Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), are a group of complex neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors. ASD rates are rising alarmingly in the United States and the reason behind this is obscure. Increasing evidence suggests that purinergic signaling, a form of extracellular signaling mediated by purine nucleosides and nucleotides such as ade...

Aim We investigated how local‐scale environmental heterogeneity influences biodiversity patterns across broad biogeographic gradients, using intertidal microhabitats as a model system within one of the most environmentally stressful ecosystems on Earth. Location Intertidal habitats at 26 locations (two rocky shore sites per location) across six continents, spanning 98° of latitude (38°S to 60°N). Time Period 2019–2022. Major T...

Limited genetic diversity for fiber quality and yield traits in the improved gene pool for Upland cotton motivates the exploration of exotic materials. In the present study, we carried out QTL mapping for 2 fiber yield components in five BC 1 F 2 and one F 3 resembling intermated population(s) involving 5 ‘converted’ exotic lines of Upland cotton and an elite cultivar “DES56,” as a common parent in all populations. The results...