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Historic record, current distribution and habitat selection of Chinese pangolin in Yangmingshan National Park, Taiwan

Global Ecology and Conservation
The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), a critically endangered species experiencing global population decline, requires a clear understanding of its habitat preferences and distribution for effective conservation.
Hsiang Ling Chen, Yu-Chuan Liao, Wen-Jun Lin, Hou-Feng Li   +3 more
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The genetic structure and mating system of a recovered Chinese pangolin population (Manis pentadactyla Linnaeus, 1758) as inferred by microsatellite markers

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2020
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammalian species in the world and have recently been transferred from Appendix II to Appendix I in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), due to poaching and ...
Nick Ching-Min Sun, Shu-Ping Chang, Jing-Shiun Lin, Yu-Wei Tseng, Kurtis Jai-Chyi Pei, Kuo-Hsiang Hung   +5 more
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The entanglement between the IUCN Red List and international biodiversity law

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species (red list) is of fundamental importance for nature conservation and biodiversity protection. I considered the interaction between the red list and international biodiversity law (IBL), the legal regime that aims to protect biodiversity at a global level ...
Rens Claerhoudt
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Exploring legal‐ and health‐risk messaging to reduce demand for elephant skin

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are poached for an illegal trade in their skins, which are used in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia. We explored whether messages about the legal and health risks of using elephant skin for medicinal purposes (stomach illness) could reduce such consumption.
Beilu Duan, Zac Posada‐Baynham, Joceline Yong, Xiaoxi Zhang, Zhan Chen, Anita K. Y. Wan, Jingjing Zhao, Alexander Clark, Lishu Li, Wuji Zheng, Tien Ming Lee   +10 more
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The E‐cadherin‐Wnt‐mir‐994 Axis Repurposes a Cadherin Switch for Niche Robustness and Germline Stem Cell Maintenance

Cell Proliferation, EarlyView.
In the Drosophila ovarian niche, an E‐cadherin‐to‐N‐cadherin switch, mediated by Wnt‐mir‐994 signalling, is repurposed to ensure niche resilience. This compensatory mechanism maintains niche integrity and stem cell support upon E‐cadherin loss, revealing a robustness circuit.
Renjun Tu, Hiu Laam Yau, Runzhi Deng, Sarah E. Webb, Shiyuan Chen, Jianquan Ni, Ting Xie   +6 more
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Beyond mammals: the evolution of chewing and other forms of oropharyngeal food processing in vertebrates

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 1406-1462, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Oropharyngeal food processing exhibits a remarkable diversity among vertebrates, reflecting the evolution of specialised ‘processing centres’ associated with the mandibular, hyoid, and branchial arches. Although studies have detailed various food‐processing strategies and mechanisms across vertebrates, a coherent and comprehensive terminology ...
Daniel Schwarz, Maja Mielke, Stephan Handschuh, Anthony Herrel, Patrick Lemell, Léa Da Cunha, Nicolai Konow   +6 more
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Clinical and Genetic Characterization of Inherited NPRL3 Splice Variants in Two Patients With Epilepsy

Molecular Genetics &Genomic Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
This study identifies two novel inherited NPRL3 splice variants in Chinese pediatric patients with focal epilepsy, revealing significant genetic heterogeneity, incomplete penetrance, and phenotypic variability that underscores the importance of tailored antiepileptic management.
Shouxing Wang, Jihua Wu, Conglei Song, Yuanzhi He, Zhongli Zhao, Bin Yang   +5 more
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RBD‐SD1 Nanoparticle Vaccines From DPP4‐Using Merbecoviruses Elicit a Cross‐Reactive Antibody Response but Limited Cross‐Protective Immunity

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Volume 123, Issue 5, Page 1338-1349, May 2026.
SpyCatcher‐mi3 nanoparticles displaying RBD‐SD1 from MERS‐CoV, NL140422, and HKU4 elicited robust and cross‐reactive IgG responses in mice. Only MERS‐CoV RBD‐SD1 induced neutralizing antibodies against MERS‐CoV and protected human DPP4 mice from a MERS‐CoV challenge, indicating conserved serologic but limited cross‐neutralizing epitopes.
Peter J. Halfmann, Jeong Soo Lee, Tong Wang, Augustine Duffy, Janie E. Rogers, Natasha Chen, Elizabeth Frimpong, Carmen Rai, Yoshihiro Kawaoka, Ravi S. Kane   +9 more
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Exploring the Potential of Using Single‐Leech Metabarcoding Sequencing for Biodiversity Monitoring in a Tropical Forest of Peninsular Thailand

Environmental DNA, Volume 8, Issue 3, May–June 2026.
Leech blood meals are ingenious biodiversity trackers in Thailand's rainforests. DNA analysis of these meals revealed over 30 vertebrate species, including elusive Malayan Tapirs and Clouded Leopards. Furthermore, multiple host DNAs within single leeches suggest a healthy, abundant wildlife population, making them an effective, noninvasive monitoring ...
Ariya Dejtaradol, Po‐Yu Liu, Komwit Surachat, Chanida Sakunrang, David Soh, Hsin‐Yang Chang, Mei‐Yeh Jade Lu, Yingyod Lapwong, Somrudee Songsangchan, Yi‐Te Lai, Hon‐Tsen Yu, Sunate Karapan, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Meng‐Shin Shiao   +13 more
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Chinese pangolins facilitate ecological restoration in burned forest sites by burrowing

Global Ecology and Conservation
Ecosystem engineers are a critical driver of material cycling and energy flow in degraded or damaged ecosystems, and they are considered to be keystone species for ecological restoration. Despite their importance, there are relatively few studies that quantify the roles of ecosystem engineers during ecological restoration.
Song Sun, Sheng Zhang, Fei Wu, Yuanwen Kuang, Yaqian Zhang, Hongliang Dou, Haiyang Gao, Ying Wang, Jinzhen Yang, Jingxin Wang, Yan Hua   +10 more
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