Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Luara Tourinho, Jayme A. Prevedello, Bruno M. Carvalho, Diogo S. B. Rocha, Mariana M. Vale
Summary: This study evaluated the potential effects of climate change on landscape-scale for endemic bird species in the Atlantic Forest. The results showed that climate change has minor effects on landscape-level for these bird species, but potential impacts at the regional scale cannot be excluded. This study supports the perception that land-use change poses an urgent threat to biodiversity in tropical regions.
PERSPECTIVES IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengnan Yang, Xiaoyi Wang, Junhua Hu
Summary: Amphibians are at risk of habitat loss and fragmentation due to climate change, impacting their ability to adapt. The study predicts significant habitat and connectivity losses for mountain frogs in central and southern China, with increased fragmentation and optimistic projections along the Sichuan Basin. Conservation strategies should focus on preserving climate-change refugia and habitat connectivity to ensure species persistence.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Boniface K. Ngarega, John M. Nzei, Josphat K. Saina, Marwa Waseem A. Halmy, Jin-Ming Chen, Zhi-Zhong Li
Summary: Understanding the influence of environmental covariates on the distribution of aquatic plant species is crucial, particularly in the context of climate change. This study focuses on Ottelia, an important aquatic genus, and examines the effects of climate change on its distribution in Africa. The findings highlight the significance of topography and climate variables, such as temperature and precipitation, in shaping the distribution patterns of Ottelia species. The study also emphasizes the importance of water-temperature conditions and the potential impacts of climate change on fragmentation and habitat loss. Additionally, the assessment of niche overlap provides insights into the similarities among Ottelia species. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect natural Ottelia populations and provides valuable information for understanding the distribution of Ottelia species in Africa.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuxi Peng, Ying Li, Guanglan Cao, Hailong Li, Yucheol Shin, Zhengji Piao, Felipe Perez, Weihong Zhu, Amael Borzee
Summary: Human activities and climate change have caused damage to the natural world, leading to increased attention on habitat protection. The Liaoning clawed salamander and the Jilin clawed salamander, two amphibians endemic to Northeast Asia, have not received enough conservation attention and little is known about their distribution. This study used ecological niche models to analyze their suitable habitat and potential distribution, and identified the presence of transboundary corridors. However, the gradual fragmentation and disappearance of the landscape may lead these species to extinction.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Karla Janeth Martinez-Macias, Selenne Yuridia Marquez-Guerrero, Aldo Rafael Martinez-Sifuentes, Miguel Angel Segura-Castruita
Summary: This study investigates the suitability and expansion of fig cultivation in Mexico. The results reveal both positive and negative effects of climate change on fig habitat suitability and expansion. The northern and central regions are the most affected areas.
Article
Ecology
Ariana L. Cerreta, Kyle P. McCarthy, Gretchen Fowles
Summary: This study evaluated the potential for bobcats to expand into unoccupied habitat in an urban landscape in New Jersey. It found that suitable bobcat habitat was mainly located in the north and south, with limited options for expansion in central New Jersey. Bottlenecks and barriers to movement were mainly roads and large rivers. Modifying culverts to allow bobcat passage could help reduce these barriers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Tan, Yunliang Li, Qi Zhang, Xinggen Liu, Yanyan Song, Chenyang Xue, Jianzhong Lu
Summary: Developed the Connectivity ASsessment Tool 1.0 (CAST1.0) to assess hydrological connectivity effectively, with a focus on the case of Poyang Lake in China. Found that the response of effective hydrological connectivity to inundation depth, flow velocity, and water temperature shows a dynamic threshold effect, providing insights into potential habitat patches and links.
Article
Ecology
Hannah Justen, Julie A. Lee-Yaw, Kira E. Delmore
Summary: The study revealed that the intermediate routes of hybrids in migratory divides are ecologically inferior, indicating that ecological differences play a role in maintaining divides which may have broad implications in shaping the distribution and maintenance of species boundaries globally and across many taxonomic groups.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jakub Z. Kosicki
Summary: This study examines niche divergence and interspecific competition in the spatial distribution of sister species within a sympatric zone in Poland, showing how different habitat preferences can lead to co-existence of related congeners due to ecological mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Alireza Mohammadi, Kamran Almasieh, Danial Nayeri, Mohammad Ali Adibi, Ho Yi Wan
Summary: Habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to carnivores, as they often require large areas for core habitat and dispersal.
