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Minimizing catastrophic mutations as the selective force in the evolution of the universal modern genetic code.
An early addition of a Stop signal to the first functional genetic codes robustly predicts the subsequent evolution of codon to amino acid pairings in the universal modern genetic code.
Discovering and quantifying the eco-physiological advantages of plant-soil-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) system: a promising eco-math-statistical modelling approach
This study explores the "Plant-Soil-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)" system in maize, using eco-mathematical modeling to uncover causal pathways that drive symbiosis efficacy and support agroecological management.
Expected effects of a global transformation of agricultural pest management
Policy goals to reduce risks from agricultural pesticides have been set on global, national, and regional levels. But potential effects of a transformation are unclear. We provide a global assessment of the expected effects of a global transformation of agricultural pest management.
Inside the genome of mountaineer bird: Black Redstart and the secrets written in its DNA
The Black Redstart thrives from high mountain cliffs to urban rooftops, performing seasonal altitudinal migrations. Its remarkable adaptability makes it a suitable model for studying genetic and physiological responses to extreme environments, inspiring the first reference genome for this species.
From Ocean Currents to Urban Networks: A Decade of Learning What Resilience Really Means
Born from long-standing MIR–SDS collaborations, this study demonstrates how warming affects plant–pollinator networks and why tropical systems require significantly greater management than temperate ones to maintain ecological resilience.