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View article: DISP-22. Community perspectives on return of results and ownership of data and specimens in low-grade glioma genomic research
DISP-22. Community perspectives on return of results and ownership of data and specimens in low-grade glioma genomic research Open
BACKGROUND Return of research results and ownership of data and biospecimens are ethically complex issues in genomic research. This study explored perspectives on ROR and data/specimen ownership among individuals affected by low-grade glio…
View article: Nutrient Stability in NASA Spaceflight Experiment Rodent Food Bars
Nutrient Stability in NASA Spaceflight Experiment Rodent Food Bars Open
The Nutrient-upgraded Rodent Food Bar (NuRFB) is the standard diet for mice in NASA’s Rodent Research Project aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Given the nature of spaceflight and the lengthy production process of the food bars…
View article: Lek habitat suitability for the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus jamesi) on the Northern Great Plains
Lek habitat suitability for the sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus jamesi) on the Northern Great Plains Open
Grassland birds in North America face many problems as a result of habitat loss and fragmentation; understanding their habitat requirements is critical for their conservation and management. The sharp-tailed grouse ( Tympanuchus phasianell…
View article: Mapping Grasslands in Mixed Grassland Ecoregion of Saskatchewan Using Big Remote Sensing Data and Machine Learning
Mapping Grasslands in Mixed Grassland Ecoregion of Saskatchewan Using Big Remote Sensing Data and Machine Learning Open
Accurate spatial distribution information of native, mixed, and tame grasslands is essential for maintaining ecosystem health in the Prairie. This research aimed to use the latest monitoring technology to assess the remaining grasslands in…
View article: Richardson’s ground squirrels (<i>Urocitellus richardsonii</i>) are associated primarily with intermediate levels of grassland, clay loam soils, and human development in Canadian mixed-grass prairies
Richardson’s ground squirrels (<i>Urocitellus richardsonii</i>) are associated primarily with intermediate levels of grassland, clay loam soils, and human development in Canadian mixed-grass prairies Open
Richardson’s ground squirrel (Urocitellus richardsonii (Sabine, 1822)) is a widespread burrowing mammal on the northern Great Plains. This species is a prominent prey item for a variety of predators and its burrows provide important habita…
View article: Prioritizing recovery funding to maximize conservation of endangered species
Prioritizing recovery funding to maximize conservation of endangered species Open
The absence of a rigorous mechanism for prioritizing investment in endangered species management is a major implementation hurdle affecting recovery. Here, we present a method for prioritizing strategies for endangered species management b…
View article: Projected responses of North American grassland songbirds to climate change and habitat availability at their northern range limits in Alberta, Canada
Projected responses of North American grassland songbirds to climate change and habitat availability at their northern range limits in Alberta, Canada Open
Across North America, grassland songbirds have undergone steep population declines over recent decades, commonly attributed to agricultural intensification. Understanding the potential interactions between the impacts of climate change on …
View article: Extreme precipitation reduces reproductive output of an endangered raptor
Extreme precipitation reduces reproductive output of an endangered raptor Open
Summary The frequency and intensity of extreme weather has increased in North America against a backdrop of anthropogenic land change. Few studies have examined how wildlife is affected by extreme weather, and none have examined whether an…