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Responses of Vertebrate Wildlife to Oil and Natural Gas Development: Patterns and Frontiers by Chalfoun, A. D.

“…Purpose of Review Anthropogenic activities can lead to the loss, fragmentation, and alteration of wildlife habitats. I reviewed the recent literature…”
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Nest predation research: recent findings and future perspectives by Ibáñez-Álamo, J. D, Magrath, R. D, Oteyza, J. C, Chalfoun, A. D, Haff, T. M, Schmidt, K. A, Thomson, R. L, Martin, T. E

“…Nest predation is a key source of selection for birds that has attracted increasing attention from ornithologists. The inclusion of new concepts applicable to…”
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Beyond overlap: considering habitat preference and fitness outcomes in the umbrella species concept by Carlisle, J. D., Smith, K. T., Beck, J. L., Murphy, M. A., Chalfoun, A. D.

“…Umbrella species and other surrogate species approaches to conservation provide an appealing framework to extend the reach of conservation efforts beyond…”
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LIFE-HISTORY AND ECOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION IN EGG AND CLUTCH MASS AMONG PASSERINE SPECIES by Martin, Thomas E, Bassar, R. D, Bassar, S. K, Fontaine, J. J, Lloyd, P, Mathewson, H. A, Niklison, A. M, Chalfoun, A

“…Broad geographic patterns in egg and clutch mass are poorly described, and potential causes of variation remain largely unexamined. We describe interspecific…”
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Raptor nest–site use in relation to the proximity of coalbed–methane development by J. D. Carlisle, L. E. Sanders, A. D. Chalfoun, K. G. Gerow

“…Uso de los sitios de nidificación en rapaces en relación con la proximidad de yacimientos de metano en capas de carbón La generación de energía como la…”
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LIFE-HISTORY AND ECOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION IN EGG AND CLUTCH MASS AMONG PASSERINE SPECIES by Martin, Thomas E., Bassar, R. D., Bassar, S. K., Fontaine, J. J., Lloyd, P., Mathewson, H. A., Niklison, A. M., Chalfoun, A.

“…Broad geographic patterns in egg and clutch mass are poorly described, and potential causes of variation remain largely unexamined. We describe interspecific…”
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Systemic Tizanidine Hydrochloride (Zanaflex™) Relieves Thermal Hyperalgesia in Rats with an Experimental Mononeuropathy by Hord, Allen H., Chalfoun, Amale G., Denson, Donald D., Azevedo, M. Isabel

“…We sought to determine whether tizanidine, an α2-agonist, relieved thermal hyperalgesia in rats with surgically induced neuropathic pain. We used a…”
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Raptor nest–site use in relation to the proximity of coalbed–methane development by Carlisle, J. D., Sanders, L. E., Chalfoun, A. D., Gerow, K. G.

“…Energy development such as coalbed–methane (CBM) extraction is a major land use with largely unknown consequences for many animal species. Some raptor species…”
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The Effect of Nutrient Loading on the Growth Rate of Two Species of Bivalves, Mercenaria mercenaria and Mya arenaria, in Estuaries of Waquoit Bay, Massachusetts by Chalfoun, A., McClelland, J., Valiela, I.

“…A study was conducted to determine the effect of nutrient loading on the growth of two bivalve species, Mercenaria mercenaria and Mya arenaria. Several samples…”
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Factors influencing dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in Lebanon and Jordan: results of the Dyslipidemia International Study by Azar, Sami T, Hantash, Hadi Abu, Jambart, Selim, El-Zaheri, Mohamed M, Rachoin, Rachoin, Chalfoun, Amal, Lahoud, Layla, Okkeh, Osama, Bramlage, Peter, Brudi, Philippe, Ambegaonkar, Baishali M

“…Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Therefore, as part of the Dyslipidemia International Study (DYSIS), we have…”
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Influence of salinity on survival, growth, plasma osmolality and gill Na super(+)-K super(+)-ATPase activity in the rabbitfish Siganus rivulatus by Saoud, I P, Kreydiyyeh, S, Chalfoun, A, Fakih, M

“…Rabbitfish (Siganidae) are an Indo-Pacific family of teleosts considered very suitable for aquaculture. The rabbitfish Siganus rivulatus has established…”
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Latitudinal variation in avian incubation attentiveness and a test of the food limitation hypothesis by Chalfoun, Anna D., Martin, Thomas E.

“…Avian incubation attentiveness has important fitness consequences through its influence on the number and quality of hatched young and energetic costs imposed…”
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Life-History And Ecological Correlates Of Geographic Variation In Egg And Clutch Mass Among Passerine Species by Martin, TE, Bassar, R D, Bassar, S K, Fontaine, J J, Lloyd, P, Mathewson, HA, Niklison, A M, Chalfoun, A

“…Broad geographic patterns in egg and clutch mass are poorly described, and potential causes of variation remain largely unexamined. We describe interspecific…”
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Nest Predators and Fragmentation: a Review and Meta-Analysis by Chalfoun, Anna D., Thompson, Frank R., Ratnaswamy, Mary J.

“…Population declines of many avian species are often attributed to increased rates of nest predation in fragmented landscapes, yet mechanisms underlying these…”
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Songbird Nest Predators in Forest-Pasture Edge and Forest Interior in a Fragmented Landscape by Chalfoun, Anna D., Ratnaswamy, Mary J., Thompson, Frank R.

“…Many studies have compared songbird nesting success between forest edge and interior, but few have addressed potential factors underlying variation in nest…”
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Songbird Nest Predators in Forest-Pasture Edge and Forest Interior in a Fragmented Landscape by Chalfoun, Anna D., Ratnaswamy, Mary J., III, Frank R. Thompson

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The Effect of Systemic Zonisamide (Zonegran™) on Thermal Hyperalgesia and Mechanical Allodynia in Rats with an Experimental Mononeuropathy by Hord, Allen H., Denson, Donald D., Chalfoun, Amale G., Azevedo, M. Isabel

“…We studied the ability of zonisamide (Zonegran™) to relieve thermal hyperalgesia and/or mechanical allodynia in the chronic constriction injury model of…”
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Comparative effects of total flavonoids extracted from Ribes nigrum leaves, rutin and isoquercitrin on biosynthesis and release of prostaglandins in the ex vivo rabbit heart by Chanh, P H, Ifansyah, N, Chahine, R, Mounayar-Chalfoun, A, Gleye, J, Moulis, C

“…Experiments were carried out on isolated rabbit hearts: PG biosynthesis was induced by administration into the coronary circulation of a single dose of…”
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Pharmacologic effects of glycerolformal on the central nervous system by Cheav, S L, Chalfoun-Mounayar, A, Foussard-Blanpin, O

“…Glycerolformal is not devoid of action on mice psychomotor behaviour. Administered through the digestive tract with infralethal doses, it can exercice…”
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Pharmalogic effects of benzonitrile on the central nervous system by Cheav, S L, Chalfoun-Mounayar, A, Chahine, R, Foussard-Blanpin, O

“…The present experiments intended to explore the psychopharmacological properties of benzonitrile on mice. Benzonitrile decreased motility, muscular force and…”
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