AIM:To investigate the frequency of NOD2, IL23R and ATG16L1 genetic variants in a case-control panel for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from Lithuania.METHODS: One hundred and eighty unrelated IBD pa- tients [57 Cro...AIM:To investigate the frequency of NOD2, IL23R and ATG16L1 genetic variants in a case-control panel for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from Lithuania.METHODS: One hundred and eighty unrelated IBD pa- tients [57 Crohn's disease (CD) and 123 ulcerative colitis (UC)] and 186 healthy controls were genotyped for the following known genetic susceptibility variants:NOD2-Arg702Trp (rs2066844), Gly908Arg (rs2066845) and Leu1007insC (rs2066847), as well as IL23R-Arg381Gln (rs11209026) and ATG16L1-Thr300Ala (rs2241880).RESULTS:The effect that carriership of at least one NOD2 risk allele predisposes to CD was replicated in the Lithuanian population (41.1% CD vs 16.9% controls, P=2×10-4, OR=3.48,95% CI:1.81-6.72). In the allelic single marker analysis, Leu1007insC was strongly associated with CD (21.4% CD vs 4.7% controls, P=3.687×10-8, OR=5.54, 95% CI:2.85-10.75). Neither the other two NOD2 variants, nor the known variants in IL23R and ATG16L1 were found to be risk factors for CD, UC or IBD. However, our relatively small study population was underpowered to demonstrate such weak to moderate disease associations.CONCLUSION: The results support a strong association between CD susceptibility and the Leu1007insC variant in NOD2 in the Lithuanian study population.展开更多
To study the genetic diversity and structure of lily (Lilium L.), we collected 35 samples from Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas Botanical Garden, and analyzed their mutual Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) molecular mark...To study the genetic diversity and structure of lily (Lilium L.), we collected 35 samples from Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas Botanical Garden, and analyzed their mutual Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) molecular markers. For genetic analysis of lily we chose the lily 6 markers. ISSR data revealed a relatively high level of genetic diversity at the different levels of the group, with 95% of polymorphic loci, effective number of alleles of 1.21, the average expected heterozygosis of 0.15 and Shannon’s information index of 0.26. ANOVA analysis and UPGMA-dendrogram suggested a hierarchical structure between species.展开更多
In the article,social economic problems of Lithuanian rural areas in the context of social cohesion are analyzed and possibilities of strengthening social cohesion through the involvement of social workers are discuss...In the article,social economic problems of Lithuanian rural areas in the context of social cohesion are analyzed and possibilities of strengthening social cohesion through the involvement of social workers are discussed.First,the concept of social cohesion,its main constituents and indicators of measurement are overviewed.Further,peculiarities of Lithuanian countryside development,focusing on post-communist period,are presented.This period(1990-2010)was characterized by negative changes in rural population number and structure,such as fast aging of population,migration,decrease of economic potential of countryside,etc.Comparing with urban areas,the level of poverty and unemployment in rural areas is higher,and the accessibility of educational and health services is worse.These circumstances may be considered as hindrances to social cohesion of Lithuanian society.Further the development of social services and social work in Lithuanian countryside as measures for strengthening social cohesion are analyzed.It is argued that rural social,economic,and cultural environment and its population needs determine rural social workers'functions and competences.In the context of rural communities'development social work professionals by using their competence of communication and social networking and by applying empowerment approach seek to revive people's initiative and trust in their ability to make changes.展开更多
Musicians of the Gansu Dance Troupe from China kicked off the celebration of the Chinese New Year,or the Spring Festival as it is also known,with a concert in Vilnius on the night of January 28.
