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Bill colour outperforms iris colour for sexing in Starlings Sturnus vulgaris in breeding condition

The study validates bill base color as a 100% accurate non-invasive sexing method for breeding Starlings, outperforming iris color which had lower accuracy in independent testing.

Effect of fluid control on the affective state of laboratory macaques

This study investigates the effect of fluid control on the affective state of laboratory macaques and finds no significant impact on their psychological well-being.

Ability to predict irregular periods of food deprivation improves body-weight regulation and reduces weight gain in food-insecure starlings

This study shows that predictable food deprivation in starlings reduces weight gain and improves body-weight regulation compared to unpredictable deprivation.

Saliva metabolome alterations after acute stress

The paper identifies metabolites decreased under acute psychological stress in pigs, suggesting potential biomarkers for stress-related disorders.

Transcript- and annotation-guided genome assembly of the European starling

The paper presents two genome assemblies for the European starling, using long-read transcript data and homology-based annotation to improve assembly quality and provide a reference for population genetics.