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Primates; Journal of Primatology Nov 2022In this paper I recall some of the significant moments of my career as a primatologist, including some of the intellectual conflicts I encountered between anthropology,... (Review)
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In this paper I recall some of the significant moments of my career as a primatologist, including some of the intellectual conflicts I encountered between anthropology, sociology and zoology. From an initial interest in ethics and evolution, I undertook research on rhesus monkeys in captivity and then on chimpanzees in the wild. Influenced by Japanese primatology as well as Western approaches, this led to my work on the problems of describing primate behaviour, but this more theoretical approach was superseded by empirical work embodied in the founding of the Budongo Conservation Field Station. I describe the initial creation of the field station in 1990 and some of the research directions we have followed since that time. The paper ends with a focus on conservation, this being of increasing importance as the Budongo Forest faces ever increasing threats from industry.
Topics: Animals; Primates; Zoology; Pan troglodytes; Forests; Macaca mulatta
PubMed: 36241937
DOI: 10.1007/s10329-022-01025-w -
Zoological Research Jul 2019On 20 June 2019, Clarivate Analytics (2019) announced its Journal Citation Reports of 2018. From this, () received its first impact factor based on citations in 2018...
On 20 June 2019, Clarivate Analytics (2019) announced its Journal Citation Reports of 2018. From this, () received its first impact factor based on citations in 2018 for indexed papers published during 2016 to 2017. Although the new impact factor (1.556) is modest, it ranks at 52 among the 170 SCI journals (quartile 2) in the Zoology category. This excellent result is not only a reflection of your enduring support, but also in recognition of our efforts to boost from a Chinese-language only journal in 1980 to an English-language only journal of international standing by 2014.
Topics: Animals; Journal Impact Factor; Peer Review; Periodicals as Topic; Publishing; Zoology
PubMed: 31310062
DOI: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2019.040 -
Zoological Research Jan 2022
Topics: Animals; Asia, Eastern; Periodicals as Topic; Research; Translations; Zoology
PubMed: 34821084
DOI: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2021.410 -
Current Biology : CB Nov 2016Shinichi Nakagawa and Joel Pick introduce what we can learn from house sparrows.
Shinichi Nakagawa and Joel Pick introduce what we can learn from house sparrows.
Topics: Animals; Biological Evolution; Ecosystem; Longevity; Meta-Analysis as Topic; Paternity; Sparrows; Zoology
PubMed: 27875690
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.07.047 -
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in... Mar 2020Within the realm of zoological study, the question of how an organism reaches a specific size has been largely unexplored. Recently, studies performed to understand the... (Review)
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Within the realm of zoological study, the question of how an organism reaches a specific size has been largely unexplored. Recently, studies performed to understand the regulation of organ size have revealed that both cellular signals and external cues contribute toward the determination of total cell mass within each organ. The establishment of final organ size requires the precise coordination of cell growth, proliferation, and survival throughout development and postnatal life. In the mammalian heart, the regulation of size is biphasic. During development, cardiomyocyte proliferation predominantly determines cardiac growth, whereas in the adult heart, total cell mass is governed by signals that regulate cardiac hypertrophy. Here, we review the current state of knowledge regarding the extrinsic factors and intrinsic mechanisms that control heart size during development. We also discuss the metabolic switch that occurs in the heart after birth and precedes homeostatic control of postnatal heart size.
