The Role of Case Studies in ATLAS

<p>Presentation given at the UN Prep Com 3 lunchtime side event: “Ocean-Scale Science for Effective Marine Governance, A New Approach to Managing Atlantic Ecosystems. Achieving ecosystem-based management by harnessing synergies and coordination of science for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity under a new Agreement: The ATLAS project”.</p> <p>Lunchtime side event, Friday 31 March 2017: 1.15 - 2.45pm, Conference Room 7, UNHQ</p> <p>Co-chairs:</p> <p>Dr Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Ocean Forum</p> <p>Prof. David Johnson, Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative</p> <p>Speakers:</p> <p>Prof. Murray Roberts, University of Edinburgh</p> <p>Dr Telmo Morato, University of the Azores</p> <p>Mr Joe Appiott, CBD Secretariat</p> <p>Dr Terry Schaefer, NOAA</p> <p>Prof. Ronan Long, World Maritime University</p> <p>http://www.un.org/depts/los/biodiversity/prepcom.htm</p

ATLAS WP7 Policy Integration to Inform Key Agreements

<p>Update from ATLAS WP7 Policy Integration to Inform Key Agreements</p

Additional file 1: Figure S1. of Metabolite toxicity determines the pace of molecular evolution within microbial populations

The number of non-synonymous mutations in coding regions in the evolved clones for each experimental evolution condition. Horizontal bars and P-values indicate the outcomes from two-sample Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. A star indicates a P-value <0.05. Data are presented as Tukey box-plots. Figure S2. The relative fitness of the evolved clones calculated from competition with the ancestor at the conditions of the evolution with an inital frequency of 50% of evolved cultures. There is no significant difference in the increase in fitness between pH 7.5 and pH 6.5 (Wilcoxon rank sum test, P > 0.4, n1 = n2 = 8). Table S1. Mutations that accumulated in clones evolved at pH 7.5. Table S2. Mutations that accumulated in clones evolved at pH 6.5. Table S3. Strains and plasmids used in this study. Table S4. Oligonucleotide PCR primers used for cloning the egfp or echerry gene into the pUC18T-mini-Zn7T-LAC-Gm plasmid. (PDF 239 kb

The UN PrepCom: What is it and why is it relevant to ATLAS

<p>This presentation will explain the background and progress to date towards a new international legally binding instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. UNGA resolution 69/292 stemmed from discussions over 11 years (2004 – 2015) by an Ad Hoc Working Group. In 2011 a ‘package’ of topics was proposed and in 2015 the UNGA established a Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) ahead of a future Intergovernmental Conference.</p> <p>ATLAS held a successful side event at PrepCom3 on 30 March 2017. This timing was fortuitous being at the end of the first week of Informal Working Groups on Marine Genetic Resources, Area-based Management Tools, Environmental Impact Assessment and Capacity Building & Technology Transfer (the four elements of the package). ATLAS work can contribute to each of these elements. Delegations in New York consistently refer to incorporating best available science.</p> <p>The PrepCom process is operating in parallel to discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (June 2017), which in turn incorporate CBD Aichi Biodiversity Targets and will be the subject of an EU ‘Our Oceans’ Conference in Valletta in October 2017.</p

Number of records, average and the associated standard deviation for the dam and grand-dam herd test results.

<p>Number of records, average and the associated standard deviation for the dam and grand-dam herd test results.</p

Regression coefficients of dam traits on daughter milking performance.

<p>Standard errors are given for each estimate.</p><p>**P<0.01;</p><p>*P<0.05;</p><p>ns = not significantly different from zero.</p

Regression coefficients of grand-dam traits on daughter milking performance.

<p>Standard errors are given for each estimate.</p><p>**P<0.01;</p><p>ns = not significantly different from zero.</p

Variances of each of the components estimated and the resulting genetic parameters. Standard errors are given for each estimate.

<p>**P<0.01;</p><p>*P<0.05;</p><p>ns = not significantly different from zero.</p

Can we reduce injury risk during the adolescent growth spurt? An iterative sequence of prevention in male academy footballers

Background: The adolescent growth spurt is associated with an increased risk of injury in young athletes. Aim: This study aimed to use an interdisciplinary collaboration between technical coaches, sports scientists, and medical staff to mitigate this risk. Subjects and methods: 77 male academy footballers were followed across two seasons. At-risk players were identified using somatic maturity status and growth rate in stature and the lower limbs, using thresholds of 88% to 92.8% of predicted adult stature, ≥7.2 cm/year, and ≥3.6 cm/year, respectively. During the 2019–20 season, players with symptoms of a growth-related injury or two of three risk factors were included in an intervention strategy that included modified training load, football-specific skills, balance, coordination and landing drills, and an individualised strength program. Results: For players with the three risk factors, there was a significant reduction in the incidence (rate ratio [RR] = 0.14 (5.2 per 1000h → 0.8 per 1000h, p = 0.05) and burden (RR = 0.08 (216 per 1000h → 17 per 1000h, p = 0.02) between the seasons. For players with ≤2 risk factors, there were no significant differences in injury risk between the baseline and intervention seasons. Conclusion: Overall, it may be possible to mitigate injury incidence and burden during the adolescent growth spurt in high-risk athletes.</p

Additional file 1: of A passive mutualistic interaction promotes the evolution of spatial structure within microbial populations

Table of oligonucelotide PCR primers used in this study. (DOCX 52 kb