Over the past century, Lake Garda has been increasingly affected by the introduction of several non-indigenous species. In early 2022, the identification of Dreissena bugensis (quagga mussel) marked the first record of a naturalized population in lakes south of the Alps. To investigate the colonization patterns of this invader and its potential interaction with the established invader D. polymorpha (zebra mussel), a comprehens...

Introduction Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) is used to characterize the functional significance of coronary artery stenoses. FFR is assessed under hyperemic conditions by invasive measurements of trans-stenotic pressure thanks to the insertion of a pressure guidewire across the coronary stenosis during catheterization. In order to overcome the potential risk related to the invasive procedure and to reduce the associated high co...

Although heritability estimates suggest a role for genetic components, environmental risk factors have been described as relevant in the etiology of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Several studies have investigated the role of toxicological pollution, i.e., air pollution, heavy metals, POPs, and phthalates. Clear evidence for association of ADHD and environmental factors has not been provided yet. To answer th...

Pollution by plastic and microplastic impacts the environment globally. Knowledge on the ageing mechanisms of plastics in natural settings is needed to understand their environmental fate and their reactivity in the ecosystems. Accordingly, the study of ageing processes is gaining focus in the context of the environmental sciences. However, laboratory-based experimental research has typically assessed individual ageing process...

Aim Here, I investigate galagid diversification and current distribution in the context of major climatic and geological events in sub‐Saharan Africa. Given their widespread distribution and presence in a large range of diverse habitats, galagids represent an excellent group to investigate the role of forest contraction and expansion on biological diversification in sub‐Saharan Africa. Location Sub‐Saharan Africa (Afrotropical...