Isotope ratios and trace element concentrations of basalts from DSDP Leg 15 sites (Appendix 1)

Formation of the Cretaceous Caribbean plateau, including the komatiites of Gorgona, has been linked to the currently active Galápagos hotspot. We use Hf-Nd isotopes and trace element data to characterise both the Caribbean plateau and the Galápagos hotspot, and to investigate the relationship between them. Four geochemical components are identified in the Galápagos mantle plume: two 'enriched' components with epsilon-Hf and epsilon-Nd similar to enriched components observed in other mantle plumes, one moderately enriched component with high Nb/Y, and a fourth component which most likely represents depleted MORB source mantle. The Caribbean plateau basalt data form a linear array in Hf-Nd isotope space, consistent with mixing between two mantle components. Combined Hf-Nd-Pb-Sr-He isotope and trace element data from this study and the literature suggest that the more enriched Caribbean end member corresponds to one or both of the enriched components identified on Galápagos. Likewise, the depleted end member of the array is geochemically indistinguishable from MORB and corresponds to the depleted component of the Galápagos system. Enriched basalts from Gorgona partially overlap with the Caribbean plateau array in epsilon-Hf vs. epsilon-Nd, whereas depleted basalts, picrites and komatiites from Gorgona have a high epsilon-Hf for a given epsilon-Nd, defining a high-epsilon-Hf depleted end member that is not observed elsewhere within the Caribbean plateau sequences. This component is similar, however, in terms of Hf-Nd-Pb-He isotopes and trace elements to the depleted plume component recognised in basalts from Iceland and along the Reykjanes Ridge. We suggest that the Caribbean plateau represents the initial outpourings of the ancestral Galápagos plume. Absence of a moderately enriched, high Nb/Y component in the older Caribbean plateau (but found today on the island of Floreana) is either due to changing source compositions of the plume over its 90 Ma history, or is an artifact of limited sampling. The high-epsilon-Hf depleted component sampled by the Gorgona komatiites and depleted basalts is unique to Gorgona and is not found in the Caribbean plateau. This may be an indication of the scale of heterogeneity of the Caribbean plateau system; alternatively Gorgona may represent a separate oceanic plateau derived from a completely different Pacific plume, such as the Sala y Gomez.

Biostratigraphy and Sr isotopic composition of sediments from DSDP Legs 12, 14, 15, 17, 20-22, and 30

We present the data used to construct the Cenozoic and Cretaceous portion of the Phanerozoic curve of seawater 87Sr/86Sr that had been given in summary form by W.H. Burke co-workers. All Cenozoic samples (128) and 22 Cretaceous samples are foram-nannofossil oozes and limestones from DSDP cores distributed among 13 sites in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, and the Caribbean Sea. Non-DSDP Cretaceous samples (126) include limestone, anhydrite and phosphate samples from North America, Europe and Asia. Determination of the 87Sr/86Sr value of seawater at particular times in the past is based on comparison of ratios derived from coeval marine samples from widely separated geographic areas. These samples are characterized by a wide variety of diagenetic and burial histories. The large size and cosmopolitan nature of the data set decreases the likelihood that, among coeval data, systematic error has been introduced by a similar pattern of diagenetic alteration of the ratios. There is good clustering of data points throughout the Cenozoic and Cretaceous curve. The consistency of data is illustrated by Cenozoic and Cretaceous data plots that include a separate symbol for each DSDP site and non-DSDP sample location. More than 98% of the data points are enclosed by upper and lower lines that define a narrow band. For any given time, the correct seawater ratio probably lies within this band. A line drawn within the band represents our estimate of the actual seawater ratio as a function of time. The general configuration of the Cenozoic and Cretaceous curve appears to be strongly influenced by the history of plate interactions and sea-floor spreading. Specific rises and falls in the 87Sr/86Sr of seawater, however, may be caused by a variety of factors such as variation in lithologic composition of the crust exposed to weathering, configuration and topographic relief of continents, volcanic activity, rate of sea-floor spreading, extent of continental inundation by epeiric seas, and variations in both climate and paleooceanographic conditions. Many or all of these factors are probably related to global tectonic processes, yet their combined effect on the temporal variation of seawater 87Sr/86Sr can complicate a direct platetectonic interpretation for portions of the seawater curve.

