Invasion by common reed in peri-urban wetlands does not affect insectivorous bat activity, despite a negative effect on prey abundance

Common reed (Phragmites australis), an exotic invasive plant in North America, alters wetlands and thus affects the abundance, development and behavior of many animal species.We evaluated the effect of common Table Lamp reed invasion on 1) the abundance of nocturnal flying insects, and 2) the activity of one of their predators, insectivorous bats.A

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Bridelia ferruginea phytocompounds interact with SARS-COV-2 drug targets: Experimental validation of corilagin contribution

The high mutation rate of SARS-CoV-2 genomic RNA has made COVID-19 more difficult to eradicate using currently available interventions.Hence, newer pharmaceutical strategies must be developed, especially those generally complementary and alternative medicines.In the current study, basket stem bark of Bridelia ferruginea Benth is presented as plausi

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