Publications by authors named "E Treasure"
The distribution of the black rat (Rattus rattus) has been heavily influenced by its association with humans. The dispersal history of this non-native commensal rodent across Europe, however, remains poorly understood, and different introductions may have occurred during the Roman and medieval periods. Here, in order to reconstruct the population history of European black rats, we first generate a de novo genome assembly of the black rat.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRationale: The application of fertilisers to crops can be monitored and assessed using stable isotope ratios. However, the application of marine biofertilisers (e.g.
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- Maternal smoking during pregnancy can lead to health issues, and using indoor air quality (IAQ) measurements helps in encouraging pregnant women to quit smoking.
- The study involved two interventions in Aberdeen and Coventry that included IAQ measurements and qualitative interviews with participants to understand their smoking behaviors.
- The findings revealed diverse experiences among the women, leading to a typology of smoking behaviors, indicating that while many expressed a desire to change, the presence of smoking partners posed a challenge to quitting.
Background The 2013 Children's Dental Health Survey is the fifth in a series of national surveys.Aims This paper reports the orthodontic condition of 12- and 15-year-olds and how they and their parents feel about the appearance of their teeth.Methodology A representative sample of children (5y, 8y, 12y, 15y) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland were invited to participate in dental examinations.
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