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Biodiversity Conservation
Nattawut Boonyuen, Charuwan Chuaseeharonnachai, Salilaporn Nuankaew, Papichaya Kwantong, Natapol Pornputtapong, Nakarin Suwannarach, E. B. Gareth Jones, Sayanh Somrithipol
Summary: Asexual morphs of freshwater fungi have been found in tropical and subtropical regions, with two new species, Parafuscosporella ellipsoconidiogena sp. nov. and P. obovata sp. nov., discovered in a conserved forest in northern Thailand. These novel species are differentiated from known species based on morphology and were classified using DNA phylogenies.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Chengrong Deng, Hong Chen, Jialun Ping
Summary: The study reveals that the color-magnetic interaction model cannot fully absorb QCD dynamical effects, and the Coulomb interaction plays a critical role in dynamical model calculations for heavy quarks. Different color configurations dominate in the ground and excited states of the states investigated.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Jian-Bo Cheng, Zi-Yang Lin, Shi-Lin Zhu
Summary: The LHCb Collaboration discovered a double-charm tetraquark T-cc(+) with a very small width. It is investigated as a DD* molecule and found that isospin breaking effect and S - D wave coupling are significant. The study also identifies the X(3872) as a (D (D) over bar* - D*(D) over bar) / root 2p molecule and reveals a dominant S-wave component.
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Zoology
Matthew R. Halley, Therese A. Catanach, John Klicka, Jason D. Weckstein
Summary: We studied the species limits and taxonomy of the slaty-backed nightingale-thrush Catharus fuscater (Passeriformes: Turdidae), a polytypic complex of songbirds with a broad montane distribution in Central and South America, using datasets of genetic and phenotypic characters. We found 10 allopatric populations that have evolved independently for multiple glacial cycles. Genetic structure is correlated with divergence in phenotypic characters, including plumage colour, iris colour, maxilla (bill) colour, and the acoustic structure of vocalizations. Based on our findings, we propose a taxonomic revision that recognizes seven species in the complex, including a newly described species from eastern Panama, and four subspecies, two of which are newly described.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
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Mycology
N. de Silva, K. D. Hyde, S. Lumyong, A. J. L. Phillips, D. J. Bhat, S. S. N. Maharachchikumbura, K. M. Thambugala, D. S. Tennakoon, N. Suwannarach, S. C. Karunarathna
Summary: This paper presents the advances made in the study of morphology, phylogeny, host association, and geography of novel and interesting fungi in China and Thailand. It documents the findings of different plant hosts, including the identification of new genera, new species, and new host records. These findings contribute to the understanding of fungal diversity and distribution.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Robert V. Rohli, Gregg A. Snedden, Elinor R. Martin, Kristine L. DeLong
Summary: This research reviews recent literature to identify the linkages between climate variability and the impacts on temperature and precipitation in the South-Central United States. It focuses on the major modes of climate variability, known as ocean-atmosphere teleconnections, and their influence on this region. The findings provide accessible and comparable results for interdisciplinary studies on climate impacts.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Trent W. Ford, Joshua Steiner, Bridgette Mason, Steven M. Quiring
Summary: Soil moisture feedbacks are important in regional hydroclimatology, but they are difficult to observe and study outside of model environments. In this study, a climatological assessment of soil moisture-precipitation coupling in the central United States and a process-based analysis were combined to understand the mechanisms of wet- and dry-soil feedbacks. The results show spatial variability in the strength and sign of the coupling, with regions exhibiting both wet- and dry-soil feedbacks. The study confirms the potential of soil moisture feedbacks leading to convection initiation.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonio M. G. Martins-Junior, Iracilda Sampaio, Artur Silva, Jean Boubli, Tomas Hrbek, Izeni Farias, Manuel Ruiz-Garcia, Horacio Schneider
Summary: Night monkeys, a widely distributed genus of Neotropical primates, have a poorly understood taxonomy and biogeography. This study used molecular markers to infer the phylogeny, divergence times, and biogeography of the genus. Nine taxa of Aotus were supported, rejecting the existence of monophyletic red-necked and grey-necked species groups. The study suggests a taxonomic reclassification of the genus and highlights the role of dispersal and geographic changes in the origin and diversification of Aotus.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Unjali P. Gujral, Alka M. Kanaya
Summary: South Asian individuals in the United States are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, with factors such as insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and ectopic fat deposition playing a role in the etiology. South Asian migrants in the US experience cultural factors that may impact their physical activity and dietary habits.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Hong-Tao An, Kan Chen, Zhan-Wei Liu, Xiang Liu
Summary: The study presents a systematic investigation on the mass spectra of fully heavy pentaquark states and their decay behaviors in the framework of the chromomagnetic interaction model, aiming to assist in the search for exotic pentaquark states in future experiments.
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Engineering, Environmental
Yiheng Tao, Ryan W. J. Edwards, Denise L. Mauzerall, Michael A. Celia
Summary: The study investigates the development of CO2 pipelines and large-scale CCUS to make it economically viable in the power sector, requiring government policies to support the connection of captured CO2 emissions to geological storage sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jemma Alarcon, Moon Kim, Dawn Terashita, Kusha Davar, Jacob M. Garrigues, Jack P. Guccione, Mark G. Evans, Peera Hemarajata, Noah Wald-Dickler, Paul Holtom, Rodrigo Garcia Tome, Lovelyn Anyanwu, Naman K. Shah, Matthew Miller, Todd Smith, Audrey Matheny, Whitni Davidson, Christina L. Hutson, Jonathan Lucas, Odey C. Ukpo, Nicole M. Green, Sharon E. Balter
Summary: A case of mpox-related death in the United States is reported, where the patient had a compromised immune system, and evaluation indicated widespread viral infection.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Joseph Griffith, Kareem Sioufi, Laurie Wilbanks, George N. Magrath, Emil A. T. Say, Michael J. Lyons, Meg Wilkes, Gurpur Shashidhar Pai, Mae Millicent Winfrey Peterseim
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the rates and genetic characteristics of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in the southeastern region of the United States. Through a retrospective chart review, it was found that retinitis pigmentosa is the most prevalent IRD in this region, with a relatively high proportion in African American population and a relatively high frequency of USH2A pathogenic variants.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Darius Scott, Nastacia M. Pereira, Sayward E. Harrison, Meagan Zarwell, Kamla Sanasi-Bhola, Tonia Poteat
Summary: The study found that religious anti-transgender stigma is prevalent in Southern cities, but also emphasized the need for targeted faith-based initiatives for this population. The results suggest that regional environments may require interventions to negotiate historically marginalizing relationships.
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Mycology
Angel Pintos, Pablo Alvarado
Summary: In this study, an epitype for Sphaeria apiospora, the type species of the genus Apiospora, as well as two new species, was selected. The asexual state of Ap. sichuanensis was also described for the first time.
