Université de Montpellier

Human pressure, habitat heterogeneity and species traits jointly determine the level of dark diversity in coastal fish communities

Understanding how anthropogenic pressures and environmental gradients shape coastal fish communities is a central question in biogeography and marine conservation. Yet, the set of species expected to occur at a site given ecological conditions but being absent – the so‐called dar...

Sterile Insect Technique in a n-patch System with Allee Effect and Mass Trapping: Modelling, Analysis and Simulations

Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a biological control method aimed at reducing or eliminating populations of pests and disease vectors. This technique involves releasing sterilised insects which, by mating with wild individuals, will reduce the target population. In...

Toward More Predictable Musculoskeletal Embolization: A Translational Evaluation of Imipenem–Cilastatin Performance and Safety in a Porcine Model of Tendon Neovascularization

Background: There is a need to provide a translational evaluation of imipenem–cilastatin as an innovative musculoskeletal embolic agent by assessing its embolization efficacy, physicochemical behavior, and safety profile in a porcine model of intratendinous neovascularization. Ma...

Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Medical Management for Large Ischemic Core Stroke Identified before Inter‐Hospital Transfer: A Post Hoc Analysis of the LASTE Trial

Objective This study assessed the efficacy of thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke because of large‐vessel occlusion (AIS‐LVO) initially admitted to primary stroke centers (PSC) and subsequently transferred to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC), with a large ischemic core ident...

Wet granular bed eroded by a dry granular flow

Using three-dimensional discrete element method simulations, we investigate the erosion dynamics of a cohesive bed composed of wet spherical particles subjected to the shear flow of an overlying noncohesive granular layer. Cohesion is modeled through a capillary attraction law, w...

Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia: a review and gap analysis of its impact, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and control

Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP), caused by Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae ( Mccp ), remains one of the most important small ruminant diseases and a major transboundary disease. Although primarily affecting goats, infections have also been reported in sheep...

Blockwise friction heterogeneity redistributes stretching in a 2D Gaussian polymer under Batchelor-Kraichnan random flow

Code, processed numerical data, plotting scripts, and final manuscript figures accompanying the manuscript: "Blockwise friction heterogeneity redistributes stretching in a 2D Gaussian polymer under Batchelor-Kraichnan random flow." The software archive contains the simulation cod...

Complement C3a receptor expression is associated with distinct immune microenvironmental profiles in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

The complement receptor C3aR has emerged as an important regulator of tumor–immune interactions in several solid cancers. However, its cellular distribution and relationship with the immune microenvironment in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) remain poorly understood. Here...

3D thermal modeling of Lascaux Cave: Dynamics of air circulation and implications for its microclimate

Understanding the thermal dynamics of painted caves, such as the Lascaux Cave, is essential for predicting and preventing deterioration of walls and artworks, particularly through processes such as condensation. As a first step, heat conduction within the surrounding rock mass wa...

Summary of Research: HER2CLIMB-05: A Phase III Study of Tucatinib Versus Placebo in Combination with Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab as First-Line Maintenance Therapy for HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

This is a summary of a research article reporting the findings of the HER2CLIMB-05 trial (NCT05132582), a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international, phase III trial. The HER2CLIMB-05 trial was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of adding tucatinib vers...

Low intensity transcranial electrical stimulation for schizophrenia: a triple-blind, randomized, sham-controlled multicenter trial (STIM’Zo)

Persistent symptoms in schizophrenia remain a major therapeutic challenge. Noninvasive electrical stimulation such as transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) may alleviate auditory hallucinations and negative symptoms, although existing evidence is limited to case reports an...

Sugar metabolism drives shoot branching by repressing BRC1 through miR319 –targeted TCP4 in Rosa

Abstract The coupling between sugar availability and shoot branching is well established, yet the underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown. Here, using genome-wide profiling, we characterized the sugar signalling pathways by identifying 10 microRNAs (miRNAs) repress...

Paler within the city: Carotenoid‐based colouration covaries negatively with the proportion of impervious surface in great tit ( Parus major ) territories across Europe

Urbanisation alters resource availability and exposes wildlife to novel environmental stressors, potentially driving phenotypic divergence. Carotenoid-based plumage colouration is a condition-dependent trait linked to dietary carotenoid acquisition and physiological allocation tr...

Influence of Polydopamine as a Green Passivating Layer on Organic-Based Photoelectrodes via Ex Situ Transfer

Abstract Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting for renewable fuel production has recently witnessed remarkable progress. Organic semiconductor photoanodes stand at the forefront due to their numerous advantages, such as a wide absorption coefficient, tunable energy levels, a...

Consensus Definition for Community-acquired Pneumonia in Children Using a Delphi Approach

Background: Although community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common infections in children, no standardized criteria for diagnosis exist. The objective of this study was to develop expert consensus for the diagnosis of pediatric CAP in countries with a high level of...

The NPIS model: a consensus-based framework for evaluating non-pharmacological interventions

The term non-pharmacological intervention (NPI) refers to health prevention and care protocols supervised by healthcare professionals. However, no precise and widely adopted definition currently exists. Additionally, unlike drugs, NPIs do not have a global evaluation framework be...

Long-Time Behavior of an Anisotropic Rigid Body Interacting with a Poiseuille Flow in an Unbounded 2-Dimensional Channel

Abstract. We study the long-time behavior of an elliptic rigid body which is allowed to vertically translate and rotate in a 2-dimensional unbounded channel under the action of a Poiseuille flow at large distances. The motion of the fluid is modeled by the incompressible Navier–S...

Net carbon losses in Central African forests revealed by high-resolution biomass change maps

Dense humid forests in Central Africa hold vast biomass carbon stocks but are increasingly affected by small-scale disturbances that are difficult to detect with current satellite observations. Here, we generate 10 m canopy height maps for 2019–2022 using deep learning with space...

Photovoltaic panels affect arthropod and plant communities: a systematic review

Due to climate change, photovoltaic facilities are being rapidly scaled up. However, such a development can come at a cost for biodiversity. We conducted a systematic review, including a critical appraisal, and meta-analyses to better understand the effects of photovoltaic panels...

Natural product-derived compounds modulating STAT3 signaling in prostate cancer: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic potential

Prostate cancer (PCa) is a major malignancy in men and current treatment options remain limited by therapeutic resistance and treatment-related toxicity. Signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a key regulator of PCa progression and an attractive therapeutic...