Invasive plant and honeybee alter native plant-pollinator network structure in dry forest by RODRIGO F. R. CARMO, CÁSSIO H. CARVALHO, REGINALDO A.F. GUSMÃO, LUCAS F.C.S. ALENCAR, JEFERSON VIZENTIN-BUGONI, GABRIEL X. BOLDORINI, GABRIELA A. GALVÃO, JOYCE C.B. BRITO, THIAGO GONÇALVES-SOUZA

“…Invasive plants can directly interact with native pollinators, while wind-pollinated grasses indirectly alter plant-pollinator networks by reshaping the composition of plant and animal communities, diminishing ecosystem functioning. …”
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Characterization of jamun (Syzygium cumini) juice fortified with nanoemulsified vitamin D3: In vitro and in vivo assessment of its nutraceutical value and anti-diabetic potential by Yasmeena Jan, Reem Binsuwaidan, Muneeb Malik, Mifftha Yaseen, Sayeed Ahmad, Nawaf Alshammari, Mohd Adnan, Syed Amir Ashraf, Bibhu Prasad Panda

“…After 4 weeks of VDFJJ intervention in vitamin D-deficient animal models, serum levels of 25-OHD, PTH, calcium, phosphorus, and ALP were significantly improved. …”
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From Bench to Brain: A Metadata-driven Approach to Research Data Management in a Collaborative Neuroscientific Research Center by Marlene Pacharra, Tobias Otto, Nina Olivia Caroline Winter

“…Using this metadata schema, neuroscientific data from more than 3,200 human subjects and lab animals are currently shared within the CRC. To enable implementation of this schema in active research, open-source applications have been developed that store metadata as local JSON files along with research data and make metadata searchable. …”
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Identificación microbiológica de algunas cepas nativas cultivables asociadas al tracto digestivo en Panaque cochliodon by Juan David Cano-Gil, Luz Adriana Gutiérrez-Ramírez, Carlos A. David-Ruales, Sandra Pardo-Carrasco, Valentina Jaramillo-Ruiz, Manuela Arboleda-Restrepo

“…Se utilizaron tres ejemplares adultos de la especie Panaque cochliodon capturados en el río Magdalena que fueron transportados y sacrificados bajo normas de bienestar animal. Se realizó disección del tracto intestinal obteniendo muestras para el aislamiento microbiológico, usando medios de cultivo selectivos, purificando los microrganismos, realizando pruebas bioquímicas metabólicas y pruebas API 20E (Biomeriux) para su identificación. …”
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Rapid detection of Vibrio alginolyticus in seafood using the flgL gene and real-time polymerase chain reaction by Muktiningsih Nurjayadi, Gladys Indira Putri, Jefferson Lynford Declan, Ismaya Krisdawati, Dandy Akbar Juliansyah, Maharanianska Azzahra, Irvan Maulana, Irma Ratna Kartika, Fera Kurniadewi, Tiara Fahriza, Adinda Myra Amalia Putri, Ayu Berkahingrum, Atikah Nur Rahmawati, Rosita Gio Anggraeni, Dalia Sukmawati, Sri Rahayu, Vira Saamia, I Made Wiranatha, Bassam Abomoelak, Hesham Ali El-Enshasy

“… Background: Seafood is highly nutritious but poses health risks when contaminated with pathogenic bacteria like Vibrio alginolyticus, which causes food poisoning and can infect marine animals and humans. Objective: This research aimed to determine the sensitivity and specificity of real-time polymerase chain reaction (rt-PCR) using the flgL primer pair to detect V. alginolyticus bacteria in seafood. …”
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Primate sympatry shapes the evolution of their brain architecture by Robira, Benjamin, Perez-Lamarque, Benoît

“…The main hypotheses on the evolution of animal cognition emphasise the role of conspecifics in affecting the socio-ecological environment shaping cognition. …”
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Compensatory synaptotagmin-11 expression conceals parkinson’s disease-like phenotypes in parkin knockout mice by Nan Dong, Zhenli Xie, Anqi Wei, Yuxin Yang, Yongning Deng, Xu Cheng, Bianbian Wang, Yang Chen, Yuhao Gu, Jingyu Yao, Yuhao Qin, Chaowen Zheng, Xi Zhang, Yuqing Zhang, Xinjiang Kang, Guoqing Chen, Qiumin Qu, Changhe Wang, Huadong Xu

“…Abstract Animal models are crucial for elucidating the pathological mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Development of a novel wireless telemetric brain stimulator for behavioral studies in rodents by V. Milner Paul, Jijo Francis, Smriti Menon, Loitongbam Surajkumar Singh, Adarsh V. Parekkattil, Shuma Adhikari

“…Real-time experiments like Intracranial Self Stimulation (ICSS) and Intracortical Microstimulation (ICMS) tests were successful during the animal experiment to evaluate this brain stimulator. …”
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First detection and phylogenetic analysis of Trypanosoma species in European wolves and bears: discovery of novel haplotypes by Blanka Orłowska, Magdalena Świsłocka-Cutter, Katarzyna Filip-Hutsch, Daniel Młocicki, Adam Olszewski, Marek Asman, Krzysztof Anusz, Joanna Werszko