湘鄂与闽粤猕猴颅骨的多变量分析

湘鄂与闽粤猕猴颅骨分析结果表明, 二者存在较大差异, 湖南-湖北种群的颅骨结构相对大于福建-广东 种群, 四者雌雄两性颅骨形态结构均有较大差异, 分属不同亚种。

Diagnóstico sorológico e caracterização molecular do vírus da hepatite E em suínos no estado do Pará, Brasil

O vírus da Hepatite E (HEV) é um RNA-vírus entericamente transmissível do gênero Hepevirus causador de hepatite aguda em humanos que apresenta ampla distribuição em diversas regiões do mundo. Suínos são relatados como a principal fonte de infecção para humanos relacionadas aos genótipos 3 e 4 em regiões consideradas não-endêmicas. Neste sentido, o presente estudo teve como objetivo demonstrar a infecção pelo HEV em suínos no Estado do Pará através de métodos sorológicos e moleculares aplicados a amostras de soro, fezes e fígado de 151 suínos abatidos na região Metropolitana de Belém. A investigação sorológica abrangeu a pesquisa de anticorpos anti-HEV das classes IgM e IgG e o diagnóstico molecular inclui a detecção do HEV-RNA, sequenciamento nucleotídico e análise filogenética das sequências obtidas. Como resultado, não foram detectados anticorpos anti- HEV IgM e a prevalência de animais sororeativos para IgG foi de 8,6% (13/151). A detecção molecular amplificou fragmentos do HEV genoma em 4,8% (22/453) das amostras testadas e a prevalência de animais positivos a pelo menos uma amostra foi de 9,9% (15/151). A análise filogenética concluiu que todas as sequências analisadas pertencem ao genótipo 3 do vírus, descrito como zoonótico. Foram identificados os subtipos 3c e 3f ocorrendo simultaneamente estre as amostras, de acordo com as duas regiões do genoma amplificadas. Estes resultados constam como as primeiras evidências sorológicas e moleculares da circulação do HEV entre suínos no Norte do Brasil e também como a primeira detecção e genotipagem do HEV na região.

Narrativa e imaginário na América Espanhola

Parte significativa da novelística hispano-americana é indagação estética sobre a história que, a partir de Colombo, começou a ser escrita no novo continente. Como se sabe, essa história apresenta contornos singulares na medida em que foi impulsionada, dentre outros fatores, tanto pela imaginação reinante na mentalidade européia da época quanto pelas fontes mitológicas que organizavam o saber indígena. Como conseqüência, na América Espanhola imaginação, história e narração constituem extratos culturais solidários, em permanente relação. É intuito deste trabalho abordar aspectos da história cultural hispano-americana em função dos tópicos narração e imaginação, considerados preponderantes na constituição do processo formador das identidades americanas. Palavras-chave: Ficção e História; mito e imaginação; narrativa hispano-americana; conquista da América; Carlos Fuentes.

HEV infection in swine from Eastern Brazilian Amazon: Evidence of co-infection by different subtypes

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a fecal-orally transmitted member of the genus Hepevirus that causes acute hepatitis in humans and is widely distributed throughout the world. Pigs have been reported as the main source of genotypes 3 and 4 infection to humans in non-endemic areas. To investigate HEV infection in pigs from different regions of Para state (Eastern Brazilian Amazon), we performed serological and molecular analyses of serum, fecal and liver samples from 151 adult pigs slaughtered between April and October 2010 in slaughterhouses in the metropolitan region of Belem, Para. Among the animals tested, 8.6% (13/151) were positive for anti-HEV IgG but not for anti-HEV IgM. HEV RNA was detected in 4.8% (22/453) of the samples analyzed and 9.9% (15/151) of the animals had at least one positive sample. Phylogenetic analysis showed that all sequences belonged to genotype 3 that were related to human isolates from other non-endemic regions, suggesting that the isolates had zoonotic potential. Subtypes 3c and 3f were simultaneously detected in some pigs, suggesting co-infection by more than one strain and/or the presence of a recombinant virus. These results constitute the first molecular and serologic evidence of swine HEV circulation in the Eastern Brazilian Amazon. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

La estigmatización de los mendigos en El Buscón : Similitudes con la persecución de otros grupos marginados

