Université de Montpellier

Development of the nasal capsule in Emydura subglobosa (Testudines: Pleurodira) with a comparison to other turtles

Abstract Extant turtles occupy freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats, and their nasal region provides important evidence for the evolution of respiration‐ and sensory‐related cranial morphology. However, developmental data on the turtle nasal capsule remain limited, partic...

Widespread circulation of West Nile and Usutu viruses in sedentary and migratory avifauna: A two-year study (2024–2025) of active surveillance in South of France

Abstract West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) are neurotropic Orthoflaviviruses sharing a similar enzootic transmission cycle primarily involving Culex pipiens mosquitoes as vectors and birds as amplifying hosts. First identified in Africa, both viruses established endemi...

Septin architecture dictates size-dependent diffusion barriers on biomimetic membranes

Abstract Septins are cytoskeletal filaments bound to the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane, essential for cell division. They are involved in the formation of diffusion barriers for membrane-bound components. Whether septins directly function as barriers or as part of a broade...

Potential of temperate agroforestry systems to deliver ecosystem services: An evidence map

Abstract. Agroforestry systems are promoted as multifunctional land-use strategies, yet evidence of their benefits, especially in temperate regions, remains fragmented. This umbrella review maps 42 meta-analyses to quantify the effects of agroforestry on environmental, climate, a...

Cost-utility study of cognitive-behavioural management of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia: a study protocol

Abstract Background Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVHs) affect 60–80% of patients with schizophrenia, causing significant distress and functional impairment. Although cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to reduce AVH-related distress and relapse risk, its use rem...

Poincaré inequality and quantitative De Giorgi method for hypoelliptic operators

We propose a systematic approach based on trajectories to prove a Poincaré inequality for weak non-negative sub-solutions to hypoelliptic equations with an arbitrary number of Hörmander commutators, both in the local and in the non-local case. As a consequence, we deduce the weak...

Wearable inertial sensor assessment of kinematic characteristics during unilateral jump landings in elite volleyball players with patellar tendinopathy: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a prevalent overuse injury in jumping athletes such as volleyball players, with a prevalence reaching up to 45%. It is thought to result, at least in part, from repetitive landing impacts that overload the tendon due to altered ne...

Multiple orthoflaviviruses secrete sfRNA in mosquito saliva to promote transmission by inhibiting MDA5-mediated early interferon response

Abstract Numerous orthoflaviviruses transmitted through the bites of different mosquito species infect more than 500 million people annually. Skin infection at the bite site represents a critical and conserved step in transmission and a deeper understanding of this process will p...

One vs twelve month aspirin after percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction: individual patient-data analysis of TARGET-FIRST and ULTIMATE-DAPT trials

Giuseppe Tarantini, Xiaojuan Zhang, Luca Nai Fovino, Jing Kan, Zhen Ge, Guillaume Cayla, Pieter C Smits, Benjamin Honton, Valeria Paradies, Yann Poezevara,

Impact of living and training at low altitude for several years on endurance performance at higher altitude: Myth or reality

Abstract The physiological adaptations of long‐term high‐altitude residents without high‐altitude genetic ancestry remain poorly characterized. This study investigated whether permanent residence at low altitude (1200 m) influences performance at higher altitude (2500 m). We comp...

Local Trade‐Offs Shape Flower Size Evolution Across Arabidopsis thaliana Distribution

The remarkable variation in floral form and size is thought to have driven the evolutionary radiation of angiosperms and has traditionally been attributed to pollinator-mediated selection on floral displays, yet emerging evidence indicates that abiotic environmental factors can a...

Environmental drivers of litter- and soil-dwelling springtail communities across European forests, assessed by morphotaxonomy and soil DNA metabarcoding

Springtails are abundant in forest litter and soils, where they play a crucial role in the transformation and decomposition of organic matter. However, most data on springtail communities originates from studies at the local and regional levels, while larger-scale studies are lac...

Five Years of HCV Dried Blood Spot Testing in At‐Risk Populations and the Impact of Reduced Sensitivity on Missed Diagnoses

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Achieving HCV elimination requires diagnostic strategies capable of reaching underserved populations who remain poorly accessed by conventional healthcare pathways. Dried blood spot (DBS) sampling enables decentralised testing, but concerns remain regarding its...

ViroSeek: a viral detection pipeline for second-generation sequencing

Abstract Arbovirus emergences represent a rising public health issue and are exacerbated by climate change and globalization. Virome analysis has become a key approach for monitoring and managing infectious diseases, yet existing tools often remain technically complex and inacces...

A 45-year high-resolution wave hindcast for the Fijian archipelago: mean climate, spectral characteristics, and long-term trends

Fiji’s coastal communities are highly exposed to ocean waves that drive erosion, inundation and shoreline change. Yet the Fijian archipelago lacks a comprehensive, wave-climate assessment at a resolution that represents island effects appropriately. To address this gap, we presen...

Shoulder MRI for Forensic Age Estimation: Ossification Staging of the Proximal Humeral Epiphysis

Background/Objectives: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the proximal humeral epiphysis offers a radiation-free alternative for forensic age estimation in living individuals. This study aimed to characterize the relationship between chronological age and epiphyseal maturation u...

A nationally representative One Health multi-pathogen serosurvey in Cambodia: study protocol for the RACSMEI mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Cambodia faces a high and complex burden of zoonotic, vector-borne, vaccine-preventable and environmentally transmitted infections, driven by intensive human–animal–environment interactions. However, nationally representative data integrating human, animal and...

High uptake and adherence to cervical cancer screening among older French women based on a midwife-led outreach strategy and vaginal self-sampling: results from the RIDECA study

The acceptability and effectiveness of the invitation strategies using self-sample devices for cervical cancer screening are critical before further implementation. In France, participation of older women in cervical cancer screening remains low, and studies evaluating outreach s...

A Hybrid High-Order Method for the Power-Law Brinkman Problem with Robust Error Estimates in all Regimes

Abstract. In this work, we propose and analyze a new hybrid high-order method for the Brinkman problem for fluids with power-law viscosity. The proposed method supports general meshes and arbitrary approximation orders and is robust in all regimes, from pure (power-law) Stokes to...

How to Select Areas for Natural H2 Exploration? A Case Study in Western Colombia

Although uncertainties regarding natural hydrogen (H2) reserves remain high, exploration activity is expanding across several countries. To date, the only active production site uses this resource locally for electricity generation; however, operating companies could target indus...