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Biodiversity Conservation
Ana Nuno, Chloe Chesney, Maia Wellbelove, Elena Bersacola, Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Fabian Leendertz, Amanda D. Webber, Kimberley J. Hockings
Summary: The emergence of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, has a significant impact on livelihood strategies and conservation tools reliant on human-wildlife interactions. Understanding visitor compliance with disease mitigation measures is essential for effectively implementing these measures at great ape tourism sites, and can contribute to a more sustainable visitor experience.
Review
Microbiology
Denis S. Azevedo, Jose Lucas C. Duarte, Carlos Felipe G. Freitas, Karoline L. Soares, Monica S. Sousa, Eduardo Sergio S. Sousa, Ricardo B. Lucena
Summary: Emerging infectious diseases often originate in animals and jump between species through mutations and recombination events. Great apes are at risk due to human activities, highlighting the importance of prevention measures to stop disease transmission.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raphaela Heesen, Adrian Bangerter, Klaus Zuberbuhler, Katia Iglesias, Christof Neumann, Aude Pajot, Laura Perrenoud, Jean-Pascal Guery, Federico Rossano, Emilie Genty
Summary: Research shows that chimpanzees and bonobos exhibit entry and exit phases similar to humans in joint activities, demonstrating a process of joint commitment. Bonobos' phases are more influenced by friendship, reflecting patterns akin to human face management more than chimpanzees do. This suggests that the process of joint commitment was already present in our common ancestor with Pan.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanna Marno, Christoph J. Volter, Brandon Tinklenberg, Dan Sperber, Josep Call
Summary: When human infants are addressed intentionally, they interpret the information as relevant and valuable. Similarly, great apes are sensitive to communicative cues, but in this study, they failed to prioritize efficiency when the ineffective method was demonstrated in a communicative way. This suggests that the communicative demonstration elicited an expectation of relevance and modified apes' interpretation of the situation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Biology
Loic Pougnault, Florence Levrero, Mael Leroux, Julien Paulet, Pablo Bombani, Fabrice Dentressangle, Laure Deruti, Baptiste Mulot, Alban Lemasson
Summary: Two hypotheses related to the evolution of animal vocal communication have gained ground in the last decade: one suggesting that complexity of communication co-evolved with social complexity, and another proposing that primitive conversational rules exist in primates. Comparative studies on great apes such as chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orang-utans reveal that vocal interaction patterns are influenced by societal factors, with species showing different patterns based on social structure, diversity of social bonds, and interaction types. This suggests that studying vocal turn-taking in non-human great apes could provide insights into the socially driven evolution of communication.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2022)
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Biology
Cathal O'Madagain, Katharina A. Helming, Marco F. H. Schmidt, Eli Shupe, Josep Call, Michael Tomasello
Summary: Research has shown that great apes and 5-year-old children have the ability to keep track of the reasons for their decisions, while 3-year-old children do not. Additionally, apes are only sensitive to conflicting physical evidence, whereas 3-year-old children are more sensitive to peer disagreement.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Livia Patrono, Caroline Rothemeier, Leonce Kouadio, Emmanuel Couacy-Hymann, Roman M. Wittig, Sebastien Calvignac-Spencer, Fabian H. Leendertz
Summary: This study used target enrichment and next generation sequencing to investigate five outbreaks of human-introduced respiratory disease in wild chimpanzees in Tai National Park, Ivory Coast. By retrieving viral genomes and pneumococcal virulence factors, the researchers provided genomic insights into these spillover events and described a framework for non-invasive genomic surveillance in wildlife.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Aisha Yousaf, Junfeng Liu, Sicheng Ye, Hua Chen
Summary: The availability of high-quality genome sequences of great ape species has provided unprecedented opportunities for genomic analyses. This review summarizes recent progress in evolutionary comparative genomic studies of human, chimpanzee, bonobo, gorilla, and orangutan, focusing on evolutionary history, natural selection, structural variations, and new genes, offering insights into the origin of human-specific phenotypes.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
