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Environmental Sciences
Azraj S. Dahihande, Narsinh L. Thakur
Summary: This study found that the proportions of structural components in sponges are closely related to sponge morphology, anatomy, and pumping capacity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Shiqiang Ma, Zhen Li, Pengfei Yu, Hongliang Shi, Hesi Yang, Jiuzhou Yi, Zheng Zhang, Xiaoguang Duan, Xingang Xie, Xuegong She
Summary: The skeleton of lucidumone was synthesized using various reaction methods.
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Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ying Lu, Qingcheng Zeng, Jiajun Xu, Lifeng Xi
Summary: This paper investigates the equivalence of connectedness for the Sierpinski-like sponge and skeleton networks, and explores the relationship between the geodesic distance on the sponge and the renormalized shortest path distance on the skeleton networks. Furthermore, under some assumption on the IFS, the comparability of the Manhattan distance and the geodesic distance on the sponge is obtained.
FRACTALS-COMPLEX GEOMETRY PATTERNS AND SCALING IN NATURE AND SOCIETY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barbara Ribeiro, Carolina Lima, Sara Emilly Pereira, Raquel Peixoto, Michelle Klautau
Summary: This study examined whether a calcareous sponge can synthesize its skeleton under ocean acidification conditions. The results showed that the sponge was able to synthesize a skeleton even under low pH, suggesting its potential for survival in near-future ocean acidification conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Geology
Bandana Samant, Roberto Pronzato, Dhananjay Mahendrakumar Mohabey, Deepesh Kumar, Anup Dhobale, Priya Pizal, Renata Manconi
Summary: New fossil freshwater sponges from the Upper Cretaceous in Central India have been identified as belonging to the order Spongillida based on micro-palaeontological analysis. A new genus Palaeocorvospongilla has been described, showing unique morphological traits compared to other extant and fossil Spongillida. Evolutionary data suggests a long-term conservative morphology trend in this genus since the Upper Cretaceous, as well as an early splitting and spreading of freshwater sponges Spongillida taxa in the Asian continent.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Glaucia Cristina Manco da Costa Bolson, Ananda da Silva Antonio, Iuri Bezerra de Barros, Gustavo Ramalho Cardoso dos Santos, Henrique Marcelo Gualberto Pereira, Larissa Silveira Moreira Wiedemann, Valdir Florencio da Veiga-Junior
Summary: Research evaluated the chemical composition of endemic Amazonian freshwater sponge species, revealing them as rich sources of fatty acids and sterols, which could serve as potential chemical markers for further targeted metabolomic studies.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Panghu Zhou, Zunen Xia, Chao Qi, Meng He, Tengbo Yu, Lei Shi
Summary: Chitosan/Ag nanocomposite sponges exhibit good mechanical properties, suitable water vapor transmission, and excellent antibacterial activity, making them potentially ideal for wound dressings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xianjie Guo, Kui Yu, Lin Liu, Peipei Li, Jiuyong Li
Summary: This paper proposes an Adaptive DAG Learning (ADL) algorithm that constructs an accurate global DAG skeleton by simultaneously and adaptively using the AND-rule and the OR-rule. Extensive experiments show that ADL outperforms existing local-to-global and global DAG learning algorithms.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON KNOWLEDGE AND DATA ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Tatyana V. Butina, Ivan S. Petrushin, Igor V. Khanaev, Yurij S. Bukin
Summary: This study assessed the diversity of DNA viruses in the associated community of Baikal endemic sponge using metagenomics, revealing significant differences in terms of taxonomy and functional composition compared to Baikal water. The diversity shift in viral communities of diseased sponges reflects changes in microbial communities. Viruses in Baikal sponges regulate the associated community and contribute to the vitality, especially under unfavorable conditions. Similar viral genotypes were found in both marine and freshwater sponges.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Li, Mengwen Xu, Haotian Wang, Sichen Liu, Yumeng Xiao, Lidong Wang, Tony D. James
Summary: Solar water evaporation is improved with the surface modification of wood sponge using polypyrrole-glutathione (PGWS), which exhibits excellent adsorption efficiency for Hg(II) ions. The stackable device constructed with a Hg(II) saturated PGWS and wood sponge achieves the highest water evaporation rate under solar energy. The collected salts can be used as a nutrient for plants using a hydroponic system.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengli Huang, Haojun Wen, Yuhong Tian, Pengfei Wang, Wenling Qin, Hailong Yan
Summary: This study presents an effective method for the enantioselective preparation of polychiral compounds by intramolecular introduction of multiple stereogenic elements using organocatalysis. The compounds synthesized show potential applications in optoelectronic materials and heavy metal ion detection, as indicated by their optical properties and Ru3+-induced fluorescence responses.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Valeria Itskovich, Oxana Kaluzhnaya, Olga Glyzina
Summary: This study analyzed the molecular data of 16 freshwater sponge species and found that the D3 domain of the 28S rDNA can be used for DNA barcoding of sponges. The use of this marker is important for distinguishing gemmule-less Spongillidae and Lubomirskiidae in Lake Baikal sponge species, which are difficult to differentiate morphologically.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yongli Ping, Jiayong Zhong, Xiaogang Wang, Bo Han, Wei Sun, Yapeng Zhang, Dawei Yuan, Chunqing Xing, Jianzhao Wang, Zhengdong Liu, Zhe Zhang, Bin Qiao, Hua Zhang, Yutong Li, Jianqiang Zhu, Gang Zhao, Jie Zhang
Summary: Laboratory experiments reveal the underlying mechanism of turbulent reconnection, including electron acceleration. These findings are directly relevant for studies of flares in the solar corona.
