Is 80-year-old mistake leading to first species to be fished to extinction?
A species of common skate is to become the first marine fish species to be driven to extinction by commercial fishing, due to an error of species classification 80 years ago, reveals research published November 17 in the journal Aquatic Conservation.
From the mid-19th century the common skate was described as two distinct species, the flapper skate, D. intermedia, and the blue skate, D. flossada. However, in an influential work in 1926 R.S Clark recognised only 'D. batis' as a valid species and this classification has largely gone unchallenged since.
This classification confusion has resulted in the depletion of the flapper skate, the more endangered species of the two, being masked in the catch record. This means the risk of extinction is far higher than previously assessed and without immediate and incisive action the species may be in an irreversible decline towards extinction.
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19 de noviembre de 2009
14 de noviembre de 2009
Postdoc postion in beetle morphology/taxonomy
The International Institute for Species Exploration, Arizona State University (ASU), invites applications and nominations for a postdoc available January 1, 2010. Duties include dissections, descriptions, and digital illustrations of beetles for print and Web publications, participating in the Institute team working on various cybertaxonomy initiatives, and supporting the research of the director, currently including taxonomic studies of Eleodes (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae).
ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Submit statement of interest, CV, and names/email addresses of three references to: Quentin Wheeler, Vice President and Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University. Please submit electronically to tyna.chu@asu.edu
Quentin D. Wheeler, PhD, FLS
University Vice President;
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences;
Virginia M. Ullman Professor of Natural History and the Environment,
School of Life Sciences;
Arizona State University
PO Box 876505
Tempe, AZ 85287-6505
480-965-3375; Fax: 480-965-1093
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2008 Webby and Telly Winning Video 'Planet Bob'
ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Transforming learning, discovery and lives
13 de noviembre de 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biodiversity of Madagascar
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biodiversity of Madagascar
November 12, 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship
SUMMARY:
This position is a two year appointment starting approximately July 1, 2010, involving both research in our molecular genetic laboratory and in situ field work focused on the biodiversity of Madagascar, including lemurs, carnivores, geckos, chameleons, boas, turtles and tortoises populations endemic to the island.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The scientist will employ molecular genetic techniques in the laboratory to generate species-specific microsatellites, multi-locus genotypes and DNA sequence files. The incumbent will also be responsible to apply advanced statistical methods, computer science skills and bioinformatics principles to highlight the dynamics of population genetics and systematics. The candidate’s ability for independent and critical thinking and excellent English writing skills will be vital in the writing of grants and publishable manuscripts. Excellent interpersonal skills will be key, especially in relation to our cross-cultural field research teams in Madagascar.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Excellent opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Ph.D. in the genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology fields, with a strong publication record and outstanding professional references. Emphasis in conservation science or informatics experience is a plus. Qualified candidates must show proficiency in molecular genetic techniques and computer skills capable to generate necessary data and to perform genotype and sequence analysis. The position will require attention to detail, good communication skills, strong skills in experimental design and troubleshooting, an ability to work independently and as part of a team, and dedication to doing the best job possible.
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November 12, 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship
SUMMARY:
This position is a two year appointment starting approximately July 1, 2010, involving both research in our molecular genetic laboratory and in situ field work focused on the biodiversity of Madagascar, including lemurs, carnivores, geckos, chameleons, boas, turtles and tortoises populations endemic to the island.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The scientist will employ molecular genetic techniques in the laboratory to generate species-specific microsatellites, multi-locus genotypes and DNA sequence files. The incumbent will also be responsible to apply advanced statistical methods, computer science skills and bioinformatics principles to highlight the dynamics of population genetics and systematics. The candidate’s ability for independent and critical thinking and excellent English writing skills will be vital in the writing of grants and publishable manuscripts. Excellent interpersonal skills will be key, especially in relation to our cross-cultural field research teams in Madagascar.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Excellent opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Ph.D. in the genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology fields, with a strong publication record and outstanding professional references. Emphasis in conservation science or informatics experience is a plus. Qualified candidates must show proficiency in molecular genetic techniques and computer skills capable to generate necessary data and to perform genotype and sequence analysis. The position will require attention to detail, good communication skills, strong skills in experimental design and troubleshooting, an ability to work independently and as part of a team, and dedication to doing the best job possible.
