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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gregory J. Retallack
Summary: The evolution of Devonian woodlands involved an increase in size of vascular plants, alongside the presence of towering nematophytes in the same fossil plant assemblage. Nematophytes, lacking vascular plant tissues, formed closed canopies and were eventually overtaken by vascular land plants. Fungi, including glomeromycotan mycorrhizae and lichens, played a crucial role in nurturing and facilitating the evolution of early land plants.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Damien Pas, Anne-Christine Da Silva, D. Jeffrey Over, Carlton E. Brett, Lauren Brandt, Jin-Si Over, Frederik J. Hilgen, Mark J. Dekkers
Summary: In recent years, the integration of astrochronology and U/Pb thermal ionization mass spectrometry dating has significantly improved the Devonian time scale, allowing for accurate determination of ages and rates of change during this critical period of Earth history. By constructing an astronomically calibrated time scale using a high-resolution geochemical data set, researchers aim to resolve discrepancies in the duration of the Middle Devonian Eifelian Stage.
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cesar D. Bordenave, Lucia Muggia, Salvador Chiva, Steve D. Leavitt, Pedro Carrasco, Eva Barreno
Summary: Trebouxiophyceae is a diverse class of green algae found in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Among them, the genus Trebouxia is widely distributed in lichens worldwide. However, the current species descriptions do not fully represent the overall diversity of the genus. By studying the ultrastructure of pyrenoids and the morphology of chloroplasts, it is possible to differentiate and characterize species-level lineages effectively.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Eliott Capel, Christopher J. Cleal, Thomas Servais, Borja Cascales-Minana
Summary: The Silurian-Devonian plant radiation was triggered by the colonization of subaerial habitats. The diversity patterns of early land plants varied across different palaeogeographical units, with apparent events of diversification and extinction. Global diversity patterns are mostly similar to the historically best-sampled continent, but changes in floral composition through time reveal geographical disparities.
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Andrey A. Gontcharov, Arthur Yu. Nikulin, Vyacheslav Yu. Nikulin, Veronika B. Bagmet, Rezeda Z. Allaguvatova, Shamil R. Abdullin
Summary: The study focuses on the discovery of a new species of coccoid green algae, Chloroidium orientalis, isolated from soil in the temperate monsoon climate zone of Asia. Through comparison of DNA sequences, morphological characteristics, and life cycle features, it is demonstrated that these strains are distinct from known members of the genus Chloroidium.
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Plant Sciences
Christopher M. Berry, W. E. Stein, J. Cordi
Summary: Clarifying the basic anatomy and morphology of Devonian fossils is crucial for understanding the origin and radiation of land plants in deep time. Investigation on the iridopteridalean Ibyka amphikoma Skog et Banks helps to clarify its branching patterns and enable comparison to the previously described anatomy, providing valuable insights into the phylogeny of early land plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thomas A. Stewart, Justin B. Lemberg, Ailis Daly, Edward B. Daeschler, Neil H. Shubin
Summary: The study focuses on understanding the morphological and functional diversity of the closest relatives of limbed vertebrates. A new elpistostegalian species from the Late Devonian period in the Canadian Arctic is discovered, displaying unexpected disparities and swimming specializations. This finding reveals a previously hidden ecological expansion near the origin of limbed vertebrates.
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Microbiology
Isabel Francisco, Shatoni Bailey, Teresa Bautista, Djenabou Diallo, Jesus Gonzalez, Joel Gonzalez, Ericka Kirkpatrick Roubidoux, Paul Kehinde Ajayi, Randy A. Albrecht, Rita McMahon, Florian Krammer, Christine Marizzi
Summary: This study describes the screening of avian paramyxovirus 1 (APMV-1) in the wild bird population of New York City, identifying two diverse strains and conducting genetic analysis. The findings are important for vaccine development and poultry husbandry practices.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Mark A. Pallansch
Summary: The United States and the United Kingdom are facing outbreaks of imported poliovirus due to undervaccination.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Eli S. Rosenberg, Vajeera Dorabawila, Delia Easton, Ursula E. Bauer, Jessica Kumar, Rebecca Hoen, Dina Hoefer, Meng Wu, Emily Lutterloh, Mary Beth Conroy, Danielle Greene, Howard A. Zucker
Summary: The effectiveness of the BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and Ad26.COV2.S vaccines in New York State from May to August 2021 was assessed. Initial protection was high, but there was a modest decline in effectiveness after the surge of the delta variant, especially among recipients aged 65 and older. However, protection against hospitalization remained high.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Isabella M. Dressel, Mary Angelique G. Demetillo, Laura M. Judd, Scott J. Janz, Kimberly P. Fields, Kang Sun, Arlene M. Fiore, Brian C. McDonald, Sally E. Pusede
Summary: Urban air pollution disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income communities in the U.S. This study uses TROPOMI observations and airborne remote sensing to investigate nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inequalities in the New York City-Newark urbanized area. The results show strong correlations between TROPOMI and airborne measurements, with daily TROPOMI observations resolving a significant portion of census tract-scale NO2 inequalities. The study also highlights the disparities of NO2 inequalities based on race, ethnicity, and household income.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Immunology
Sharon K. Greene, Eric R. Peterson, Dominique Balan, Lucretia Jones, Gretchen M. Culp, Annie D. Fine, Martin Kulldorff
Summary: A surveillance system using census tract resolution and the SaTScan statistic detected clusters of increasing COVID-19 test positivity in New York City, including one linked to a social gathering and another that prompted targeted testing and outreach efforts.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tomas E. van den Berg, Roberta Croce
Summary: A light-driven Xanthophyll cycle involving Lutein and Loroxanthin operates in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, affecting the pigment content and spectroscopic properties of trimeric LHCII. The Loroxanthin cycle shows similarities to the Lutein-epoxide - Lutein cycle in plants and likely evolved as a shade adaptation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Dermatology
Nikolina Lalagianni, Sheila M. McSweeney, Evangelos A. A. Christou, Tuntas Rayinda, John Ferguson, Catherine M. Stefanato, John A. McGrath, Christos Tziotzios
Summary: This article presents a case of actinic lichen planopilaris, a novel clinical entity in a Sri Lankan woman. Treatment with high-potency topical corticosteroids and adherence to strict photoprotection proved to be successful in managing the disorder.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Biological
Bryce J. Dietrich, Melissa L. Sands
Summary: Using publicly available traffic camera feeds and a real-world field experiment, the study examines the behavior of pedestrians of different races in the presence of racial out-group members. The results show that pedestrians tend to maintain a greater distance from Black confederates compared to white non-Hispanic confederates, indicating a tendency towards racial avoidance.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2023)