Los mendigos fueron estigmatizados durante la temprana modernidad, convirtiéndose en sujetos sospechosos sobre los cuales recaían múltiples acusaciones. En el presente trabajo veremos cómo La vida del Buscón llamado Don Pablos reproduce este discurso, en el cual encontramos varias similitudes con la marginación de otros grupos sociales en este mismo período de consolidación monárquica. A partir de esto, manejamos la hipótesis de que este texto es parte de la configuración de un enemigo interno que debía ser perseguido y respecto del cual era necesario generar, a través de la aversión y el temor generalizados, el rechazo de la población

La estigmatización de los mendigos en El Buscón : Similitudes con la persecución de otros grupos marginados

Los mendigos fueron estigmatizados durante la temprana modernidad, convirtiéndose en sujetos sospechosos sobre los cuales recaían múltiples acusaciones. En el presente trabajo veremos cómo La vida del Buscón llamado Don Pablos reproduce este discurso, en el cual encontramos varias similitudes con la marginación de otros grupos sociales en este mismo período de consolidación monárquica. A partir de esto, manejamos la hipótesis de que este texto es parte de la configuración de un enemigo interno que debía ser perseguido y respecto del cual era necesario generar, a través de la aversión y el temor generalizados, el rechazo de la población

La estigmatización de los mendigos en El Buscón : Similitudes con la persecución de otros grupos marginados

Los mendigos fueron estigmatizados durante la temprana modernidad, convirtiéndose en sujetos sospechosos sobre los cuales recaían múltiples acusaciones. En el presente trabajo veremos cómo La vida del Buscón llamado Don Pablos reproduce este discurso, en el cual encontramos varias similitudes con la marginación de otros grupos sociales en este mismo período de consolidación monárquica. A partir de esto, manejamos la hipótesis de que este texto es parte de la configuración de un enemigo interno que debía ser perseguido y respecto del cual era necesario generar, a través de la aversión y el temor generalizados, el rechazo de la población

Occurrence of hiatuses PH and NH 1 through NH 7 in DSDP holes

Miocene paleoceanographic evolution exhibits major changes resulting from the opening and closing of passages, the subsequent changes in oceanic circulation, and development of major Antarctic glaciation. The consequences and timing of these events can be observed in variations in the distribution of deep-sea hiatuses, sedimentation patterns, and biogeographic distribution of planktic organisms. The opening of the Drake Passage in the latest Oligocene to early Miocene (25-20 Ma) resulted in the establishment of the deep circumpolar current, which led to thermal isolation of Antarctica and increased global cooling. This development was associated with a major turnover in planktic organisms, resulting in the evolution of Neogene assemblages and the eventual extinction of Paleogene assemblages. The erosive patterns of two widespread hiatuses (PH, 23.0-22.5 Ma; and NH 1, 20-18 Ma) indicate that a deep circumequatorial circulation existed at this time, characterized by a broad band of carbonate-ooze deposition. Siliceous sedimentation was restricted to the North Atlantic and a narrow band around Antarctica. A major reorganization in deep-sea sedimentation and hiatus distribution patterns occurred near the early/middle Miocene boundary, apparently resulting from changes in oceanic circulation. Beginning at this time, deep-sea erosion occurred throughout the Caribbean (hiatus NH 2, 16-15 Ma), suggesting disruption of the deep circumequatorial circulation and northward deflection of deep currents, and/or intensification of the Gulf Stream. Sediment distribution patterns changed dramatically with the sudden appearance of siliceous-ooze deposition in the marginal and east equatorial North Pacific by 16.0 to 15.5 Ma, coincident with the decline of siliceous sedimentation in the North Atlantic. This silica switch may have been caused by the introduction of Norwegian Overflow Water into the North Atlantic acting as a barrier to outcropping of silica-rich Antarctic Bottom Water. The main aspects of the present oceanic circulation system and sediment distribution pattern were established by 13.5 to 12.5 Ma (hiatus NH 3), coincident with the establishment of a major East Antarctic ice cap. Antarctic glaciation resulted in a broadening belt of siliceous-ooze deposition around Antarctica, increased siliceous sedimentation in the marginal and east equatorial North Pacific and Indian Oceans, and further northward restriction of siliceous sediments in the North Atlantic. Periodic cool climatic events were accompanied by lower eustatic sea levels and widespread deep-sea erosion at 12 to 11 Ma (NH 4), 10 to 9 Ma (NH 5), 7.5 to 6.2 Ma (NH 6), and 5.2 to 4.7 Ma (NH 7).