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11 de noviembre de 2009
Hacia una Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos
ASOCIACIÓN PALEONTOLÓGICA ARGENTINA: Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos
Ante esta situación y considerando necesario nuclear a los científicos que tienen una problemática común, se propone la creación de la Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos.
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Antecedentes
La Taxonomía y la Sistemática son las ciencias que se ocupan de identificar, describir, clasificar, agrupar y nominar la biodiversidad. Esto incluye el estudio tanto de las relaciones de parentesco entre los taxones como de los principios y métodos que sustentan tales clasificaciones. Para ello, la Taxonomía y la Sistemática toman como trasfondo la teoría de la evolución, lo que les permite generar hipótesis predictivas utilizando toda la evidencia disponible de diferentes campos de la biología (morfología, comportamiento, desarrollo, distribución geográfica, fisiología, genética, genómica, etc.).
Estas ciencias, la Taxonomía y la Sistemática, se remontan al comienzo de los estudios biológicos y como consecuencia de ello poseen un cuerpo teórico y metodológico robusto, desarrollado desde la antigüedad y formalizado científicamente desde la aparición de la teoría de Darwin y principalmente a partir de la década de 1950 hasta nuestros días mediante aportes teóricos y metodológicos de variadas figuras de la biología (e.g. Mayr, Hennig, Sokal, Bremer, Rohlf, Fitch, Farris, etc.).
.........Ante esta situación y considerando necesario nuclear a los científicos que tienen una problemática común, se propone la creación de la Sociedad Argentina de Taxónomos y Sistemáticos.
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FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHTHIRAPTERA (ICP 4), TURKEY
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHTHIRAPTERA (ICP 4)
JUNE 13-18, 2010
CONFERENCE HALL OF MUSTAFA HOTEL, URGUP
CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
SYMPOSIA
• Morphology and Physiology of Lice
• Systematic, Population Genetics and Evolution
• Epidemiology of Human Lice
• Ecology and Epidemiology of Animal Lice
• Medical and Veterinary Aspects of Louse Infestations
• Microorganisms Associated with Lice
• Prophylaxis and Control of Lice
• Phthirapterists and Phthirapterology
• Techniques to study lice
More information: meeting web site
JUNE 13-18, 2010
CONFERENCE HALL OF MUSTAFA HOTEL, URGUP
CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY
SYMPOSIA
• Morphology and Physiology of Lice
• Systematic, Population Genetics and Evolution
• Epidemiology of Human Lice
• Ecology and Epidemiology of Animal Lice
• Medical and Veterinary Aspects of Louse Infestations
• Microorganisms Associated with Lice
• Prophylaxis and Control of Lice
• Phthirapterists and Phthirapterology
• Techniques to study lice
More information: meeting web site
6 de noviembre de 2009
La bioinformática se consolida en la Argentina
La bioinformática se consolida en la Argentina | bioinformaticos.com.ar
La bioinformática puede contribuir al diseño de drogas más eficientes o explicar cómo nuestras células toman decisiones frente a diferentes circunstancias, entre muchas otras posibilidades. En Estados Unidos y en varios países de Europa ese campo del conocimiento está en pleno auge. Se trata de una nueva ciencia que promueve el uso de la informática en el estudio de los seres vivos.
A fin de promover su desarrollo en la Argentina acaba de nacer la Asociación Argentina de Bioinformática y Biología Computacional (AABBC / http://www.a2b2c.org.ar/.). Reúne a investigadores y profesionales de distintas ramas de la biología, de la matemática, la química y la informática.
“La biología enfrenta un momento muy complejo. Actualmente somos capaces de producir una gran marea de datos, en particular con los proyectos genómicos. Pero obtener muchos datos no significa necesariamente entender mucho”, explicó Cristina Marino Buslje, presidenta de AABBC, egresada de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona y actualmente investigadora de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Y agregó: “La bioinformática y la biología computacional van a ser protagonistas porque son imprescindibles para procesar esos datos y convertirlos en conocimiento”.
“La biología computacional cruza a toda la biología en forma transversal. Es posible modelar en la computadora desde ecosistemas hasta la interacción molecular de una droga con su receptor”, señaló el vicepresidente de AABBC Fernán Agüero e investigador de la Universidad de San Martín. Agüero llamó a sumar esfuerzos para divulgar la biología computacional y formar profesionales en el campo.
