Differential impacts of ionizing radiation on a sexually dimorphic trait in male and female .

Purpose: In many Orthopteran species, including crickets, forewings exhibit substantial sexual dimorphism driven by sexual selection. In the cricket, females are the 'choosy' sex and males exhibit multiple sexual signals to attract and successfully mate. Male forewings have highly specialized structures critical for acoustic signaling and mating.

Exploring the experience of family caregivers of children with medical complexity during COVID-19: a qualitative study.

Background And Objectives: Children with medical complexity have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated changes in healthcare delivery. The primary objective of this study was to gain a thorough understanding of the lived experiences of family caregivers of children with medical complexity during the pandemic.

Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of children with medical complexity from a tertiary pediatric hospital.