Publications by authors named "D R Conradson"

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  • Infections, particularly from specific parasites, are prevalent in both wild and captive passerine birds, with some species co-evolving with certain parasites.* -
  • The severity of disease can range from mild to fatal, which raises concerns for institutions managing endangered bird species, especially in mixed-species settings.* -
  • Research aimed at understanding the host-specificity of these parasites has shown that genetic sequences mainly align with specific bird species, indicating a need for further investigation on interspecies transmission and disease risk factors.*
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Mitochondria are the main site for generating reactive oxygen species, which are key players in diverse biological processes. However, the molecular pathways of redox signal transduction from the matrix to the cytosol are poorly defined. Here we report an inside-out redox signal of mitochondria.

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There is a lack of reliable molecular markers for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and at-risk individuals. The detection of the pre-symptomatic population of PD will empower more effective clinical intervention to delay or prevent disease onset. We have previously found that the mitochondrial protein Miro1 is resistant to mitochondrial depolarization-induced degradation in fibroblasts from a large number of PD patients and several at-risk individuals.

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Island blue spaces are associated with restorative potential, but few studies examine this proposition when an island's use has changed over time. We examine Rotoroa Island (near Auckland, New Zealand) where, for almost a century, the Salvation Army ran an alcohol treatment facility. The island's relative isolation was central to its mixed therapeutic and carceral roles.

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Island blue spaces are associated with restorative potential, but few studies examine this proposition when an island׳s use has changed over time. We examine Rotoroa Island (near Auckland, New Zealand) where, for almost a century, the Salvation Army ran an alcohol treatment facility. The island׳s relative isolation was central to its mixed therapeutic and carceral roles.

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