The genome sequence of the Straw Grass-veneer moth, (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775.

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Straw Grass-veneer moth, (Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Crambidae). The genome sequence has a length of 511.50 megabases.

Phenological changes of the most commonly sampled ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) species in the UK environmental change network.

Despite the important roles ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) play in ecosystems, the highly valued ecosystem services they provide, and ample descriptive documentation of their phenology, the relative impact of various environmental factors on carabid phenology is not well studied. Using the long-term pitfall trap capture data from 12 terrestrial Environmental Change Network (ECN) sites from the UK, we examined how changing climate influenced the phenology of common carabids, and the role particular climate components had on phenological parameters. Of the 28 species included in the analyses, 19 showed earlier start of their activity.

Reprint of: Saprolegnia strains isolated from river insects and amphipods are broad spectrum pathogens.

Saprolegnia species are destructive pathogens to many aquatic organisms and are found in most parts of the world. Reports based on phylogenetic analysis suggest that Saprolegnia strains isolated from aquatic animals such as crustaceans and frogs are close to Saprolegnia strains isolated from infected fish or fish eggs and vice versa. However, it has often been assumed that host specificity occurs for each individual isolate or strain.

Saprolegnia strains isolated from river insects and amphipods are broad spectrum pathogens.

Saprolegnia species are destructive pathogens to many aquatic organisms and are found in most parts of the world. Reports based on phylogenetic analysis suggest that Saprolegnia strains isolated from aquatic animals such as crustaceans and frogs are close to Saprolegnia strains isolated from infected fish or fish eggs and vice versa. However, it has often been assumed that host specificity occurs for each individual isolate or strain.

Microsite affects willow sapling recovery from bank vole (Myodes glareolus) herbivory, but does not affect grazing risk.

Background: Large herbivores are often removed or reduced as part of vegetation restoration programmes, but the resultant increase in vegetation biomass and changes in vegetation structure may favour small mammals. Small mammals may have large impacts on plant community composition via granivory and sapling herbivory, and increased small mammal populations may reduce any benefits of large herbivore removal for highly preferred species. This study tested the impacts of small mammal herbivory, microsite characteristics and their interaction on growth and survival of three montane willow species with differing chemical compositions, Salix lapponum, S.

Investigating riparian margins for vegetation patterns and plant-environment relationships in northeast Scotland.

Buffer strips alongside watercourses are a widely accepted method of reducing nutrient and sediment run-off from agricultural land thereby improving water quality. Little attention, however, has been paid to the ecological status of these areas despite the fact that riparian habitats in good condition can provide multiple benefits. We investigated vegetation patterns and plant-environment relationships within three categories of riparian margins in northeast Scotland.

Epididymal sparing bilateral simple orchiectomy with epididymoplasty: preservation of esthetics and body image.

Purpose: We report the surgical technique and results of epididymal sparing bilateral simple orchiectomy as an esthetic alternative to standard bilateral simple orchiectomy and luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist injection therapy in patients with prostate cancer.

Materials And Methods: The study included 91 consecutive epididymal sparing bilateral simple orchiectomy (BSO) procedures that were performed at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center during a 25-month period. All patients had pathologically confirmed prostate cancer.

Spermatic cord anesthesia block for scrotal procedures in outpatient clinic setting.

Purpose: We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of spermatic cord anesthetic block (SCAB) as the only method of anesthesia for bilateral simple orchiectomy in an outpatient clinic setting.

Materials And Methods: The study included 141 consecutive bilateral simple orchiectomy (BSO) procedures performed at Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center during a 33-month period. All procedures were performed in an outpatient clinic setting using SCAB as the only method of anesthesia.

Dilutional hyponatremia of TURP syndrome: a historical event in the 21st century.

Objectives: To evaluate the risk of hyponatremia and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) syndrome after bipolar saline TURP in patients with large-volume, benign prostatic hyperplasia and statistically significant comorbidities.

Methods: Five patients with large symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia and significant comorbidities underwent saline TURP. Data were collected regarding patient profile, prostate weight, operative time, and perioperative events.