A DNA barcode library of Austrian geometridae (Lepidoptera) reveals high potential for DNA-based species identification.

Situated in the Eastern section of the European Alps, Austria encompasses a great diversity of different habitat types, ranging from alpine to lowland Pannonian ecosystems, and a correspondingly high level of species diversity, some of which has been addressed in various DNA barcoding projects. Here, we report a DNA barcode library of all the 476 species of Geometridae (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded in Austria. As far as possible, species were sampled from different Austrian regions in order to capture intraspecific genetic variation.

First Nationwide Monitoring Program for the Detection of Potentially Invasive Mosquito Species in Austria.

In Austria, only fragmented information on the occurrence of alien and potentially invasive mosquito species exists. The aim of this study is a nationwide overview on the situation of those mosquitoes in Austria. Using a nationwide uniform protocol for the first time, mosquito eggs were sampled with ovitraps at 45 locations in Austria at weekly intervals from May to October 2020.

The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient Selection, Surgical Procedures, and Postoperative Complications in a Specialized Dental Implant Clinic.

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, aerosol-generating procedures, including dental implant treatments, are considered high-risk. With dental implant treatment mostly an elective procedure, we aimed to assess whether the pandemic influenced patient selection, surgical procedures, and postoperative complications. We compared dental implant treatments during (March to December 2020) and before (December 2018 to February 2020) the COVID-19 pandemic based on patient and implant parameters, as well as postoperative complications.

Synthesis, characterisation and functionalisation of BAB-type dual-responsive nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery: evolution of nanoparticles based on 2-vinylpyridine and diethyl vinylphosphonate.

The emerging field of nanomedicine gives new opportunities in the treatment of cancer. Aspects such as dosage, bioavailability or the application to the patient can be drastically improved. Previously our group reported an efficient route towards cross-linked nanospheres based on ABB' block copolymers made from 2-vinylpyridine (2VP), diethyl vinylphosphonate (DEVP) and diallyl vinylphosphonate (DAlVP).

sp. nov. (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) from northern Italy - a case of taxonomic confusion.

is described from the western Alps (prov. Torino, Italy). The dorsal habitus and genitalia for both the male and brachypterous female are provided.