Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cheyenne Payne, Stephen Bovio, Daniel L. Powell, Theresa R. Gunn, Shreya M. Banerjee, Victoria Grant, Gil G. Rosenthal, Molly Schumer
Summary: Understanding the consequences of hybridization on thermotolerance in swordtail fish, this study identified a complex architecture of thermotolerance in hybrids. It revealed a genomic region contributing to reduced thermotolerance in hybrids and widespread misexpression of genes involved in thermal stress response, particularly in the circadian clock pathway. The study also showed that hybrid incompatibility between different swordtail fish species contributed to reduced thermotolerance. These findings highlight the challenges of studying the impact of hybridization on complex ecological traits and its potential impact on adaptive introgression.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yin Liu, Hanqi Li, Rong Han, Qin Ouyang, Yuzheng Guo, Zhaofu Zhang, Linqin Mu, Sami Sainio, Dennis Nordlund, Ling Zan, Zhuo Jiang
Summary: The microstructure at the interface between the cocatalyst and semiconductor is crucial for the concentration of photo-induced carriers and reactants. Recent research has observed the transformation of Ti-6c-O bonds into Ti-5c-O and Ti-6c-O-Pt bonds on the TiO2-010 facet, affecting the selectivity of resulting products. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of new methodologies using conventional lab-grade equipment.
Review
Ecology
Martha M. Munoz, Luke O. Frishkoff, Jenna Pruett, D. Luke Mahler
Summary: After decades of research, Anolis lizards have become an important biological model system, providing insights into ecology and evolution. Recent studies have shown how changes in behavior can reshape ecological communities and drive evolution. Anolis lizards are also useful for studying the impact of human activities on species and environments. With ongoing advancements in genomics, phylogenetics, and ecology, Anolis lizards are poised to continue being a powerful model system for studying ecology and evolution.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ECOLOGY EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Asunsolo-Rivera, E. Lester, T. Langlois, B. Vaughan, M. I. McCormick, S. D. Simpson, M. G. Meekan
Summary: Both sharks and humans pose a threat to mesopredatory fishes in coral reef systems, affecting population dynamics and the role of these fishes in reef ecosystems. This study investigates the antipredator responses of mesopredatory fishes towards blacktip reef shark models and snorkelers, finding that they exhibited similar predator avoidance behavior. These findings have implications for researchers monitoring fish behavior and estimating reef fish abundance using underwater census techniques.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Renata Luiza Rosa de Moraes, Francisco de Menezes Cavalcante Sassi, Luiz Antonio Carlos Bertollo, Manoela Maria Ferreira Marinho, Patrik Ferreira Viana, Eliana Feldberg, Vanessa Cristina Sales Oliveira, Geize Aparecida Deon, Ahmed B. H. Al-Rikabi, Thomas Liehr, Marcelo de Bello Cioffi
Summary: The study combined classical and molecular cytogenetic analyses to investigate the karyotypes of five Pyrrhulina species. It found significant differences in chromosome numbers and positions among the species, while repetitive DNA content remained relatively consistent. The results suggest that karyotype differentiation in Pyrrhulina is primarily driven by structural rearrangements.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Eduardo Bessa, Manuela Lombardi Brandao, Eliane Goncalves-de-Freitas
Summary: Nesting is a crucial element in the reproductive repertoire of fish species, playing a role in species conservation. Fish exhibit diverse nesting behaviors, with nests serving purposes beyond spawning and parental care, such as refuge, predator avoidance, sexual selection, and social status. While beneficial for Darwinian fitness, nesting also requires time and energy investment. The evolution of nest types and functions, controlled by physiological mechanisms, is a less explored subject that can indicate the quality of aquatic environments in the changing Anthropocene world.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
William E. Feeney, Zara-Louise Cowan, Frederic Bertucci, Rohan M. Brooker, Gilles Siu, Frederique Jossinet, Tamatoa Bambridge, Rene Galzin, David Lecchini
