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Forestry
Neil F. J. Ott, Shaun A. Watmough
Summary: The study found that different tree species can influence the nutrient and metal content in litterfall and soil, particularly in terms of carbon and basic nutrient inputs. Differences in litterfall and soil chemistry were primarily influenced by forest composition, highlighting the importance of considering tree species composition when assessing nutrient cycling in forests.
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Agronomy
Alison K. Post, Koen Hufkens, Andrew D. Richardson
Summary: Vegetation phenology plays a crucial role in ecological systems and climate processes. Existing models for predicting spring green-up date in temperate forests perform poorly in grassland systems. This study uses long-term datasets to test existing models and develop new ones that consider water availability. The best model performs well across all grassland types, with parameters optimized for each climate region. Running the model with projected climate data suggests changes in spring onset in temperature-limited sites, but the trend is unclear for precipitation-limited sites. This new phenology model improves our understanding and prediction of grassland dynamics, with implications for carbon and water cycling.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Ulises Lopez-Gonzalez, Gabriel Riutort-Mayol, Raquel Soler-Blasco, Manuel Lozano, Mario Murcia, Jesus Vioque, Gorka Iriarte, Ferran Ballester, Sabrina Llop
Summary: This study aimed to describe the hair mercury concentrations and their changes from birth to eleven years of age in adolescents, and assess the association with sociodemographic and dietary factors. The study found that the geometric mean of hair mercury concentrations at eleven years old was 0.86 µg/g, and 45.2% of participants had concentrations above the safety limit recommended by the US EPA. Consumption of swordfish, canned tuna, and other large oily fish was associated with higher levels of hair mercury at eleven years old.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jorge Andres Ramirez, Valentina Vitali, Jordi Martinez-Vilalta, I. Tanya Handa, Christian Messier
Summary: Trees in urban areas face various stresses that can damage their tissues and lead to complex growth and physiological responses. Tissue damage may affect tree growth more than non-structural carbohydrate concentrations, and trees can adjust their carbohydrate reserves to meet metabolic demands under stressful conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Letter
Immunology
Daniel J. Becker, Allison Byrd, Tara M. Smiley, Mariana Fernandes Marques, Julissa Villegas Nunez, Katherine M. Talbott, Jonathan W. Atwell, Dmitriy V. Volokhov, Ellen D. Ketterson, Alex E. Jahn, Kerry L. Clark
Summary: American robins and dark-eyed juncos have been found to be competent hosts for arthropod-borne diseases, and this study identified two novel Rickettsia species in these bird species. The results suggest that the spring migration of these birds could disperse the novel rickettsiae to their breeding grounds.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kirsten Ann Pearsons, Sarah E. Lower, John F. Tooker
Summary: Research shows that firefly larvae are sensitive to clothianidin insecticide, exhibiting long-term intoxication and mortality when exposed to concentrations above 1,000 ng g-1 soil. Even under sub-lethal exposure, firefly larvae displayed behavioral changes that could decrease their survival in the wild, highlighting the need for further work to assess the impact in natural populations.
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Plant Sciences
Yan-Ting Yang, Xu-Chen Yang, Ming-Cheng Wang, Lin-Ling Zhong, Rui Ma, Tao Ma, Jian-Quan Liu, Charles C. Davis, Zhen-Xiang Xi
Summary: The development of next-generation sequencing technologies has enabled researchers to address complex problems in species delimitation, especially for non-model organisms. By conducting whole-genome sequencing and genetic analyses, this study identified four well-supported genetic clusters within the North American Nyssa species, supporting the taxonomic designation of N. biflora and N. ursina as a single species. Furthermore, the study demonstrated the potential of whole-genome sequences for delimiting species boundaries and emphasized the importance of an integrative approach in species delimitation assessments.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren A. Wise, Tanran R. Wang, Collette N. Ncube, Sharonda M. Lovett, Jasmine Abrams, Renee Boynton-Jarrett, Martha R. Koenig, Ruth J. Geller, Amelia K. Wesselink, Chad M. Coleman, Elizabeth E. Hatch, Tamarra James-Todd
Summary: Chemical hair straighteners are associated with decreased fecundability, especially with prolonged and frequent use. These products may contain endocrine-disrupting compounds that harm fertility, and the study found that current and former users of hair relaxers had lower fecundability compared to never users.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Zoe J. Kitchel, Malin L. L. Pinsky
Summary: This study examines the effects of environmental change on species gains and losses in nine temperate marine ecosystems in North America. The results show that seasonal extremes play a strong role in influencing species occurrence, and there is a delayed response to high seasonality. Understanding the dynamics of regional species gains and losses is crucial for predicting biodiversity changes across ecosystems.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alexa Fredston, Malin Pinsky, Rebecca L. Selden, Cody Szuwalski, James T. Thorson, Steven D. Gaines, Benjamin S. Halpern
Summary: By studying the range edge positions of 165 marine fish and invertebrates, it was found that the majority of edges maintained their edge thermal niche over time. However, some edges did not shift, shifted more than predicted, or shifted in the opposite direction, highlighting the multiple factors driving changes in range edge positions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Arjun Mehta, Jonathan Davey, Katharina Wiedemeyer, Thomas Brenn
Summary: High-grade trichoblastic carcinomas are rare neoplasms arising from benign trichoblastomas, presenting aggressive histological features but exhibiting less aggressive behavior than previously thought. This study aimed to define the clinicopathological features and outcomes of morphologically high-grade trichoblastic carcinomas, revealing a female-predominant incidence in adults with nodules on the scalp, neck, and shoulders, typically with a good prognosis following complete excision.