Asimismo, Marcelo Marti, investigador del Conicet en la Universidad de Buenos Aires y miembro de la recién inaugurada fundación afirmó que “estudiar y modelar procesos biológicos en la computadora es esencial tanto para las ciencias básicas –generando hipótesis que deben ser puestas a prueba en el laboratorio–, como para las aplicadas, ya que constituye la base de un número creciente de desarrollos.”
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La bioinformática puede contribuir al diseño de drogas más eficientes o explicar cómo nuestras células toman decisiones frente a diferentes circunstancias, entre muchas otras posibilidades. En Estados Unidos y en varios países de Europa ese campo del conocimiento está en pleno auge. Se trata de una nueva ciencia que promueve el uso de la informática en el estudio de los seres vivos.
A fin de promover su desarrollo en la Argentina acaba de nacer la Asociación Argentina de Bioinformática y Biología Computacional (AABBC / http://www.a2b2c.org.ar/.). Reúne a investigadores y profesionales de distintas ramas de la biología, de la matemática, la química y la informática.
“La biología enfrenta un momento muy complejo. Actualmente somos capaces de producir una gran marea de datos, en particular con los proyectos genómicos. Pero obtener muchos datos no significa necesariamente entender mucho”, explicó Cristina Marino Buslje, presidenta de AABBC, egresada de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona y actualmente investigadora de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Y agregó: “La bioinformática y la biología computacional van a ser protagonistas porque son imprescindibles para procesar esos datos y convertirlos en conocimiento”.
“La biología computacional cruza a toda la biología en forma transversal. Es posible modelar en la computadora desde ecosistemas hasta la interacción molecular de una droga con su receptor”, señaló el vicepresidente de AABBC Fernán Agüero e investigador de la Universidad de San Martín. Agüero llamó a sumar esfuerzos para divulgar la biología computacional y formar profesionales en el campo.
Asimismo, Marcelo Marti, investigador del Conicet en la Universidad de Buenos Aires y miembro de la recién inaugurada fundación afirmó que “estudiar y modelar procesos biológicos en la computadora es esencial tanto para las ciencias básicas –generando hipótesis que deben ser puestas a prueba en el laboratorio–, como para las aplicadas, ya que constituye la base de un número creciente de desarrollos.”
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5 de noviembre de 2009
Scientists Launch Effort To Sequence The DNA Of 10,000 Vertebrates
Scientists have an ambitious new strategy for untangling the evolutionary history of humans and their biological relatives: Create a genetic menagerie made of the DNA of more than 10,000 vertebrate species. The plan, proposed by an international consortium of scientists, is to obtain, preserve, and sequence the DNA of approximately one species for each genus of living mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
"Understanding the evolution of the vertebrates is one of the greatest detective stories in science," said David Haussler, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). "No one has ever really known how the elephant got its trunk, or how the leopard got its spots. This project will lay the foundation for work that will answer those questions and many others."
Known as the Genome 10K Project, the approximately $50 million initiative is "tremendously exciting science that will have great benefits for human and animal health," Haussler said. "Within our lifetimes, we could get a glimpse of the genetic changes that have given rise to some of the most diverse life forms on the planet."
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2 de noviembre de 2009
Convocatoria para el Posgrado en el INECOL, Xalapa
::: INECOL ::: Maestría y Doctorado :::
Se ha publicado la Convocatoria para ingreso al Posgrado del INECOL, Xalapa (ecología, biodiversidad, sistemática, conservación y manejo de los recursos naturales)
La Secretaría de Posgrado tiene como misión la formación de recursos humanos de alto nivel (Maestria y Doctorado en Ciencias) con el objeto de:
La información sobre la convocatoria esta aquí >>>
Se ha publicado la Convocatoria para ingreso al Posgrado del INECOL, Xalapa (ecología, biodiversidad, sistemática, conservación y manejo de los recursos naturales)
La Secretaría de Posgrado tiene como misión la formación de recursos humanos de alto nivel (Maestria y Doctorado en Ciencias) con el objeto de:
- Capacitarlos para realizar investigación científica original.
- Que apliquen los conocimientos científicos y tecnológicos a la solución de los problemas concretos enfrentados por la sociedad a la cual pertenecen.
