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0000-0001-9606-783X
Current Organisations
National Institutes of Health
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Universidade Federal do Paraná
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Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo Escola Paulista de Medicina
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2021
Publisher: Resilience Alliance, Inc.
Date: 2015
Publisher: Brill
Date: 07-08-2023
DOI: 10.1163/15718085-BJA10142
Abstract: After drawing attention to the crucial role of marine bio ersity, including that of deep-sea ecosystems, in current scientific understanding of the ocean-climate nexus, this article highlights the limited extent to which the international climate change regime has so far addressed the ocean. The focus then shifts to how the international climate change regime could contribute to the protection of marine bio ersity as part of mitigation, adaptation and finance, taking into account human rights impacts and standards, drawing a comparison with REDD +. The article concludes with an original proposal, inspired by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, to develop urgent, synergistic approaches to ocean- and human rights-based climate action through a multi-actor coalition, including different international treaties and United Nations bodies, to ‘protect and restore the ocean’s contributions to climate regulation, human well-being and planetary health’.
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 06-08-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.JPSYCHIRES.2017.12.008
Abstract: The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism (rs6265) has been associated with several neuropsychiatric disorders and regional structural brain changes in adults, but little is known about Val66Met's effect on brain morphology during typical or atypical neurodevelopment. Windows of vulnerability to psychopathology may be associated with the different alleles of the Val66Met polymorphism during childhood and adolescence. We investigated the effect of Val66Met on cortical thickness in MRI scans of 718 children and adolescents (6-12 years old) with typical development, and in those meeting DSM criteria for a psychiatric disorder. Val66Met had a significant effect on cortical thickness. Considering the typically developing group, Met-carriers presented thicker parietal and occipital lobes and prefrontal cortices compared to Val homozygotes. Met-carriers with psychiatric disorders presented thicker medial and lateral temporal cortices than Val homozygotes. Furthermore, a significant genotype × psychiatric diagnosis interaction was found: Met-carriers with a psychiatric diagnosis presented thinner bilateral prefrontal cortices than Val homozygotes. This study provides evidence that Val66Met is associated with cortical maturation in children and adolescents with and without psychiatric disorders.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 31-10-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2019
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 23-03-2018
DOI: 10.1002/AQC.2885
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-06-2022
DOI: 10.1111/DDI.13553
Abstract: Gorgonian forests are among the most complex of subtidal habitats in the Mediterranean Sea, supporting high bio ersity and providing erse ecosystem services. Despite their iconic status, the geographical distribution and condition of gorgonian species is poorly known. Using multiple online data sources, our primary aims were to compile, map and analyse observations of gorgonian forests in Italian coastal waters to assess the biological complexity of gorgonian forests, evaluate impacts and vulnerable species, and identify areas of special interest inside and outside of marine protected areas (MPAs) to help prioritize conservation strategies and actions. Italy. Mediterranean Sea. Using a multi‐source data integration approach, we collected and integrated data from scientific publications, the World Wide Web including social media platforms, citizen science projects and SCUBA er questionnaires into a unified spatial framework. This method provided up‐to‐date information on the geographical distribution, abundance, and health of major habitat‐forming gorgonian species in Italian coastal waters. Higher abundance and complexity of gorgonian species occurred outside MPAs. Areas of Special Interest ( n = 167) were identified (80 inside and 87 outside MPAs). Three locations supported all seven focal species: Capo Caccia MPA, Portofino MPA and Catania (unprotected). The purple gorgonian ( Paramuricea clavata ), the most abundant and geographically widespread species with highest forest complexity, was affected by multiple stressors including thermal stress, disease and fishing. The multi‐source approach was a rapid and cost‐effective tool to gather, analyse and map disparate data on gorgonian forests spanning 27 years of underwater observations both inside and outside of MPAs. The unique perspective given by this approach demonstrates the suboptimal protection of several habitat‐forming gorgonian species. The approach has great potential for wider application and offers a more inclusive participatory model for crowdsourcing and repurposing under‐utilized observations while also increasing ocean literacy.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-01-2015
DOI: 10.1111/COBI.12436
Abstract: Where they dominate coastlines, seagrass beds are thought to have a fundamental role in maintaining populations of exploited species. Thus, Mediterranean seagrass beds are afforded protection, yet no attempt to determine the contribution of these areas to both commercial fisheries landings and recreational fisheries expenditure has been made. There is evidence that seagrass extent continues to decline, but there is little understanding of the potential impacts of this decline. We used a seagrass residency index, that was trait and evidence based, to estimate the proportion of Mediterranean commercial fishery landings values and recreation fisheries total expenditure that can be attributed to seagrass during different life stages. The index was calculated as a weighted sum of the averages of the estimated residence time in seagrass (compared with other habitats) at each life stage of the fishery species found in seagrass. Seagrass-associated species were estimated to contribute 30%-40% to the value of commercial fisheries landings and approximately 29% to recreational fisheries expenditure. These species predominantly rely on seagrass to survive juvenile stages. Seagrass beds had an estimated direct annual contribution during residency of €58-91 million (4% of commercial landing values) and €112 million (6% of recreation expenditure) to commercial and recreational fisheries, respectively, despite covering <2% of the area. These results suggest there is a clear cost of seagrass degradation associated with ineffective management of seagrass beds and that policy to manage both fisheries and seagrass beds should take into account the socioeconomic implications of seagrass loss to recreational and commercial fisheries.
Location: Brazil
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