Review
Oncology
Boris Galjart, Diederik J. Hoppener, Joachim G. J. Aerts, Christiaan H. Bangma, Cornelis Verhoef, Dirk J. Grunhagen
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intensive follow-up after treatment for five common solid tumors. The results suggest that intensive follow-up strategies do not have a significant impact on survival for colorectal and breast cancer, but may increase the rate of curative treatment for colorectal cancer recurrences.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Rachel E. Fanelli, Paul R. Martin, Orin J. Robinson, Frances Bonier
Summary: This study quantifies the responses of bird species to urban habitat and develops new urban tolerance indices that can be used to test hypotheses and improve understanding of species' adaptability to urban environments.
Article
Ecology
Susan J. Prichard, Paul F. Hessburg, R. Keala Hagmann, Nicholas A. Povak, Solomon Z. Dobrowski, Matthew D. Hurteau, Van R. Kane, Robert E. Keane, Leda N. Kobziar, Crystal A. Kolden, Malcolm North, Sean A. Parks, Hugh D. Safford, Jens T. Stevens, Larissa L. Yocom, Derek J. Churchill, Robert W. Gray, David W. Huffman, Frank K. Lake, Pratima Khatri-Chhetri
Summary: It is necessary to take a range of proactive management actions to adapt to changing climatic and wildfire regimes, including restoring active fire regimes, prescribed burning, and thinning in western North American forests. These actions should be consistent with land management allocations and forest conditions to help maintain the ecological balance of the forests.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Teemu Kipinoinen, Sini Toppala, Juha O. Rinne, Matti H. Viitanen, Antti M. Jula, Laura L. Ekblad
Summary: This study suggests that low-grade inflammation in midlife is an independent risk factor for poorer cognitive performance later in life. Among the studied markers, IL-6 and TNF-alpha appear to be stronger predictors for cognitive performance and decline than hs-CRP.
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Archaeology
Caroline Solazzo, Stefan Clerens, Jeffrey E. Plowman, Julie Wilson, Elizabeth E. Peacock, Jolon M. Dyer
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
H. H. Grundy, P. Reece, M. Buckley, C. M. Solazzo, A. A. Dowle, D. Ashford, A. J. Charlton, M. K. Wadsley, M. J. Collins
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caroline Solazzo, William Fitzhugh, Susan Kaplan, Charles Potter, Jolon M. Dyer
Article
Archaeology
Aleksandra K. Popowich, Timothy P. Cleland, Caroline Solazzo
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Caroline Solazzo, Julie Wilson, Jolon M. Dyer, Stefan Clerens, Jeffrey E. Plowman, Isabella von Holstein, Penelope Walton Rogers, Elizabeth E. Peacock, Matthew J. Collins
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2014)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Caroline Solazzo, Jolon M. Dyer, Stefan Clerens, Jeff Plowman, Elizabeth E. Peacock, Matthew J. Collins
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2013)
Article
Anthropology
Caroline Solazzo, Penelope Walton Rogers, Leslie Weber, Harriet F. Beaubien, Julie Wilson, Matthew Collins
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2014)
Article
Archaeology
Sonia O'Connor, Caroline Solazzo, Matthew Collins
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caroline Solazzo, Blandine Courel, Jacques Connan, Bart E. van Dongen, Holly Barden, Kirsty Penkman, Sheila Taylor, Beatrice Demarchi, Pierre Adam, Philippe Schaeffer, Arie Nissenbaum, Ofer Bar-Yosef, Michael Buckley
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
Article
Archaeology
Angela Cheung, Caroline Solazzo, Wai-shan Tsui
Summary: This study explores the metal threads and decorative materials on traditional Chinese children's hats from the early 20th century, identifying various forms of metal threads, feathers, and leather gold embroideries. By integrating scientific analysis with conservation, the study reveals the craftsmanship and material culture of these hats.
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Caroline Solazzo, Jean Soulat, Timothy Cleland
Summary: Tortoiseshell, a proteinaceous material derived from marine turtles, was used to create luxurious items in the 17th and 18th centuries and continues to drive illegal poaching of marine turtles. Proteomics analysis has identified marker sequences that can be used for species identification and studying degradation patterns in archaeological tortoiseshell.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Caroline Solazzo, Elena Phipps
Summary: Precolumbian textiles from Peru played a significant role in the development of Andean culture. The study identified unusual fibers in some Andean textiles, which were found to come from the rodent species Viscacha. Through proteomics analysis, specific markers of Viscacha hair were determined and used to identify the presence of Viscacha fibers in selected textiles from museum collections.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Caroline Solazzo, Tracy Niepold
Summary: Conventional protocols for proteomics analysis may not be suitable for archaeological proteins due to heavy contamination or decay. This study developed a new method to extract proteins from soil matrix, allowing the identification of fur remains as sheep and leather fragments as cow leather.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Caroline Solazzo
CONSERVAR PATRIMONIO
(2019)