A DOF transcriptional repressor-gibberellin feedback loop plays a crucial role in modulating light-independent seed germination.

Plants evolved several strategies to cope with the ever-changing environment. One example of this is given by seed germination, which must occur when environmental conditions are suitable for plant life. In the model system Arabidopsis thaliana seed germination is induced by light; however in nature, seeds of several plant species can germinate regardless of this stimulus.

Incidence and predictors of clinical failure after early treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk individuals: A multicentric cohort study.

Objectives: To estimate the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization and death (CovH/D), among high-risk individuals early treated for COVID-19 and to identify associated factors.

Methods And Results: A multicenter cohort of 12,475 high-risk outpatients (female 50.2%, median age 70 years [IQR 57-80], fully vaccinated 79.

Psychoeducational and Behavioral Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorder: is the ABA Method Really the Most Effective?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in communication, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a prominent intervention aimed at modifying problem behaviors in individuals with ASD. ABA focuses on analyzing environmental contingencies and using operant conditioning to promote functional behaviors.

When Size Matters: New Insights on How Seed Size Can Contribute to the Early Stages of Plant Development.

The seed habit is the most complex and successful method of sexual reproduction in vascular plants. It represents a remarkable moment in the evolution of plants that afterward spread on land. In particular, seed size had a pivotal role in evolutionary success and agronomic traits, especially in the field of crop domestication.