The annual course of precipitation over much of the United States: observed versus GCM simulation

General Circulation Models (GCMs) may be useful in estimating the ecological impacts of global climatic change. We analyzed seasonal weather patterns over the conterminous United States and determined that regional patterns of rainfall seasonality appear to control the distributions of the Nation's major biomes. These regional patterns were compared to the output from three GCMs for validation. The models appear to simulate the appropriate seasonal climates in the northern tier of states. However, the spatial extent of these regions is distorted. None of the models accurately portrayed rainfall seasonalities in the southern tier of states, where biomes are primarily influenced by the Bermuda High.

树鼩IL-2Rα(CD25)基因的分离、鉴定及表达分析

3%～66.4%.RT-PCR检测发现,tsCD25 mRNA分布于树鼩的外周血、脾脏和肺,并受PMA 和 ionomycin 刺激的调节.我们的结果为下一步制备tsCD25单克隆抗体,抑制CD4+CD25+Tregs功能以及开展有关的研究工作奠定了基础.

Report of the training course on seagrass conservation and monitoring in Myanmar Coastal Zone, Mawlamyine University, Myanmar, 26 April-3 May, 2013

A training course on seagrass conservation and monitoring was conducted at Mawlamyine University and Ngapali Beach government department and Non-Government Organizations (NGO) trainees.

Report of the pilot EAFM course, 23-28 June, 2013, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Participants were exposed to concepts and information about EAFM using a structured, participatory method of delivery. The learning strategy involved pre- and post-course assessment as well as 4-6 month follow up at outcome level to assess improves EAFM practices. The report outlines methodology details of content and the daily feedback process.

Report of the postgraduate certificate course on integrated coastal management, Bangkok, Thailand, 21 January - 1 March, 2013

Student projects included: conservation and protection of critical coral habitats in Phuket; assessing the carrying capacity on conservation and protection strategies; proactive stakeholder strategy to tackle an environmental threat; improving the environmental management through participation and sustainable freshwater management. All of these projects were conducted on Racha Yai Island in Phuket.

Report of the essential EAFM training course, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 12-20 November, 2014

Participants were exposed to concepts and information about Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) using a structured, participatory method of delivery. The learning strategy involved specifically designed exercises, using real examples, to consolidate learning. Daily monitoring and reviews were conducted together with pre-and post-course assessment.

Report of the pilot Essential EAFM course, Samut Prakan, Thailand, 20-25 January, 2014

This course, co-hosted by South East Asian Fisheries Development Centre (SEAFDEC), was a refined version of the pilot course held in Malaysia in June 2013. Participants were exposed to concepts and information about Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) using a structured, participatory method of delivery. The learning strategy involved specifically designed exercises, using real examples, to consolidate learning. Daily monitoring and reviews were conducted together with pre-and post-course assessment.

Report of the training course on integrated coastal management in the Bay of Bengal, Chonburi, Thailand, 20-24 October, 2014

Participants consisted of 25 middle and junior level personnel from BOBLME countries. Modules included: Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) concept and principles; ICM development and implementation; indicators of good practice; and action planning.

鲢(Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)IL-10基因的克隆及表达分析

白细胞介素10(IL-10)是一种作用广泛的抗炎细胞因子,主要功能是限制和最终终止炎症反应．用RACE(rapid amplification of cDNA ends)-PCR方法扩增出鲢白细胞介素10(IL-10)的 cDNA,其全长为1248nt,包含5’非编码区156 nt,3’非编码区552nt,开放阅读框540nt．鲢IL- 10的开放阅读框编码179个氨基酸,其中包含构成两对二硫键的4个保守半胱氨酸．RT-PCR结果显示鲢IL-10 mRNA主要在脾脏、鳃、头肾和肌肉中表达．将鲢IL-10完

鳜IL-1β基因的克隆及原核表达

用RACE PCR获得了鳜白介素-1β(IL-1β)的全长cDNA.鳜IL-1β的cDNA全长为1298 nt(核苷酸),其5′非编码区包含UTR 93 nt;3′非编码区包含452 nt;其开放阅读框内包含753 nt,翻译成251个氨基酸.将鳜IL-1β克隆到原核表达载体pET-32a上,在大肠杆菌Rosetta- gami(DE3)内以包涵体形式得以高效表达.