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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sam Stroupe, David Forgacs, Andrew Harris, James N. Derr, Brian W. Davis
Summary: In the late nineteenth century, the North American bison population experienced a significant decline, close to extinction. Most surviving bison were maintained by private cattle ranchers and crossed with domestic cattle. Recent whole genome sequencing studies have found multiple historical hybridization events between bison and domestic cattle.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chester S. Gardner, Chiao-Yao She
Summary: The Southwestern North American megadrought, which started in 2000, is the driest period in the region since 800 CE. The prolonged drought has resulted in a significant decrease in gravity waves observed in the upper atmosphere. Additionally, wave activity has weakened and exhibited annual variations during the megadrought.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Ecology
Elizabeth A. Sinclair, Renae K. Hovey, Siegfried L. Krauss, Janet M. Anthony, Michelle Waycott, Gary A. Kendrick
Summary: Historical and contemporary processes drive spatial patterns of gene flow and genetic diversity in a temperate seagrass species in southern Australia. Through genetic analysis, the study found that the current and historical distributions of the seagrass were similar, except in the Bass Strait. The genetic structure was consistent with recognized biogeographic provinces and showed the influence of oceanic upwellings.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Christian Persichilli, Gabriele Senczuk, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Maurizio Marusi, Jan-Thijs van Kaam, Raffaella Finocchiaro, Marika Di Civita, Martino Cassandro, Fabio Pilla
Summary: In this study, the genetic structure of Italian Holstein breed was analyzed using genome-wide data and compared with North American population. The results showed significant differences between Italian and North American stock. Genes related to milk quality, disease resistance, and fertility were identified through selection signature analyses. This study provides a foundation for further research and practical applications.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Josip Kranjcic, David Hunt, Sanja Persic Kirsic, Ines Kovacic, Josip Vuksic, Denis Vojvodic
Summary: The study found that the articular eminence inclination, height, and curved line length are variables among American populations, but there were no significant differences between different groups. Left-right differences and the effects of sex and age were not statistically significant in relation to the morphology of the articular eminence.
ACTA STOMATOLOGICA CROATICA
(2021)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Erose Sthapit, Peter Bjork, Jano Jimenez Barreto
Summary: This paper explores the components of a negative memorable Airbnb experience through two online studies. Findings are destination-specific and limited to Western participants. The study suggests Airbnb provide hosts with service quality checklists and training for quality assurance.
Editorial Material
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Gang Fu, Pengyuan Li, Lijia Chen, Yongmao Peng, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper reviews the historic evolutions of the terms storm and cyclone from the perspective of weather science, introduces the origin of the nickname "meteorological bomb" for explosive cyclones, discusses various definitions of explosive cyclones by researchers, and explores the climatological features and future trends of explosive cyclones under global climate change.
ADVANCES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Karolina Poplawska, Anne Griffiths, Renee Temme, Darryl J. Adamko, Keith Nykamp, Adam J. Shapiro
Summary: We present 4 cases of primary ciliary dyskinesia in unrelated indigenous North American children, all caused by identical, homozygous, likely pathogenic deletions in the DNAL1 gene. The presence of shared DNAL1 deletions among dispersed indigenous populations suggests that primary ciliary dyskinesia contributes to a higher incidence of bronchiectasis-related lung disease in indigenous North Americans than previously thought.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Rocio Gomez, Yessica S. Tapia-Guerrero, Bulmaro Cisneros, Lorena Orozco, Cesar Cerecedo-Zapata, Elvia Mendoza-Caamal, Gerardo Leyva-Gomez, Norberto Leyva-Garcia, Luis Velazquez-Perez, Jonathan J. Magana
Summary: This study examined the allele frequencies of five SCA microsatellite loci in eleven Mexican Native American populations. The results showed that MNA populations had certain genetic homogeneity, except for Mayans who had distinctive genetic profiles. No pathological or large normal alleles were found in MNA populations, except for a pre-mutated allele in the Zapotec population. The findings suggest that MNA ancestry has shaped the genetic structure of contemporary Mexican Mestizo populations, but Native American ancestry does not impact the origin of SCAs in the Mexican population.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Charles D. Hwang, Chase A. Pagani, Johanna H. Nunez, Masnsen Cherief, Qizhi Qin, Mario Gomez-Salazar, Balram Kadaikal, Heeseog Kang, Ashish R. Chowdary, Nicole Patel, Aaron W. James, Benjamin Levi
Summary: Heterotopic ossification (HO) refers to the formation of ectopic bone, primarily genetically driven or acquired in the setting of trauma. Current treatments are prophylactic and new mechanisms independent of inflammation have been discovered to regulate ectopic bone formation.
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Evolutionary Biology
Andrew K. Habrich, Elizabeth R. Lawrence, Dylan J. Fraser
Summary: The study found that terrestrial mammals with large home ranges, dense populations, and large body sizes had reduced nuclear genetic diversity with increasing road impacts and human density. There are genus-specific variations in genetic responses to road impacts and human density, with human density having a greater negative effect on allelic diversity or heterozygosity than road networks.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meenu Thakur, Bo Wang, Madan L. Verma
Summary: The increasing global population and limited natural resources pose major challenges to the sustainability of agricultural and food industries. The application of nanobiosensors can enhance resource utilization efficiency and help address these challenges.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
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Ecology
Camila A. Cortina, John L. Neff, Shalene Jha
Summary: Grasslands globally are facing declines due to landscape-scale habitat alterations and local disturbance regimes. This study investigates the effects of contemporary and historic disturbance regimes on plant-pollinator community composition and network structure in Central Texas grassland. Results show that land management practices have significantly influenced community composition, and plant and pollinator richness are related to land cover and phenological period, while network connectance is related to phenological period and urban cover.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shahinur S. Islam, Xi Xue, Albert Caballero-Solares, Ian R. Bradbury, Matthew L. Rise, Ian A. Fleming
Summary: This study examines the genetic differences between farmed and wild Atlantic salmon, as well as the consequences of hybridization between escaped farmed fish and wild populations. The findings suggest that the escaped farmed fish, especially those of European origin, have a greater impact on gene transcription and potential effects on wild populations compared to locally derived farmed strains. This research provides insights into the genetic interactions and disruptive effects of introgression in salmon populations.
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Environmental Sciences
Victoria R. Propp, Amila O. De Silva, Christine Spencer, Susan J. Brown, Sara D. Catingan, James E. Smith, James W. Roy
Summary: The study found various CECs in leachate of historic landfills, with some landfills having PFAS concentrations similar to modern landfills and elevated levels of certain substances increasing with landfill age, indicating historic landfills may be long-term sources of CECs to groundwater.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)