Investigating the association between diet and infection with Trichomonas gallinae in the European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)
RE Young, JC Dunn, IP Vaughan… - Environmental …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Trichomonas gallinae, a protozoan parasite infecting a wide range of birds, has been a
cause for conservation concern since its recognition as an emerging infectious disease …
cause for conservation concern since its recognition as an emerging infectious disease …
[HTML][HTML] High prevalence of Trichomonas gallinae in wild columbids across western and southern Europe
M Marx, G Reiner, H Willems, G Rocha, K Hillerich… - Parasites & …, 2017 - Springer
Background Avian trichomonosis is known as a widespread disease in columbids and
passerines, and recent findings have highlighted the pathogenic character of some lineages …
passerines, and recent findings have highlighted the pathogenic character of some lineages …
[HTML][HTML] Next generation sequencing in newborn screening in the United Kingdom National Health Service
JC van Campen, ESA Sollars, RC Thomas… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Next generation DNA sequencing (NGS) has the potential to improve the diagnostic and
prognostic utility of newborn screening programmes. This study assesses the feasibility of …
prognostic utility of newborn screening programmes. This study assesses the feasibility of …
Assessing rates of parasite coinfection and spatiotemporal strain variation via metabarcoding: Insights for the conservation of European turtle doves Streptopelia turtur
RC Thomas, JC Dunn, DA Dawson… - Molecular …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the frequency, spatiotemporal dynamics and impacts of parasite coinfections
is fundamental to developing control measures and predicting disease impacts. The …
is fundamental to developing control measures and predicting disease impacts. The …
Evidence for strain-specific virulence of Trichomonas gallinae in African columbiformes
JC Dunn, RC Thomas, H Hipperson, DJ Sheehan… - Parasitology, 2023 - cambridge.org
Infection by parasites or pathogens can have marked physiological impacts on individuals.
In birds, infection may affect moult and feather growth, which is an energetically demanding …
In birds, infection may affect moult and feather growth, which is an energetically demanding …
Spondyloarthritis: may the force be with you?
D McGonagle, RC Thomas, G Schett - Annals of the rheumatic …, 2014 - ard.bmj.com
In this issue Jacques et al1 provide proof of concept that experimental spondyloarthritis
(SpA) may be a biomechanically triggered process. The implication is that an aberrant …
(SpA) may be a biomechanically triggered process. The implication is that an aberrant …
[HTML][HTML] Successful storage of Trichomonas gallinae on Whatman FTA cards following culture
RC Thomas, JC Dunn, CJ Orsman, AJ Morris… - Conservation Genetics …, 2022 - Springer
Logistical constraints concerning parasite sample storage can hinder progress with the
discovery of genetic variation on a global scale. New storage methods are being developed …
discovery of genetic variation on a global scale. New storage methods are being developed …
Telepresence heuristic evaluation for adults aging with mobility impairment
X Wu1, RC Thomas, EC Drobina… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Mobility is a key component for older adults to maintain wellness and health while aging-in-
place independently. However, older adults with mobility impairments may experience …
place independently. However, older adults with mobility impairments may experience …
Non-cultured faecal and gastrointestinal seed samples fail to detect trichomonad infection in clinically and sub-clinically infected columbid birds
JC Dunn, JE Stockdale, A McCubbin… - Conservation genetics …, 2016 - Springer
Trichomonosis, caused by the protozoan Trichomonas gallinae, is an emerging infectious
disease in finches, and is more commonly found in columbids and raptors. Infections can be …
disease in finches, and is more commonly found in columbids and raptors. Infections can be …
Tele-Technology Evaluation and User Testing with Persons Aging with Long-Term Mobility Disabilities
X Wu, TL Mitzner, RC Thomas… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Persons aging with mobility disabilities are at risk of social isolation, which is associated with
negative health outcomes. Tele-technology is well-suited for supporting social …
negative health outcomes. Tele-technology is well-suited for supporting social …