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Evolutionary Biology
Merly Escalona, Jake VanCampen, Nicholas W. Maurer, Marina Haukness, Mariam Okhovat, Robert S. Harris, Allison Watwood, Gabrielle A. Hartley, Rachel J. O'Neill, Paul Medvedev, Kateryna D. Makova, Christopher Vollmers, Lucia Carbone, Richard E. Green
Summary: This study presents the first assembly of the genome of the Javan gibbon and provides comparative genomic information with other gibbon species. This is important for understanding the karyotype plasticity of gibbons and for conservation efforts of this endangered species.
JOURNAL OF HEREDITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahyun Choi, Yoonjung Yi, Ani Mardiastuti, Jae C. Choe
Summary: Natal dispersal is an important life-history trait in all animal taxa. However, little is known about the dispersal mechanisms of pair-living gibbons. Through a study on Javan gibbons, it was found that aggression from parents toward offspring increased as the offspring got older. Offspring showed a decrease in co-feeding and grooming time with parents as they got older, but there was no change in the proximity and approach to parents. These findings suggest the presence of food and mate competition in Javan gibbons, which increase with the offspring's age.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Zoology
Kaleigh R. Reyes, Ujas A. Patel, Charles L. Nunn, David R. Samson
Summary: Sleep in primates, particularly in gibbons, remains poorly understood. This study provided the first sleep duration estimates for Javan gibbons and pileated gibbons, revealing their strict diurnal behavior and high sleep efficiency. Moonlight and wind speed were found to be the strongest predictors of sleep duration and quality in these species.
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Ecology
Limei He, Shengyuan Zhao, Wei He, Kongming Wu
Summary: This study assessed the impact of plant-derived foods on the survival, fecundity, and reproductive physiology of noctuid pests. The researchers found that nectar can prolong the lifespan and increase the fecundity of adult moths. The adaptability of different species of moths varied on specific pollen diets.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicholas B. Bechet, Nagesh C. Shanbhag, Iben Lundgaard
Summary: The glymphatic system is a waste clearance system in the brain that helps clear neurotoxic peptides like amyloid-beta. Impaired function of this system exacerbates disease pathology in neurodegenerative diseases. Our study shows an adaptation of a technique used to study the glymphatic system in pigs, bridging the gap between rodent and human studies.
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2021)
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Zoology
Carolyn Thompson, Eka Cahyaningrum, Helene Birot, Abdul Aziz, Susan M. Cheyne
Summary: This study provides the first evidence of polygyny in the Bornean white-bearded gibbon and explores the mating system flexibility of the group. The two breeding females remained mutually tolerant of each other and cooperated despite a lack of mating opportunities.
FOLIA PRIMATOLOGICA
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weitao Jia, Maohua Ma, Jilong Chen, Shengjun Wu
Summary: This review article provides a detailed description of plants' survival strategies, molecular mechanisms, and the role of plant hormones in adapting to flooding stress. By summarizing and analyzing relevant information, the review offers references for future screening of flood-tolerant genes and outlines potential research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Miwa Horiuchi-Hirose, Tomoko Fukuoka, Yuka Saeki
Summary: This study aimed to determine perceptions of registered and student nurses regarding the integration of anatomy and physiology into nursing practice. The literature review revealed that both undergraduate student and registered nurses recognized the importance of anatomy and physiology knowledge to nursing practice. They acknowledged its relevance to understanding patient pathophysiology, treatment selection, patient observation, and patient safety.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew J. Miller-Hansen, S. Murray Sherman
Summary: Higher-order thalamic nuclei contribute to sensory processing by projecting to primary and higher cortical areas, and their synapses in cortex have divergent properties depending on the cortical area they project to. Furthermore, the inputs to higher-order thalamus come from layer 5 neurons in primary and higher cortical areas. These findings reveal a conserved organization in thalamocortical circuitry and suggest the existence of transthalamic pathways acting as drivers in the feedback direction.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sumit K. Soni, Manoj Kumar Mishra, Maneesh Mishra, Swati Kumari, Sangeeta Saxena, Virendra Shukla, Sudeep Tiwari, Pramod Shirke
Summary: The present investigation revealed that the infection of papaya leaves by PaLCuV resulted in significant changes in the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacological properties of the leaves. The infected leaves showed reduced stomatal density, photosynthesis rate, and enzymatic activity, while the size of guard cells, transpiration rate, and anthocyanin content increased. Moreover, the pharmacological potential of the infected leaves was significantly decreased.
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Mariana de Oliveira Lima, Yhuri Cardoso Nobrega, Marcelo Renan de Deus Santos, Louisiane de Carvalho Nunes, Rodrigo Giesta Figueiredo, Maria Aparecida da Silva
Summary: The study investigated the topography, morphology, and morphometry of the heart of the broad-snouted caiman in Brazil, finding that it is consistent with the anatomy of other crocodilian species.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Dena J. Clink, Maryam Zafar, Abdul Hamid Ahmad, Allison R. Lau
Summary: The study found high levels of intraindividual variation in male Northern gray gibbon codas, and did not find support for either of the hypotheses regarding small-scale patterns of variation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Daniel J. Peart
Summary: Research suggests that drawing tasks are well received by students and may improve learning, but there are limitations and uncertainties that require further investigation and exploration.
STUDIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Zoology
Ross Brooks
Summary: Zoological narratives about hermaphroditism, sex transformations, and same-sex sexual behaviors have played significant roles in shaping ideas about sex. In the past, there were misconceptions and superstitions surrounding these topics, but observation and scientific study gradually replaced them. The study of hermaphroditism became a concern for naturalists after John Ray's discovery in 1660, while the understanding of same-sex sexual behaviors among animals was limited until the 19th century.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Salmah Widyastuti, Dyah Perwitasari-Farajallah, Entang Iskandar, Lilik B. Prasetyo, Arif Setiawan, Nur Aoliya, Susan M. Cheyne
Summary: This study aimed to update the 2010 survey results, investigate the population size and density of Javan gibbons in the Dieng Mountains, and examine their relationship with habitat characteristics. The results showed a likely increase in the gibbon population, with high group densities in different habitat types and an estimated overall population size of 1092. This suggests some success in conservation efforts over the past decade, but further effort is needed to ensure the long-term future of this threatened species.
BIODIVERSITY DATA JOURNAL
(2023)
