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Zoology
Andrzej Falniowski, Jozef Grego, Aleksandra Rysiewska, Artur Osikowski, Sebastian Hofman
Summary: This paper presents a new species of Hydrobia from the brackish Moustos spring in Arkadia, Greece. Through examination of reproductive organs and molecular relationships, it is confirmed as a new genus and species. The origin of this species is related to the Messinian salinity crisis and speciation was promoted during the Pliocene flooding.
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Biology
Melanie Tasse, Thierry Choquette, Annie Angers, Donald T. Stewart, Eric Pante, Sophie Breton
Summary: This study discovered a large insertion in the cox2 gene of the male-transmitted mtDNA in a bivalve species, suggesting its significant impact on the functionality of the gene.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Bo Liu, Yali Yan, Nan Zhang, Huayang Guo, Baosuo Liu, Jingwen Yang, Kecheng Zhu, Dianchang Zhang
Summary: Species markers can be assessed quickly and accurately using DNA barcoding. In this study, we used DNA barcoding to investigate the parrotfish family Scaridae in Hainan, and found that DNA barcoding can be an effective tool for monitoring, protecting, and managing fisheries, as well as for addressing taxonomic issues.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Luis Solorzano Alava, Cesar Bedoya Pilozo, Hilda Hernandez Alvarez, Lazara Rojas Rivera, Misladys Rodriguez Ortega, Jorge Fraga Nodarse, Leandro de Mattos Pereira, Raquel de Oliveira Simoes, Roberto do Val Vilela
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Ecuador. The analysis revealed that all A. cantonensis isolates from different provinces in Ecuador were genetically identical and clustered with isolates from the USA and Asia. This suggests that the invasion of A. cantonensis in Ecuador may have occurred recently and originated from Asia through the USA. Further research should include samples from neighboring countries.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giulia Magoga, Diego Fontaneto, Matteo Montagna
Summary: This study tested the efficiency of various single-marker species delimitation methods on leaf beetles and found that factors such as number of haplotypes, geographic distance, difficulty in species identification, and taxonomic rank can affect efficiency. Distance-based methods outperformed phylogenetic tree methods, and a higher number of haplotypes per species had a negative effect on delimitation efficiency. The presence of species that are difficult to identify also significantly decreased the efficiency of delimitation methods.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Romana Iftikhar, Amalendu Ghosh, Hanu R. Pappu
Summary: This study investigated the genetic variation and evolutionary parameters of Thrips tabaci populations in the United States. The results revealed high genetic diversity and structure of the onion thrips, which is a significant pest that causes severe damage and acts as a vector of plant viruses.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Elena Fanelli, Francesca Gaffuri, Alberto Troccoli, Stefano Sacchi, Francesca De Luca
Summary: This study confirms the presence of the rice nematode in Lombardy, Italy, and genetic analysis reveals that the population in this region is distinct from the population in Piedmont, suggesting recent independent introductions. Geographic origin is not the main factor driving population variability in Meloidogyne graminicola.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Yang Zhou, Min Shao, Weiwei Wang, Chen-Yi Cheung, Yu Wu, Hang Yu, Xianglong Hu, Gregory M. Cook, Hongri Gong, Xiaoyun Lu
Summary: Through virtual screening and biological validation, we identified two FDA-approved drugs, ivacaftor and roquinimex, as moderate binders to Cyt-bd. Structural modifications led to the discovery of potent new Cyt-bd inhibitors. This study provides a promising starting point for the development of novel dual chemotherapies for tuberculosis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xianhui Wang, Huannan Li, Xueling Zhan, Mingyang Ma, Danni Yuan, Qiang Hu, Yingchun Gong
Summary: A quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) method was developed to detect and quantify P. malhamensis in high-density Chlorella cultures, successfully applied for monitoring its population dynamics in open ponds and detecting its wide distribution in the environment.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. H. E. N. Si-qi, Z. H. A. O. Yi, L. U. Yong-yue, R. A. N. Hao, X. U. Yi-juan
Summary: This study reports the establishment of outdoor populations of the invasive ant species Wasmannia auropunctata in mainland China. The genetic analysis shows a close relationship with specimens from Argentina. The invasion stage and occurrence degree of W. auropunctata in China are still unclear, emphasizing the need for quarantine measures, investigation, and monitoring and control strategies.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Shamila Weerakoon Abeynayake, Sonia Fiorito, Adrian Dinsdale, Mark Whattam, Bill Crowe, Kate Sparks, Paul Richard Campbell, Cherie Gambley
Summary: DNA barcoding sequencing provides a rapid and accurate method for identifying invertebrate pests at the border, supporting morphological identification and enabling more confident identification of immature stages and eggs. Sequencing the COI barcode region using ONT MinION technology proves to be a cost-effective and field-adaptable approach for rapid and accurate identification.
