Cytochrome P450 differences in normal and imposex-affected female whelk Buccinum undatum from the open North Sea

Normal and imposex-affected female Buccinum undatum were sampled from the open North Sea at three locations, one with low, and two with high shipping densities. Cytochrome P450 components and P450 aromatase activity were determined in the microsomal fractions isolated from pooled digestive gland/gonads. Cytochrome P450 aromatase activity was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in normal females collected in the low shipping density area (1,325 +/- 295 fmol/h/mg protein) than levels from imposex animals from a high shipping density area (620 +/- 287 fmol/h/mg protein). A negative correlation was found between aromatase activity and organotin body burden (r = -0.99). Levels of CYP450, cytochrome b5 and NADPH cytochrome c reductase activity did not show differences among groups. This is the first field evidence of depressed aromatase activity in imposex affected females, although additional research under laboratory controlled conditions is required to fully understand the mechanisms underlying the development of imposex in this species.     

Measuring lysosomal stability as an effective tool for marine coastal environmental monitoring

The use of lysosomal stability in the mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis, as a potential biomarker of environmental contamination has been evaluated along the Portuguese coast. To this end, the neutral red retention (NRR) time was measured in mussel haemocytes gathered from nine different locations reflecting different degrees of anthropogenic contamination. Mussels collected in the vicinity of industrial and urban areas showed the lowest lysosomal stability. Additionally, no significant seasonal variability (winter-spring/summer) for NRR time was observed. In order to further support the usefulness of this method as an integrated tool for monitoring marine coastal environments, we compared the levels of xenobiotics in mussel tissues with the obtained NRR values. The results highlighted a consistent pattern, with the lowest lysosomal stability intimately correlated with the higher contaminant concentrations. In summary, this integrated approach further demonstrated that the NRR assay can provide useful and objective indications of the real health status of organisms subjected to different stress agents, being a valid option for environmental monitoring.     

北京正负电子对撞机工程静力水准测量系统

北京正负电子对撞机工程中,根据贮存环和同步幅射设备安装高程控制基准的要求,建立了静力水准测量系统。本文简述了静力水准测量系统的原理、结构,分析了测量误差来源。1988年7月,验收合格。实测结果表明,静力水准测量系统相邻两测头之间的标准偏差小于±0.07mm,满足工程要求。     

GPS观测数据传输技术的研究

为改变目前ＧＰＳ观测数据邮递的数据传递方式，研究用公用电话网进行ＧＰＳ观测数据传递的传输技术。通过实验以及联调证明此项传输技术不仅传输速度高，而且传输准确，使用方便，系统功能强，还可服务于工程监测、自然灾害防御、地震前兆监测等需数据通信的领域     

定点形变仪器的标定

本文重点介绍四种标定系统的性能、测试、优缺点。同时简述标定量程与标定周期的选择及长度量值传递问题。     

Geodynamic Technique Applied to the Volcanic Activity Forecast of Lanzarote Island in Spain

In accordance with the Agreement of Sino-Spain Science and Technology Cooperation,the Institute of Seismology,SSB of China and the Institute of Astronomy and Geodesy of Spain have together performed research at the Geodynamics Laboratory of Lanzarote(Canary Islands)with geodynamic instrumentation.Researchers conducted observation and then analyzed the data compiled.Researchers using the advanced geodynamic instruments could monitor the volcanic activity and seismicity in order to forecast the volcanic eruption and earthquakes.The results of this paper are obtained from this scientific and technological cooperation of the two institutes between China and Spain.     

我国第二代定点形变(应变)连续观测技术

本文回顾了我国定点形变(应变)连续观测技术廿年来的发展,概述了为提高第二代观测技术所做的努力及取得的成就,提出了今后在本领域进一步发展的建议。