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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality for Pain Relief in Procedures Related to Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology offers a non‐invasive, non‐pharmacological approach to reduce pain perception in patients undergoing diagnostic or interventional procedures. Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy of immersive VR technology in reducing pain perception during obstetric and gynaecological ...
Jhia Jiat Teh, Filipa Campos, Adam Koczoski, Trisha Valencia, Michael P. Rimmer, Bassel H. Al Wattar   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic differentiation and adaptive evolution of buff‐tailed bumblebees in Asia

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This study investigates the genetic differentiation and local adaptation of the buff‐tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) across its European and Asian populations. Using whole‐genome resequencing, we identified distinct genetic differences between populations, with Asian B. terrestris representing a unique genetic resource.
Long Su, Lele Ding, Paul H. Williams, Yan Liu, Ruijuan Wang, Xiaoyan Dai, Shan Zhao, Haolin Fu, Xiaomeng Zhao, Quangui Wang, Yancan Li, Huiling Sang, Robert M. Waterhouse, Yifan Zhai, Cheng Sun   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global loss of mountain vegetated landscapes and its impact on biodiversity conservation. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Yang C, Xu H, Li Q, Wang X, Tang B, Chen J, Tu W, Zhang Y, Shi T, Chen M, Ma W, Liu H, Chase JM.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Genetic and phenotypic variation in wood tiger moths from the Caucasus: insights into male warning color variation

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Coloration serves several fitness‐related functions, including thermoregulation, immunity, social signaling, sexual selection, and predator avoidance. Consequently, color polymorphism can have a significant impact on a species’ interactions with its environment, including its relationships with predators, prey, and potential mates. The wood tiger moth (
Juan A. Galarza, Ossi Nokelainen, Melanie N. Brien, Cristina Ottocento, Bibiana Rojas, Janne K. Valkonen, Tamar Chunashvili, Tõnis Tasane, Chris D. Jiggins, Johanna Mappes   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The feasibility of using RNA interference to control the globally important quarantine pest, the spongy moth. Targeting genes related to JHs play an important role in the growth and development of insects. First, the open reading frames (ORFs) of Ldjhamt and Ldjheh were identified and characterized, and the target genes were cloned and double‐stranded ...
Wenzhuai Ji, Qing Xie, Xiaoxiao Chang, Juan Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glacier change threatens Central Asia's water towers. [PDF]

iScience
Zhang Q, Chen Y, Li Z, Fang G, Xiang Y, Sun C.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Russian wheat aphid: a model for genomic plasticity and a challenge to breeders

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Invasive foundress finds suitable habitat and reproduces through pathogenesis. Wingless females produce life offspring quickly, which leads to high population densities. High population densities result in competition, which may induce epigenetic changes and wing development for dispersal.
Astrid Jankielsohn, Vicky L. Tolmay, Marlon‐Schylor Luke le Roux, Lintle Mohase, Mpho S. Mafa, Vittorio F. Nicolis, Eduard Venter, Nicolaas Francois Visser Burger, Anna‐Maria Botha   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topographically-controlled contribution of avalanches to glacier mass balance in the 21st century. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Kneib M, Maussion F, Brun F, Carcanade G, Farinotti D, Huss M, van Tiel M, Jouberton A, Schmitt P, Schuster L, Dehecq A, Champollion N.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source

LsFAMeT and LsJHAMT coordinate JH biosynthesis to regulate fecundity in Laodelphax striatellus

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The small brown planthopper (SBPH), Laodelphax striatellus, can trigger large‐scale outbreaks when encountering suitable habitats during migration due to their strong reproductive ability. This study investigated the role of juvenile hormone (JH) in regulating SBPH reproduction.
Yan Guo, Bing‐Bing Shi, Xue‐Qi Zhang, Qiong Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quaternary climatic oscillations shaped the demographic history and triggered intraspecific divergence of Rhododendron shanii, a mid-montane endemic in eastern Asia. [PDF]

Front Plant Sci
Deng Y, Li Z, Hu Y, Li Z, Zhang S, Liu K, Shao J.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source