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View article: Phylogenetic and functional diversity among <i>Drosophila</i> -associated metagenome-assembled genomes
Phylogenetic and functional diversity among <i>Drosophila</i> -associated metagenome-assembled genomes Open
Host-associated microbial communities can mediate interactions between their hosts and biotic and abiotic environments. While much work has been done to document how microbiomes vary across species and environments, much less is known abou…
View article: Advancing Seabird Diet Studies Through Buccal Swabbing for <scp>DNA</scp> Metabarcoding
Advancing Seabird Diet Studies Through Buccal Swabbing for <span>DNA</span> Metabarcoding Open
Seabirds are often considered sentinels of ocean health, making dietary studies crucial not only for understanding their ecology and marine trophic webs, but also for informing conservation efforts and detecting ecosystem changes that may …
View article: Advancing seabird diet studies through buccal swabbing for DNA metabarcoding
Advancing seabird diet studies through buccal swabbing for DNA metabarcoding Open
View article: Probiotic colonization of <i>Xenopus laevis</i> skin causes short-term changes in skin microbiomes and gene expression
Probiotic colonization of <i>Xenopus laevis</i> skin causes short-term changes in skin microbiomes and gene expression Open
Probiotic therapies have been suggested for amelioration efforts of wildlife disease such as chytridiomycosis caused by Batrachochytrium spp. in amphibians. However, there is a lack of information on how probiotic application affects resid…
View article: Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) clamps reduce amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondria rRNA gene sequences and increase detected diversity in 16S rRNA gene profiling analysis of oak-associated microbiota
Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) clamps reduce amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondria rRNA gene sequences and increase detected diversity in 16S rRNA gene profiling analysis of oak-associated microbiota Open
View article: A continuous feast of bramble: <i>Rubus fruticosus</i> agg. is a key cross‐seasonal dietary resource for a fallow deer population
A continuous feast of bramble: <i>Rubus fruticosus</i> agg. is a key cross‐seasonal dietary resource for a fallow deer population Open
Context : Deer (Cervidae) populations are increasing in many global regions, leading to concerns about their impacts on temperate forests. Advancing evidence‐based management requires a detailed understanding of the dietary habits of deer …
View article: Phylogenetic and functional diversity among<i>Drosophila</i>-associated metagenome-assembled genomes
Phylogenetic and functional diversity among<i>Drosophila</i>-associated metagenome-assembled genomes Open
Host-associated microbial communities can mediate interactions between their hosts and biotic and abiotic environments. While much work has been done to document how microbiomes vary across species and environments, much less is known abou…
View article: Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) clamps reduce amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondria rRNA gene sequences and increase detected diversity in 16S rRNA gene profiling analysis of oak-associated microbiota
Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) clamps reduce amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondria rRNA gene sequences and increase detected diversity in 16S rRNA gene profiling analysis of oak-associated microbiota Open
Acquiring representative bacterial 16S rRNA gene community profiles in plant microbiome studies can be challenging due to the excessive co-amplification of host chloroplast and mitochondrial rRNA gene sequences that reduce counts of plant-…
View article: Environmental DNA reveals ecologically relevant spatial and temporal variation in fish assemblages between estuaries and seasons
Environmental DNA reveals ecologically relevant spatial and temporal variation in fish assemblages between estuaries and seasons Open
View article: Artificial light and cloud cover interact to disrupt celestial migrations at night
Artificial light and cloud cover interact to disrupt celestial migrations at night Open
The growth of human activity and infrastructure has led to an unprecedented rise in the use of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) with demonstrable impacts on ecological communities and ecosystem services. However, there remains very little …
View article: One Health: Circadian Medicine Benefits Both Non-human Animals and Humans Alike
One Health: Circadian Medicine Benefits Both Non-human Animals and Humans Alike Open
Circadian biology’s impact on human physical health and its role in disease development and progression is widely recognized. The forefront of circadian rhythm research now focuses on translational applications to clinical medicine, aiming…
View article: Phylosymbiosis drives the distribution of pathogen-protective bacteria in Appalachian salamanders
Phylosymbiosis drives the distribution of pathogen-protective bacteria in Appalachian salamanders Open
Phylosymbiosis is an association between host-associated microbiome and host phylogeny. This pattern can arise via evolution of host traits, habitat preferences, diets, and co-diversification of hosts and microbes. Understanding the driver…
View article: Phylosymbiosis shapes skin bacterial communities and pathogen-protective function in Appalachian salamanders
Phylosymbiosis shapes skin bacterial communities and pathogen-protective function in Appalachian salamanders Open
Phylosymbiosis is an association between host-associated microbiome composition and host phylogeny. This pattern can arise via the evolution of host traits, habitat preferences, diets, and the co-diversification of hosts and microbes. Unde…
View article: Environmental DNA Reveals Ecologically Relevant Spatial and Temporal Variation in Fish Assemblages between Estuaries and Seasons
Environmental DNA Reveals Ecologically Relevant Spatial and Temporal Variation in Fish Assemblages between Estuaries and Seasons Open
