámetros demográficos sugieren que R. hybrida es inadequada como planta hospedera para el desarrollo de O. punicae y el mejor rendimiento de O. punicae fue sobre P. americana cv. Hass.

A challenge for the oil refinement industry is the production of high-octane gasoline with a low benzene content. This work reports the calculation of the atmospheric benzene emissions generated from gasoline storage, transfer, and transport operations in Mexico, estimating 1.48 KBPD of environmental release. The aim was to estimate the minimum benzene emissions through operative improvements in refineries, initially by performing simulations of the Naphtha Catalytic Reforming (NCR) process using ASPEN HYSYS® ver. 8.8 (34.0.08909) and then by optimizing the operative conditions to improve the reformate quality while reducing the benzene content. The operative ranges comprised hydrogen/hydrocarbon (H2/HC) feedstock molar ratios from 2.0 to 6.0 and reaction temperatures from 450 to 525 °C, which were used as independent variables to assess the benzene content and the Research Octane Number (RON) of the produced gasoline. The Surface Response Method (SRM) and multi-objective optimization analysis were applied. The improved operative conditions were 491 °C and a H2/HC ratio of 2.0, which allowed us to obtain a RON value of 89.87, an aromatics value of 37.39% (v/v), and a benzene value of 1.48% (v/v), with an estimated 16.44% drop in atmospheric benzene emissions, meaning a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, thus favorably impacting public health by improving refinery operations. The simulation outcomes were compared with industrial-scale data and the experimental results, with significant similitudes being observed.

Using satellite sensor data for studying sea surface temperature (SST) provides advantages over in situ information, such as obtaining data from large areas and remote access regions in short periods. However, differences between the SST values recorded in situ and those by satellite sensors are due to the intrinsic nature of both methods and meteorological factors. The present study aims to search the difference between SST values from in situ and satellite sensor data of 1×1 km resolution (type L4) from the Group of High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) for an annual cycle in a socio-ecological critical area known as the Gulf of Ulloa (GU). The linear regression, linear spline regression, and logic models showed an overestimated SST by satellites compared to in situ data, particularly at temperatures below 20°C. The overestimation can be attributed to the oceanic-atmospheric variations, which are consequences of upwelling and the time lag between the data record morning by in situ and night by satellite sensors. This finding may be relevant in decision-making for marine resource management and conservation in the GU. The information may help to seek the sustainability of this social-environmental system.