The oak species Quercus petraea and Q. robur are dominant canopy tree species of native deciduous forests in Ireland and coastal regions of Western Europe. These forests are typically plant species-rich, and can also have ...

Metal levels (iron, zinc, manganese, cobalt, chromium, copper and nickel) were determined in Cerastoderma edule, Mytilus edulis, Monodonta lineata, Patella vulgata, Nucella lapillus, Littorina obtusata and L. littorea at ...

Biochar amended soils have demonstrated various agronomic benefits, principally a plant growth promotion effect. The char’s impact, however, on macronutrient bio-availability and the microorganisms involved in their ...

A multifactorial [temperature (40, 50 and 60 °C), hydrolysis time (60, 150 and 240 min) and enzyme to substrate ratio (E:S; 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0%)] design of experiments (DOE) was used to optimise the release of dipeptidyl ...

This study investigates the ability of milk protein-derived peptides to specifically activate the serotonin 2C (5-HT2C) receptor, a key receptor in central regulation of food intake. A dose dependent 5-HT2C receptor ...

Biochar has shown great potentials in plant growth promotion but its effect on soil bacteria that potentially support plant growth is less well understood. In this study, the effect of biochar soil amendment was investigated ...

Synapses, contact points between neurons, are essential elements supporting the ability of neurons to communicate and to transmit relevant information to each other. They play an integral role in brain development and ...

Background: Spermatozoa have a remarkable epigenome in line with their degree of specialization, their unique nature and different requirements for successful fertilization. Accordingly, perturbations in the establishment ...

Nosebands are used by riders to prevent the horse from opening its mouth, to increase control and, in some cases, to comply with the competition rules. While equestrian texts traditionally recommend that two adult human ...

Biomass harvesting may affect the nutrient pools of forests and impact negatively on forest ecosystems in the long-term. Appropriate knowledge regarding nutrient pools and potential nutrient removal is required for a ...