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Improving inferences from coyote (Canis latrans) surveys across Illinois using integrated state-space modelsNARA Subscribed
Anthropogenic influences on landscapes changed wildlife communities immensely over the last century. One notable example of human-derived change is the expansion of coyote ( Canis latrans ) populations following the extirpation of apex carnivores and the inception of industrial agriculture in North America. In Illinois, USA, the Department of Natural Resources estimates relative abundance of coyotes using a variety of survey t...
Mapping the Evidence for Cumulative Adverse Effects of Offshore Wind Installations on BirdsNARA Subscribed
Offshore wind (OSW) energy is rapidly expanding worldwide as countries aim to decarbonize their electrical grids. However, as OSW scales up to meet increasing demand, concerns about cumulative environmental effects have mounted. Over the past decade, empirical and theoretical studies on cumulative effects, especially on birds, have increased apace. We conducted a systematic review of the empirical literature on birds stored in...
Terrestrial environmental DNA survey substantially improves detection of satellite populations for an invasive insectNARA Subscribed
Early detection of satellite populations is essential for managing invasive species, but traditional methods often fall short when populations are sparse and widespread. We assessed the effectiveness of terrestrial environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys for detecting spotted lanternfly ( Lycorma delicatula ) along major highways in New York State, USA, a region at the invasion front in North America. Over 2 years, we sampled 83 site...
Day-to-day variability and method agreement of sweat sodium concentration during pilocarpine iontophoresis and exerciseNARA Subscribed
Purpose Sweat sodium testing is increasingly used to estimate electrolyte losses during exercise; however, the reliability of sweat sodium assessment and the influence of methodological factors remain unclear. We evaluated the day-to-day variability and agreement between common sweat induction, collection, and analytical approaches, including pilocarpine iontophoresis and exercise-induced sweating. Methods Twenty physically ac...
Use of translational fusions to express functional Klebsiella oxytoca dinitrogenase reductase in plant mitochondriaNARA Subscribed
Engineering crop plants with the biological nitrogen fixation pathway is a longstanding goal of modern agriculture. Dinitrogenase reductase (NifH) is a critical component of the biological nitrogen fixation pathway, with multiple roles in metal cofactor assembly and catalysis. This enzyme must be folded correctly as a soluble homodimer and loaded with the [4Fe-4S] metallocluster for function. Previous studies have found that K...
Dryland ecosystems cover 41% of Earth's land surfaces, account for 44% of cultivated lands and 60% of food sources, and make large contributions to the global water and carbon cycles. However, these ecosystems are experiencing unprecedented extremes including heatwaves, floods, and droughts as well as hotter temperatures and often declining water resource availability. These ecosystems are some of the most challenging to monit...
The underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority scientists in research is a significant barrier to eliminating cancer health disparities. There is a compelling need to develop a cadre of racially and ethnically diverse, well-trained scientists to effectively meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral, population, and clinical cancer research needs. The Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement Health Equ...
Whole genome resequencing data provide high-resolution conservation insights into population structure and life historyNARA Subscribed
Whole genome resequencing can be a powerful tool for uncovering biological insights and quantifying population genomic metrics relevant to conservation. These insights have the potential to be most profound in secretive or elusive species that are understudied but whose populations may be waning. The western chicken turtle ( Deirochelys reticularia miaria ) is one such example where conservationists are concerned about reporte...
Acoustic telemetry reveals high site fidelity of yellow‐phase American eels Anguilla rostrata in a large riverNARA Subscribed
Movement patterns and habitat use of yellow‐phase American eels Anguilla rostrata in the Wolastoq/Saint John River were examined using acoustic telemetry. Tracking 72 tagged yellow‐phase eels from late summer 2021 to autumn 2023 revealed overall restricted longitudinal movements (mean linear range ± standard deviation [SD] 6.4 ± 10.9 km) and high site fidelity. However, two eels exhibited small‐scale (20–25 km) seasonal moveme...
SNAPSHOT USA 2024: Year 6 of the Coordinated National Camera Trap Survey of the United StatesNARA Subscribed
Motivation SNAPSHOT USA is an annual, multi‐contributor camera trap survey of mammals across the United States. The growing SNAPSHOT USA dataset is intended for tracking the spatial and temporal responses of mammal populations to changes in land use, land cover and climate. These data will be useful for exploring the drivers of spatial and temporal changes in relative abundance and distribution, as well as the impacts of speci...