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OUR JOURNEY FROM INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO NATIONWIDE SUPPORT: IMPLEMENTING NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IN SERBIA
No full textBook of abstracts: page 109M6
Immunomodulatory effect of phenylhydantoin derivatives on myeloid leukemia cells
No full textpp. 1143M3
Labrum morphology in Cypridid ostracods: unveiling neglected characters with diagnostic potential
No full textAbstract book, 52-54M3
The nest position and bank height of a bee-eater colony affect the likelihood of nest loss due to predation
No full textWe examined the nest loss due to predation of European Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) during the period their colony was frequented by Caspian Whipsnakes (Dolichophis caspius). In 12 out of 38 previously identified active nests, we did not record any nestlings after observing snake activity. Both the relative nest position and the total bank height were negative significant predictors of predation. The observed impact of predation likely stems from increased snake activity during the bee-eater breeding season and easier access of snakes to ground-level or high-bank nests. This underscores the importance of factoring snake predation into conservation plans for bee-eaters.M211.510851089165
Climbing ability of European pond turtles sharply declines on slopes steeper than 36°: Implications for shoreline management
No full textInadequate shoreline management might be detrimental to semiaquatic ground-dwelling taxa that utilize shorelines for migrations, basking and nesting sites. Although turtles are often associated with shorelines, limited knowledge of their climbing abilities hinders adequate management of these habitats. In this study we tested the climbing abilities of adult Emys orbicularis (N = 60) to explore the effect which artificial shorelines could have on their dispersal and habitat use. Over 90% of turtles were able to successfully climb a 36° slope. At steeper inclinations, female climbing success drastically dropped. Furthermore, climbing steeper inclinations is more time and energy consuming and might limit habitat use. Our results suggest that body size is the limiting factor of turtle climbing ability, regardless of sex. However, larger and less agile female turtles are especially susceptible to steep shorelines, since their fitness directly depends on their ability to reach favourable nesting sites. Based on our results, we suggest that slopes of artificial shorelines in European pond turtle habitats should not exceed 36° angles. Additionally, the shoreline surface should be textured (e.g. with grooves). Further studies should focus on locomotor abilities of other semiaquatic, ground-dwelling taxa (e.g. newts, toads, turtles), particularly as they pertain to obstacles around their reproductive centres.M214.110734620
Relevance of studying hsa-mir-675 in cancer: bioinformatic characterisation, database analysis and validation in oral cancer clinical samples
No full textBook of Abstracts, p21M3
Predation on Anguis fragilis bz Coronella austriaca photo- documented by a citizen in a new utm square in Serbia
No full textIn a previously unreported UTM square, a citizen spotted a smooth snake
feeding on a slow worm. Although not a spectacular finding, this is a new distributional
record for both species and a nice example of how an expert NGO can help inform and
educate laypeople regarding wildlife
A staging table of Balkan crested newt embryonic development to serve as a baseline in evolutionary developmental studies
No full textThere is an increased interest in the evolution and development of newts from the genus Triturus because: (1) morphological differentiation among the nine constituent species largely corresponds to different ecological preferences, (2) hybridization between different species pairs has various evolutionary outcomes in terms of life history traits and morphology, and (3) the genus expresses a balanced lethal system that causes arrested growth and death of half of the embryos. These features provide natural experimental settings for molecular, morphological, and life-history studies. Therefore, we produce a staging table for the Balkan crested newt (T. ivanbureschi). We provide detailed descriptions of 34 embryonic stages based on easily observable and interpretable external morphological characters, to ensure reproducibility. Compared with previous staging tables for Triturus, we include a vastly increased sample size and provide high-resolution photographs in lateral, ventral, and dorsal view, complemented by videos of specific developmental periods, and accompanied by detailed explanations on how to delineate the specific stages. Our staging table will serve as a baseline in comparative studies on Triturus newts: an emerging model system in evolutionary and developmental studies.M232.2465482342
Characterization of Culturable Mycobiome of Newly Excavated Ancient Wooden Vessels from the Archeological Site of Viminacium, Serbia
No full textTwo ancient wooden vessels, specifically a monoxyle (1st century BCE to 1st century CE) and shipwreck (15th to 17th century CE), were excavated in a well-preserved state east of the confluence of the old Mlava and the Danube rivers (Serbia). The vessels were found in the ground that used to be river sediment and were temporarily stored within the semi-underground exhibition space of Mammoth Park. As part of the pre-conservation investigations, the primary aim of the research presented was to characterize the culturable mycobiomes of two excavated wooden artifacts so that appropriate conservation procedures for alleviating post-excavation fungal infestation could be formulated. Utilizing culture-based methods, a total of 32 fungi from 15 genera were identified, mainly Ascomycota and to a lesser extent Mucoromycota sensu stricto. Soft-rot Ascomycota of genus Penicillium, followed by Aspergillus and Cephalotrichum species, were the most diverse of the isolated fungi. Out of a total of 38 isolates, screened on 7 biodegradation plate assays, 32 (84.21%) demonstrated at least one degradative property. Penicillium solitum had the highest deterioration potential, with a positive reaction in 5 separate plate assays. The obtained results further broaden the limited knowledge on the peculiarities of post-excavation soft-rot decay of archaeological wood and indicate the biochemical mechanisms at the root of post-excavation fungal deterioration.M224.734310