Article
Ecology
M. V. Nikhila Reshmi, K. Rijin, O. K. Drisya, T. A. Jose Priya, Sudha Kappalli
Summary: This study provides new information on the distribution of 17 known species of lernanthropids recovered from commercially valuable marine fishes. It identifies the dominant species and provides insights into host specificity and seasonal prevalence. The study also examines phylogenetic relationships among lernanthropid species and provides new records of COI barcode sequences.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Yuling Han, Lei Tan, Ting Zhou, Liuliu Yang, Lucia Carrau, Lauretta A. Lacko, Mohsan Saeed, Jiajun Zhu, Zeping Zhao, Benjamin E. Nilsson-Payant, Filipe Tenorio Lira Neto, Clare Cahir, Alice Maria Giani, Jin Chou Chai, Yang Li, Xue Dong, Dorota Moroziewicz, Daniel Paull, Tuo Zhang, Soyeon Koo, Christina Tan, Ron Danziger, Qian Ba, Lingling Feng, Zhengming Chen, Aaron Zhong, Gilbert J. Wise, Jenny Z. Xiang, Hui Wang, Robert E. Schwartz, Benjamin R. tenOever, Scott A. Noggle, Charles M. Rice, Qibin Qi, Todd Evans, Shuibing Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) to link human genetics with viral infectivity. It identifies a cis-regulatory region of the NDUFA4 gene associated with susceptibility to Zika virus infection. Loss of NDUFA4 reduces sensitivity to multiple viral infections, and mechanistic studies reveal that loss/reduction of NDUFA4 induces mitochondrial stress and upregulation of interferon signaling.
Article
Entomology
Wolfgang Paill, Stephan Koblmueller, Thomas Friess, Barbara-Amina Gereben-Krenn, Christian Mairhuber, Michael J. Raupach, Lukas Zangl
Summary: The study provides the first reliable record of Pterostichus adstrictus in the Austrian Alps, confirming its southernmost distribution edge. Further research demonstrates the seasonal occurrence and habitat preferences of P. adstrictus in the region.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tomasz Rewicz, Grzegorz Tonczyk, Lukasz Trebicki, Piotr Gadawski, Tomasz Mamos, Vladimir Pesic, Andrzej Zawal, Michal Grabowski
Summary: Lake Skadar and its surrounding areas are highly diverse freshwater ecosystems in the Mediterranean region and are crucial for biodiversity conservation in Europe. However, they are facing threats from climate change and rapid tourism development. This study provides the first comprehensive DNA barcode library for aquatic Heteroptera in the area and reveals potential taxonomic inconsistencies and cryptic diversity. It emphasizes the need for more research in understudied hotspots like Lake Skadar and highlights the value of DNA-barcoding-based surveys for biomonitoring and taxonomy.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Kaan Kerman, Angela Roggero, Irene Piccini, Antonio Rolando, Claudia Palestrini
Summary: This study investigated the sound production mechanism in Copris lunaris, finding differences in sound emission related to sex and body size. These differences might be indicators of underlying behavioral responses to distressing events.
BIOACOUSTICS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SOUND AND ITS RECORDING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Dan Chamberlain, Mauro Gobbi, Matteo Negro, Enrico Caprio, Claudia Palestrini, Luca Pedrotti, Pietro Brandmayr, Roberto Pizzolotto, Antonio Rolando
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2020)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Claudia Palestrini, Enrico Barbero, Angela Roggero
ORGANISMS DIVERSITY & EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Ornithology
Cristina Vallino, Enrico Caprio, Fabrizio Genco, Dan Chamberlain, Claudia Palestrini, Angela Roggero, Massimo Bocca, Antonio Rolando
Summary: The study found that flock size of Yellow-billed Choughs is positively correlated with grasshopper abundance in alpine areas, but showed a negative correlation in areas with higher levels of tourist disturbance.
