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National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Background/Objectives: We assessed changes in nonfatal disease burden and risk attribution in Romania between 1990 and 2023. Methods: We analysed Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 estimates of years lived with disability (YLDs), related nonfatal measures and risk attribution fo...
- BiologyOpen access
Ajuga reptans L. from Romanian flora as a promising candidate for novel food applications
The increasing demand for natural ingredients with both functional and sensory properties has stimulated the exploration of underutilised plant species as potential sources for novel food applications. Ajuga reptans L. (Lamiaceae) remains relatively underexplored despite its phyt...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Widespread thermophilization but weak link to climate warming in Europe’s summit plant communities
Abstract Recent changes in alpine vegetation are often attributed to climate warming, particularly community composition shifts towards more warmth-associated species, or thermophilization. Here we assess the link between thermophilization and warming across 53 European mountain...