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Virology
Fu-Lu Chu, Chen Li, Li Chen, Bo Dong, Yang Qiu, Yiqing Liu
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of viruses and risk factors associated with pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission among patients hospitalized for acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI). The results showed that human rhinovirus (HRV) had the highest detection rate, the viral infection rate was highest in winter, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and comorbidities were associated with the need for PICU admission.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. E. Yamaguto, F. Zhen, M. M. Moreira, B. M. Montesanti, S. M. Raboni
Summary: This study evaluated hospital-acquired infections caused by respiratory viruses over six years, finding that in immunosuppressed patients, hematologic neoplasia was the main comorbidity, while prematurity was the most prevalent comorbidity in non-immunosuppressed patients. The results indicated that the circulation of CRVs in the hospital environment is frequent, highlighting the need for enhanced preventive measures in healthcare settings.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johan Lind, Vera Vinken, Markus Jonsson, Stefano Ghirlanda, Magnus Enquist
Summary: Identifying cognitive capacities underlying the human evolutionary transition is challenging. Recent studies suggest key differences in how humans and other animals recognize and remember information. This study tests the memory for stimulus sequences and finds that bonobos' working memory decays rapidly and they fail to learn the order of two stimuli, while humans solve the same sequence discrimination almost immediately. This indicates that non-human animals lack a memory for stimulus sequences, which may be one reason behind the origin of human culture.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erhan Yalcindag, Peter Stuart, Hideo Hasegawa, Adrian Streit, Jana Dolezalova, Helen Morrogh-Bernard, Susan M. Cheyne, Wisnu Nurcahyo, Ivona Foitova
Summary: The study reveals a high prevalence of Oesophagostomum infection in Asian non-human primates, with semi-wild animals having a higher infection rate than free ranging animals. The presence of O. aculeatum in Sumatran apes is reported for the first time, and significant genetic differentiation between Bornean and Sumatran O. aculeatum populations is observed, suggesting possible zoonotic transmission. Further research is needed to understand the epidemiology and dynamics of Oesophagostomum transmission in Southeast Asia.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Virology
Patricia Kaaijk, Niels Swaans, Alina M. Nicolaie, Jacob P. Bruin, Renee A. J. van Boxtel, Marit M. A. de Lange, Adam Meijer, Elisabeth A. M. Sanders, Marianne A. van Houten, Nynke Y. Rots, Willem Luytjes, Josine van Beek
Summary: This study investigates the presence of influenza and other respiratory viruses in older adults with influenza-like illness (ILI). It found that influenza virus was the most commonly detected virus, followed by rhinovirus, seasonal coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and human metapneumovirus. Coinfections of influenza virus with other viruses were rare. The study also suggests that influenza virus infection may reduce the risk of simultaneous infection with other viruses. However, viral persistence or coinfections did not affect the clinical outcome of ILI.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniela Tejada-Martinez, Roberto A. Avelar, Ines Lopes, Bruce Zhang, Guy Novoa, Joao Pedro de Magalhaes, Marco Trizzino
Summary: In this study, the authors used an integrated approach to investigate the molecular bases underlying lifespan and body size in primates. They analyzed dN/dS rates, positive selection, gene expression, and gene regulation. Through their analysis, they identified several genes associated with longevity and identified evolutionary forces that have contributed to the evolution of lifespan and body size in primates.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Virology
Ushanandini Mohanraj, Maija Jokinen, Rajita Rayamajhi Thapa, Minna Paloniemi, Timo Vesikari, Maija Lappalainen, Eveliina Tarkka, Zaiga Nora-Krukle, Anda Vilmane, Kim Vettenranta, Charles Mangani, Sami Oikarinen, Yue-Mei Fan, Per Ashorn, Elina Vaisanen, Maria Soderlund-Venermo
Summary: Recent discoveries of three human protoparvoviruses, BuV, TuV, and CuV, in diarrheal stool samples have shed light on their association with gastrointestinal symptoms. The prevalence of CuV DNA was found to vary among different patient cohorts, with higher rates in older GE patients in Finland and in children from Latvia and Malawi. Detection of CuV DNA in GE patients without known causal pathogens suggests a potential role in gastrointestinal infections. Additionally, the first observation of CuV DNA in nasopharyngeal aspirates from children with respiratory tract infections highlights the potential broad spectrum of infections caused by protoparvoviruses.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Silke Pfitzer, Andrew P. Woodward, Liesel Laubscher, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Jacobus P. Raath, Michael Laurence