Lithuania is an Eastern European country with 60 miles of sandy coastline to the open Baltic Sea.The country can be divided into 4 ethnographic regions with specific nature scenery,soil,traditions and linguistic diale...Lithuania is an Eastern European country with 60 miles of sandy coastline to the open Baltic Sea.The country can be divided into 4 ethnographic regions with specific nature scenery,soil,traditions and linguistic dialects.Lithuania experienced many political changes through the centuries leading finally to regained independence and EU membership in 2004.Geographical,climatic conditions,展开更多
Senvagė Park,located in the old town of Panevėžys,Lithuania,underwent a major renovation(翻新)in 2022,transforming it into one of the citys key landmarks.The red brick loop(环形)path around the pond has become the mos...Senvagė Park,located in the old town of Panevėžys,Lithuania,underwent a major renovation(翻新)in 2022,transforming it into one of the citys key landmarks.The red brick loop(环形)path around the pond has become the most popular spot for recreational walks,while new piers,bridges and wooden steps allow visitors to get closer to the water.While Senvagė Park was always a scenic spot,decades of neglect had left it with deteriorating infrastructure(基础设施)and limited appeal.Accessibility was also a challenge due to height differences and numerous stairs.展开更多
The raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides experienced an active introduction and acclimatization in the European part of Russia followed by its migration to and colonization in the neighboring countries. Eventually, it...The raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides experienced an active introduction and acclimatization in the European part of Russia followed by its migration to and colonization in the neighboring countries. Eventually, it has spread rapidly into many European countries. N. procyonoides probably invaded Lithuania from the neighboring countries of Belarus and Latvia where the species was introduced. However, the data on genetic diversity and population structure of the raccoon dogs in the recently invaded territories are still scarce. The objectives of this study were to investigate genetic diversity of N. procyonoides in Lithuania after acclimatization, and to assess the impact of anthropogenic pressure on the formation of population structure. A total of 147 N. procyonoides individuals collected from different regions of Lithuania were genotyped using 17 microsatellite markers. The microsatellite analysis of raccoon dogs indicated high levels of genetic diversity within the population. The Bayesian clustering analysis in STRUCTURE identified 4 genetic clusters among sampled raccoon dogs that could not reveal a clear separation between subpopulations. The widespread distribution of raccoon dogs in Lithuania, high level of genetic variation observed within subpopulations, and low level of variation portioned among subpopulations suggest migration and gene flow among locations. The significant correlation between genetic and geographic distances indicated isolation that reflected the distance between locations. The fencing of highways and very intensive traffic could be barriers to gene flow between the western and eastern sampling areas of raccoon dogs.展开更多
Tree canopies influence atmospheric pollutant depositions depending on type,ecosystem characteristics,and local climatic conditions.This study investigated the impact of Pinus sylvestris L.and Picea abies(L.)H.Karst.,...Tree canopies influence atmospheric pollutant depositions depending on type,ecosystem characteristics,and local climatic conditions.This study investigated the impact of Pinus sylvestris L.and Picea abies(L.)H.Karst.,and a mixture of both,on the chemical composition of pre-cipitation.Three permanent plots within the ICP forest level Ⅱ monitoring network in Lithuania were selected to illustrate typical hemiboreal coniferous forests.The study analysed(1)the concentrations of NO2,NH3 and SO2 in the ambi-ent air;(2)the concentrations of SO42−,NO3−,NH4+,Na+,K+,Ca2+ and Cl- in throughfall beneath canopies and in precipitation collected in an adjacent field,and(3)S and total N,Na+,K+,Ca2+and Cl−depositions in throughfall and precipitation over 2006-2022.Results show a signifi-cant decrease in SO2 emissions in the ambient air;NO2 and NH3 emissions also decreased.The canopies reduced the acidity of throughfall,although they led to notably higher concentrations of SO42−,NO3−,Na+,and particularly K+.During the study,low variability in NO3-deposition and a decrease in NH4+deposition occurred.Deposition loads increased by 20-30%when precipitation passed through the canopy.The cumulative deposition of S,Cl,Na,K,Ca,and N was greater under P.abies than under P.sylvestris.How-ever,K deposition in throughfall was considerably lower under P.sylvestris compared to the P.abies or mixed stand.Throughfall S depositions declined across all three coniferous plots.Overall,there was no specific effect of tree species on throughfall chemistry.展开更多
基金Supported by The German Ministry of Education and Research through the National Genome Research Network
摘要AIM:To investigate the frequency of NOD2, IL23R and ATG16L1 genetic variants in a case-control panel for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from Lithuania.METHODS: One hundred and eighty unrelated IBD pa- tients [57 Crohn's disease (CD) and 123 ulcerative colitis (UC)] and 186 healthy controls were genotyped for the following known genetic susceptibility variants:NOD2-Arg702Trp (rs2066844), Gly908Arg (rs2066845) and Leu1007insC (rs2066847), as well as IL23R-Arg381Gln (rs11209026) and ATG16L1-Thr300Ala (rs2241880).RESULTS:The effect that carriership of at least one NOD2 risk allele predisposes to CD was replicated in the Lithuanian population (41.1% CD vs 16.9% controls, P=2×10-4, OR=3.48,95% CI:1.81-6.72). In the allelic single marker analysis, Leu1007insC was strongly associated with CD (21.4% CD vs 4.7% controls, P=3.687×10-8, OR=5.54, 95% CI:2.85-10.75). Neither the other two NOD2 variants, nor the known variants in IL23R and ATG16L1 were found to be risk factors for CD, UC or IBD. However, our relatively small study population was underpowered to demonstrate such weak to moderate disease associations.CONCLUSION: The results support a strong association between CD susceptibility and the Leu1007insC variant in NOD2 in the Lithuanian study population.
摘要To study the genetic diversity and structure of lily (Lilium L.), we collected 35 samples from Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas Botanical Garden, and analyzed their mutual Simple Sequence Repeat (ISSR) molecular markers. For genetic analysis of lily we chose the lily 6 markers. ISSR data revealed a relatively high level of genetic diversity at the different levels of the group, with 95% of polymorphic loci, effective number of alleles of 1.21, the average expected heterozygosis of 0.15 and Shannon’s information index of 0.26. ANOVA analysis and UPGMA-dendrogram suggested a hierarchical structure between species.
