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Biology
Ke Li, Stefan Sommer, Zaixue Yang, Yongwang Guo, Yaxian Yue, Arpat Ozgul, Deng Wang
Summary: In this study, we investigated the body size trends of three rodent species in different climatic zones in China and identified the key drivers of these trends. The results showed that different species exhibited different body size responses to warming climates.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Tad Dallas, Andrew Kramer
Summary: This study examines the relationship between geographic range size and climatic niche area for mammal, bird, and tree species. The findings suggest a positive relationship for all taxa, with residual variation dependent on latitude and differing from a null model for mammals and birds, but not for trees.
Review
Plant Sciences
Karla Gasparini, Juliene dos Reis Moreira, Lazaro Eustaquio Pereira Peres, Agustin Zsogon
Summary: Advances in gene editing technology and a deeper understanding of genetic basis allow for the creation of crops with resistance and high nutritional value, contributing to food security.
CURRENT OPINION IN PLANT BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Min Su, Lingjun Du, Muhammad Yasir Ali, Jianing Yu, Mengyu Chi, Ziwen Teng, Yinjun Fan, Xiumei Tan, Hongxu Zhou
Summary: Aphelinus mali in China consists of two clades, the Shandong and Liaoning clades. By comparing morphological characteristics and mitochondrial genomes, and conducting hybridization experiments, the genetic relationship between these clades was clarified. The results showed that there were differences in size and mitochondrial genome length between the two clades. However, there was no reproductive isolation between them, indicating they belong to the same species.
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Ecology
Vladimira Dekanova, Milan Novikmec, Ivana Svitkova, Marek Svitok
Summary: This study examined the breakdown rates of black alder litter in ponds and provided evidence of the role of taxonomic and functional diversity of pond-dwelling shredders in this process. Despite a connection to riparian zones, litter breakdown rates in ponds were generally lower than in headwater streams.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Qinfeng Guo, Xiaoyu Cen, Ruiyan Song, Michael L. McKinney, Deli Wang
Summary: The study revealed that as the degree of non-native species invasion increases, species-area relationships (SARs) worldwide significantly strengthen, reshaping SARs. Native species still exhibit stronger SARs, with steeper slopes compared to non-native species. Additionally, there are differences in filling new niches among invading taxonomic groups.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yohann Chauvier, Patrice Descombes, Maya Gueguen, Louise Boulangeat, Wilfried Thuiller, Niklaus E. Zimmermann
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are statistical tools used to predict the geographic distribution of species. The resolution of predictors plays a significant role in model performance and diversity. Previous studies have shown that higher resolution predictors can improve model performance. Our study found that multifaceted diversity, especially relative phylogenetic diversity (rPD), is strongly affected by predictor resolution. Therefore, it is necessary to use higher resolution predictors to explain and predict the distribution of sessile species, particularly in mountain environments. Assessing species diversity is crucial for biodiversity management and conservation.
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Microbiology
Fan Yang, Zhidong Liu, Jin Zhou, Xuecheng Guo, Youhua Chen
Summary: In this study, we investigated the species-area relationships (SARs) for skin-borne symbiotic microbes of wildlife hosts. We found that symbiotic microbial SARs were complex, with both U-shaped and inverted U-shaped models being widely favored over the power-law model. Different habitat-specific amphibian hosts did not show distinct microbial diversity and skin-related SAR patterns.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Huiqun Chen, Rongping Bu, Meihong Ning, Bo Yang, Zhengjun Wu, Huayuan Huang
Summary: In this study, the sexual dimorphism of Hynobius maoershanensis, a rare and endangered species, was examined. The results showed that males and females exhibited significant differences in morphological traits, with males having wider heads, longer tails, thicker limbs, and greater height than females. Females, on the other hand, had a wider space between the axilla and groin. These differences can be explained by sexual selection and fecundity theories.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dong Sun, Yixiang Chen, Yunzhi Feng, Zhensheng Liu, Xin Peng, Yuming Cai, Peisong Yu, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: The study investigated the factors influencing the spatial variation of Z/P in the East China Sea using field data from four seasons. It found that the size diversity of zooplankton was the most important determinant of Z/P, with the normalized biomass size spectrum slope of zooplankton only being significant in summer.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evan C. Fricke, Chia Hsieh, Owen Middleton, Daniel Gorczynski, Caroline D. Cappello, Oscar Sanisidro, John Rowan, Jens-Christian Svenning, Lydia Beaudrot
Summary: Food webs play a crucial role in influencing ecosystem diversity and functioning. This study utilized extinct and extant mammal traits, geographic ranges, observed predator-prey interactions, and deep learning models to investigate the changes in terrestrial mammal food webs over the past 130,000 years globally. The results revealed significant declines in complexity of food webs due to loss of food web links after the arrival and expansion of human populations. The study estimates a 53% decline in food web links globally, primarily caused by extinctions but also by range losses for extant species. This highlights the potential for restoring food webs through recovery of extant species.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Jacob D. O'Sullivan, J. Christopher D. Terry, Ramesh Wilson, Axel G. Rossberg
Summary: Species are being driven extinct at an alarming rate due to anthropogenic pressures on ecosystems. This study uses a computational model to investigate the long-term impacts of local perturbations on regional ecosystems and characterizes the conservation value of different locations based on species loss at the regional scale. The findings suggest that composition plays a more important role than area in predicting long-term conservation value, emphasizing the need to prioritize local composition when making conservation decisions.
PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Hannah J. J. White, Caroline M. M. McKeon, Robin J. J. Pakeman, Yvonne M. M. Buckley
Summary: This study provides a synthesis of research on the contribution of geographic rarity to the spatial distribution of biodiversity. It finds that widespread species tend to contribute more to biodiversity, but there are discrepancies between studies. Further research should consider multiple biodiversity components and the influence of spatial scale to better understand the underlying processes that shape spatial variation of biodiversity.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Allan Raffard, Julien Cucherousset, Jose M. Montoya, Murielle Richard, Samson Acoca-Pidolle, Camille Poesy, Alexandre Garreau, Frederic Santoul, Simon Blanchet
Summary: Loss in intraspecific diversity can impact ecosystem functions, with genetic and functional richness both playing a role. Genotypic richness consistently affects benthic invertebrate diversity, while its impact on zooplankton diversity depends on functional richness. Losses in genotypic and functional richness can alter ecosystem functions through trophic cascades.
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Ecology
Craig R. Mcclain, S. River D. Bryant, Granger Hanks, Jarrett Byrnes
Summary: This study examines six mechanisms underlying species-energy relationships in an experimental wood fall system. The results show that the more individuals hypothesis is supported, but niche dynamics and competition also play important roles. In addition, not only the total energy but also the accessibility of that energy determine community structure differences.
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Microbiology
Herve Leh, Ahmad Khodr, Marie-Christine Bouger, Bianca Sclavi, Sylvie Rimsky, Stephanie Bury-Mone
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Instruments & Instrumentation
A. Baud, L. Ayme, F. Gonnet, I. Salard, Y. Gohon, P. Jolivet, K. Brodolin, P. Da Silva, A. Giuliani, B. Sclavi, T. Chardot, P. Mercere, P. Roblin, R. Daniel
JOURNAL OF SYNCHROTRON RADIATION
(2017)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alejandro Pina-Iturbe, Diego Ulloa-Allendes, Catalina Pardo-Roa, Irenice Coronado-Arrazola, Francisco J. Salazar-Echegarai, Bianca Sclavi, Pablo A. Gonzalez, Susan M. Bueno
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
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Microbiology
Wurihan, Gezi, Elisa Brambilla, Shuwen Wang, Hongwei Sun, Lifei Fan, Yixin Shi, Bianca Sclavi, Morigen
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malikmohamed Yousuf, Ilaria Iuliani, Reshma T. Veetil, Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee, Bianca Sclavi, Marco Cosentino Lagomarsino
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Estelle Crozat, Catherine Tardin, Maya Salhi, Philippe Rousseau, Armand Lablaine, Tommaso Bertoni, David Holcman, Bianca Sclavi, Pietro Cicuta, Francois Cornet
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Si, Chloe Grazon, Gilles Clavier, Jutta Rieger, Yayang Tian, Jean-Frederic Audibert, Bianca Sclavi, Rachel Meallet-Renault
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Microbiology
Qing Zhang, Elisa Brambilla, Rui Li, Hualin Shi, Marco Cosentino Lagomarsino, Bianca Sclavi
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michal Wlodarski, Leonardo Mancini, Bianca Raciti, Bianca Sclavi, Marco Cosentino Lagomarsino, Pietro Cicuta
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Cristofalo, C. A. Marrano, D. Salerno, R. Corti, V Cassina, A. Mammola, M. Gherardi, B. Sclavi, M. Cosentino Lagomarsino, F. Mantegazza
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mia Panlilio, Jacopo Grilli, Giorgio Tallarico, Ilaria Iuliani, Bianca Sclavi, Pietro Cicuta, Marco Cosentino Lagomarsino
Summary: By studying the dynamic size-growth behavior of single cells during nutrient upshifts, it was found that the division rate changes quickly before the growth rate reaches a steady state, while adder correlations are robustly conserved. Proposed mechanisms involving replication-segregation or septum completions were falsified, and instead, an accumulation of a putative constitutively expressed P-sector divisor protein was shown to explain the behavior during the shift.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Review
Biology
John Herrick
Summary: Karyotype diversity and species richness are correlated, and lineages with more stable karyotypes tend to have fewer species. The differences in species richness might be attributable to lineage-specific differences in DNA repair fidelity and efficiency.
Article
Biology
Shi Yu, Julian Sheats, Pietro Cicuta, Bianca Sclavi, Marco Cosentino Lagomarsino, Kevin D. Dorfman
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2018)
