Molecular data and culture-dependent methods have helped Dinnerware to uncover the phylogenetic relationships of numerous species of lichenicolous fungi, a specialized group of taxa that inhabit lichens and have developed diverse degrees of specificity and parasitic behaviors.The majority of lichenicolous fungal taxa are known in either their anamo
Diabetes mellitus in acromegaly: prevalence, pathophysiological particulars and treatment strategies
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in acromegaly is significantly higher than that in the general population.Carbohydrate metabolism abnormalities often precede other phenotypic manifestations of acromegaly.The review presents data on the prevalence of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in acromegaly and describes their pathophysiological character
Genomic features, antimicrobial susceptibility, and epidemiological insights into Burkholderia cenocepacia clonal complex 31 isolates from bloodstream infections in India
IntroductionBurkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) clonal complex (CC) 31, the predominant lineage causing devastating outbreaks globally, has been a growing concern of infections in non-cystic fibrosis (NCF) patients in India.B.cenocepacia is very challenging to treat owing to its virulence determinants and antibiotic resistance.Improving the manageme
Friendship or Competition? Symmetry in Social Play within the Two Packs of German Shepherd Puppies
The symmetry of social play in Canids has been previously studied, especially in wolves, free-ranging dogs, and within mixed-aged groups, however our study focused on symmetry and asymmetry within play interactions in two litters (14 puppies) of German Shepherd dogs (GSDs).At the age of 7 weeks, we evaluated 1287 dyadic interactions (litter 1: n =