Article
Plant Sciences
Xiali Guo, Marcin Klisz, Radoslaw Puchalka, Roberto Silvestro, Patrick Faubert, Evelyn Belien, Jianguo Huang, Sergio Rossi
Summary: Climate warming is altering the movement of air masses in Northern latitudes, leading to warming and cooling events in boreal regions. These changes may disrupt plant phenology and impact tree growing periods. Understanding local adaptation in bud phenology helps predict plant responses to rapid environmental changes. Monitoring bud burst in black spruce saplings in Quebec revealed variances in phenology among populations and years. Warmer origin sites showed delayed bud phenology, with bud burst and set occurring later with higher temperatures. Bud set heritability was higher than bud burst, with significant variation among provenances and years. Yearly factors explained a large percentage of phenological variation. The study demonstrates the evolutionary responses of boreal ecosystems to climate change.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Meng-Yao Ma, Hong-Yuan Ma, Lei Wang, Wen-Wen Qi, Shao-Yang Li, Dan-Dan Zhao
Summary: Soil salinity is a significant abiotic stress affecting ecosystems worldwide, with Chinese rye grass having distinct ecotypes, namely yellow-green and gray-green, showing different strategies for coping with salt stress. The gray-green ecotype exhibited higher seed germination percentage and shorter germination time, longer radicles, and longer shoot length compared to the yellow-green ecotype under salinity stress. The gray-green ecotype was more salt-tolerant and had higher thousand-grain weight, indicating its potential for saline grassland restoration.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Kaitlyn G. Holden, Eric J. Gangloff, David A. W. Miller, Ashley R. Hedrick, Carli Dinsmore, Alison Basel, Greta Kutz, Anne M. Bronikowski
Summary: Changing climates and severe weather events can impact population viability, and individuals can buffer these negative effects through physiological plasticity. Prioritizing maintenance and survival over current reproduction may be a more effective strategy for surviving changing climates. In a study on garter snakes, it was found that animals with a slow pace-of-life (POL) exhibited higher baseline corticosterone and lower baseline glucose, indicating a greater resilience to environmental stressors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Daniel J. Chmura, Jerzy Modrzynski
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between growth, phenology, and climate in Norway spruce populations and whether their sensitivity to climate change varied with age. The results showed significant variation in tree growth and phenology among populations from Carpathian and Sudeten Mountains, reflecting their adaptation to the local environment. Surprisingly, there was no evidence of increasing maladaptation to climate change with age. The findings indicate that both mountain ranges' spruce populations are likely to have decreased productivity under warming and drying climate conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Travis E. Huxman, Daniel E. Winkler, Kailen A. Mooney
Summary: Global change poses a threat to plant diversity and disrupts its interplay with ecosystem structure and function. To address this challenge, ecology needs to consider interactions between different levels of biological hierarchy and integrate multiple disciplinary perspectives and units of study through empirical work and theoretical development. The use of common gardens is advocated to integrate ecology, evolutionary biology, and ecosystem science, providing opportunities to evaluate important assumptions and tackle the integration of physicochemical and eco-evolutionary foundations in understanding plants and ecosystems.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katherine D. Heineman, Stacy M. Anderson, Joseph M. Davitt, Laurie Lippitt, Bryan A. Endress, Christa M. Horn
Summary: The study evaluated the response of the San Diego thornmint to water availability. It found that the plant produces more and higher-quality seeds under water limitations, and plants adapted to higher rainfall show greater plasticity to differences in water availability.
Article
Biology
Fabio Alfieri, Leo Botton-Divet, Jan Woelfer, John A. Nyakatura, Eli Amson
Summary: This study reconstructs the evolutionary morphology of the humerus and femur of slow arboreal mammals, finding mosaic evolution at different anatomical spatial scales. It suggests that future macroevolutionary reconstructions should include structural traits to better understand the impact of ecological factors on vertebrate diversification.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joan Beaton, Annika Perry, Joan Cottrell, Glenn Iason, Jenni Stockan, Stephen Cavers
Summary: Multisite common garden experiments provide a valuable resource for understanding species' response to environmental variation and quantifying plastic and genetic components of trait variation. These experiments are especially important for long-lived tree species, as their mature traits only manifest after many years.
