Publications by authors named "T D Ainsworth"

Reef building corals are important in subtropical marine ecoregions, shaping ecosystems and providing habitats for fish and benthic species. Algal communities contribute substantially to the benthic population structure across subtropical coral reefs, however increasing algal cover on subtropical reefs is also linked to degraded ecosystems as has been shown on tropical systems. As such, the dynamics of coral-algal interactions on subtropical reefs are also likely to be an indicator of ecosystem health on subtropical ecosystems.

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Recent advancements in single-cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) have revolutionized our understanding of cellular heterogeneity in cardiovascular diseases, enabling the identification of novel therapeutic targets. This technology allows for high-resolution analysis of gene expression at the single-cell level, revealing the complex dynamics of human heart cell development and the diverse roles of cardiac cell types in health and disease. Despite its transformative potential, current applications of scRNA-seq face limitations, including challenges in data integration and the need for comprehensive multi-omic approaches to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular pathologies.

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Photonics offers a promising platform for quantum computing, owing to the availability of chip integration for mass-manufacturable modules, fibre optics for networking and room-temperature operation of most components. However, experimental demonstrations are needed of complete integrated systems comprising all basic functionalities for universal and fault-tolerant operation. Here we construct a (sub-performant) scale model of a quantum computer using 35 photonic chips to demonstrate its functionality and feasibility.

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Article Synopsis
  • Subtropical coral reefs, while less studied than tropical reefs, are crucial ecosystems that support diverse marine life and provide significant socio-economic benefits, prompting increased research on their response to ocean warming over the past two decades.
  • A systematic approach was used to review 90 primary research publications published between 2010 and 2023, focusing on the type and scope of studies related to subtropical corals and their reaction to warming seas.
  • Most studies were experimental (49%) and observational (39%), with significant research focused on corals in regions like Southern China (13%) and the Western Mediterranean (10%), highlighting various stressors linked to ocean warming.
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Over the last 4 decades, coral disease research has continued to provide reports of diseases, the occurrence and severity of disease outbreaks and associated disease signs. Histology using systematic protocols is a gold standard for the microscopic assessment of diseases in veterinary and medical research, while also providing valuable information on host condition. However, uptake of histological analysis for coral disease remains limited.

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