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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Andi M. Wilson, Michael J. Wingfield, Brenda D. Wingfield
Summary: This study compares the genetic differences between heterothallic and unisexual species in the Huntiella genus and finds significant differences in the genes governing sexual traits. Unisexual species do not rely on a mating partner recognition system like heterothallic species do. These results not only provide clues to understanding the mechanism of unisexual reproduction in the Huntiella genus, but also offer broader insights into the sexual reproduction and mating strategies of fungi.
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Behavioral Sciences
E. V(Ginny) Greenway, Jennifer A. Hamel, Christine W. Miller
Summary: Multiple mating by females can alter male selection through sperm competition. The most promiscuous males mated with less polyandrous females, resulting in lower levels of sperm competition. Females with more mating partners produced more offspring.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Ecology
Mathilde Vidal, Juergen Heinze
Summary: Workers of the ant Cardiocondyla elegans promote outbreeding by dropping female sexuals into the nest entrance of other colonies to mate with unrelated, wingless males. Contrary to expectations, the colony growth rate of multiple-mated and outbred female sexuals was lower than that of inbred or single-mated females, suggesting that multiple mating may be a way for female sexuals to pay rent for hibernation in an alien nest.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Qiang Bao, Yang Zhang, Ying Yao, Xuan Luo, Wenming Zhao, Jiwen Wang, Guohong Chen, Qi Xu
Summary: This study investigated the mating behavior characteristics and their relationship with reproductive performance in Sichuan white geese, Zhedong white geese, and Hungarian geese. The results showed that the mating behaviors varied among different breeds mainly in terms of time preference and successful copulation frequency. This study provides valuable insights for the reproductive management of domesticated geese.
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Fisheries
Jhonatan Willians Pimentel Costa, Tayana Yngrid da Silva Brito, Jeronimo Costa Marques Neto, Fernando Araujo Abrunhosa, Carlos Murilo Tenorio Maciel, Cristiana Ramalho Maciel
Summary: This study investigated the maturation of the ovarian portion of the ovotestes, mating viability, and embryonic development in Lysmata ankeri, an ornamental species widely exploited by marine aquariums. The research found that mating success was higher in hermaphrodite pairs compared to pairs with a male shrimp. Additionally, L. ankeri showed continuous reproduction with the production of viable larvae with a low yolk reserve.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna J. Korzekwa, Angelika M. Kotlarczyk
Summary: The use of assisted reproduction techniques in Cervidae is crucial for conservation efforts, particularly in managing endangered species and farmed deer. While some techniques like IVF have shown satisfactory results, others such as cryopreservation still require refinement.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marco Reschini, Luca Pagliardini, Luca Boeri, Francesca Piazzini, Veronica Bandini, Gianfranco Fornelli, Carolina Dolci, Greta Chiara Cermisoni, Paola Vigano, Edgardo Somigliana, Maria Elisabetta Coccia, Enrico Papaleo
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on male reproductive health by assessing semen parameters and fertilization rate before and after vaccination. The results indicate that the vaccine does not affect sperm quality and fertilization capacity of men undergoing ART treatments.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Beata Seremak, Bogumila Pilarczyk, Aleksandra Wojciechowska, Agnieszka Tomza-Marciniak
Summary: This study aimed to examine the mating behavior of male American minks and found individual differences in copulation duration, with copulation time increasing with the number of copulations and days of breeding.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Samuel Boff, Taina Conrad, Josue Raizer, Marten Wehrhahn, Melis Bayer, Anna Friedel, Panagiotis Theodorou, Thomas Schmitt, Daniela Lupi
Summary: Recent research has shown that sublethal doses of pesticides can negatively impact the reproduction and population growth of wild bees. A study on the horned mason bee Osmia cornuta found that sublethal doses of the commonly used fungicide Fenbuconazole affected the male's quality signals and mating success.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pauline Arbogast, Guillaume Gauchotte, Romane Mougel, Olivier Morel, Ahmed Ziyyat, Mikael Agopiantz