Article
Ecology
Carmen Romeralo, Jorge Martin-Garcia, Pablo Martinez-Alvarez, E. Jordan Munoz-Adalia, Danilo Reis Goncalves, Esteban Torres, Johanna Witzell, Julio Javier Diez
Summary: The composition and abundance of fungal communities in trees are influenced by the host species, as well as the presence of a fungal pathogen. There are distinct core and satellite fungal communities, and the presence of the pathogen does not co-occur with a specific fungal community. Host species play an important role in shaping microbiome assembly in common environments.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Boyong Liao, Qingmin Que, Xingming Xu, Wei Zhou, Kunxi Ouyang, Pei Li, Huaqiang Li, Can Lai, Xiaoyang Chen
Summary: This study investigated the genetic differentiation and phenotypic variation in chinaberry populations, revealing that populations could be divided into two groups and significant differences in growth traits were observed due to geographic and climate factors.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amandine Cornille, Mathieu Tiret, Adriana Salcedo, Huirun R. Huang, Marion Orsucci, Pascal Milesi, Dmytro Kryvokhyzha, Karl Holm, Xue-Jun Ge, John R. Stinchcombe, Sylvain Glemin, Stephen Wright, Martin Lascoux
Summary: The respective role of demography, plasticity and adaptation in the colonization success of plant species was investigated. It was found that both demography and high phenotypic plasticity contribute to the success of the tetraploid and self-fertilizing species, Capsella bursa-pastoris. The study provides insights into the ecological success of a plant species during range expansion.
Article
Forestry
Kristine Vander Mijnsbrugge, Marc Schouppe, Stefaan Moreels, Yorrick Aguas Guerreiro, Laura Decorte, Marie Stessens
Summary: Longer periods of intensified droughts in Western Europe are predicted due to ongoing climate change. Studying the responses of woody species during intense drought events can help toward understanding the consequences for forest ecosystems. This study focused on the effects of an intense summer water limitation on reproductive traits of Frangula alnus Mill. shrubs. The results showed a resource re-allocation towards reproduction rather than growth even two years after the drought, and a higher germination success, suggesting potential adaptations for survival in stressful growth conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuhui Liao, Zhiwei Fan, Xiujing Huang, Yuru Ma, Fangyan Huang, Yuntao Guo, Tianqi Chen, Pan Wang, Zilin Chen, Meisen Yang, Tongguang Yang, Jianqiu Xie, Jinping Si, Jingjing Liu
Summary: This study cultivated five Polygonatum species collected from different populations in a common garden for 4 years and found differences in yield, saponin and polysaccharide contents, stem diameter, leaf width, inflorescence length, and floret inflorescence length. P. cyrtonema (PC) showed high-quality yield in Zhejiang, with an output as high as 7.5 tons per hectare and promising breeding potential. Stem diameter can be used as an indicator of harvest in variety screening. Plant genetic traits are influenced by the climatic factors of the origin. Near-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics provides a rapid assessment of PC quality. These findings provide a scientific basis for the development and sustainable utilization of PC as a high-yielding and high-quality forest crop.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiping Zhang, Huimin Liu, Guanghan Fu, Yujie Li, Xiaoxue Ji, Shouan Zhang, Min Wei, Kang Qiao
Summary: This study assessed the potential risk and molecular mechanisms of fluopimomide in C. elegans. The results showed that sublethal exposure to fluopimomide adversely affected the nematodes' growth, behavior, reproduction, and lifespan, accompanied by increased oxidative stress. Fluopimomide also inhibited the nematodes' antioxidant systems and down-regulated the expression of oxidative stress-related genes. This study provides new insights into the toxic effects of fluopimomide, even at low concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Anna M. Stefanowicz, Katarzyna Rozek, Malgorzata Stanek, Kaja Rola, Szymon Zubek
Summary: Different tree species have moderate effects on soil microbial and chemical properties. Significant differences were observed in fungal biomass and microbial community structure among different tree species, while differences were also found in soil pH and base cations concentrations. Broadleaf species tended to have higher microbial biomass than coniferous species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Harry Adynski, Todd A. Schwartz, Hudson P. Santos
Summary: Food insecurity is associated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms, while food benefit participation does not reduce this risk.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Adam P. Goode, Rebecca J. Cleveland, Steven Z. George, Todd A. Schwartz, Virginia B. Kraus, Jordan B. Renner, Richard H. Gracely, Louis E. DeFrate, David Hu, Joanne M. Jordan, Yvonne M. Golightly
Summary: Among the multiple predictors of spine phenotypes, obesity was a common and strong predictor for both the incidence and worsening of lumbar spine degeneration and low back pain.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ismael Galvan, Tonia S. Schwartz, Theodore Garland
Summary: Evolutionary physiology, born out of the interaction between evolutionary biology and physiology, has not reached its full potential yet. By exploring new avenues and studying the potential of wild animal physiological adaptations for biomedical purposes, as well as the role of epigenetic modifications in regulating physiological traits, there is a possibility of enhancing the understanding of physiological evolution.
