A genetic paradox 1 , 2 exists in invasion biology: how do introduced populations, whose
genetic variation has probably been depleted by population bottlenecks, persist and adapt to …

Background Bronchiectasis is increasingly recognized as a major cause of respiratory morbidity
especially in developing countries and in some ethnic populations of affluent countries. …

Maintaining connectivity with source populations is especially important for populations of
boreal species at the southern edge of their distributions, where anthropogenic disturbance …

BACKGROUND An obstructive defect is usual in bronchiectasis, but the pathophysiological
basis of airflow obstruction remains uncertain. High resolution computed tomographic (CT) …

Nest‐site selection behavior is a maternal effect that contributes to offspring survival and
variation in offspring phenotypes that are subject to natural selection. We investigated nest‐site …

Rationale: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by vasoconstriction and
vascular remodeling. Recent studies have revealed that immune and inflammatory …

Although sufficient and equitable access to urban green represents a key aspect for adequate
living conditions and a healthy environment in urban areas, national studies investigating …

Background The delivery of antipseudomonal antibiotics by inhalation to Pseudomonas
aeruginosa-infected subjects with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis is a logical extension of …

It is unknown whether acute response to ambulatory oxygen (O 2 ) predicts longer term
improvement in health-related quality of life (HRQL) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

We investigate the effect of urban land use on residential well-being in major German cities,
using panel data from the German Socio-Economic Panel and cross-section data from the …