Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids support aerial insectivore performance more than food quantity
Once-abundant aerial insectivores, such as the Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), have
declined steadily in the past several decades, making it imperative to understand all aspects …
declined steadily in the past several decades, making it imperative to understand all aspects …
Melanin-based coloration and host–parasite interactions under global change
The role of parasites in sha** melanin-based colour polymorphism, and the
consequences of colour polymorphism for disease resistance, remain debated. Here we …
consequences of colour polymorphism for disease resistance, remain debated. Here we …
What does carotenoid-dependent coloration tell? Plasma carotenoid level signals immunocompetence and oxidative stress state in birds–a meta-analysis
Mechanisms maintaining honesty of sexual signals are far from resolved, limiting our
understanding of sexual selection and potential important parts of physiology. Carotenoid …
understanding of sexual selection and potential important parts of physiology. Carotenoid …
The history of ecoimmunology and its integration with disease ecology
Ecoimmunology is an example of how fruitful integrative approaches to biology can be.
Since its emergence, ecoimmunology has sparked constructive debate on a wide range of …
Since its emergence, ecoimmunology has sparked constructive debate on a wide range of …
Incubation temperature affects multiple measures of immunocompetence in young wood ducks (Aix Sponsa)
Parental effects play a vital role in sha** offspring phenotype. In birds, incubation
behaviour is a critical parental effect because it influences the early developmental …
behaviour is a critical parental effect because it influences the early developmental …
The effect of dietary supplementation with Nigella sativa (black seeds) mediates immunological function in male Wistar rats
HS Mahmoud, AA Almallah, HN Gad EL-Hak… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
This experiment aimed to investigate the effect of dietary Nigella sativa on the cell-mediated
immune response. Eighteen male Wistar rats were divided equally into a control group and …
immune response. Eighteen male Wistar rats were divided equally into a control group and …
Increasing environmental complexity by providing different types of litter and perches during early rearing boosts co** abilities in domestic fowl chicks
FN Nazar, L Skånberg, K McCrea, LJ Keeling - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The benefits of rearing chicks in complex environments rather than barren
environments are well established. However, the typical rearing environments for modern …
environments are well established. However, the typical rearing environments for modern …
MC1R‐dependent, melanin‐based colour polymorphism is associated with cell‐mediated response in the Eleonora's falcon
Colour polymorphism in vertebrates is usually under genetic control and may be associated
with variation in physiological traits. The melanocortin 1 receptor (Mc1r) has been involved …
with variation in physiological traits. The melanocortin 1 receptor (Mc1r) has been involved …
Decreased immune response in zebra finches exposed to sublethal doses of mercury
Mercury (Hg) is a ubiquitous contaminant with deleterious effects on many wildlife species.
Most studies to date have focused on fish-eating birds and mammals because much …
Most studies to date have focused on fish-eating birds and mammals because much …
Environmental complexity: A buffer against stress in the domestic chick
Birds kept in commercial production systems can be exposed to multiple stressors from early
life and this alters the development of different morphological, immunological and …
life and this alters the development of different morphological, immunological and …