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Global patterns and regional insights into kelp forest protection, restoration, and stewardshipNARA Subscribed
Kelp forests are among the most extensive and productive coastal ecosystems, yet they remain underrepresented in global conservation policy despite widespread declines driven by interacting global- (i.e., ocean warming, marine heatwaves) to local-scale stressors. At the same time, kelp conservation and restoration efforts are expanding rapidly across regions, but measures of success and syntheses tend to primarily focus on eco...
Abiotic factors influencing the health of mature Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine trees) in urban coastal parksNARA Subscribed
Tree decline can significantly impact both the aesthetic value and ecological function of urban forests. Understanding the abiotic factors influencing tree health is essential for developing effective management strategies. This study investigated the decline of heritage Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine) in urban areas of the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, with a focus on identifying underlying abiotic causes. G...
Interpretable deep learning reveals spatiotemporal MRI features of brain aging that align with neurodegenerationNARA Subscribed
Cortical thinning and atrophy are hallmarks of brain aging that have been characterized using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Brain aging involves many neuroanatomic features whose effects on brain structure remain unexplored. To address this challenge, we trained interpretable deep neural networks (DNNs) to estimate brain age (BA) from T 1 -weighted ( T 1 w) MRI. By identifying MRI features unapparent to humans, DNNs can fi...
Zinc is essential for human health, yet dietary deficiencies persist in many regions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of soil-applied zinc to enhance zinc content in potato tubers grown in Peru’s central Andes, as an agronomic biofortification strategy. Field trials were conducted over two seasons in four Andean sites using five Zn rates (0–32 kg ha⁻¹). One variety was tested in 2016–2017, and four in 2017–2018. Yield,...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) disproportionately affects women and carriers of the apolipoprotein E ε4 allele (APOE4), yet little is known about how sex and APOE interact to influence white matter (WM) integrity during disease progression. We integrated diffusion MRI and matched blood transcriptomic data to investigate these interactions and their underlying biological mechanisms. WM microstructure was quantified using diffusion te...
A holistic guide to effective prevention and treatment for kidney stones: a systematic review exploring anti-urolithiasis approachesNARA Subscribed
Urolithiasis, a disease of kidney stones, is a prevalent and recurrent condition characterized by the formation of hard mineral deposits in the urinary tract, leading to significant morbidity and a substantial healthcare burden worldwide. With recurrence rates ranging from 30 to 50% and a lifetime prevalence of 9–12% in industrialized populations, effective prevention and management strategies are crucial. Traditional approach...
Understanding wave systems (WS) dynamics in semi-enclosed tropical basins is challenging due to interactions between remote wave generation and regional climate variability. In the Gulf of Panama, prior studies mainly relied on single-site offshore analyses, limiting characterization of wave energy distribution and its atmospheric and oceanic drivers. This gap in knowledge is particularly consequential for coastal hazard asses...