Individual differences in developmental trajectory leave a male polyphenic signature in bulb mite populations by Deere, Jacques A., Smallegange, Isabel M.

“…If, like in mammals and birds where early-life stress effects are extensively studied, we account for such pre-adult viability selection in coldblooded species, it would allow us to (i) better characterise natural selection on trait development like male polyphenisms, (ii) understand how it can affect the response to other selections in adulthood, and (iii) understand how such trait dynamics influence, and are influenced by, population dynamics. …”
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Measuring overall functional diversity by aggregating its multiple facets: Functional richness, biomass evenness, trait evenness and dispersion by Laurie Anne Wojcik, Ursula Gaedke, Ellen vanVelzen, Toni Klauschies

“…Consequently, we developed an index K defined as the geometric mean of four independent facets: functional richness (the classic measure of the coverage of the trait axis), biomass evenness and trait evenness (quantifying how evenly distributed the biomass and traits are among species and within the feasible trait range, respectively) and dispersion (quantifying the spread around the biomass‐weighted mean trait). …”
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Microbial diversity and biogeography across gastrointestinal tracts of Takifugu pufferfish revealed by full-length 16S amplicon sequencing by Xingkun Jin, Yan Shi, Zhenlong Sun, Yaohui Wang, Zhe Zhao

“…Takifugu pufferfish, which are an example of species evolved through adaptive radiation, possess a GIT that is specialized for antipredator defense and gluttonous feeding behaviors, offering a unique model to explore the effects of GIT compartmentalization and host genetics on gut microbial communities. …”
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Taenia asiatica: Mitochondrial signatures based analysis of an emerging public health threat in India by Aman D. Moudgil, Anil K. Nehra, Pallavi Moudgil

“…It is an emerging sister species of T. saginata with pigs as intermediate hosts. …”
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Platycodon grandiflorum-derived extracellular vesicles suppress triple-negative breast cancer growth by reversing the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and modulating the gu... by Min Yang, Jia Guo, Jinxian Li, Shuyue Wang, Yuan Sun, Ying Liu, Yinghua Peng

“…They were efficiently taken up by tumor cells and induced increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to tumor cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis, particularly in the TNBC cell line 4T1. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles and Correlation with Their Physical Properties by Ling Yien Ing, Noraziah Mohamad Zin, Atif Sarwar, Haliza Katas

“…Chitosan nanoparticles prepared from different concentrations of LMW and HMW were also found to serve a better inhibitory activity against C. albicans (MICLMW=0.25–0.86 mg/mL and MICHMW=0.6–1.0 mg/mL) and F. solani (MICLMW=0.86–1.2 mg/mL and MICHMW=0.5–1.2 mg/mL) compared to the solution form (MIC=3 mg/mL for both MWs and species). This inhibitory effect was also influenced by particle size and zeta potential of chitosan nanoparticles. …”
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Are tropical oceanic islands overlooked? Knowledge gaps regarding the vulnerability of amphibians to global anthropogenic threats by Renoir J. Auguste, Amy E. Deacon, Mark F. Hulme

“…We carried out a systematic review of the literature on experimental studies published during 1 July 1998–30 June 2022, to evaluate whether there are knowledge gaps in relation to geographical scope, taxonomic representation, life stage assessment, the factors affecting amphibians and how species and populations respond to these factors. …”
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Polystyrene microplastics disrupt adrenal steroid synthesis in male mice via mitochondrial dysfunction by Ying Xiong, Zhe Chen, Hanmin Xiang, Yi Liu, Yanlin Wang

“…In vivo, we further observed that chronic exposure to PS-MPs (0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/d for 4 weeks) could induce abnormal mitochondrial morphology and functional disruptions of adrenal glands in male mice, along with an imbalance in cellular oxidative stress, manifested as increased level of reactive oxygen species, diminished antioxidant activity (glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase). …”
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Harnessing the power of cinnamon oil: A review of its potential as natural biopesticide and its implications for food security by Yursida Yursida, Frederick Andrew, Karlin Agustina, Evriani Mareza, Ummi Kalsum, Ikhwani Ikhwani, Sri Rahayuningsih, Erny Yuniarti, Nicky Rahmana Putra

“…Cinnamon oil, derived from the bark of Cinnamomum species, has emerged as a promising candidate in this arena due to its potent biopesticidal properties. …”
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Rapid changes in plasma corticosterone and medial amygdala transcriptome profiles during social status change reveal molecular pathways associated with a major life history transit... by Tyler M Milewski, Won Lee, Rebecca L Young, Hans A Hofmann, James P Curley

