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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke D. Smith, Jean Deviers, Daniel R. Kattnig
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between coherence measures and compass fidelity in large radical pair models. The results demonstrate the importance of global coherence measure in predicting compass sensitivity, while electronic coherence is found to be ineffective. These findings provide insights into the quantum nature of the avian compass.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Josele Flores-Santin, Warren W. Burggren
Summary: While the chicken is a widely used animal model in biomedical research, its high level of specialization may affect the generalizability of experimental results. Therefore, researchers should explore alternative bird models to expand developmental studies.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Petr Vesely, Juraj Dobrovodsky, Roman Fuchs
Summary: The study demonstrates that myrmecomorph spiders successfully mimic ants and maintain an equivalent level of defense against ant-eating animals, even though the attacked myrmecomorphs are usually consumed, indicating that their mimicry is effective against avian predators and operates in a Batesian manner.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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History & Philosophy Of Science
Jonathan Najenson
Summary: This paper evaluates the implications of applying optogenetic tools to the localization of the engram, discussing challenges to vehicle and content localization, as well as the silent engram hypothesis. Overall, the author argues that conceptions of engram localization need to be revised to align with optogenetic studies.
Review
Biology
Shiru Yuan, Guohuan Sun, Yawen Zhang, Fang Dong, Hui Cheng, Tao Cheng
Summary: The study describes the SMART model developed based on data from HSC studies, aiming to delineate the key characteristics of adult stem cells and speculate on the physiological relevance of stem cells in other tissues. Efforts are now being made to understand ASC biology and develop safe and effective ASC-based therapies.
SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Ana Lucia Santiago, Jacques Demajorovic, Dennys Eduardo Rossetto, Hanabeth Luke
Summary: This paper analyses the evolution of the concept of social licence to operate (SLO) and the main studies that guide its development. The results categorize the evolution of SLO into five stages, demonstrating that it has gradually become a self-sufficient field of knowledge.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Hanuszewska-Dominiak, Kamila Martyniuk, Bogdan Lewczuk
Summary: The study on pineal secretory activity in domestic geese revealed that MLT secretion increased with embryo age and displayed diurnal changes under the control of the light-dark cycle. While the endogenous oscillator showed activity in regulating MLT secretion in embryos aged 24 days and older, it could not generate a rhythm after one cycle. The release of indoles changed with embryo age, and NE caused a decrease in MLT secretion while increasing serotonin release.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emma E. Don, Velja Mijatovic, Judith A. F. Huirne
Summary: Fibroids are common gynecologic abnormalities that can cause various symptoms and are associated with infertility. This article proposes seven hypotheses on how fibroids may reduce fertility and discusses their impact on early pregnancy loss. The current surgical treatments for fibroids do not target their pathophysiology, highlighting the need for research and development of pharmaceutical treatments specifically for fibroids.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kuihao Liu, Fanliang Meng, Jun Zhao, Yiran Zhao, Ningwei Geng, Siqi Wang, Liya Zhu, Yufei Lou, Mengda Liu, Ning Li
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of avian hepatitis E virus (HEV) in chicken farms in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China and found evidence of potential novel genotypes. The study also provided reliable evidence of possible vertical transmission of avian HEV.
Review
Cell Biology
Koya Yoshihi, Hideaki Iida, Machiko Teramoto, Yasuo Ishii, Kagayaki Kato, Hisato Kondoh
Summary: Live imaging of migrating and interacting cells in developing embryos has provided new insights into morphogenesis and patterning. A recent study in chicken embryos revealed that anterior epiblast cells can migrate to the head axis and differentiate into brain or head ectoderm. The node does not directly participate in brain development, while the AME plays an important role.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Balachandar Vellingiri
Summary: Natural deposits and human-caused releases of uranium have led to its contamination in the nature. Uranium, as a toxic environmental contaminant, specifically targets the brain and can cause a wide range of health issues. The exact mechanism behind the neurotoxicity of uranium is still uncertain.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Elena Konstantina Siapati, Maria G. Roubelakis, George Vassilopoulos
Summary: The liver has high regenerative capacity, but chronic inflammation and fibrosis caused by various insults can lead to irreversible liver dysfunction. Cell therapy and stem cell transplantation have shown promising results in liver disease treatment, but the underlying mechanisms are still under investigation.
Review
Hematology
Atesh K. Worthington, E. Camilla Forsberg
Summary: CRISPR/Cas genome engineering is a powerful tool for modifying precise genomic sequences and has played an important role in hematopoiesis research. High throughput CRISPR-based screens combined with sequencing and/or functional outputs have become increasingly efficient and accessible. These new tools have advanced our understanding of HSC heterogeneity and function and have translational potential in modeling and treating hematological diseases in the clinic.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
(2022)
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Zoology
Robert J. Driver, Christopher N. Balakrishnan
Summary: Third-generation sequencing technologies are changing our understanding of genome structure and function by reconstructing complex gene families. Birds have a highly diverse gamma-c OR subfamily, contrary to previous studies which underestimated its diversity. Further sequencing efforts and improved genome assemblies will provide more insights into the relationship between OR diversity and avian ecology.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Guadalupe Alvarez-Hernan, Jose Antonio de Mera-Rodriguez, Ismael Hernandez-Nunez, Abel Acedo, Alfonso Marzal, Yolanda Ganan, Gervasio Martin-Partido, Joaquin Rodriguez-Leon, Javier Francisco-Morcillo
Summary: The study analyzed mitotic activity in the developing retina of altricial and precocial bird species, finding that altricial species have more mitotic activity at the hatching stage compared to precocial species, suggesting that retinal neurogenesis is more active in altricial bird species. Horizontal cell differentiation is also delayed in altricial bird species.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