Summary: Neurotensin (NTS) is a peptide that was discovered in 1973 and has been extensively studied in various fields, particularly in oncology. This review focuses on its involvement in reproductive functions, specifically its role in ovulation and sperm function. NTS acts in an autocrine and paracrine manner, influencing the acrosome reaction in sperm and potentially improving the outcomes of in vitro fertilization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pengjie Hu, Hao Ding, Huimin Liu, Yulin Yang, Lei Chen, Guang-Jun He, Weixin Ke, Ping Zhu, Xiuyun Tian, Yan Peng, Zhenghao Shen, Xiaoxia Yao, Changyu Tao, Ence Yang, Guojian Liao, Xiao Liu, Linqi Wang
Summary: Pathogenic fungi of the genus Cryptococcus can undergo two sexual cycles, involving either bisexual diploidization or unisexual diploidization. This study constructed a gene-deletion library for 111 transcription factor genes in Cryptococcus deneoformans and investigated their roles in the two reproductive modes. The findings suggest that different genetic circuits govern the hallmark events distinguishing unisexual and bisexual reproduction in Cryptococcus.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Ecology
Aru Toyoda, Tamaki Maruhashi, Yoshi Kawamoto, Kazunari Matsudaira, Ikki Matsuda, Suchinda Malaivijitnond
Summary: This study provides detailed insights into copulatory behaviors and genetic analysis of male coalition-like formation in stump-tailed macaques. The findings suggest that male-male alliances can form regardless of the degree of kinship/relatedness and that males employing a coalition strategy have higher reproductive success compared to those using a single-male monopoly strategy.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Weronika Antol, Jagoda Byszko, Alicja Dyba, Joanna Palka, Wieslaw Babik, Zofia Prokop
Summary: This study investigated the effect of almost 100 generations of obligatory outcrossing on several characteristics of male reproductive behavior. The researchers found no significant differences in male mating behavior or fertilization success between generations 1 and 97 of obligatory outcrossing populations. They concluded that the selection pressure on male mating behavior may not have been strong enough or the input of new adaptive variants may not have been sufficient to cause noticeable behavioral differences after 97 generations of evolution starting from a genetically uniform population.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Dominik Ganser, Matthias Albrecht, Eva Knop
Summary: Our study demonstrates that diverse wildflower strips can enhance the reproductive success of multiple solitary wild bee species, mitigating negative impacts of agricultural intensification by providing suitable floral resources and reducing foraging times. Smaller bee species benefit more from wildflower plantings compared to larger bee species.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Clement Immarigeon, Yohan Frei, Sofie Y. N. Delbare, Dragan Gligorov, Pedro Machado Almeida, Jasmine Grey, Lea Fabbro, Emi Nagoshi, Jean-Christophe Billeter, Mariana F. Wolfner, Francois Karch, Robert K. Maeda
Summary: Many transcripts previously considered noncoding RNAs are now found to produce peptides with important biological functions, such as the micropeptide encoded by male-specific abdominal RNA. This micropeptide is expressed exclusively in the secondary cells of the male accessory gland of Drosophila, and its loss of function results in defects in sperm competition, highlighting the importance of small peptides in biological processes.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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(2018)
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Ecology
Benedikt Gehr, Elizabeth J. Hofer, Stefanie Muff, Andreas Ryser, Eric Vimercati, Kristina Vogt, Lukas F. Keller
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Behavioral Sciences
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(2018)
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Biodiversity Conservation
B. Nussberger, M. Currat, C. S. Quilodran, N. Ponta, L. F. Keller
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(2018)
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D. M. Leigh, H. E. L. Lischer, C. Grossen, L. F. Keller
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(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristof Veitschegger, Laura A. B. Wilson, Beatrice Nussberger, Glauco Camenisch, Lukas F. Keller, Stephen Wroe, Marcelo R. Sanchez-Villagra
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(2018)
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Ecology
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Evolutionary Biology
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EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2019)
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Ecology
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NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
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Stefanie Muff, Alina K. Niskanen, Dilan Saatoglu, Lukas F. Keller, Henrik Jensen
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2019)