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Environmental Sciences
Free Espinosa, Manuel Maestre, Jose Carlos Garcia-Gomez, Maria Isabel Cotaina-Castro, Carmen Pitarch-Moreno, Juan Manuel Paramio, Patricia Fort-Santa Maria, Natalia Garcia-Estevez
Summary: The Anthropocene era has led to a biodiversity crisis and the extinction of many species, disrupting ecosystems and their services. Translocating endangered species can be a valuable conservation resource, as long as clear goals and criteria are defined. This study proposes a methodology using Artificial Inert Mobile Substrates (AIMS) to mimic natural substrate topography for restocking Patella ferruginea, a highly endangered marine species. The translocation process showed high survival rates and the methodology proved useful for restocking and reintroduction efforts between donor and receiving areas.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Fisheries
Maria Paola Ferranti, Javier Guallart, Giorgio Fanciulli, Pier Augusto Panzalis, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: This study describes for the first time the successful spawning induction in P. ferruginea and the larval development of the species. The fertilization rate in these events was high, and settlement ability was reached at 3-4 days after fertilization, but metamorphosis occurred between 7 and 32 days with considerable variability.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Javier Guallart, Jose Templado, Angel A. Luque
Summary: The recruitment patterns of the endangered limpet species Patella ferruginea in the Chafarinas Islands were studied over a 17-year period. The results showed that recruitment occurred during late winter or early spring, with settlement happening at the lower infralittoral on the fringe of certain biological species. The density of recruits varied annually and showed no significant correlation with the density of adults. The presence of 'phoretic' recruits on adult shells may contribute to the survival of young limpets.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
E. Ostale-Valriberas, A. Sabino-Lorenzo, A. Ali-Ahmed, A. Pavon-Paneque, J. Sempere-Valverde, F. Espinosa, J. C. Garcia-Gomez
Summary: This study focuses on the population dynamics of the critically endangered species Patella ferruginea in Ceuta and the environmental factors that affect its population structure. The results show that the population size of P. ferruginea has increased by 200% in the period 2011-2021, with the population inside Ceuta's harbor having the greatest increase of 1,288%. The study also highlights the concept of Artificial Marine Micro-Reserves as a new conservation measure.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mariem Zaidi, Khaled Athmouni, Isabelle Metais, Habib Ayadi, Vincent Leignel
Summary: Participants in the coastal socio-economy of the Mediterranean Sea create pressures on marine ecosystems. This study suggests using Patella caerulea as a biosentinel for marine pollution and proposes combining environmental, toxicological, and genetic assessments. The study identified critical levels of metal contamination and observed the induction of antioxidant biomarkers in P. caerulea, highlighting its ability to adapt to pollution conditions. COI (mtDNA) analysis showed low discrimination between populations, indicating the role of marine currents in dispersal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Paola Ferranti, Javier Guallart, Virginia Cortella, Giacomo Terenziani, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: The ability of target species to adapt to environmental conditions and changes in human pressures may hinder the effectiveness of restoration measures. Evidence shows successful reproductive cycles of the endangered ferruginous limpet in the northernmost sector of the western Mediterranean, supporting the reintroduction and protection of the species in this area as an effective strategy.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
E. Ostale-Valriberas, J. Sempere-Valverde, A. Pavon-Paneque, S. Coppa, F. Espinosa, J. C. Garcia-Gomez
Summary: During the Anthropocene, species extinction rates are increasing unprecedentedly, largely due to urbanization processes fragmenting ecosystems. However, some species like the intertidal mollusc Patella ferruginea can maintain stable populations in urbanized ecosystems. Establishing Artificial Marine Micro-Reserves (AMMR) can effectively protect endangered species like P. ferruginea.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Louise Kiru, Aimen Zlitni, Aidan Michael Tousley, Guillermo Nicolas Dalton, Wei Wu, Famyrah Lafortune, Anna Liu, Kristen May Cunanan, Hossein Nejadnik, Todd Sulchek, Michael Eugene Moseley, Robbie G. Majzner, Heike Elisabeth Daldrup-Link
Summary: The study introduces a new approach to label CAR T cells with iron oxide nanoparticles, enabling noninvasive detection of the CAR T cells in solid tumors. The results show that labeled CAR T cells could locate to osteosarcomas and off-target sites, while unlabeled cells were not visible. This study provides a new method for monitoring the location of CAR T cells in solid tumors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Zoology
Shuyi Luo, Yujie Yang, Chunsheng Yang, Jun Guo, Xudong Qin, Haiyao Cen, Hongxin Xie, Zhengjun Wu
Summary: The Chinese crocodile lizard is an endangered species that specializes in habitat in southern China and northern Vietnam. There is still a lot unknown about its growth, reproduction, and dispersal ability in the wild. A study conducted in Guangxi, China, found that the lizards reach sexual maturity at the age of 2.5 years and have a biennial reproductive cycle. Non-adults have longer dispersal distances than adults, and they prefer backwater pools in the stream. Competition for better resources may trigger dispersal.