“…Social hierarchies are a common form of social organization across species. Although hierarchies are largely stable across time, animals may socially ascend or descend within hierarchies depending on environmental and social challenges. …”
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Using decision analysis to develop a framework for nest protection for threatened birds by Joy. S. Tripovich, Terry Walshe, Andrew Elphinstone, Dean Ingwersen, Mick Roderick, Benjamin J. Pitcher

“…The interventions with the highest predicted probabilities of nest success under each threat category were, respectively: lethal control of avian predators, the use of tree collars to control arboreal mammalian predators, the provisioning of supplementary food and nesting resources during extreme weather events, and control of the noisy miner Manorina melanocephala, a competitor species. Our analysis shows that by applying a combination of conservation actions alongside improvements in nest detection, it is possible, based on the opinion of experts, to provide a pathway for the recovery of the regent honeyeater.…”
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Central composite design in predicting heat transfer rate on the time-dependent flow of Williamson nanofluid with chemical reaction: A response surface methodology by B.C. Rout, Subhajit Panda, S.R. Mishra, Rupa Baithalu

“…Further, the interaction of the heat source/sink along with chemical species enriches the flow phenomena. In practical scenario, the porous medium along with stretching surface used in filtration, oil recovery, chemical reactors, etc. …”
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Quality assessment of fish vaccine data in the Norwegian Veterinary Prescription Register (VetReg) by Trishang Udhwani, Katharine R. Dean, Ingunn Sommerset, Kari Olli Helgesen

“…We identified issues at the product level, with bath vaccines, and with single variables (number of animals, weight, and species). We recommend that quality can be improved by reporting all vaccines in volume rather than doses, reporting a single vaccine prescription per report, and including a deadline for pharmacies to report in the legislation.…”
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Development of a Gluten Standard from Relevant Sources of Wheat and Investigation into Gluten Content of Supplemental Enzymes Generated During Fermentation by Pyeongsug Kim, Natasha Kim Leeuwendaal, Jonathon Niño Charari, Joan Colom, John Deaton, Kieran Rea

“…During fermentation, bacterial and fungal species synthesize substrate-specific enzymes to obtain nutrients. …”
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Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review by Stefanović Bojana V., Spasojević Nataša M., Ferizović Harisa N., Janković Milica D., Virijević Kristina M., Dronjak Slađana S.

“…In the near future, melatonin will be a promising agent to control the fate of mesenchymal stem cells by regulating the generation of reactive oxygen species and the release of immune factors in regenerative medicine. …”
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Agrolandscapes and their role in ensuring environmental safety by Larysa Piskunova, Tetiana Zubok, Alla Klepko, Kateryna Кarabach, Alina Kudryavytska

“…In particular, forest and forest-steppe agrolandscapes have proven to be the most effective in conserving species, which is critical for maintaining ecological balance. …”
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The Role of Macrophages in the Pathogenesis of Celiac Disease by A. I. Khavkin, E. V. Loshkova, E. I. Kondratieva, N. S. Shapovalova, I. R. Grishkevich, I. V. Doroshenko, G. N. Yankina

“…The result of these processes is the development of an inflammatory reaction and damage to the intestinal mucosa due to the production of matrix metalloproteinases and reactive oxygen species by macrophages. Therapeutic tactics for celiac disease today include a gluten-free diet, which is not so easy to follow. …”
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Prediction of some peroxidase functions in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> L. by bioinformatic search by A. S. Tugbaeva, A. A. Ermoshin, I. S. Kiseleva

“…Seven reference peroxidases were chosen from four plant species: Zinnia sp., Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn., Lycopersicon esculentum L. и Populus alba L. …”
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A multi-levels analysis to evaluate the toxicity of microplastics on aquatic insects: A case study with damselfly larvae (Ischnura elegans) by Lin Sun, Zhongyan Cheng, Mei Wang, Chao Wei, Haoyu Liu, Yuxia Yang

“…Moreover, there was a modification of the gut microbial community, with an increase in species richness but a shift towards potentially harmful bacteria. …”
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Greening of Svalbard in the twentieth century driven by sea ice loss and glaciers retreat by Gianmarco Ingrosso, Chiara Ceccarelli, Federico Giglio, Patrizia Giordano, Jens Hefter, Leonardo Langone, Stefano Miserocchi, Gesine Mollenhauer, Alessio Nogarotto, Mathia Sabino, Tommaso Tesi

“…Most of these signals were consistent with the biomolecular fingerprints of vascular plant species that are more adapted to warmer conditions and have widely expanded in proglacial areas during recent decades. …”
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