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View article: One-hour extraction-free loop-mediated isothermal amplification HPV DNA assay for point-of-care testing in Maputo, Mozambique
One-hour extraction-free loop-mediated isothermal amplification HPV DNA assay for point-of-care testing in Maputo, Mozambique Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Affordable point-of-care DNA testing is needed for cervical cancer screening in low- and middle-income countries, where most cervical cancer cases occur. HP…
View article: Does a lack of juveniles indicate a threat? Understanding body size distributions in a group of long‐lived vertebrates
Does a lack of juveniles indicate a threat? Understanding body size distributions in a group of long‐lived vertebrates Open
Turtles are declining globally, and absences of juveniles during surveys are often interpreted as evidence of threats to early life stages. In Australia, for example, it is widely argued that a low number of juveniles is likely due to nest…
View article: The Apparent Change in Population Structure of Green Turtles (<scp><i>Chelonia mydas</i></scp>) at a Northern Great Barrier Reef Foraging Site Over Three Decades and an Evaluation of Potential Causes
The Apparent Change in Population Structure of Green Turtles (<span><i>Chelonia mydas</i></span>) at a Northern Great Barrier Reef Foraging Site Over Three Decades and an Evaluation of Potential Causes Open
Green Island lies approximately 11 km off the north Queensland coast of Australia. The associated 710‐ha reef flat supports a Chelonia mydas foraging population, which has been monitored by the Queensland Government's Threatened Species Pr…
View article: Colour Preference of Post Hatchling Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green (Chelonia mydas) Sea Turtles in Captivity
Colour Preference of Post Hatchling Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green (Chelonia mydas) Sea Turtles in Captivity Open
Variations in the ecological roles of sea turtle species may lead to differentiations in ocular design and visual sensitivity to the colour spectrum. Behavioural colour preference studies in air and in water on hatchling and post-hatchling…
View article: Dissemination of Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance Genes from a Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Plant on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia: Implications for Marine Microbial Communities
Dissemination of Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance Genes from a Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Plant on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia: Implications for Marine Microbial Communities Open
View article: Concordance in molecular methods for detection of antimicrobial resistance: A cross sectional study of the influent to a wastewater plant
Concordance in molecular methods for detection of antimicrobial resistance: A cross sectional study of the influent to a wastewater plant Open
Methods that are used to characterise microbiomes and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater are not standardised. We used shotgun metagenomic sequencing (SM-Seq), RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and targeted qPCR to compare microbia…
View article: Design and Analysis of Ranavirus Studies: Insights into Planning Surveillance, Modeling Host-Pathogen Dynamics, and Performing Risk Analyses
Design and Analysis of Ranavirus Studies: Insights into Planning Surveillance, Modeling Host-Pathogen Dynamics, and Performing Risk Analyses Open
This chapter is divided into three major sections: surveillance (Sect. 1), modeling (Sect. 2), and risk analyses (Sect. 3). Section 1 is designed to provide practical guidance on how to set up, collect, analyze, and interpret basic data th…
View article: International overview of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis: a survey of expert opinions and trends
International overview of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis: a survey of expert opinions and trends Open
Introduction Marine environments offer a wealth of opportunities to improve understanding and treatment options for cancers, through insights into a range of fields from drug discovery to mechanistic insights. By applying One Health princi…
View article: The Role of Wastewater Treatment Plants in Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance: Source, Measurement, Removal and Risk Assessment
The Role of Wastewater Treatment Plants in Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance: Source, Measurement, Removal and Risk Assessment Open
Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) are contaminants of emerging concern with marked potential to impact public and environmental health. This review focusses on factors that influence the presence, abundance, and dissemination of ARGs with…
View article: Global overview of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis tumors: a survey of expert opinions and trends
Global overview of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis tumors: a survey of expert opinions and trends Open
Marine environments offer a wealth of opportunities to improve understanding and treatment options for cancers, through insights into a range of fields from drug discovery to mechanistic insights. By applying One Health principles the know…
View article: Concordance in Molecular Methods for Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cross Sectional Study of the Influent to a Wastewater Plant
Concordance in Molecular Methods for Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cross Sectional Study of the Influent to a Wastewater Plant Open
View article: Correction: Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef
Correction: Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269806.].
