Comparing genetic diversity, genetic differentiation and performance between native and non-native populations has advanced our knowledge of contemporary evolution and its ecological consequences. However, such between-range comparisons can be complicated by high among-population variation within native and non-native ranges. For example, native vs. non-native comparisons between small and non-representative subsets of populations for species with very large distributions have the potential to mislead because they may not sufficiently account for within-range adaptation to climatic conditions,...

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Background: Invasive species can be a major threat to native biodiversity and the number of invasive plant species is increasing across the globe. Population genetic studies of invasive species can provide key insights into their invasion history and ensuing evolution, but also for their control. Here we genetically characterise populations of Impatiens glandulifera, an invasive plant in Europe that can have a major impact on native plant communities. We compared populations from the species’ native...

Abstract Background Oral diseases are features of COVID-19 infection. There is, however, little known about oral diseases associated with COVID-19 in adolescents and young adults (AYA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess oral lesions’ association with COVID-19 infection in AYA; and to identify if sex and age will modify these associations. Methodology Data was collected for this cross-sectional study between August 2020 and January 2021 from 11-to-23 years old participants in 43-countries...

Tetranectin–plasminogen interaction plays a defining role in extracellular matrix degradation, enabling tumor cell invasion and metastasis. This interaction occurs via the carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) and Kringle 4 domain of tetranectin and plasminogen, respectively, leading to activation of the plasminogen-cascade that triggers the proteolytic processes. Thus targeting this interaction represents an important strategy to suppress tumor cell migration and invasion. In this direction, we attempted to target the CRD of tetranectin to inhibit its interaction...

Additional file 1. List of countries in West Africa number of respondents included in the analysis.

The Kashmir Valley is understood to be an important centre of early agriculture in the Western Himalayas. Direct dates of prehistoric cereal remains indicate the valley as a likely route of transmission of agricultural systems between South, Central and East Asia. The movement of these crops into novel mountain environments may have exerted environmental stresses influencing the morphology of cereal crops. This dataset presents AMS dates and measurements of carbonised cereal remains from prehistoric sites...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine whether self-reported depression, coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) health risk profile, HIV status, and SARS-CoV-2 exposure were associated with the use of COVID-19 prevention measures. Methods This survey collected data electronically between June 29 and December 31, 2020 from a convenient sample of 5050 adults 18 years and above living in 12 West African countries. The dependent variables were: social distancing, working remotely, difficulty obtaining...

Tetranectin–plasminogen interaction plays a defining role in extracellular matrix degradation, enabling tumor cell invasion and metastasis. This interaction occurs via the carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) and Kringle 4 domain of tetranectin and plasminogen, respectively, leading to activation of the plasminogen-cascade that triggers the proteolytic processes. Thus targeting this interaction represents an important strategy to suppress tumor cell migration and invasion. In this direction, we attempted to target the CRD of tetranectin to inhibit its interaction...

Additional file 1: Supplementary figure 1. The PCA plot shows between different samples. This plot shows clear separation between samples. Supplementary table 1. Downloaded RNA-Seq data from Mashooq et al 2022 UR_Genomics_submission number (NCBI Accession number GSE 168060).

1. The significant portion of global terrestrial biodiversity harbored in mountains is under increasing threat from a variety of anthropogenic impacts. Protecting fragile mountain ecosystems requires understanding how these human disturbances affect biodiversity. As roads and railways are extended further into mountain ecosystems, understanding the long-term impacts of this infrastructure on community composition and diversity gains urgency. 2. We used railway corridors constructed across the mountainous landscapes of the Kashmir Himalaya from 1994-2013 to study...

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Additional file 1. List of countries in West Africa number of respondents included in the analysis.

Abstract Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium is the cause of significant morbidity and mortality worldwide that causes economic losses to poultry and is able to cause infection in humans. Indigenous chicken breeds are a potential source of animal protein and have the added advantage of being disease resistant. An indigenous chicken, Kashmir favorella and commercial broiler were selected for understanding the mechanism of disease resistance. Following infection in Kashmir favorella, three differentially expressed genes Nuclear Factor...

Understanding the vegetation and soil ecology of natural habitats harbouring threatened species is critical in conservation planning and restoration. The present study investigated the vegetation composition and soil physico-chemical attributes of natural habitats of Trillium govanianum – a threatened Himalayan endemic species. We laid 120 quadrats across eight randomly selected sites where the species was growing in the Kashmir Himalaya. We collected the soil samples from these sites and determined soil physico-chemical attributes using standard...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine whether self-reported depression, coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) health risk profile, HIV status, and SARS-CoV-2 exposure were associated with the use of COVID-19 prevention measures. Methods This survey collected data electronically between June 29 and December 31, 2020 from a convenient sample of 5050 adults 18 years and above living in 12 West African countries. The dependent variables were: social distancing, working remotely, difficulty obtaining...

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Abstract Background Oral diseases are features of COVID-19 infection. There is, however, little known about oral diseases associated with COVID-19 in adolescents and young adults (AYA). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess oral lesions’ association with COVID-19 infection in AYA; and to identify if sex and age will modify these associations. Methodology Data was collected for this cross-sectional study between August 2020 and January 2021 from 11-to-23 years old participants in 43-countries...

Adaptation to changing environmental conditions is a driver of plant diversification. Elevational gradients offer a unique opportunity for investigating adaptation to a range of climatic conditions. The use of specialized metabolites as volatile and phenolic compounds is a major adaptation in plants, affecting their reproductive success and survival by attracting pollinators and protecting themselves from herbivores and other stressors. The wormseed Artemisia brevifolia can be found across multiple elevations in the Western Himalayas, a region...

Additional file 1: Supplementary figure 1. The PCA plot shows between different samples. This plot shows clear separation between samples. Supplementary table 1. Downloaded RNA-Seq data from Mashooq et al 2022 UR_Genomics_submission number (NCBI Accession number GSE 168060).

Abstract Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium is the cause of significant morbidity and mortality worldwide that causes economic losses to poultry and is able to cause infection in humans. Indigenous chicken breeds are a potential source of animal protein and have the added advantage of being disease resistant. An indigenous chicken, Kashmir favorella and commercial broiler were selected for understanding the mechanism of disease resistance. Following infection in Kashmir favorella, three differentially expressed genes Nuclear Factor...