“…., which could lead to the emergence of new, potentially more virulent variants of these parasites in wild animal populations, posing a potential threat to their health. …”
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Characterization and typology of goat production systems in the Southern Highlands of Peru by Emmanuel Alexander Sessarego, Fritz Carlos Trillo, David José Godoy, Walter Palomino-Guerrera, Juancarlos Alejandro Cruz

“…Background and Aim: Characterizing local animal production systems is crucial for sustainable livestock development. …”
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Grain sizes of sand substrates significantly influence the growth, survival, digestive enzyme profiles, and gut histology of sandfish (Holothuria scabra Jaeger 1833) juveniles duri... by Sari Budi Moria Sembiring, Rarastoeti Pratiwi, Suwarno Hadisusanto, Ketut Mahardika, Haryanti Haryanti, Jhon Harianto Hutapea

“…Twelve containers, 59 cm× 47 cm x 37 cm, and 30 juveniles were put into each as experimental animals. The initial mean wet weight of juveniles was 2.22 ± 0.43 g. …”
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A molecular basis for spine color morphs in the sea urchin Lytechinus variegatus by Maria Wise, Madison Silvia, Gerardo Reyes, Rushane Dunn, Thomas M. Onorato, Cosmo Pieplow, Aidan Furze, El Hebert, Nathalie Oulhen, Dan Ritschoff, David R. McClay, Gary Wessel

“…Abstract Animals of the phylum Echinodermata are characterized by a pentaradially symmetric endoskeleton in adults. …”
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Nanocomposite treatment of hospital wastewater; Prophylaxis toxicity in the freshwater crayfish muscles and hepatopancreas by Hend A. Sabry, Sally M. Salaah, Marwa M. El-Naggar, Elham H.A. Ali, Magdy T. Khalil, Amal A.E. Ibrahim, Amr B. Mostafa

“…Clearing water from HWW pollutants will protect aquatic animals from degeneration and safeguard the ecosystem.…”
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Determination of the Percentage of Iron in River Rwabakazi From Source of Tributaries Around Kyase Iron Factory in Kabale Town. by Twesigomwe, Vicent

“…It is therefore recommended that the waters of river Rwabakazi are not safe for both human and animal use.…”
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DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS OF UTERINE INFECTIONS IN DAIRY CATTLE by CA Risco

“…Desde el punto de vista del bienestar animal y de la perspectiva de productividad, el periodo postparto puede estar comprometido por una pequeña ventana durante el postparto temprano, en la cual la salud y supervivencia de las vacas es un problemática, debido a la presentación demmetritis séptica. …”
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Investigation into the sero-molecular prevalence of Brucella melitensis in small ruminants in districts Mohmand and Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. by Sohaib Ul Hassan, Farhan Anwar Khan, Muhammad Shuaib, Muhammad Shahid, Said Sajjad Ali Shah, Shahrood Ahmed Siddiqui, Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Ayman A Swelum

“…Brucellosis is one of the important zoonotic diseases affecting the range of animals caused by Brucella species, including Brucella abortus and Brucella mellitensis. …”
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Prevalencia y factores de riesgo del comportamiento anormal estereotipado aerofagia en el caballo criollo colombiano by J. J. Patiño Marulanda, S. A. Vélez Gil, J. R. Martínez Aranzales

“…La aerofagia, posiblemente obedeció tanto a factores inherentes al animal como a factores externos relacionados con el manejo; sin embargo, se requiere el diseño de estudios longitudinales sobre prácticas de manejo y de líneas dentro de la raza para cuantificar y validar la información relacionada con la posible predisposición genética o racial a la aerofagia y a otras estereotipias y comportamientos anormales observados en estos animales.…”
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Impact of trainability on telomere dynamics of pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris): An explorative study in aging dogs. by Julia Weixlbraun, Durga Chapagain, Jessica Svea Cornils, Steve Smith, Franz Schwarzenberger, Franz Hoelzl

“…Previous studies in humans have linked cognitive and social factors with telomere dynamics but in animals, such associations remain understudied. This study is based on a previous study, where behavioral and cognitive changes in aging pet dogs were investigated. …”
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ANATOMY OF CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT ON FOOD SECURITY IN BENUE STATE, 2015-2023 by ACHANYA JULIUS JOHN, VARZOA LUMA

“…Effects of the conflict on food security include the destruction of human lives and animals, farmlands and properties, drop in food production, hike in food prices, and rise in poverty level among the people, social dislocation and population displacement, among others. …”
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Cognitive profile in mild cognitive impairment with Lewy bodies by Shuai Liu, Chunyan Liu, Xiao-Dan Wang, Huiru Lu, Yong Ji

“…As for the executive function, the ‘animal fluency test’, ‘repeat digits backward test’ and ‘take paper by your right hand’ in MMSE all showed lower scores in MCI-LB compared with MCI-AD. …”
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