Swiss prospective study on spider bites

Knowledge of spider bites in Central Europe derives mainly from anecdotal case presentations; therefore we aimed to collect cases systematically.From June 2011 to November 2012 we prospectively collected 17 cases of alleged spider bites, and together with two spontaneous notifications Square Acrylic Plaque later on, our database totaled 19 cases.Am

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Climate and land-use changes threaten the effectiveness of protected areas for protecting Galliformes in Southeast Asia

Climate and land-use changes and their interactions have a profound effect on biodiversity, especially in biodiverse areas such as Southeast Asia (SEA) where aggregations of endemic species are widespread.To increase the effectiveness of biodiversity protection, it is crucial to understand the effect of climate and land-use changes on biodiversity.

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