View article: Restless nights when sick: ectoparasite infections alter rest–activity cycles of diurnal fish hosts
Restless nights when sick: ectoparasite infections alter rest–activity cycles of diurnal fish hosts Open
Circadian rhythms are timekeeping mechanisms responsible for an array of biological processes. Disruption of such cycles can detrimentally affect animal health. Circadian rhythms are critical in the co-evolution of host–parasite systems, a…
View article: Environmental DNA metabarcoding for fish diversity assessment in a macrotidal estuary: A comparison with established fish survey methods
Environmental DNA metabarcoding for fish diversity assessment in a macrotidal estuary: A comparison with established fish survey methods Open
View article: Bacillus indicus and Bacillus subtilis as alternative health and colouration promoters to synthetic astaxanthin in cyprinid aquaculture species
Bacillus indicus and Bacillus subtilis as alternative health and colouration promoters to synthetic astaxanthin in cyprinid aquaculture species Open
One of the largest challenges for the sustainable development of global aquaculture is the threat of infectious diseases. Preventative strategies that reduce antibiotic use are required to ensure fish health, minimise infectious diseases a…
View article: The presence of territorial damselfish predicts choosy client species richness at cleaning stations
The presence of territorial damselfish predicts choosy client species richness at cleaning stations Open
Mutualisms are driven by partners deciding to interact with one another to gain specific services or rewards. As predicted by biological market theory, partners should be selected based on the likelihood, quality, reward level, and or serv…
View article: Genetic assimilation of ancestral plasticity during parallel adaptation to zinc contamination in Silene uniflora
Genetic assimilation of ancestral plasticity during parallel adaptation to zinc contamination in Silene uniflora Open
Phenotypic plasticity in ancestral populations is hypothesized to facilitate adaptation, but evidence is piecemeal and often contradictory. Further, whether ancestral plasticity increases the probability of parallel adaptive changes has no…
View article: Artificial Light and Cloud Cover Interact to Disrupt Celestial Migrations at Night
Artificial Light and Cloud Cover Interact to Disrupt Celestial Migrations at Night Open
View article: In-Depth Assessment of Cross-Passage Critical Velocity for Smoke Control in Large-Scale Railway Tunnel Fires
In-Depth Assessment of Cross-Passage Critical Velocity for Smoke Control in Large-Scale Railway Tunnel Fires Open
Demand for underground railways has rapidly increased due to accelerated urbanisation and population growth. This has elevated the importance of tunnel designs with adequate fire safety and protection measures. However, due to intricate mo…
View article: The supplementation of a prebiotic improves the microbial community in the gut and the skin of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
The supplementation of a prebiotic improves the microbial community in the gut and the skin of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Open
View article: Daily patterns in parasite processes: diel variation in fish louse transcriptomes
Daily patterns in parasite processes: diel variation in fish louse transcriptomes Open
Parasites, similar to all other organisms, time themselves to environmental cues using a molecular clock to generate and maintain rhythms. Chronotherapeutic (timed treatment) techniques based on such rhythms offer great potential for impro…
View article: Moving towards improved surveillance and earlier diagnosis of aquatic pathogens: From traditional methods to emerging technologies
Moving towards improved surveillance and earlier diagnosis of aquatic pathogens: From traditional methods to emerging technologies Open
Early and accurate diagnosis is key to mitigating the impact of infectious diseases, along with efficient surveillance. This however is particularly challenging in aquatic environments due to hidden biodiversity and physical constraints. T…
View article: Genetic assimilation of ancestral plasticity during parallel adaptation
Genetic assimilation of ancestral plasticity during parallel adaptation Open
Phenotypic plasticity in ancestral populations is hypothesised to facilitate adaptation, but evidence supporting its contribution is piecemeal and often contradictory. Further, whether ancestral plasticity increases the probability of para…
View article: Circadian dynamics of the teleost skin immune-microbiome interface
Circadian dynamics of the teleost skin immune-microbiome interface Open
Background Circadian rhythms of host immune activity and their microbiomes are likely pivotal to health and disease resistance. The integration of chronotherapeutic approaches to disease mitigation in managed animals, however, is yet to be…
View article: Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide
Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide Open
The increasing illumination of our world by artificial light at night (ALAN) has created a new field of global change research with impacts now being demonstrated across taxa, biological ranks and spatial scales. Following advances in terr…
View article: Author response for "Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide"
Author response for "Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide" Open
View article: Shining a light on parasite behaviour: daily patterns of<i>Argulus</i>fish lice
Shining a light on parasite behaviour: daily patterns of<i>Argulus</i>fish lice Open
Parasites display a wide range of behaviours that are frequently overlooked in favour of host responses. Understanding these behaviours can improve parasite control through a more precise application or development of new behaviour-based s…
View article: Author response for "Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide"
Author response for "Marine artificial light at night: An empirical and technical guide" Open