ARDEOLA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Federica Raspa, Angela Roggero, Claudia Palestrini, Martina Marten Canavesio, Domenico Bergero, Emanuela Valle
Summary: Feeding devices such as hay nets are commonly used to increase horses' feeding time on hay, however, they may lead to unnatural feeding positions. Geometric morphometrics was applied to study the shape variations of back and neck postures, as well as mandibular angle, during hay feeding in different positions. Results showed significant differences in back and neck postures and mandibular angle between high and low hay net positions, emphasizing the importance of further investigation into the effects of feeding positions on the horse's shape variations.
Article
Entomology
Beatrice Nervo, Angela Roggero, Dan Chamberlain, Antonio Rolando, Claudia Palestrini
Summary: The study found variations in desiccation resistance and other physiological traits within dung beetle populations, with differences in responses based on elevation, sex or male morphology. The importance of considering within-species variability in predictions of species responses to environmental change was emphasized.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Beatrice Nervo, Angela Roggero, Dan Chamberlain, Enrico Caprio, Antonio Rolando, Claudia Palestrini
Summary: The study reveals that resistance to desiccation in dung beetles is mainly explained by their ability to reduce water loss rate (avoidance) and tolerate water loss (tolerance). Different nesting strategies may result in varying selection pressures on body size in response to changes in water availability, especially for dweller species.
Article
Biology
Beatrice Nervo, Angela Roggero, Marco Isaia, Dan Chamberlain, Antonio Rolando, Claudia Palestrini
Summary: The study focused on the physiological and morphological responses of insects to extreme and rising mean temperatures caused by climate change. It revealed shared physiological and morphological responses to temperature and desiccation, with potential conflicts between the need to regulate heat and water balance. The research also highlighted the sensitivity of a large species such as Geotrupes stercorarius to warm and arid conditions with potential implications for its geographic distribution and the provisioning of ecosystem services under a climate change scenario.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Caterina Ferrari, Stefania Zanet, Antonio Rolando, Sandro Bertolino, Bruno Bassano, Achaz von Hardenberg
Summary: This study investigated survival variations among alpine marmot families living in different environmental conditions and found that proximity to forest and visibility affected survival rates. The study also revealed the importance of neighboring family numbers on the stability of the dominant couple and the survival and reproduction of offspring.
POPULATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alex Laini, Angela Roggero, Claudia Palestrini, Antonio Rolando
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence of individuals with intermediate horn length in natural populations of three dung beetle species. The results suggest that males with intermediate horn length exist in at least these three studied species, and their number equals or exceeds the number of minor and major males. The study provides evidence that continuous phenotypic modulation can explain variation in male horn allometry.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Caterina Ferrari, Cristian Pasquaretta, Enrico Caprio, Luigi Ranghetti, Giuseppe Bogliani, Antonio Rolando, Sandro Bertolino, Bruno Bassano, Achaz von Hardenberg
Summary: Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors influence the activity budget of alpine marmots. Marmots spend most of their time above ground foraging, especially when it is cloudy, while vigilance behavior is related to factors such as site, season, and time of day, reaching its peak in July. Social behaviors are mostly associated with sex and age-dominance status, with affiliative behaviors more common in yearlings compared to other status. Overall, intrinsic factors mainly regulate agonistic and affiliative behaviors, while extrinsic factors affect the probabilities of engaging in all types of behavioral categories.
Article
Ecology
Beatrice Nervo, Alex Laini, Angela Roggero, Fabrizio Fabbriciani, Claudia Palestrini, Antonio Rolando
Summary: Dung removal at an intraspecific level in dung beetle species is influenced more by sex and behavioral interactions than by morphological traits.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Caterina Ferrari, Jacopo Cerri, Antonio Rolando, Bruno Bassano, Achaz von Hardenberg, Sandro Bertolino
Summary: This study explored the apparent survival rates of Alpine marmots living in the North-Western Italian Alps. The research found that the survival rate after winter hibernation was almost 100%, higher than the survival rate after summer. Additionally, the winter survival rate decreased with age, especially after 6 years old, while the post-summer survival rate remained relatively stable. The results suggest that climatic conditions, predation pressure, and social dynamics play important roles in the population dynamics of Alpine marmots.
ETHOLOGY ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Clara Bordin, Federica Raspa, Patricia Harris, Andrea Dorothea Ellis, Angela Roggero, Claudia Palestrini, Domenico Bergero, Emanuela Valle
Summary: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of different feeding devices on the posture of ponies. The results showed that ponies change their back and neck shape differently according to the feeding method and breed type. Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of slow-feeding devices on posture and mandibular angle, considering animals with different morphologies.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2023)