Publications by authors named "M Espeland"

Biomarkers of ageing serve as important outcome measures in longevity-promoting interventions. However, there is limited consensus on which specific biomarkers are most appropriate for human intervention studies. This work aimed to address this need by establishing an expert consensus on biomarkers of ageing for use in intervention studies via the Delphi method.

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Background: Engaging in physical activity is critical for maintaining well-being in older adults, particularly those at heightened risk for mobility disability. We assessed the effects of a physical activity (PA) intervention on perceived stress, fatigue, and depressive symptoms compared to a health education (HE) program in older adults with mobility challenges and evaluated differential effects of the interventions among those with the poorest self-rated mental health at baseline.

Methods: Secondary data analysis of the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) Study, a single-blinded, parallel randomized controlled trial conducted between February 2010 and December 2013.

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Two new replacement names for two genus-group taxa are proposed: Spitosa Espeland, Huang & Inayoshi, nom. nov. for Sospita Hewitson, 1861 and Sibosia Espeland, Huang & Inayoshi, nom.

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  • - A new butterfly species named C. yanacocha has been discovered in the Yanacocha Reserve near Quito, Ecuador, surprising researchers in an area thought to have a well-documented butterfly population.
  • - This finding highlights the importance of preserving high-elevation forests in the densely populated Andes region.
  • - Although C. yanacocha's physical traits suggest it's related to C. trimaculata from Peru, preliminary DNA analysis points to a closer relationship with the more widespread north Andean butterfly C. dymantis.
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The two riodinid taxa described by Rudolf Emil Mell were reviewed. Lectotypes have been designated for Sospita sobrina Mell, 1923 and Hipporion chauchowensis Mell, 1923. Abisara freda Bennett, 1957 syn.

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