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View article: A genome assembly for mule deer, <i>Odocoileus hemionus</i> , from Southern California
A genome assembly for mule deer, <i>Odocoileus hemionus</i> , from Southern California Open
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is an ecologically and economically important cervid species which is widely distributed across western North America. Their broad range and use of diverse habitats, including those linked to historical glac…
View article: Urbanisation Facilitates Intrapopulation Dietary Niche Diversity in a Generalist Carnivore
Urbanisation Facilitates Intrapopulation Dietary Niche Diversity in a Generalist Carnivore Open
The niche variation hypothesis predicts that members of generalist species are specialists, and that the degree of individual specialisation correlates positively with resource diversity. Urban landscapes are highly heterogeneous in resour…
View article: Landscape heterogeneity shapes the spatial and diet partitioning of a montane carnivore guild
Landscape heterogeneity shapes the spatial and diet partitioning of a montane carnivore guild Open
Interspecific competition is a structural force in animal communities and can be particularly influential among species with similar taxonomic or ecological characteristics. In carnivore communities, heterogeneity in resource availability …
View article: Do Snow‐Adapted Prey Facilitate Coexistence of the Sierra Nevada Red Fox With Sympatric Carnivores?
Do Snow‐Adapted Prey Facilitate Coexistence of the Sierra Nevada Red Fox With Sympatric Carnivores? Open
Specialist species in alpine ecosystems may be increasingly threatened by climate‐driven habitat loss and encroachment by generalist competitors. Ecological theory predicts that niche differentiation through dietary specialisation can faci…
View article: Increased burden of rare risk variants across gene expression networks predisposes to sporadic Parkinson’s disease
Increased burden of rare risk variants across gene expression networks predisposes to sporadic Parkinson’s disease Open
Alpha-synuclein (αSyn) is an intrinsically disordered protein that accumulates in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Through a high-throughput screen, we recently identified 38 genes whose knockdown modulates αSyn propag…
View article: Management of Burns: Multi-Center Assessment Comparing AI Models and Experienced Plastic Surgeons
Management of Burns: Multi-Center Assessment Comparing AI Models and Experienced Plastic Surgeons Open
Background: Burn injuries require accurate assessment for effective management, and artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining attention in burn care for diagnosis, treatment planning, and decision support. This study compares the effectivene…
View article: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Rehabilitation Programs for Head and Neck Surgery Patients
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Rehabilitation Programs for Head and Neck Surgery Patients Open
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in healthcare, with applications in clinical decision-making and workflow optimization. In head and neck surgery, postoperative rehabilitation …
View article: Abstract Word Dropout and Cross-Speaker Misalignment of Word Concreteness are Features of Conversation in Aging
Abstract Word Dropout and Cross-Speaker Misalignment of Word Concreteness are Features of Conversation in Aging Open
Our earliest acquired words tend to reference concrete objects that can be seen, heard, touched, and felt. One hallmark of language maturation involves an ‘abstractness shift’ where language is used to convey intangible mental states, emot…
View article: How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language
How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language Open
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation involving denial or distortion of another person’s perspective and/or perception of events. Gaslighting is often a subtle and/or covert phenomenon that occurs under the guise of emotional…
View article: How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language
How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language Open
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation involving denial or distortion of another person’s perspective and/or perception of events. Gaslighting is often a subtle and/or covert phenomenon that occurs under the guise of emotional…
View article: How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language
How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language Open
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation involving denial or distortion of another person’s perspective and/or perception of events. Gaslighting is often a subtle and/or covert phenomenon that occurs under the guise of emotional…
View article: How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language
How to Build a Gaslighting Detector: A Multivariate Pattern of Emotion Salience Marks Gaslighting in Natural Language Open
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation involving denial or distortion of another person’s perspective and/or perception of events. Gaslighting within interpersonal interactions is often a subtle and/or covert phenomenon that o…
View article: Key considerations in setting up a therapeutic plasma exchange service for neurology patients
Key considerations in setting up a therapeutic plasma exchange service for neurology patients Open
Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is effective in the treatment of both neurological and non-neurological diseases. It is highly efficacious when used appropriately but has significant associated risks. We outline the key components for co…
View article: Impervious surface cover and number of restaurants shape diet variation in an urban carnivore
Impervious surface cover and number of restaurants shape diet variation in an urban carnivore Open
In the past decade, studies have demonstrated that urban and nonurban wildlife populations exhibit differences in foraging behavior and diet. However, little is known about how environmental heterogeneity shapes dietary variation of organi…