Article
Ecology
Anna Treves, Andrea Terenziani, Christof Angst, Elena Comino
Summary: This paper proposes the use of Ecological Niche Models to explore the potential for reintroducing Eurasian beavers in Italy. The results show potential habitats along main watercourses in foothill and plain zones. The study suggests that this model can be a useful tool in selecting appropriate reintroduction sites.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Veronica Yovovich, Nathaniel Robinson, Hugh Robinson, Michael J. Manfredo, Shelby Perry, Jeremy T. Bruskotter, John A. Vucetich, Luis Anibal Solorzano, Lydia A. Roe, Alison Lesure, Jamie Robertson, Tom Bulter, L. Mark Elbroch
Summary: This study identified 17 areas in the Upper Midwest, Ozarks, Appalachia, and New England that could potentially host puma populations in the future. Thirteen of these areas were large enough to ensure the long-term genetic health of the puma population. The study also considered factors such as patch size, human and livestock density, percent public land, and sociocultural values, providing valuable information for puma management and restoration in the East.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mattia Iannella, Urbana Masciulli, Francesco Cerasoli, Michele Di Musciano, Maurizio Biondi
Summary: This study simulated the suitability and connectivity of giant noctule populations in the western Palearctic region using ecological niche models and information about climate, topography, and rivers. The results showed that the suitability and ecological corridors for giant noctule populations could change in the future, with a shift towards the northeast. The bioclimatic niche of the western populations differed from that of the central and eastern populations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Enrique Martinez-Meyer, Alejandro Gonzalez-Bernal, Julian A. Velasco, Tyson L. Swetnam, Zaira Y. Gonzalez-Saucedo, Jorge Servin, Carlos A. Lopez-Gonzalez, John K. Oakleaf, Stewart Liley, James R. Heffelfinger
Summary: The study aimed to develop an updated distribution model and habitat suitability analysis for the Mexican wolf, with results showing suitable habitat extending from central Arizona and New Mexico to high sierras of Oaxaca, Mexico. Large tracts of high-quality habitat were identified in the southwestern United States and Mexico, indicating potential for recovery within the historical range of the Mexican wolf.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Temitope Emmanuel Arotolu, HaoNing Wang, JiaNing Lv, Kun Shi, Hein van Gils, LiYa Huang, XiaoLong Wang
Summary: This study identifies the environmental conditions and areas in the Qinghai Lake basin that are suitable for the distribution of Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium that causes anthrax. Through mapping environmental variables and anthrax occurrence data, the study finds that a relatively high annual mean temperature, specific soil types, and a high human population density contribute the most to the distribution of B. anthracis. The resulting distribution map provides valuable information for nature reserve managers and animal health authorities to devise surveillance and control strategies in the suitable regions.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Maria Buglione, Simona Petrelli, Tommaso Notomista, Gabriele de Filippo, Romano Gregorio, Domenico Fulgione
CONSERVATION GENETICS RESOURCES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Valeria Maselli, Emilia Galdiero, Anna Maria Salzano, Andrea Scaloni, Angela Maione, Annarita Falanga, Daniele Naviglio, Marco Guida, Anna Di Cosmo, Stefania Galdiero
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Buglione, Simona Petrelli, Gabriele de Filippo, Claudia Troiano, Eleonora Rivieccio, Tommaso Notomista, Valeria Maselli, Luciano di Martino, Marco Carafa, Romano Gregorio, Roberta Latini, Mario Fortebraccio, Giorgia Romeo, Claudia Biliotti, Domenico Fulgione
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Biology
Valeria Maselli, Gianluca Polese, Al-Sayed Al-Soudy, Maria Buglione, Anna Di Cosmo
Article
Microbiology
Angela Maione, Elisabetta de Alteriis, Federica Carraturo, Stefania Galdiero, Annarita Falanga, Marco Guida, Anna Di Cosmo, Valeria Maselli, Emilia Galdiero
Summary: The study found that a gH625 analogue has good anti-biofilm activity, effectively preventing co-infection of Candida albicans and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The peptide showed prophylactic efficacy against both infections in the Galleria mellonella larvae model.