- Biodiversidad y Sistemática
- Conservación
- Ecología
- Manejo de Recursos
La información sobre la convocatoria esta aquí >>>
30 de octubre de 2009
Computational Biology in Colombia
PLoS Computational Biology: Computational Biology in Colombia
High-throughput techniques are somewhat restricted in developing countries. However, computational resources have evolved in recent years to become available to the general public, with greater ability to solve intense computational problems at low cost. Therefore, the vast amount of information that is currently being generated and the need for finding the underpinnings of several issues in biology, have been the impetus of the computational biology area in Latin America. Colombia is no exception, as its rich genetic diversity has convened the attention of several institutions, including both governmental and academic departments, to find how, where, and when these resources could be employed to its benefit. In this review, we introduce the efforts being made throughout the country to spread the word and establish a strong network from a mid- and long-term perspective.
In Colombia, computational biology is just starting to be known as a field of research in its own right. Until now, mainly chemists and biologists have used bioinformatics as a tool to try to solve their particular research problems. We start by reviewing the work of some research groups and their projects. Next, we identify the driving forces of computational research and the problems to be faced in the future. This review is not exhaustive and we apologize for any groups that were not mentioned or acknowledged.
Restrepo S, Pinzón A, Rodríguez-R LM, Sierra R, Grajales A, et al. (2009) Computational Biology in Colombia. PLoS Comput Biol 5(10): e1000535. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000535
http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1000535
High-throughput techniques are somewhat restricted in developing countries. However, computational resources have evolved in recent years to become available to the general public, with greater ability to solve intense computational problems at low cost. Therefore, the vast amount of information that is currently being generated and the need for finding the underpinnings of several issues in biology, have been the impetus of the computational biology area in Latin America. Colombia is no exception, as its rich genetic diversity has convened the attention of several institutions, including both governmental and academic departments, to find how, where, and when these resources could be employed to its benefit. In this review, we introduce the efforts being made throughout the country to spread the word and establish a strong network from a mid- and long-term perspective.
In Colombia, computational biology is just starting to be known as a field of research in its own right. Until now, mainly chemists and biologists have used bioinformatics as a tool to try to solve their particular research problems. We start by reviewing the work of some research groups and their projects. Next, we identify the driving forces of computational research and the problems to be faced in the future. This review is not exhaustive and we apologize for any groups that were not mentioned or acknowledged.
Restrepo S, Pinzón A, Rodríguez-R LM, Sierra R, Grajales A, et al. (2009) Computational Biology in Colombia. PLoS Comput Biol 5(10): e1000535. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000535
http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1000535
26 de octubre de 2009
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Vertebrate Evolution - University of Arizona
George Gaylord Simpson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Vertebrate Evolution -
University of Arizona
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology announces one
postdoctoral fellowship position for Fall 2010, named in honor of G. G.
Simpson's long tenure at the University of Arizona.
Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology,
especially projects that are facilitated and complemented by the
Department's extensive natural history collections in ichthyology,
herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. The positions are part of a
renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of
Arizona campus and an initiative in biodiversity informatics
(http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are
encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and are expected to teach
or contribute to one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty.
Salary is $37,500 plus benefits (nine-month appointment). A research
stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for
at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit application materials online at the University
of Arizona Human Resources website (https://www.uacareertrack.com; look
for job #44102), including C.V., statement of research and teaching
interests and experience, and two letters of reference. Reference
letters should be emailed directly to sand...@email.arizona.edu.
Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications
beginning on Jan. 15, 2010.
Contact Dr. Peter Reinthal (p...@email.arizona.edu),
Dr. Renee Duckworth (r...@email.arizona.edu),or
Dr. Michael Sanderson (sand...@email.arizona.edu) for further information.
University of Arizona
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology announces one
postdoctoral fellowship position for Fall 2010, named in honor of G. G.
Simpson's long tenure at the University of Arizona.
Simpson Fellows are expected to conduct an active research program in evolutionary biology,
especially projects that are facilitated and complemented by the
Department's extensive natural history collections in ichthyology,
herpetology, ornithology, and mammalogy. The positions are part of a
renewed commitment to natural history collections on the University of
Arizona campus and an initiative in biodiversity informatics
(http://loco.biosci.arizona.edu/bdii/). Postdoctoral Fellows are
encouraged to establish research collaborations with faculty in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and are expected to teach
or contribute to one course per year in the Fellow's research specialty.
Salary is $37,500 plus benefits (nine-month appointment). A research
stipend of $5000 will also be included. The positions are renewable for
at least a second year contingent on satisfactory performance.
Applicants should submit application materials online at the University
of Arizona Human Resources website (https://www.uacareertrack.com; look
for job #44102), including C.V., statement of research and teaching
interests and experience, and two letters of reference. Reference
letters should be emailed directly to sand...@email.arizona.edu.