摘要In the article,social economic problems of Lithuanian rural areas in the context of social cohesion are analyzed and possibilities of strengthening social cohesion through the involvement of social workers are discussed.First,the concept of social cohesion,its main constituents and indicators of measurement are overviewed.Further,peculiarities of Lithuanian countryside development,focusing on post-communist period,are presented.This period(1990-2010)was characterized by negative changes in rural population number and structure,such as fast aging of population,migration,decrease of economic potential of countryside,etc.Comparing with urban areas,the level of poverty and unemployment in rural areas is higher,and the accessibility of educational and health services is worse.These circumstances may be considered as hindrances to social cohesion of Lithuanian society.Further the development of social services and social work in Lithuanian countryside as measures for strengthening social cohesion are analyzed.It is argued that rural social,economic,and cultural environment and its population needs determine rural social workers'functions and competences.In the context of rural communities'development social work professionals by using their competence of communication and social networking and by applying empowerment approach seek to revive people's initiative and trust in their ability to make changes.
摘要Musicians of the Gansu Dance Troupe from China kicked off the celebration of the Chinese New Year,or the Spring Festival as it is also known,with a concert in Vilnius on the night of January 28.
摘要Lithuania is an Eastern European country with 60 miles of sandy coastline to the open Baltic Sea.The country can be divided into 4 ethnographic regions with specific nature scenery,soil,traditions and linguistic dialects.Lithuania experienced many political changes through the centuries leading finally to regained independence and EU membership in 2004.Geographical,climatic conditions,
摘要Senvagė Park,located in the old town of Panevėžys,Lithuania,underwent a major renovation(翻新)in 2022,transforming it into one of the citys key landmarks.The red brick loop(环形)path around the pond has become the most popular spot for recreational walks,while new piers,bridges and wooden steps allow visitors to get closer to the water.While Senvagė Park was always a scenic spot,decades of neglect had left it with deteriorating infrastructure(基础设施)and limited appeal.Accessibility was also a challenge due to height differences and numerous stairs.
摘要The raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides experienced an active introduction and acclimatization in the European part of Russia followed by its migration to and colonization in the neighboring countries. Eventually, it has spread rapidly into many European countries. N. procyonoides probably invaded Lithuania from the neighboring countries of Belarus and Latvia where the species was introduced. However, the data on genetic diversity and population structure of the raccoon dogs in the recently invaded territories are still scarce. The objectives of this study were to investigate genetic diversity of N. procyonoides in Lithuania after acclimatization, and to assess the impact of anthropogenic pressure on the formation of population structure. A total of 147 N. procyonoides individuals collected from different regions of Lithuania were genotyped using 17 microsatellite markers. The microsatellite analysis of raccoon dogs indicated high levels of genetic diversity within the population. The Bayesian clustering analysis in STRUCTURE identified 4 genetic clusters among sampled raccoon dogs that could not reveal a clear separation between subpopulations. The widespread distribution of raccoon dogs in Lithuania, high level of genetic variation observed within subpopulations, and low level of variation portioned among subpopulations suggest migration and gene flow among locations. The significant correlation between genetic and geographic distances indicated isolation that reflected the distance between locations. The fencing of highways and very intensive traffic could be barriers to gene flow between the western and eastern sampling areas of raccoon dogs.
基金conducted as a part of the Valentinas ?erniauskas PhD project (2021–2025) and partially within the Long-Term Research Program ‘Sustainable Forestry and Global Changes’ at the Lithuanian Agricultural and Forestry Research Center (LAMMC)
摘要Tree canopies influence atmospheric pollutant depositions depending on type,ecosystem characteristics,and local climatic conditions.This study investigated the impact of Pinus sylvestris L.and Picea abies(L.)H.Karst.,and a mixture of both,on the chemical composition of pre-cipitation.Three permanent plots within the ICP forest level Ⅱ monitoring network in Lithuania were selected to illustrate typical hemiboreal coniferous forests.The study analysed(1)the concentrations of NO2,NH3 and SO2 in the ambi-ent air;(2)the concentrations of SO42−,NO3−,NH4+,Na+,K+,Ca2+ and Cl- in throughfall beneath canopies and in precipitation collected in an adjacent field,and(3)S and total N,Na+,K+,Ca2+and Cl−depositions in throughfall and precipitation over 2006-2022.Results show a signifi-cant decrease in SO2 emissions in the ambient air;NO2 and NH3 emissions also decreased.The canopies reduced the acidity of throughfall,although they led to notably higher concentrations of SO42−,NO3−,Na+,and particularly K+.During the study,low variability in NO3-deposition and a decrease in NH4+deposition occurred.Deposition loads increased by 20-30%when precipitation passed through the canopy.The cumulative deposition of S,Cl,Na,K,Ca,and N was greater under P.abies than under P.sylvestris.How-ever,K deposition in throughfall was considerably lower under P.sylvestris compared to the P.abies or mixed stand.Throughfall S depositions declined across all three coniferous plots.Overall,there was no specific effect of tree species on throughfall chemistry.