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Paleoparasitology and the antiquity of human host-parasite relationships
Paleoparasitology may be developed as a new tool to parasite evolution studies. DNA sequences dated thousand years ago, recovered from archaeological material, means the possibility to study parasite-host relationship coevolution through time.
Adauto Araújo, Luiz Fernando Ferreira
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Predation methods vary widely in their ability to quantify biological control. Estimating predation rates (the number of prey killed per predator per time unit) is crucial. Combining predation rates with predator abundance yields real‐time field estimates of pests consumed.
Yann Tricault +4 more
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Wrapping and unwrapping, concepts and approaches [PDF]
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Douny, Laurence, Harris, Susanna
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Hamiltonella defensa infection increases honeydew production in certain aphid genotypes, potentially modifying aphid feeding behaviour. Parasitoid wasps, Aphidius ervi, are more attracted to honeydew from H. defensa‐infected aphids; though larger honeydew amounts may slightly deter searching.
Desiré Macheda +5 more
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The Capuchins’ Catacombs of Palermo are not the main tourist attraction of the city, however they receive a high number of visitors representing the niche travel market named “dark tourism”.
Rebecca Sabatini
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ABSTRACT Norms surrounding ideal workers and parents are gendered: the ideal worker is fully dedicated to the job and outsources care responsibilities, whereas the ideal mother is expected to be entirely devoted to her children. Working mothers can use flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to reduce resulting tensions.
Lucie Noury +2 more
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FIRST RECORD IN ITALY OF PSYLLAEPHAGUS BLITEUS RIEK (Hymenoptera Encyrtidae) PARASITOID OF GLYCASPIS BRIMBLECOMBEI MOORE (Hemiptera Psyllidae) [PDF]
Psyllaephagus bliteus Riek (Hymenoptera Encyrtidae), parasitoid of the red gum lerp psyllid Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera Psyllidae), has been recorded for the first time in Italy in September 2011. The arrival of P.
Caleca, Virgilio +2 more
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Mother, Musician, Performer: Living the Impossible?
ABSTRACT This article draws on 19 qualitative in‐depth interviews with classically trained musicians in Australia and the UK, who have an active performing career and identify as mothers. Building on pioneering research on motherhood, work, and leadership in the creative industries, this article explores how mothers navigate the challenges of a ...
Sally Savage, Christina Scharff
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Detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA by polymerase chain reaction in experimentally desiccated tissues
Despite toxoplasmosis being a common infection among human and other warm-blooded animals worldwide, there are no findings about Toxoplasma gondii evolutionary forms in ancient populations.
Márcia Andreia Barge Loução Terra +6 more
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On a Wing and a Prayer: Ibis Mummies in Material Culture at Abydos
The production of millions of artificially mummified animals by the ancient Egyptians is an extraordinary expression of religious piety. Millions of creatures of numerous species were preserved, wrapped in linen and deposited as votive offerings; a means
Lidija McKnight
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