Article
Ecology
Scott Sugden, Johannes Holert, Erick Cardenas, William W. Mohn, Lisa Y. Stein
Summary: This study characterized the microbiome of the freshwater sponge Ephydatia muelleri using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and shotgun metagenomics. The results showed that the E. muelleri microbiome is distinct from the ambient water and adjacent biofilms, and there are taxonomic composition differences among different rivers. Furthermore, the bacteria associated with freshwater sponges share genomic similarities with marine sponge microbiota. These findings provide foundational information on the composition and function of freshwater sponge-associated microbes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tongxing Zhang, Jiaxu Zhao, Lin Liang, Chenglong Guo
Summary: This study introduces the use of carbon black polyvinyl alcohol sponge for solar water evaporation to address freshwater scarcity, achieving high efficiency evaporation and salt collection. The experimental results show that the evaporation achieved optimal results when using carbon black at a concentration of 1 g L-1.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Davide Baldan, E. Emiel van Loon
Summary: This study found that the foraging behavior of songbird parents is highly coordinated in space and time, with parents changing their foraging locations in response to each other's movements.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
M. Salvatori, J. De Groeve, E. van Loon, B. De Baets, N. Morellet, S. Focardi, N. C. Bonnot, B. Gehr, M. Griggio, M. Heurich, M. Kroeschel, A. Licoppe, P. Moorcroft, L. Pedrotti, J. Signer, N. Van de Weghe, F. Cagnacci
Summary: The choice of geographic layers has an effect on the assessment of diel forest use by large herbivores. Inconsistent classification of forest or open habitat was found in approximately 20% of GPS locations within smaller habitat units. Both red and roe deer used forests more during the day than at night, and this pattern was more evident with Tree Cover Density layer.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agota Simon, Tatiana Tozar, Adriana Smarandache, Mihai Boni, Alexandru Stoicu, Alan Dowson, Jack J. W. A. Van Loon, Mihail Lucian Pascu
Summary: Stability studies on pharmaceuticals in space are important for future long-duration space missions. In this preliminary study, laser-exposed phenothiazine derivatives were found to maintain stability under hypergravity conditions, making them potential candidates for future space missions.
Review
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Slobodan Sekulic, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Zeljko Zivanovic, Svetlana Simic, Srdjan Kesic, Branka Petkovic, Ivan Capo, Jack J. W. A. van Loon
Summary: The International Space Station has the potential to conduct experiments on rodent reproduction in microgravity. Through comparing different characteristics, the Southern mountain cavy is identified as the most suitable species for experiments on ISS. However, the existing habitats do not meet the requirements for birth experiments in microgravity, thus new habitats need to be developed.