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
(2019)
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Ecology
Sam Rycken, Kristin S. Warren, Lian Yeap, Bethany Jackson, Karen Riley, Manda Page, Rick Dawson, Karen Smith, Peter R. Mawson, Jill M. Shephard
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Veterinary Sciences
Silke Pfitzer, Liesel Laubscher, Leith Meyer, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Jacobus P. Raath, Michael Laurence
VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2019)
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Virology
Supaphen Sripiboon, William Ditcham, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Bethany Jackson, Ian Robertson, Chatchote Thitaram, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Sakuna Phatthanakunanan, Preeda Lertwatcharasarakul, Kristin Warren
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2020)
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Veterinary Sciences
Silke Pfitzer, Michael Laurence, Liesel Laubscher, Jacobus P. Raath, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Leith R. C. Meyer
JOURNAL OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
(2020)
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Veterinary Sciences
Silke Pfitzer, Leith Meyer, Liesel Laubscher, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Jacobus P. Raath, Michael Laurence
Summary: The study compared the cardiopulmonary effects of etorphine and thiafentanil in immobilizing blesbok. Results showed that while thiafentanil caused more significant hypertension, it led to less severe hypoxemia compared to etorphine. Ventilation was adequate for both drugs during immobilization.
VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Silke Pfitzer, Leith Meyer, Liesel Laubscher, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Jacobus P. Raath, Michael Laurence
Summary: Thiafentanil resulted in faster recumbency time compared to etorphine, but also caused more severe bradypnea at 5 minutes. Etorphine led to a significant decrease in heart rate over time, while thiafentanil induced more profound hypertension and ventilatory effects.
VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jessica Rendle, Bethany Jackson, Stephen Vander Hoorn, Lian Yeap, Kristin Warren, Rebecca Donaldson, Samantha J. Ward, Larry Vogelnest, David McLelland, Michael Lynch, Simone Vitali, Ghislaine Sayers, Fabia Wyss, Darren Webster, Ross Snipp, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins
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Fisheries
Erina J. Young, Jo Bannister, Nicky B. Buller, Rebecca J. Vaughan-Higgins, Nahiid S. Stephens, Scott D. Whiting, Lian Yeap, Terrence L. Miller, Kristin S. Warren
DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kirsty Officer, Mathieu Pruvot, Paul Horwood, Daniela Denk, Kris Warren, Vibol Hul, Nhim Thy, Nev Broadis, Philippe Dussart, Bethany Jackson
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Ecology
Sam Rycken, Jill M. Shephard, Lian Yeap, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Manda Page, Rick Dawson, Karen Smith, Peter R. Mawson, Kristin S. Warren
Summary: The research aimed to identify key foraging and roosting habitat for Baudin's cockatoos and compare flock movements in Urban, Peri-urban, and Forest regions using telemetry data. Results showed significant differences in flock movements and habitat preferences between the Forest region and the Urban/Peri-urban regions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vegetation connectivity for the conservation of this endangered species.
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Zoology
Jessica Rendle, Lian Yeap, Bethany Jackson, Kristin Warren, Samantha J. Ward, Rebecca Donaldson, Chris Mayberry, Jennifer Richardson, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins
JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Veterinary Sciences
Anna Le Souef, Simone Vitali, Rick Dawson, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Kristin Warren
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES
(2020)
Correction
Ecology
S. Rycken, K. S. Warren, L. Yeap, B. Jackson, K. Riley, M. Page, R. Dawson, K. Smith, P. R. Mawson, J. M. Shephard
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2019)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Christine J. Groom, Kristin Warren, Peter R. Mawson
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2018)