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Factors that affect parasitism of black‐tailed prairie dogs by fleas
Ecosphere, 2016 Fleas (Insecta: Siphonaptera) are hematophagous ectoparasites that feed on vertebrate hosts. Fleas can reduce the fitness of hosts by interfering with immune responses, disrupting adaptive behaviors, and transmitting pathogens.
David A. Eads, John L. Hoogland
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels
FEBS Letters, Volume 600, Issue 5, Page 591-611, March 2026.Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira +3 more
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The Historical and Overlooked Collapse of Medicinal Leeches in Spain
Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 36, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Leeches in genus Hirudo have been used in medicine since ancient times, but increased exploitation during the 19th century led to the depletion of several populations in Europe. A compilation of Hirudo records in Spain (H. troctina Johnson, 1816 and H. verbana Carena, 1820) show that the genus was more commonly mentioned and widely distributed
Francisco Blanco‐Garrido +2 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.Emerging infectious diseases increasingly threaten giant pandas and cohabiting species. This review analyzes pathogen transmission risks from domestic animals, wildlife, and vectors and proposes an integrated genomic surveillance framework for early warning and biodiversity conservation.
Xiaoli Sun +10 more
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Oxidative costs of migration: infections as an added burden
Journal of Avian Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 2, March 2026.There is increasing evidence that over‐production of reactive species (RS) constitutes a significant physiological cost for migrating birds. The current view entails that RS during migration originate primarily from increased metabolic activity associated with prolonged flights and refueling.
Michael Tobler +5 more
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Inter‐ and intra‐individual variation in the feather coloration of American crows
Journal of Avian Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 2, March 2026.Avian feathers are remarkably diverse in both form and function. Coloration is among the most studied feature of feathers, but we know relatively little about melanin‐based black coloration. Despite many crows (Corvus sp.) and other corvids having black feathers that appear uniform to human perception, their feather coloration could play an important ...
Jessica L. Yorzinski, Anne B. Clark
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A find of Argulus coregoni (Crustacea: Branchiura) on brook trout in the Western Dvina basin
Трансформация экосистемThe crustaceans Argulus coregoni Thorell, 1864 were found on the body surface of brook trout Salmo trutta m. fario L., 1758 in the Velesa River (tributary of the Western Dvina River, Tver Oblast, Russia). This is the first finding of A.
I. S. Turbanov, A. E. Zhokhov
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Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution, Volume 346, Issue 2, Page 91-106, March 2026.Ontogenetic sequences in phyllopharyngean ciliates. ABSTRACT Heterochronic shifts in developmental sequences of unicellular organisms are rarely considered as mechanisms behind their morphological evolution. Among eukaryotic microbes, ciliates represent a key model group, exhibiting diverse morphologies and developmental trajectories.
Klára Bukovinská, Peter Vďačný
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Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 3, Page 2694-2707, March 2026.Varroa destructor mites exposed to dsRNA specific in sequence to a V. destructor calmodulin gene significantly effected gene expression of adult female mites sampled 5 days after entering a honey bee brood cell to reproduce. Significantly down‐regulated genes included Calmodulin and were associated with calcium ion binding and embryo developmental ...
Zoe E Smeele +10 more
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The Role of Companion Animals as ‘Sentinels’ From the One Health Perspective
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2026.One Health emphasizes the interconnection of human, animal and environmental health. As emotional extensions of humans, companion dogs and cats can serve as sentinels, detecting hazards that can help protect human health from the One Health perspective. When symptoms appear in pets, owners should notice the changes that may pose risks to both human and
Shenchen Kang, Yu Chen, Mengmeng Liu
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