Summary: In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in reduced human activities and movement restrictions, leading to improvements in air and water quality and the movement of animal populations. A study conducted in French Polynesia found that the lockdown-induced reduction in recreational activities allowed coral reef fish populations to recolonize inner barrier reef sites.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Tiago Magalhaes da Silva Freitas, Juliana Stropp, Barbara Borges Calegari, Joaquin Calatayud, Paulo De Marco, Luciano Fogaca de Assis Montag, Joaquin Hortal
Summary: The Neotropics have the highest diversity of freshwater fish on Earth, with the Auchenipteridae driftwood catfishes being a representative group. However, there are gaps in taxonomy, geographic distribution, evolutionary relationships, and feeding habits of these fish. Research shows a significant number of species remain undescribed, with under-sampling in terms of distribution and feeding habits. More effort is needed from taxonomists, ecologists, and biogeographers to fill these knowledge gaps in fish systematic biology.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanessa Polet Carrillo-Carrasco, Jorge Hernandez-Garcia, Sumanth K. Mutte, Dolf Weijers
Summary: The signaling molecule auxin is found in various life kingdoms. It has primarily been studied as a phytohormone regulating growth and development in land plants. Recent advancements in genomic and transcriptomic data, along with phylogenetic inference, have allowed us to trace the evolutionary history of auxin biology in bryophytes and streptophyte algae. This review examines auxin biosynthesis, transport, physiological and molecular responses, as well as its role as a chemical messenger in ecological communication. Validating predicted orthologs will further our understanding of the conserved properties of auxin biology among streptophytes.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jennifer Kopanke, Molly Carpenter, Justin Lee, Kirsten Reed, Case Rodgers, Mollie Burton, Kierra Lovett, Joseph A. Westrich, Erin McNulty, Emily McDermott, Carly Barbera, Sean Cavany, Jason R. Rohr, T. Alex Perkins, Candace K. Mathiason, Mark Stenglein, Christie Mayo
Summary: Bluetongue virus is a complex virus that can infect wild and domestic ruminants, and its evolution mechanisms are not fully understood. Studying the genetic diversity of BTV can improve predictive capabilities and management strategies for bluetongue epizootics.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANIMAL BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Christopher R. Hemingson, Alexandre C. Siqueira, Peter F. Cowman, David R. Bellwood
Summary: Eyespots are a widespread coloration feature in coral reef fishes, influenced by factors such as evolution and predation pressure. Studying them within a comparative phylogenetic framework can reveal the rules of their formation and functional differences.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Graham A. McCulloch, Jonathan M. Waters
Summary: This article synthesizes emerging genomic evidence for rapid insect evolution in response to human pressure. The study reveals diverse genomic mechanisms underlying rapid adaptive responses to various anthropogenic selective pressures, including deforestation. The synthesis also highlights the critical roles of genomic architecture, standing variation, and gene flow in maintaining future adaptive potential.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael Haslam
Summary: Investigating whether orangutans have the capacity to make stone tools, to gain insights into the origin of this behavior.
Review
Biology
Callum F. F. McLellan, Stephen H. H. Montgomery
Summary: In order to understand the evolution, exhibition, and coordination of collective behaviors, an integrative approach spanning traditional disciplines is required. Lepidopteran larvae are well-suited to investigate the biology of collective behavior due to their diverse social behaviors and critical interactions with ecological, morphological, and behavioral traits. While previous studies have provided insights into the evolution of collective behaviors in Lepidoptera, less is known about the developmental and mechanistic basis of these traits. Recent advances in behavior quantification, genomic resources, and manipulative tools, along with the use of diverse lepidopteran clades, will enable the investigation of previously unresolved questions and reveal the interplay between levels of biological variation.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Alex R. DeCasien, Robert A. Barton, James P. Higham
Summary: This article focuses on four long-standing claims about brain evolution and discusses how new research has contradicted or demonstrated the complexity of these claims.
TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(2022)