Article
Psychology, Social
Kelly Tan, Barbara Fredrickson, Hudson Santos, William Wood, Todd Schwartz, Deborah Mayer
Summary: This study describes the psychological processing of caregivers during the 12 weeks after transplant and the role of positive emotions in caregiving experiences. The majority of caregivers viewed caregiving as a challenge and reported experiencing positive emotions such as gratitude, interest, and hope. Two new themes were identified: mirroring and emotion regulation. The findings suggest that interventions focused on emotion regulation and positive emotion experiences may be helpful in reducing the negative effects of caregiving stress.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Surgery
Eric L. Lazar, Todd A. Schwartz, Brian S. Zuckerbraun
Editorial Material
Surgery
Timothy M. Pawlik, Todd A. Schwartz, Kamal M. F. Itani
Article
Oncology
Kelly R. Tan, Ya-Ning Chan, Katie Iadonisi, Elissa Poor, Stephanie Betancur, Ahrang Jung, Kathryn Sagester, Susan Coppola, Mackenzi Pergolotti, Erin E. Kent, Todd Schwartz, Daniel Richardson, Ashley Leak Bryant
Summary: This study investigated the experiences of informal caregivers of older adults with AML. They found that these caregivers face various challenges, including navigating health systems, taking on caregiving responsibilities, and meeting resource needs. To improve caregivers' abilities, attention should be given to their burden and unmet needs.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Caroline Lisee, Elizabeth Bjornsen, David Berkoff, Karen Blake, Todd Schwartz, W. Zachary Horton, Brian Pietrosimone
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the changes in gait biomechanics, quadricep strength, physical function, and daily steps after an extended-release corticosteroid knee injection in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that all participants demonstrated improved knee flexion angle, vertical ground reaction force, quadricep strength, and physical function after the injection. However, non-responders had more deleterious gait biomechanics before the injection, suggesting that they may have a more advanced stage of osteoarthritis.
CLINICAL RHEUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Terika McCall, Meagan Foster, Todd A. Schwartz
Summary: This study aimed to understand the attitudes and perceptions of Black women toward using mental health services and determine the acceptability and concerns of using mobile technology to support the management of depression. The results showed that Black women have favorable views toward seeking mental health services and are more comfortable with using voice calls or video calls to communicate with professionals for support. Privacy and confidentiality, communication issues, and the impersonal feeling of using mobile phones were the primary concerns.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
A. P. Goode, R. J. Cleveland, V. B. Kraus, K. A. Taylor, S. Z. George, T. A. Schwartz, J. Renner, J. L. Huebner, J. M. Jordan, Y. M. Golightly
Summary: This study investigates the association between baseline biomarkers and longitudinal changes in disc space narrowing, vertebral osteophytes, and low back pain. The findings suggest that markers of inflammation and perceived pressure pain sensitivity are associated with the longitudinal worsening of low back pain.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Badreddine Bererhi, Pierre Duchesne, Tonia S. Schwartz, Beata Ujvari, Erik Wapstra, Mats Olsson
Summary: The harmful effects of close inbreeding have been recognized for centuries and are caused by homozygosis. This study investigates the effects of genetic relatedness on pair formation in sand lizards. The results suggest that MHC plays a role in pre-copulatory, but not post-copulatory partner association, indicating that MHC is not the driver of fertilization bias and gamete recognition in sand lizards.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Terika McCall, Meagan Foster, Holly R. Tomlin, Todd A. Schwartz
Summary: This study aimed to understand Black American women's attitudes toward seeking mental health services and using mobile technology to receive support for managing anxiety. The findings showed that younger Black women were more likely to have greater severity of anxiety compared to their older counterparts. As for communication preferences, respondents were more comfortable with voice or video calls rather than text messaging or mobile apps when seeking anxiety support. Factors such as younger age, higher income, psychological openness, and inclination for seeking help were associated with a greater likelihood of agreeing to use mobile technology. Additionally, Black women from the Southern region of the United States were more likely to agree to the use of mobile apps compared to women from the Midwest and Northeast regions. In conclusion, Black American women generally held favorable views toward using mobile technology for anxiety management. Cultural considerations are important in determining the most suitable digital mental health interventions for each individual.