View article: Molecular detection of novel herpesviruses and adenoviruses in two species of Australian freshwater turtles
Molecular detection of novel herpesviruses and adenoviruses in two species of Australian freshwater turtles Open
Cutaneous lesions were observed in a wild population of freshwater turtles during routine disease surveillance at Alligator Creek, Townsville, Australia. Previous attempts to identify the causative agent of these lesions were unsuccessful;…
View article: Green Turtle (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>) Blood and Scute Trace Element Concentrations in the Northern Great Barrier Reef
Green Turtle (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>) Blood and Scute Trace Element Concentrations in the Northern Great Barrier Reef Open
Marine turtles face numerous anthropogenic threats, including that of chemical contaminant exposure. The ecotoxicological impact of toxic metals is a global issue facing Chelonia mydas in coastal sites. Local investigation of C. mydas shor…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of a Novel Adenovirus Recovered from the Metagenome of Agile Wallabies
Draft Genome Sequence of a Novel Adenovirus Recovered from the Metagenome of Agile Wallabies Open
Here, we report the draft genome sequence of a novel agile wallaby adenovirus that was detected in the fecal metagenome of agile wallabies. The genome is 31,512 bp long, with a G+C content of 34.4%. Currently, the pathogenic and zoonotic p…
View article: Development of subfamily-based consensus PCR assays for the detection of human and animal herpesviruses
Development of subfamily-based consensus PCR assays for the detection of human and animal herpesviruses Open
View article: Field‐based adipose tissue quantification in sea turtles using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy validated with CT scans and deep learning
Field‐based adipose tissue quantification in sea turtles using bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy validated with CT scans and deep learning Open
Loss of adipose tissue in vertebrate wildlife species is indicative of decreased nutritional and health status and is linked to environmental stress and diseases. Body condition indices (BCI) are commonly used in ecological studies to esti…
View article: Confirmed feasibility of a satellite tracker attachment method on small juvenile hawksbill turtles Eretmochelys imbricata
Confirmed feasibility of a satellite tracker attachment method on small juvenile hawksbill turtles Eretmochelys imbricata Open
Satellite trackers can be used for studying sea turtle movement, illuminating their migrations and behaviours. However, many studies have focused on adult turtles, with uneven species representation, despite the importance of understanding…
View article: A Standardized Protocol for Measuring Bioelectrical Impedance in Green Turtles (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>)
A Standardized Protocol for Measuring Bioelectrical Impedance in Green Turtles (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>) Open
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is gaining popularity in wildlife studies as a portable technology for immediate and nondestructive predictions of body composition components, such as fat-free and fat masses. Successful application …
View article: Bioprospecting for biological control agents for invasive tilapia in Australia
Bioprospecting for biological control agents for invasive tilapia in Australia Open
Originating in Africa, tilapia (Pisces, Cichlidae) now have a worldwide distribution and are both a prime model system for evolutionary biology and an important aquaculture species in over 135 countries. In contrast, Mozambique tilapia (Or…
View article: Spatial distribution of fibropapillomatosis in green turtles along the Queensland coast and an investigation into the influence of water quality on prevalence
Spatial distribution of fibropapillomatosis in green turtles along the Queensland coast and an investigation into the influence of water quality on prevalence Open
Fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a tumor‐forming disease which affects all species of marine turtle, but predominantly the green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ). Expression of this disease is thought to be precipitated by poor environmental condition…
View article: Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef
Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef Open
Toxic metal exposure is a threat to green sea turtles ( Chelonia mydas ) inhabiting and foraging in coastal seagrass meadows and are of particular concern in local bays of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), as numerous sources of metal contamin…
View article: Haematological and biochemical reference intervals for wild green turtles (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>): a Bayesian approach for small sample sizes
Haematological and biochemical reference intervals for wild green turtles (<i>Chelonia mydas</i>): a Bayesian approach for small sample sizes Open
Animal health is directly linked to population viability, which may be impacted by anthropogenic disturbances and diseases. Reference intervals (RIs) for haematology and blood biochemistry are essential tools for the assessment of animal h…
View article: Nidoviruses in Reptiles: A Review
Nidoviruses in Reptiles: A Review Open
Since their discovery in 2014, reptile nidoviruses (also known as serpentoviruses) have emerged as significant pathogens worldwide. They are known for causing severe and often fatal respiratory disease in various captive snake species, esp…
View article: Testudines as Sentinels for Monitoring the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance in Marine Environments: An Integrative Review
Testudines as Sentinels for Monitoring the Dissemination of Antibiotic Resistance in Marine Environments: An Integrative Review Open
Dissemination of antibiotic resistance (AR) in marine environments is a global concern with a propensity to affect public health and many ecosystems worldwide. We evaluated the use of sea turtles as sentinel species for monitoring AR in ma…
View article: Herpesviruses in Reptiles
Herpesviruses in Reptiles Open
Since the 1970s, several species of herpesviruses have been identified and associated with significant diseases in reptiles. Earlier discoveries placed these viruses into different taxonomic groups on the basis of morphological and biologi…
View article: The Concurrent Detection of Chelonid Alphaherpesvirus 5 and Chelonia mydas Papillomavirus 1 in Tumoured and Non-Tumoured Green Turtles
The Concurrent Detection of Chelonid Alphaherpesvirus 5 and Chelonia mydas Papillomavirus 1 in Tumoured and Non-Tumoured Green Turtles Open
Characterised by benign tumours, fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a debilitating disease that predominantly afflicts the endangered green turtle (Chelonia mydas). A growing body of histological and molecular evidence has associated FP tumours w…
View article: Importance of health assessments for conservation in noncaptive wildlife
Importance of health assessments for conservation in noncaptive wildlife Open
Wildlife health assessments help identify populations at risk of starvation, disease, and decline from anthropogenic impacts on natural habitats. We conducted an overview of available health assessment studies in noncaptive vertebrates and…
View article: The Concurrent Detection of Chelonid Alphaherpesvirus 5 and Chelonia mydas Papillomavirus 1 in Tumoured and Non-Tumoured Green Turtles
The Concurrent Detection of Chelonid Alphaherpesvirus 5 and Chelonia mydas Papillomavirus 1 in Tumoured and Non-Tumoured Green Turtles Open
Characterised by the growth of benign tumours, fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a debilitating disease that predominantly afflicts the endangered green turtle (Chelonia mydas). A growing body of histological and molecular evidence has consisten…
View article: Ten years of ranavirus research (2010–2019): an analysis of global research trends
Ten years of ranavirus research (2010–2019): an analysis of global research trends Open
Ranaviruses are large nucleocytoplasmic DNA viruses that infect ectothermic vertebrates. Here we report the results of a scientometric analysis of the field of ranavirology for the last 10 years. Using bibliometric tools we analyse trends,…