View article: Snow leopard phylogeography and population structure supports two global populations with single refugial origin
Snow leopard phylogeography and population structure supports two global populations with single refugial origin Open
Snow leopards ( Panthera uncia ) inhabit the mountainous regions of High Asia, which experienced serial glacial contraction and expansion during climatic cycles of the Pleistocene. The corresponding impacts of glacial vicariance may have a…
View article: Complex genomic ancestry in southern regions and drivers of continental-level genetic diversity in the wolves of Asia
Complex genomic ancestry in southern regions and drivers of continental-level genetic diversity in the wolves of Asia Open
Gray wolves ( Canis lupus ) in Asia encompass most of the species’ global genetic diversity and many endangered populations. However, a clear understanding of the evolutionary history of wolves from many parts of Asia, especially southern …
View article: Whole Genomes Inform Genetic Rescue Strategy for Montane Red Foxes in North America
Whole Genomes Inform Genetic Rescue Strategy for Montane Red Foxes in North America Open
A few iconic examples have proven the value of facilitated gene flow for counteracting inbreeding depression and staving off extinction; yet, the practice is often not implemented for fear of causing outbreeding depression. Using genomic s…
View article: Increased burden of rare risk variants across gene expression networks predisposes to sporadic Parkinson’s disease
Increased burden of rare risk variants across gene expression networks predisposes to sporadic Parkinson’s disease Open
Alpha-synuclein (αSyn) is an intrinsically disordered protein that accumulates in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease and forms intraneuronal inclusions called Lewy Bodies. While the mechanism underlying the dysregulation of αS…
View article: Maintenance of a narrow hybrid zone between native and introduced red foxes (<i>Vulpes vulpes</i>) despite conspecificity and high dispersal capabilities
Maintenance of a narrow hybrid zone between native and introduced red foxes (<i>Vulpes vulpes</i>) despite conspecificity and high dispersal capabilities Open
Human‐facilitated introductions of nonnative populations can lead to secondary contact between allopatric lineages, resulting in lineage homogenisation or the formation of stable hybrid zones maintained by reproductive barriers. We investi…
View article: Missing history of a modern domesticate: Historical demographics and genetic diversity in farm-bred red fox populations
Missing history of a modern domesticate: Historical demographics and genetic diversity in farm-bred red fox populations Open
The first record of captive-bred red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) dates to 1896 when a breeding enterprise emerged in the provinces of Atlantic Canada. Because its domestication happened during recent history, the red fox offers a unique opportun…
View article: Fecal genotyping to estimate small mammal population size, with a comparison to live mark-recapture estimates
Fecal genotyping to estimate small mammal population size, with a comparison to live mark-recapture estimates Open
Live capture-recapture is often considered the gold standard for estimating wildlife population size or density, but the approach can be limited by permitting requirements, required labor, welfare concerns, and biased estimates resulting f…
View article: Genetic structure of California's elk: a legacy of extirpations, reintroductions, population expansions, and admixture
Genetic structure of California's elk: a legacy of extirpations, reintroductions, population expansions, and admixture Open
California, USA, is home to 3 subspecies of North American elk ( Cervus canadensis ): Roosevelt ( C. c. roosevelti ), Rocky Mountain ( C. c. nelsoni ), and tule ( C. c. nannodes ). Effective management requires a baseline understanding of …
View article: Abstract Word Dropout and Cross-Speaker Misalignment of Word Concreteness are Features of Conversation in Aging
Abstract Word Dropout and Cross-Speaker Misalignment of Word Concreteness are Features of Conversation in Aging Open
Our earliest acquired words tend to reference concrete objects that can be seen, heard, touched, and felt. One hallmark of language maturation involves an ‘abstractness shift’ where language is used to convey intangible mental states, emot…
View article: The history of Coast Salish “woolly dogs” revealed by ancient genomics and Indigenous Knowledge
The history of Coast Salish “woolly dogs” revealed by ancient genomics and Indigenous Knowledge Open
Ancestral Coast Salish societies in the Pacific Northwest kept long-haired “woolly dogs” that were bred and cared for over millennia. However, the dog wool–weaving tradition declined during the 19th century, and the population was lost. In…
View article: Genetics for Furbearer Management and Conservation
Genetics for Furbearer Management and Conservation Open
adaptive genetic variation: Genetic variation detected at genetic markers under natural selection, meaning they have a direct effect on fitness.Adaptive genetic variation is generally more difficult to sample and does not reflect demograph…
View article: Evolutionary history of the salt marsh harvest mouse mitogenome is concordant with ancient patterns of sea level rise
Evolutionary history of the salt marsh harvest mouse mitogenome is concordant with ancient patterns of sea level rise Open
Coastal wetland ecosystems support unique biodiversity and are imminently threatened by climate change-driven sea level rise. However, the impact of climate change on their demographic and evolutionary histories is poorly understood. To im…
View article: Deer dietary responses to wildfire: Optimal foraging, individual specialization, or opportunism?
Deer dietary responses to wildfire: Optimal foraging, individual specialization, or opportunism? Open
Increasing impacts of wildfire on arid regions of the world fuelled by climate change highlight the need to better understand how natural communities respond to fire. We took advantage of a large (1660‐km 2 ) wildfire that erupted in north…