ASIAN HERPETOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Buchun Jiang, Fei Liu, Haidong Fu, Jianhua Mao
Summary: Renal fibrosis is a irreversible and significant change in chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. The use of invasive renal biopsy for accurate diagnosis is limited due to its invasiveness and sampling error. Noninvasive imaging techniques, such as MRI and ultrasound elastography, have gained attention in assessing kidney fibrosis. However, these techniques still lack specificity and sensitivity and require further research and clinical validation.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Zoheir Bouzaza, Manuel Vera, Karim Mezali
Summary: The study found significant genetic differentiation among Patella ferruginea populations in the easternmost western Mediterranean Sea and the remaining parts of the western Mediterranean. This differentiation may be attributed to marine barriers such as the Siculo-Tunisian Strait and surface currents' instabilities in the eastern part of the Algerian basin. However, anthropogenic pressure, including translocations by ballast waters and overharvesting, could also play a role in influencing the regional genetic structure of natural Patella ferruginea populations.
MOLLUSCAN RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kellie J. Carim, Scott Relyea, Craig Barfoot, Lisa A. Eby, John A. Kronenberger, Andrew R. Whiteley, Beau Larkin
Summary: Human activities have fragmented fish habitat leading to isolated inland salmonid populations, which may lose migratory life histories and experience declines in population density and abundance. Ultrasound imaging has been tested as a non-invasive method to accurately identify maturing female Westslope Cutthroat Trout, with potential applications for studying reproductive status and promoting the persistence of isolated salmonid populations. Variations in size of maturing females among different wild populations indicate potential differences in life history traits affecting population viability.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeff W. M. Bulte, Chao Wang, Ali Shakeri-Zadeh
Summary: Superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)-labeling of cells for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cell tracking has a long history, but studies have shown that the labeled cells may have different behaviors compared to unlabeled cells. With the emergence of magnetic particle imaging (MPI) cell tracking, there has been a renaissance in the formulation of SPIO nanoparticles optimized for MPI. Lessons learned from past experiences with SPIO-labeling for MRI could potentially facilitate the clinical translation of (combined) MRI/MPI cell tracking.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Mengdi Li, Xiangyi Huang, Jicun Ren
Summary: The study introduces a highly efficient CRET-Pdots system for in vivo imaging and photodynamic therapy, featuring intense multicolor CL, adjustable emission wavelength, and high CRET efficiency. These CRET-Pdots are sensitive to ROS, possess excellent biocompatibility and catalytic activity.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Fabrice C. Bernard, Jarred Kaiser, Sarvgna K. Raval, Zhanna Nepiyushchikh, Thanh N. Doan, Nick J. Willett, J. Brandon Dixon
Summary: The study utilized multichromatic NIR imaging with multiple tracers to assess microvascular clearance kinetics and pathways in different tissue spaces. The results demonstrated that NIR imaging enables simultaneous imaging of lymphatic and venous-mediated fluid clearance, measuring temporal changes in clearance rates and pathways.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ombretta Dell'Acqua, Sara Ferrando, Mariachiara Chiantore, Valentina Asnaghi
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Ecology
G. De La Fuente, V Asnaghi, M. Chiantore, S. Thrush, P. Povero, P. Vassallo, M. Petrillo, C. Paoli
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2019)
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Fisheries
