Plant phenology, i. e. the timing of life cycle events, is related to individual fitness and species distribution ranges. Among the environmental factors, phenology is mostly driven by temperature and day length. Rapid adaptation of their phenology may also be important for the success of invasive plant species. Our main aim was to understand how the performance, timing, and temperature dependence of the phenology of the invasive legume Lupinus polyphyllus varies with latitude. L. polyphyllus...

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Abstract Background Qualitative longitudinal research (QLR) comprises qualitative studies, with repeated data collection, that focus on the temporality (e.g., time and change) of a phenomenon. The use of QLR is increasing in health research since many topics within health involve change (e.g., progressive illness, rehabilitation). A method study can provide an insightful understanding of the use, trends and variations within this approach. The aim of this study was to map how QLR articles within the...

From observations in rodents, it has been suggested that the cellular basis of learning-dependent changes, detected using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be increased dendritic spine density, alterations in astrocyte volume, and adaptations within intracortical myelin. Myelin plasticity is crucial for neurological function and active myelination is required for learning and memory. However, the dynamics of myelin plasticity and how it relates to morphometric-based measurements of structural plasticity remains unknown. We used a motor...

These datasets present data on pelagic gross primary production (GPP) of detailed depth profiles ("GPPzrates") and lake averages ("GPPlakeaverages") of summer pelagic GPP together with environmental and climatic data across 45 small and shallow lakes across northern Sweden. The datasets include 20 boreal, 6 subarctic, and 19 arctic lakes.

Additional file 1. Interview schedule.

Additional file 1. Supplementary material regarding (i) the definition of cancer cases for HCC, GBC, Adv.PrC and Loc.PrC; (ii) the definition and implementation of the data-shared lasso; (iii) the models used to derive point estimates and confidence intervals from the model selected by the data-shared lasso; and (iv) the univariate analysis conducted for comparison.

Abstract Background Epidemiological studies of associations between metabolites and cancer risk have typically focused on specific cancer types separately. Here, we designed a multivariate pan-cancer analysis to identify metabolites potentially associated with multiple cancer types, while also allowing the investigation of cancer type-specific associations. Methods We analysed targeted metabolomics data available for 5828 matched case-control pairs from cancer-specific case-control studies on breast, colorectal, endometrial, gallbladder, kidney, localized and advanced prostate cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma nested...

Additional file 2: Supplementary tables and figures. Figure S1. Pearson correlation between the 117 original metabolites. Figure S2. Sensitivity analyses of mutually adjusted ORs for the overall associations and cancer type-specific deviations. Figure S3. Sensitivity analysis of mutually adjusted ORs for the overall associations and cancer type-specific deviations with or without excluding hormone users. Figure S4. p-values of tests for departure from linearity and effect modification by BMI. Figure S5. ORs for the overall associations...

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Abstract Background Spirometry reference values differ by race/ethnicity, which is controversial. We evaluated the effect of race-specific references on prevalence of lung function impairment and its relation to breathlessness and mortality in the US population. Methods Population-based analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2012. Race/ethnicity was analyzed as black, white, or other. Reference values for forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) were calculated for each...

Abstract Background Spirometry reference values differ by race/ethnicity, which is controversial. We evaluated the effect of race-specific references on prevalence of lung function impairment and its relation to breathlessness and mortality in the US population. Methods Population-based analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2012. Race/ethnicity was analyzed as black, white, or other. Reference values for forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) were calculated for each...

1. Functional overlap among species (redundancy) is considered important in shaping competitive and mutualistic interactions that determine how communities respond to environmental change. Most studies view functional redundancy as static, yet traits within species – which ultimately shape functional redundancy – can vary over seasonal or spatial gradients. We therefore have limited understanding of how trait turnover within and between species could lead to changes in functional redundancy or how loss of traits could differentially...

BackgroundThe value of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) for TN staging in head and neck cancer (HNC) has been proven in numerous studies. A few studies have investigated the value of FDG-PET/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the staging of HNC; the combined results indicate potential for FDG-PET/MRI, but the scientific evidence remains weak.PurposeTo compare performance of FDG-PET/CT and FDG-PET/MRI for locoregional staging in patients with oropharyngeal carcinomas.Material and MethodsTwo radiologists independently of each other...

Additional file 1: Fig. S1. Flow cytometry estimation of the genome size for A. rhodopa female and male. Fig. S2. TE subclass landscapes of two species. Fig. S3. Repeat profiles of the remaining 31 shared TEs between two species. Fig. S4. Low-level piRNA silencing in A.rhodopa ovary. Fig. S5. Correlation analysis of K2P distance of TE with TE abundance and piRNA abundance.

Additional file 2: Table S1. Proportion of repetitive elements in the genome. Table S2. Comparative analysis of repeat sequences in two species. Table S3. List of 41 TEs shared in the two species (copy number >500). Table S4. Annotations of Class I retrotransposon transcript (TPM>1). Table S5. Retrotransposon transcript quantification matrix (TPM normalization) of L. migratoria. Table S6. Retrotransposon transcript quantification matrix (TPM normalization) of A. rhodopa. Table S7. Abundance of piRNAs corresponding to 41...

A novel calix[6] arene polymer stationary phase (C6A-PEG) is reported that combines the π-electron-rich cavity of calix[6] arene (C6A) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) units for gas chromatography (GC). Thermogravimetric analysis revealed a 5% weight loss of C6A-PEG at 318 °C, and its static-coated capillary column showed high efficiency of 2924 plates/m (k = 3.48) determined by 1-octanol at 120 °C. As a result, the moderate polar C6A-PEG column showed clearly advantageous performance for the Grob...

Objective: Low socioeconomic status based both on educational level and income has been associated with asthma and respiratory symptoms, but changes over time in these associations have rarely been studied. The aim was to study the associations between educational or income inequality and asthma and respiratory symptoms among women and men over a 20-year period in northern Sweden. Methods: The study was performed within the Obstructive Lung disease in Northern Sweden (OLIN) research program. Mailed...

Revealing the mechanisms of environmental niche partitioning within lowland tropical forests is important for understanding the drivers of current species distributions and potential vulnerability to environmental change. Tropical forest structure and species composition change across edaphic gradients in Borneo over short distances. However, our understanding of how edaphic conditions affect tree physiology and whether these relationships drive niche partitioning within Bornean forests remains incomplete. This study evaluated how leaf physiological function changes with nutrient availability...

To examine the association between surgical waiting times (SWTs) and all-cause mortality (ACM) in non-metastatic patients with RCC, in relation to tumour stage. This nation-wide population-based cohort study included 9,918 M0 RCC patients registered in the National Swedish Kidney Cancer Register, between 2009 and 2021, followed-up for ACM until 9 December 2021, and having measured SWTs. The associations between primarily SWTs from date of radiological diagnosis to date of surgery (WRS) and secondarily SWTs from...

Abstract Background Epidemiological studies of associations between metabolites and cancer risk have typically focused on specific cancer types separately. Here, we designed a multivariate pan-cancer analysis to identify metabolites potentially associated with multiple cancer types, while also allowing the investigation of cancer type-specific associations. Methods We analysed targeted metabolomics data available for 5828 matched case-control pairs from cancer-specific case-control studies on breast, colorectal, endometrial, gallbladder, kidney, localized and advanced prostate cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma nested...

Additional file 1. PRISMA-ScR checklist.

Additional file 1. PRISMA-ScR checklist.