Trait-Based Clustering As An Indicator Of Species Competition
Competition is one of the major types of interactions between species in nature. It is especially important in biodiverse communities such as tropical forests, where…
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Photophobia And Magnetism: First Date For An Interesting Liaison
Photophobia describes an experience of discomfort or pain in response to light conditions. In normal conditions, it can be provoked using strong-intensity light. When it…
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Transcriptionally Silent Chromatin Delays CRISPR-Cas9 Activity Without Influencing The Outcome Of Genome Editing
Genome editing enables precise DNA sequence changes to be engineered within chromatin of living cells. This has transformed the way in which we produce genetically…
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Ecology: From Different Nations, For Common Goals
Global ecological issues require the joint efforts of ecologists around the world. Ecological literature has grown exponentially over the past three decades. However, international cooperation…
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Postdenitrification Biofilters Can Be Optimized For Bioavailable Dissolved Organic Nitrogen Removal In Wastewater
The outlet water quality of many municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTPs) is characterized by high nitrogen strength, which can cause culture eutrophication. Due to the…
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Early Protection = Prevention
Swedish researchers have investigated whether leisure activities undertaken as young adults can later protect against mental decay. They have also discovered gender differences. Hardly any…
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How Do Pheromone Recognition Systems Evolve To Create A New Species?
From animals to microorganisms, many species use sex pheromones to attract a potential partner of the opposite sex. The specificity of a pheromone and its…
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EmbryoPhenomics: A New Technology For Capturing The Dynamic Process Of Embryonic Development
Genomics is the study of the molecular basis of life and has boomed as a result of new technologies. Genomics adopts a reductionist approach to…
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Monitoring Wetland Habitats? The Simplest Approach Is Not Always The Best
Seasonal wetlands experience frequent disturbance, which can interfere with the effectiveness of indicator species in habitat monitoring. In our paper in Ecological Indicators, we show…
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Fatty Acid Dynamics In The Fish Gulf Menhaden
“Essential fatty acids” are critical to organismal growth and development and, because they cannot be synthesized, they must be obtained through the diet. The role…
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Molecular Shape-Shifting Qualities Of Plants And Pathogens Determine Survival
What makes a pathogen successful? What determines a plant’s ability to defend itself against an invader? The outcome of a myriad of encounters between plants…
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