Maria Paola Ferranti, Monteggia Davide, Valentina Asnaghi, Alessandro Dagnino, Federico Gaino, Paolo Moretto, Veronica Parodi, Luca Tixi, Valentina Cappanera, Claudio Valerani, Simone Bava, Mariachiara Chiantore
MEDITERRANEAN MARINE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Gina De La Fuente, Marco Fontana, Valentina Asnaghi, Mariachiara Chiantore, Serena Mirata, Annalisa Salis, Gianluca Damonte, Sonia Scarfi
Summary: The bioactive compounds found in marine seaweeds, such as C. amentacea, have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making them potential ingredients for antiaging formulations and soothing lotions for damaged skin.
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Asnaghi, A. Chindris, F. Leggieri, M. Scolamacchia, G. Brundu, I. Guala, B. Loi, M. Chiantore, S. Farina
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Paola Ferranti, Javier Guallart, Virginia Cortella, Giacomo Terenziani, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: The ability of target species to adapt to environmental conditions and changes in human pressures may hinder the effectiveness of restoration measures. Evidence shows successful reproductive cycles of the endangered ferruginous limpet in the northernmost sector of the western Mediterranean, supporting the reintroduction and protection of the species in this area as an effective strategy.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gilda Savonitto, Gina de la Fuente, Enrico Tordoni, Saul Ciriaco, Marina Srijemsi, Giovanni Bacaro, Mariachiara Chiantore, Annalisa Falace
Summary: This study conducted the first ex situ restoration of a Mediterranean subtidal habitat-forming species of brown seaweed in a marine protected area in the Adriatic Sea. It evaluated the impact of a thermal anomaly, seasonality, and grazing pressure on the restoration process, highlighting the need for effective outplanting methods and fish control strategies to enhance the restoration of canopy-forming macroalgae.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Maria Paola Ferranti, Javier Guallart, Giorgio Fanciulli, Pier Augusto Panzalis, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: This study describes for the first time the successful spawning induction in P. ferruginea and the larval development of the species. The fertilization rate in these events was high, and settlement ability was reached at 3-4 days after fertilization, but metamorphosis occurred between 7 and 32 days with considerable variability.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachel. J. J. Clausing, Gina De La Fuente, Annalisa Falace, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: Restoring foundation species in historical habitats can be challenging, especially if adult facilitation is crucial for the survival of early life stages. Exposure to transient, low environmental stress and outplanting clumped individuals may enhance resilience and facilitate successful establishment of early life stages in zones of reduced abiotic stress.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javier Guallart, Maria Paola Ferranti, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: This study provides information on the reproductive biology of the threatened limpet Patella ferruginea. The population parameters of the species in the northernmost extreme of its distribution were found to be similar to those in the Alboran Sea. Several sex changes were observed in the specimens, indicating the complexity of the reproductive mode of P. ferruginea. The regular gonadal maturation in the area supports the potential viability of the species, providing important information for conservation actions.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Marco Secci, Maria Paola Ferranti, Angelica Giglioli, Viviana Pasquini, Doriana Sicurelli, Giovanni Fanelli, Ermelinda Prato
Summary: Temperature and duration of immersion significantly affected the stability of echinoculture feeds, with Feed 1 being the most stable and Feed 3 being the least stable. Feeding regime should be adjusted based on temperature to optimize echinoculture practice.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED AQUACULTURE
(2021)