Article
Biology
B. Dantzer, K. E. Mabry, J. R. Bernhardt, R. M. Cox, C. D. Francis, C. K. Ghalambor, K. L. Hoke, S. Jha, E. Ketterson, N. A. Levis, K. M. Mccain, G. L. Patricelli, S. H. Paull, N. Pinter-Wollman, R. J. Safran, T. S. Schwartz, H. L. Throop, L. Zaman, L. B. Martin
Summary: Human activities are causing rapid changes in ecosystems globally, with implications for biodiversity, agriculture, zoonotic diseases, and sociopolitical conflict. To better understand and predict these biological phenomena, scientists are using observatory networks, which consist of sensors, field researchers, and databases to collect abiotic and biotic measurements across various scales. NEON, a well-known observatory network, provides an unprecedented opportunity for organismal biologists to study organismal variation and its effects on range expansions, disease epidemics, invasive species colonization, macrophysiology, and other biological processes.
INTEGRATIVE ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xiaomeng Li, Charles Brighton Ndandala, Qi Zhou, Chunyan Huang, Guangli Li, Huapu Chen
Summary: This study investigated the role of estrogen receptors (ERs) in vitellogenesis (Vtgs) regulation in pompano fish. The findings suggest that E2 may regulate the expression of different subtypes of vtg through ERs, displaying a compensatory expression effect on the regulation of ers and vtgs. This provides a theoretical basis for further research on reproductive endocrinology in pompano fish.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Norio Kansaku, Takeshi Ohkubo
Summary: Endocrine changes during bird reproduction, particularly the relationship between prolactin and incubation behavior, were investigated. The study monitored the physiological status and incubation behavior of Silkie hens over 1-2 years. The results showed that most mature hens exhibited incubation behavior multiple times, and there was a noticeable increase in nest occupancy 7-10 days before incubation onset. Protein analysis revealed that secreted prolactin during the reproductive cycle contains various isoforms, suggesting post-translational modifications like glycosylation and phosphorylation.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Minghui Li, Lina Sun, Linyan Zhou, Deshou Wang
Summary: This article summarizes the importance of the Nile tilapia as an excellent animal model for studying reproductive endocrinology in fish, with a focus on the crucial role of estrogen in female development.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Breanna N. Harris, Carolyn M. Bauer, James A. Carr, Caitlin R. Gabor, Jennifer L. Grindstaff, Caleigh Guoynes, Jennifer J. Heppner, Cris C. Ledon-Rettig, Patricia C. Lopes, Sharon E. Lynn, Carla B. Madelaire, Lorin A. Neuman-Lee, Maria G. Palacios, Paul Soto, Jennifer Terry
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on academics, particularly on those with minoritized identities or who were early career, caregivers, or had intersecting identities. The pandemic altered the impact factors of academia, including scholarly products, and affected the way individuals could respond. It is predicted that the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the population dynamics, composition, and landscape of the academic ecosystem. The number of journal submissions decreased, especially among women authors, and the pandemic heavily impacted women authors from Asia and the Middle East.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2024)