Article
Biology
Al-Sayed Al-Soudy, Valeria Maselli, Stefania Galdiero, Michael J. Kuba, Gianluca Polese, Anna Di Cosmo
Summary: Octopus arms are a fascinating sensory organ with tactile, chemical, and potentially light-sensing capabilities. The highly innervated suckers along the arms show differences in mRNA expression, suggesting functional diversity. This study provides a comprehensive characterization of a light-sensing molecule in the suckers, skin, and retina of Octopus vulgaris, revealing the multimodal sensing abilities of octopus arms.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Petrelli, Maria Buglione, Valeria Maselli, Claudia Troiano, Greger Larson, Laurent Frantz, Aurelie Manin, Ezio Ricca, Loredana Baccigalupi, Dominic Wright, Christian Pietri, Domenico Fulgione
Summary: Domestication and subsequent feralisation lead to the emergence of populations with a combination of wild and human-selected traits. Feral pigs exhibit distinct genetic signatures, responses to natural selection, and features reacquired from their wild ancestors. These findings suggest that feral pigs are an independent evolutionary unit capable of persisting in natural environments with minimal human intervention.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joel Lopes, Francesca Coppola, Tania Russo, Valeria Maselli, Anna Di Cosmo, Valentina Meucci, Amadeu M. V. M. Soares, Carlo Pretti, Gianluca Polese, Rosa Freitas
Summary: Mixture of contaminants, such as 17 alpha-ethinylestradiol (EE2) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), have harmful effects on the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis. The contaminated mussels showed increased closure periods and metabolic activity, as well as activation of antioxidant and biotransformation defenses. However, they also experienced cellular damage and loss of redox balance, particularly in the presence of EE2 and SLS. Histopathological damage was observed in the gills of the mussels, and there was clear estrogen receptor expression. Further research is needed to understand the impacts of these contaminants in different climate change scenarios.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Zoology
M. Buglione, G. De Filippo, P. Conti, D. Fulgione
Summary: This study provides valuable insights into the diet of European hares living near Mount Vesuvius, revealing a preference for herbaceous plants, which play a significant role in controlling vegetation and ecological dynamics.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
C. J. Barrett, J. Bensbai, M. K. Broadhurst, P. Bustamante, R. Clark, G. M. Cooke, A. Di Cosmo, C. Drerup, O. Escolar, F. A. Fernandez-Alvarez, K. Ganias, K. C. Hall, R. T. Hanlon, J. Hernandez-Urcera, Q. Q. H. Hua, T. Lacoue-Labarthe, J. Lewis, F. Lishchenko, V Maselli, H. Moustahfid, R. Nakajima, C. E. O'Brien, L. Parkhouse, S. Pengelly, G. J. Pierce, J. G. Ramirez, J-P Robin, K. K. Sajikumar, G. Sasikumar, C. L. Smith, R. Villanueva, D. T. H. Yen
Summary: Cuttlefish are an important global fisheries resource, but their increasing demand is putting pressure on populations, necessitating conservation measures. Based on case studies from various regions, we concluded that substantial closures and protection of critical life cycle stages are necessary for effective management.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eleonora Rivieccio, Claudia Troiano, Simona Petrelli, Valeria Maselli, Gabriele de Filippo, Domenico Fulgione, Maria Buglione
Summary: The study explores the expansion dynamics of reintroduced populations of Italian roe deer and red deer in contributing to landscape diversity recovery. It shows that deer gradually disperse from their release location and areas with lower grazing density are significantly affected by forest encroachment. The reintroduction of vulnerable Italian roe deer is demonstrated as a possible conservation method.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Grygoriy Zolotarov, Bastian Fromm, Ivano Legnini, Salah Ayoub, Gianluca Polese, Valeria Maselli, Peter J. Chabot, Jakob Vinther, Ruth Styfhals, Eve Seuntjens, Anna Di Cosmo, Kevin J. Peterson, Nikolaus Rajewsky
Summary: Research suggests that RNA regulation, particularly the expansion of the miRNA gene repertoire, plays a crucial role in the cognitive success and evolution of complex animal brains, specifically in cephalopods and vertebrates.
Article
Soil Science
Pasquale Napoletano, Costantina Barbarisi, Valeria Maselli, Daniela Rippa, Carmen Arena, Maria Grazia Volpe, Claudio Colombo, Domenico Fulgione, Anna De Marco
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the immediate impact of invasive wild boar on olive orchards in southern Italy. Seasonal changes in soil biology, chemistry, leaf and fruit characteristics were measured over a one-year period in grubbed and ungrubbed areas. The results showed that grubbing increased soil moisture, pH, organic matter, and C/N ratio in the topsoil, but reduced these parameters at a greater depth. Microbial biomass and fungal activity were also influenced by grubbing, with different effects observed at different depths. The study concluded that wild boar grubbing negatively impacted soil quality and fruit polyphenol content, particularly in the Autumn/Winter season.
Article
Environmental Studies
Claudia Troiano, Maria Buglione, Simona Petrelli, Sofia Belardinelli, Antonino De Natale, Jens-Christian Svenning, Domenico Fulgione
Summary: Mediterranean mountain landscapes are experiencing widespread abandonment, leading to the loss of traditional land use practices and impacting biodiversity. Traditional livestock grazing can be a valuable tool for maintaining high biological and cultural diversity, but stronger cooperation and attention to local needs are necessary.
Article
Biology
M. Buglione, S. R. Troisi, S. Petrelli, M. van Vugt, T. Notomista, C. Troiano, A. Bellomo, V Maselli, R. Gregorio, D. Fulgione