Position is open until filled, but we anticipate reviewing applications
beginning on Jan. 15, 2010.
Contact Dr. Peter Reinthal (p...@email.arizona.edu),
Dr. Renee Duckworth (r...@email.arizona.edu),or
Dr. Michael Sanderson (sand...@email.arizona.edu) for further information.
22 de octubre de 2009
NESCent:: Call for Proposals
NESCent: Science & Synthesis: Call for Proposals
Description:
We are now accepting proposals for Postdoctoral Fellowships at The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent). We are looking to fund innovative approaches to outstanding problems in evolutionary biology.
Applications:
Proposals are due December 1.For more information, please see our website at https://www.nescent.org/science/proposals.php.
Proposal Categories
Post-Doctoral Fellowships (December 1st deadline)
Sabbaticals (July 10th and December 1st deadlines)
Short-Term Visitors (Jan. 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Sept. 1st deadlines)
20 de octubre de 2009
Servidor de Filogenetica.org temporalmente fuera de linea
18 de octubre de 2009
Genomic basis of adaptation and speciation in Senecio
Postdoctoral Research Assistant at University of Oxford
Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral position on a NERC-funded project, Genomic basis of adaptation and speciation in Senecio, led by Dr Dmitry Filatov, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford. This project is devoted to a genome-wide analysis of molecular bases of speciation and adaptation in plant genus Senecio. In collaboration with Professor Hiscock’s laboratory in Bristol (UK) we will conduct functional and evolutionary genetic analyses of coding and regulatory regions in Senecio genome in order to study their evolution during adaptation to contrasting environments of high and low altitudes. The research will involve high throughput DNA pyrosequencing from three Senecio species and population genetic and evolutionary genomic analyses of these sequences.
Further particulars of the post are available at www.plants.ox.ac.uk/. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin on 1 February 2010 or soon thereafter and should hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
For more details of the Filatov laboratory see: dps.plants.ox.ac.uk/plants/staff/DmitryFilatov.aspx.
Applications, including application form, full curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two referees, and clearly quoting reference AP09014 should be sent to the Departmental Administrator, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB or by email to recruit [at] plants.ox.ac [.] uk. The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday 19 November 2009.
16 de octubre de 2009
III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología. Medellin
III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología,
Medellín - Antioquia,
21 al 26 de noviembre de 2010.
En nombre de las instituciones organizadoras, me es grato extenderles una invitación especial a participar en el III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología que se llevará a cabo en la ciudad de Medellín - Antioquia, del 21 al 26 de noviembre de 2010.
Motivados por el hecho de pertenecer a un país que ostenta un lugar privilegiado, al ser depositario de gran parte de la riqueza natural de nuestro planeta, este evento estará enfocado en compartir los avances en el conocimiento de los diferentes tópicos de la diversidad animal y en dimensionar la importancia de los servicios ambientales que ésta nos ofrece, especialmente sobre el impacto al que se enfrenta la humanidad con la alteración del equilibrio natural, incluyendo los efectos del cambio climático global. Siendo coherentes con este reto en el congreso hemos decidido minimizar el impacto ambiental de su desarrollo mediante la utilización de medios digitales informáticos a todo nivel y durante las diferentes fases del Evento.
José Vicente Rodríguez Mahecha
Coordinador General
III Congreso Colombiano de Zoología
Presidente Asociación Colombiana de Zoología – ACZ
11 de octubre de 2009
X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología Y Bioestratigrafía - VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología
X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología Y Bioestratigrafía - VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología
La Comisión Organizadora del X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología y Bioestratigrafía y VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología se complace en invitarlos a participar en esta reunión conjunta que se realizará en la ciudad de La Plata, Argentina, del 20 al 24 de Septiembre de 2010.
Toda la información referida a este evento se canalizará a través de nuestra página web, incluyendo la presentación de resúmenes, simposios, inscripción y fechas límite.
La Comisión Organizadora del X Congreso Argentino de Paleontología y Bioestratigrafía y VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología se complace en invitarlos a participar en esta reunión conjunta que se realizará en la ciudad de La Plata, Argentina, del 20 al 24 de Septiembre de 2010.
Toda la información referida a este evento se canalizará a través de nuestra página web, incluyendo la presentación de resúmenes, simposios, inscripción y fechas límite.
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