LIFE SCIENCES IN SPACE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Ineke D. C. Jansen, Thijs van Velzen, Teun J. de Vries, Robert Szulcek, Jack J. W. A. van Loon
Summary: In this study, an impedimetric bioassay was introduced for real-time monitoring of osteoclast resorption. The method involves culturing osteoclasts on a calcium phosphate substrate with electrodes and applying different chemical stimuli to measure their activity continuously. The results showed that inflammatory factors and bisphosphonates significantly affected osteoclastic activity. This method is of great importance for studying osteoclast function and diseases, as well as for high-throughput drug testing.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Monica Monici, Jack J. W. A. van Loon, Alexander Chouker, Carlo S. S. Iorio
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiaoyan Li, Klaus Steenberg Larsen, Gillian Kopittke, Emiel van Loon, Albert Tietema
Summary: Terrestrial ecosystems, such as heathland ecosystems, have strong feedback to atmospheric CO2 concentration and climate change. A study on Calluna vulgaris stands showed that the ecosystem carbon (C) balance is highly non-linear over time and exhibits sinusoidal-like curvature. It was found that young ecosystems are carbon sinks, while aging and dying ecosystems become carbon sources. It was also observed that the ecosystem undergoes carbon payback and compensation after cutting. This study emphasizes the importance of considering the successional stage and vegetation age when modeling C fluxes and overall feedback to climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hans Linssen, E. Emiel van Loon, Judy Z. Shamoun-Baranes, Rascha J. M. Nuijten, Bart A. Nolet
Summary: This study demonstrates how temperature affects the autumn migration and winter distance of Bewick's swans. The findings suggest that lower temperatures drive swan migration in the autumn, with individuals only moving substantially when temperatures drop below freezing. In response to increasing winter temperatures, the swans have shifted their winter range closer to their breeding grounds. This example highlights the individual flexibility of migratory species in response to climate change.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Kim B. Eustache, Emiel van Loon, Jodie L. Rummer, Serge Planes, Isabel Smallegange
Summary: Reef shark species have experienced significant declines due to human activities, and their conservation requires policies at local, federal, and global levels. This study monitored the blacktip reef shark population around Moorea and within the world's largest shark sanctuary for nine years. The results indicate that local and likely federal policies have been effective in maintaining stable juvenile shark density. However, some nursery areas showed increasing shark densities, potentially due to changes in reproductive behavior or habitat type and resources. Water temperature did not have a significant impact on juvenile shark density over time.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Bonetto, Valeria Magnelli, Maurizio Sabbatini, Flavia Capri, Jack J. W. A. van Loon, Sara Tavella, Maria Angela Masini
Summary: In this study, it was found that exposure to hypergravity resulted in altered physiological performance of the testis, including changes in the structure of seminiferous tubules and decreased expression of key receptors. These alterations may lead to a reduction in sperm count and changes in endocrine parameters.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chirag Rajendra Chittar, Haneul Jang, Liran Samuni, Jerome Lewis, Henkjan Honing, E. Emiel van Loon, Karline R. L. Janmaat
Summary: Music is a cultural activity present in all human societies. This study tests two hypotheses about the origins and reasons for music, namely the coalition signaling hypothesis and the predation deterrence hypothesis, and explores the role of touch in musical interaction between mothers and infants.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jens A. van Erp, Emiel E. van Loon, Johannes De Groeve, Maja Bradaric, Judy Shamoun-Baranes
Summary: Radar is an effective tool for studying bird movement, but post-processing is necessary to ensure reliable data. This study presents a framework that filters and improves the quality of radar data using knowledge of the radar system and bird biology. The framework was successfully applied to a case study and demonstrated improved reliability and quality of the bird tracking data.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Bart Hoekstra, Willem Bouten, Adriaan Dokter, Hans van Gasteren, Chris van Turnhout, Bart Kranstauber, Emiel van Loon, Hidde Leijnse, Judy Shamoun-Baranes
Summary: Fireworks have significant effects on the flight behavior of birds, with a decreased disturbance at greater distances but still increased flight activity. Large-bodied bird communities are more sensitive to fireworks. Establishing fireworks-free zones or concentrating fireworks in urban centers can help mitigate their impact on birds.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Flavia Aschi, Stefan C. Dekker, Detlef P. van Vuuren, Patrick W. Bogaart, Kenneth F. Rijsdijk, E. Emiel van Loon
Summary: Protecting and increasing linear landscape elements in agricultural lands is a potential solution for biodiversity conservation. Systematic Conservation Planning can address the challenge of optimizing the spatial configuration of protected areas by prioritizing cost-efficient solutions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Remote Sensing
Christoph Schaller, Christian Ginzler, Emiel van Loon, Christine Moos, Arie C. Seijmonsbergen, Luuk Dorren
Summary: Individual tree detection using airborne laser scanning (ALS) provides complementary data for forest inventory, and a statistical modeling approach can improve the performance of local maxima-based methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2023)