Chloroplast genome-based genetic resources via genome skimming for the subalpine forests of Japan and adjacent regions.

The Japanese subalpine zone is dominated by an ecologically important forest biome, subalpine coniferous forest, constituting a distinct assemblage of cold-tolerant angiosperm and conifer species. While being relatively intact compared to other forest biomes in Japan, subalpine coniferous forests are under significant threat from deer browsing, global warming and small population size effects. However, there is a severe lack of genetic resources available for this biome's major constituent plant species.

Predicting the dynamics of organ failure in patients with acute pancreatitis depending on the mean platelet volume.

Background: The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between the blood serum mean platelet volume (MPV) and the dynamics of the OF course during the early phase in patients with moderately severe and severe acute pancreatitis (AP).

Methods: The predetermined criterion was the presence of the OF according to the revised Atlanta criteria 2012 for moderately severe and severe AP. A prospective sample of patients was stratified by severity, and two groups were defined based on MPV.

Atypical course of incarcerated post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.

The article focuses on the instrumental imaging methods which greatly enhance the possibilities when arriving at correct and quick diagnosis of acute surgical pathology. Analysis of clinical and anamnestic data of the disease course and the results of instrumental research methods made it possible to arrive at clear clinical diagnosis, determine the indications for surgical treatment in this specific clinical case. The use of modern visualization methods while examining the patients prevents errors in diagnosis and helps to determine the optimal treatment tactics.

Procalcitonin in early prediction of acute severe pancreatitis.

Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze the prognostic potential of procalcitonin in acute pancreatitis complicated by ascites-peritonitis.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The study analyzed the results of a comprehensive examination and treatment of 18 patients with acute pancreatitis complicated by enzymatic ascites-peritonitis, including 13 patients who were treated in the surgical department of KP "Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital. MV Sklifosovsky POR ", and 5 patients of other emergency hospitals in Poltava, in the period from 2017 to 2019.

Exploring species diversity and host plant associations of leaf-mining micromoths (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) in the Russian Far East using DNA barcoding.

The Russian Far East (RFE) is an important hotspot of biodiversity whose insect fauna remains understudied, particularly its Microlepidoptera. Here we explore the diversity of leaf-mining micromoths of the family Gracillariidae, their distribution and host plant associations in RFE using a combination of field observations and sampling, DNA barcoding, morphological analysis and literature review.                We collected 91 gracillariid specimens (45 larvae, 9 pupae and 37 adults) in 12 localities across RFE and identified 34 species using a combination of DNA barcoding and morphology.