Genetic and neuro-epigenetic effects of divergent artificial selection for feather pecking behaviour in chickens.

Feather pecking (FP) is a repetitive behaviour in chickens, influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors, similar to behaviours seen in human developmental disorders (e.g., hyperactivity, autism).

Lessons learned in establishing and sustaining elastomeric half mask respirator-based respiratory protection programs: An impact evaluation.

Developing and overseeing Respiratory Protection Programs (RPPs) is crucial for ensuring effective respirator use among employees. To date, a gap exists in research that focuses on elastomeric half mask respirators (EHMRs) as the primary respirator in health delivery settings which would necessitate additional considerations in RPPs beyond the more common N95 filtering facepiece respirators. This paper presents lessons learned during a one-year impact evaluation with healthcare and first responder settings that received EHMRs from the Strategic National Stockpile in 2021 and 2022.

PGE Binding Affinity of Hemocyte Membrane Preparations of Manduca sexta and Identification of the Receptor-Associated G Proteins in Two Lepidopteran Species.

Prostaglandin E (PGE) is an eicosanoid that mediates a range of physiological actions in vertebrates and invertebrates, including reproduction and immunity. The PGE receptor was identified and functionally assessed in two lepidopteran insects, Manduca sexta and Spodoptera exigua. However, its binding affinity to the receptor has not been reported.