Topics: Animals; Cardiomegaly; Cell Cycle; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival; Heart; Humans; Hypertrophy; Myocardium; Myocytes, Cardiac; Organ Size; Organogenesis; Signal Transduction; Somatomedins; Zoology
PubMed: 31615785
DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a037150 -
Current Biology : CB Aug 2013
Topics: History, 21st Century; United States; Zoology
PubMed: 24079017
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.06.051 -
Annual Review of Entomology Jan 2024Urban entomology is the study of arthropod and other pests of the urban environment. It has gained worldwide recognition as a distinct discipline. Its origin is... (Review)
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Urban entomology is the study of arthropod and other pests of the urban environment. It has gained worldwide recognition as a distinct discipline. Its origin is associated with Walter Ebeling's publication in 1975. Urbanization, invasive pests, increased demand for pest management services, and changes in legislation collided in the 1970s to create a need for research and extension activities worldwide. This resulted in urban entomology as a discipline and, within two decades, its national and international recognition. In this review, we present the factors that led to the development of urban entomology and how they have shaped its current meaning. As urbanization intensifies and the global economy increases, the demands for urban pest management will continue to grow. We discuss how these future challenges may shape and alter the discipline.
Topics: Animals; Arthropods; Cities; Entomology
PubMed: 37562050
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-ento-012423-110612 -
Zoology (Jena, Germany) Sep 2011Because it appears that almost all organisms are part of an interdependent metaorganism, an understanding of the underlying host-microbe species associations, and of... (Review)
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Because it appears that almost all organisms are part of an interdependent metaorganism, an understanding of the underlying host-microbe species associations, and of evolution and molecular underpinnings, has become the new frontier in zoology. The availability of novel high-throughput sequencing methods, together with the conceptual understanding that advances mostly originate at the intersection of traditional disciplinary boundaries, enable biologists to dissect the mechanisms that control the interdependent associations of species. In this review article, we outline some of the issues in inter-species interactions, present two case studies illuminating the necessity of interfacial research when addressing complex and fundamental zoological problems, and show that an interdisciplinary approach that seeks to understand co-evolved multi-species relationships will connect genomes, phenotypes, ecosystems and the evolutionary forces that have shaped them. We hope that this article inspires other collaborations of a similar nature on the diverse landscape commonly referred to as "zoology".
Topics: Animals; Biological Evolution; Ecosystem; Humans; Microbial Consortia; Symbiosis; Zoology
PubMed: 21737250
DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2011.04.001 -
Current Biology : CB Jun 2012
Topics: Amber; Career Choice; Entomology; Fossils; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Paleontology; Peer Review; Publishing
PubMed: 22908376
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2012.03.022 -
Parasites & Vectors Mar 2022Throughout history, women have been actively involved in the advancement of science, while struggling to overcome challenges to participate and a lack of recognition.... (Review)
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Throughout history, women have been actively involved in the advancement of science, while struggling to overcome challenges to participate and a lack of recognition. Prior to 1950, most women were not included in the lists of "classical" descriptions of the iconic scientific figures nor included in the most relevant historical accounts. Since the second half of the twentieth century, great efforts have been made to recognize the contributions of women to the advancement of science, especially since formal scientific careers have been dominated by men, with limited (or no) access to women. Despite these challenging social, political and cultural contexts, many women have succeeded in making significant advancements, and their contributions are now being acknowledged. Such efforts have led to the publication of recent reviews and compilations on outstanding women in biological sciences. The field of medical entomology is inherently interdisciplinary, focusing on insects and other arthropods that affect human health, with input primarily from the biological and medical sciences and a strong public health perspective. Several reviews and book chapters describing the history of medical entomology have been published over the decades, but few women are mentioned in these publications, even though many women have contributed to this field. Much of the information on these women is currently scattered throughout the published literature and historical records on a wide range of topics, including activism, virology, vector control and even acarology. Considering that there is no single available compilation of women contributors in the history of medical entomology, this review aims to provide a list of 22 women and their contributions to this field. The list includes women from diverse backgrounds, born in the late 1800s and before 1950, who directly impacted medical entomology in various ways and in different regions of the world. This compilation is far from exhaustive, but it aims to identify role models and examples of extraordinary women to motivate the evolving future of this field.
Topics: Animals; Arthropods; Entomology; Female; Forecasting; Humans; Public Health
PubMed: 35361284
DOI: 10.1186/s13071-022-05234-6