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Mutations observed in somatic evolution reveal underlying gene mechanisms
Highly sensitive DNA sequencing techniques have allowed the discovery of large numbers of somatic mutations in normal tissues. Some mutations confer...
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Ecological impacts of an invasive predator are mediated by the reproductive cycle
Predicting the ecological impacts of invasive species is impeded by context-dependencies that can mediate the strength of trophic interactions....
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Breathing space: deoxygenation of aquatic environments can drive differential ecological impacts across biological invasion stages
The influence of climate change on the ecological impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) remains understudied, with deoxygenation of aquatic...
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Pushing the switch: functional responses and prey switching by invasive lionfish may mediate their ecological impact
Biodiversity is declining on a global scale and the spread of invasive alien species (IAS) is a major driver, particularly through predatory impacts....
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Resource-harvester cycles caused by delayed knowledge of the harvested population state can be dampened by harvester forecasting
The monitoring of ecosystems and the spread of information concerning their state among human stakeholders is often a lengthy process. The importance...
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Deleterious variant in FAM71D cause male infertility with asthenoteratospermia
Asthenoteratospermia is a significant cause of male infertility. FAM71D (Family with sequence similarity 71, member D), as a novel protein...
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Embryo development is impaired by sperm mitochondrial-derived ROS
BackgroundBasal energetic metabolism in sperm, particularly oxidative phosphorylation, is known to condition not only their oocyte fertilising...
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Interspecific competition can drive plasmid loss from a focal species in a microbial community
Plasmids are key disseminators of antimicrobial resistance genes and virulence factors, and it is therefore critical to predict and reduce plasmid...
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Functional outcomes of structural peculiarities of striated muscle tropomyosin
Tropomyosin is a dimer coiled-coil actin-binding protein. Adjacent tropomyosin molecules connect each other ‘head-to-tail’ via an overlap junction...
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High pressures increase α-chymotrypsin enzyme activity under perchlorate stress
Deep subsurface environments can harbour high concentrations of dissolved ions, yet we know little about how this shapes the conditions for life. We...
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Population Dynamics
In this chapter we present how ecologists and biological pest control researchers can assess the role of natural enemies in pest insect population...
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In Silico Therapeutic Peptide Design Against Pathogenic Domain Swapped Human Cystatin C Dimer
In humans, cystatin C mediated amyloid aggregation is quite detrimental. It is deemed to actuate intra-cerebral haemorrhaging, stroke, paralysis and...
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Unravelling bacterial virulence factors in yeast: From identification to the elucidation of their mechanisms of action
Pathogenic bacteria employ virulence factors (VF) to establish infection and cause disease in their host. Yeasts, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharo...
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The RioK1 network determines p53 activity at multiple levels
By responding to a host of adverse conditions, ranging from DNA damage to viral infection, transcription factor p53 supports genomic stability,...
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Quality of fish eggs and production of androgenetic and gynogenetic doubled haploids (DHs)
Induced development of haploid embryos (H) with only paternal (androgenesis) or maternal (gynogenesis) chromosomes requires irradiation of eggs...
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Functional diversity increases the resistance of a tritrophic food web to environmental changes
In the light of global climate change and biodiversity loss, understanding the role of functional diversity in the response of food webs to...
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Know when and how to die: gaining insights into the molecular regulation of leaf senescence
Senescence is the ultimate phase in the life cycle of leaves which is crucial for recycling of nutrients to maintain plant fitness and reproductive...
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Which context matters? Analysing team and club contextual conditions of member commitment in voluntary sports clubs
Voluntary sports clubs (VSC) face the challenges of dropouts and unstable membership. Studies have analysed member commitment—that is, the decision...
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Multiple predator effects are modified by search area and prey size
The strength of trophic and non-trophic interactions in predator–prey dynamics may be modified by predator density/diversity and prey size...
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First reported incidence of Bacillus velezensis exhibiting effective antagonism against a blowfly species, Lucilia cuprina
Bacillus sp. PHP1601 (Bacillales: Bacillaceae), a member of the B. subtilis sensu lato , possesses an interesting ability to antagonise fly larvae....
