Direct stenting with the Bx VELOCITY™ balloon-expandable stent mounted on the Raptor ® rapid exchange delivery system versus predilatation in a European randomized Trial: the VELVET trial [PDF]
Patrick W. Serruys+11 more
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Global impacts of exotic eucalypt plantations on wildlife
ABSTRACT The establishment of exotic tree plantations poses a pervasive threat to wildlife across the globe. Among the most important tree species used for forestry purposes worldwide are members of the genus Eucalyptus, which have now been established in at least 107 countries outside of their native range.
Maider Iglesias‐Carrasco+5 more
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Descriptive histological analysis of the upper, lower, and third eyelids and the conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue in birds of prey. [PDF]
Klećkowska-Nawrot JE+4 more
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Strategic Deployment of Secondary Defences in the Springbok Mantis (Miomantis Caffra)
Prey often use multiple defences for warding off predator threats. But the factors that influence their optimal deployment are poorly understood. In the springbok mantis, we show that females utilise their defences strategically to match the level of the threat by fleeing in early phases of the predation sequence and standing their ground with startle ...
Nathan W. Burke, Laura Knapwerth
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The niche variation hypothesis and the evolution of colour polymorphism in birds: a comparative study of owls, nightjars and raptors [PDF]
Paolo Galeotti, Diego Rubolini
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Evidence of Eczematous Skin Characteristics in Mild Allergic Asthma
Clinical and Translational Allergy, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.
Anchalee Senavonge+11 more
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ABSTRACT Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent chronic joint disease with complicated pathogenesis, causing pain and dysfunction. The mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 is an important mechanoreceptor on chondrocytes and may be involved in the process of OA. However, its role and mechanism remain elusive.
Yuanyuan Han+9 more
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Encouraging native predators of invasive yellow-legged hornets: breeding habitat preferences of European honey buzzards in exotic Eucalyptus plantations. [PDF]
Martín Ávila JA+4 more
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