Functional traits offer a rich quantitative framework for developing and testing theories in evolutionary biology, ecology and ecosystem science. However, the potential of functional traits to drive theoretical advances and refine models of global change can only be fully realised when species‐level information is complete. Here we present the AVONET dataset containing comprehensive functional trait data for all birds, includi...

Rationale Previous research suggests that sleep polysomnography and EEG endpoints can be used to assess GABAergic activity; however, the impact of GABA B receptor positive allosteric modulators on sleep endpoints remains unclear. Objectives This phase 1 study compared a single dose of ASP8062 (35 mg or 70 mg), a GABA B receptor positive allosteric modulator, with placebo and paroxetine (40 mg). Methods Healthy adult volunteers...

Rising atmospheric CO 2 concentrations have increased interest in the potential for forest ecosystems and soils to act as carbon (C) sinks. While soil organic C contents often vary with tree species identity, little is known about if, and how, tree species influence the stability of C in soil. Using a 40 year old common garden experiment with replicated plots of eleven temperate tree species, we investigated relationships betw...