Publications by authors named "B Lejeune"

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  • - The study explores how axonal growth can be influenced by both the physical environment, such as magnetic fields and materials, and the genetic mechanisms involved, using a new ferromagnetic composite material called glass-coated magnetic microwire.
  • - Researchers cultured rat dorsal root ganglia (DRG) under different conditions to analyze neurite outgrowth, discovering that combining magnetic stimulation with the microwire significantly increased both total neurite growth and directed growth compared to control conditions.
  • - RNA sequencing showed that the combination of the magnetic field and microwire reduced the expression of certain immune-response-related genes, hinting at how physical stimulation could guide axon growth and improve our understanding of tissue interactions.
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Given the cryptic and elusive nature of prey consumption, quantifying its contribution to the diet of free-ranging primates using behavioral methods is challenging. In this context, the use of carbon and nitrogen-stable isotopes represents a promising alternative approach. Here, we used stable isotope analysis to estimate the proportion of arthropods and fruits in the diet of black lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysopygus), an endangered primate endemic to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

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In a global context of invasive alien species (IAS), native predators are often eradicated by functionally different IAS, which may induce complex cascading consequences on ecosystem functioning because of the key role predators play in structuring communities and stabilizing food webs. In permanent ponds, the most abundant freshwater systems on Earth, global human-mediated introductions of alien omnivores such as the pet trade goldfish are driving broad-scale patterns of native predators' exclusion, but cascading consequences on food web structure and functioning are critically understudied. We compared food webs of naturally fishless ponds versus ponds where dominant native predators (newts) had been extirpated by invasive goldfish within the last decade.

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Despite varying opinions, little research has examined how to best write pediatric neuropsychology reports. This study gathered input from 230 parents on how text difficulty (reading level) and visual emphasis (bullets, underline, italics) affect report readability and utility. We focused on the most-read report section: summary/impressions.

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Objective: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a major threat to public health. Hospital healthcare professionals are important stakeholders in curbing ABR. To be able to encourage healthcare professionals to act against ABR, information on their perceptions is needed.

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