Raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procynoides) are canids indigenous to Eastern Asia being one of the most invasive non-native animals in Europe and potential vectors for several hazardous parasitic and viral diseases.To present, there is a lack of studies regarding objective techniques used to appreciate the integrity and functionality of the nervous syst

Genome sequencing (GS) provides exciting opportunities to rapidly identify a diagnosis in critically ill newborns and children with rare genetic conditions.Nevertheless, there are reasons to remain cautious about the use of GS.Studies to date have been mostly in highly selected populations of babies with unusual clinical presentations.GS leads to d

Invasive species have substantial ecological and economic costs and removing them can require large investments by management agencies.Optimal spatial allocation of removal effort is critical for efficient and effective management of invasive species.Using a series of ecologically informed model simulations, we evaluated and compared different spat

Introduction: Antibiotics deserve their place a powerful pillar in modern medical care, but the development of antibiotic resistance is emerging faster than the availability of new antibiotics.This poses a major threat to public health.The primary aim was to determine the perceptions towards the prescribing of antibiotics by pharmacists and the use

Acanthotomicus suncei is a newly discovered bark beetle in China that significantly threatens the American sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua.In recent years, this pest has spread from its original habitat to many surrounding cities, causing substantial economic and ecological losses.Considering the wide global distribution of its host, Liquidambar s