Cities play important roles in the conservation of global biodiversity, particularly through the
planning and management of urban green spaces ( UGS ). However, UGS management is …

Correlations between the amount of energy received by an assemblage and the number of
species that it contains are very general, and at the macro-scale such species–energy …

Population declines are often attributed to either habitat change or increased predation rates,
without a full consideration of the potential for these two factors to interact. This may lead to …

The human X chromosome has a unique biology that was shaped by its evolution as the sex
chromosome shared by males and females. We have determined 99.3% of the euchromatic …

Abstract Knowledge of the complete genomic DNA sequence of an organism allows a systematic
approach to defining its genetic components. The genomic sequence provides access …

Protected areas (PAs) are a key strategy for protecting biological resources, but they vary
considerably in their effectiveness and are frequently reported as having negative impacts on …

The arrival of humans on oceanic islands has precipitated a wave of extinctions among the
islands' native birds. Nevertheless, the magnitude of this extinction event varies markedly …

As urban areas expand, understanding how ecological processes function in cities has
become increasingly important for conserving biodiversity. Urban green spaces are critical …

Urbanization is increasing across the globe and there is growing interest in urban ecology
and a recognition that developed areas may be important for conservation. We review the …

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a public health priority for the 21st century. Risk reduction currently
revolves around lifestyle changes with much research trying to elucidate the biological …