A Neonicotinoid Insecticide at a Rate Found in Nectar Reduces Longevity but Not Oogenesis in Monarch Butterflies, Danaus plexippus (L.). (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

The monarch butterfly in North America has suffered a serious population decline since the mid-1990s.The introduction and widespread use of neonicotinoid insecticides during the same time period has been suggested as a potential driver of this decline but no studies have looked at the impact of these insecticides on adult monarchs.A brief laborator

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Impact of fundamental components of the Mediterranean diet on the microbiota composition in blood pressure regulation

Abstract Background The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a widely studied dietary pattern reflecting the culinary traditions of Mediterranean regions.High adherence to MedDiet correlates with reduced blood pressure Knob and lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality.Furthermore, microbiota, influenced by diet, plays a crucial role in

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Assessing the Impact of Combined Heat and Power Plants (CHPPs) in Central Asia: A Case Study in Almaty for PM2.5 Simulations Using WRF-AERMOD and Ground Level Verification

According to the World Health Organization, Kazakhstan is one of the most polluted countries in the world.PM2.5, a Americana major air pollutant, is six times higher than the recommended value of 5 mg/m3.The government has implemented measures to reduce air pollution, such as introducing green energy-powered buses for public transportation, but the

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