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Parasitology
Tong Wang, Elizabeth M. Redman, Arianna Morosetti, Rebecca Chen, Sarah Kulle, Natasha Morden, Christopher McFarland, Hannah Rose Vineer, Douglas D. Colwell, Eric R. Morgan, John S. Gilleard
Summary: The study in western Canada showed the accumulation of gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) larvae on pasture, with similar dynamics for different GIN species on different farms. Short-term microclimatic conditions were found to impact the population of L3 larvae on the pasture.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carolina Osuna-Mascaro, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Modesto Berbel, Jose M. Gomez, Francisco Perfectti
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of concerted evolution in plant species of the genus Erysimum. The results showed incomplete sequence homogenization, especially in polyploid samples, indicating a lack of concerted evolution. Furthermore, ITS2 exhibited higher homogenization compared to ITS1, and hybrid origin appeared to contribute to the maintenance of high haplotype diversity.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Gobena Ameni, Alebachew Messele Kebede, Aboma Zewude, Musse Girma Abdulla, Rahel Asfaw, Mesfin Mamo Gobena, Martina Kyalo, Francesca Stomeo, Balako Gumi, Teshale Sori
Summary: This study conducted a phylogenetic analysis of Histoplasma capsulatum isolated from cases of epizootic lymphangitis (EL) in horses in central Ethiopia and evaluated their relationship with isolates from other countries and clades. By analyzing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of rRNA genes, the study identified different clades of H. capsulatum and revealed that the Ethiopian isolates were closely related to isolates from Latin America and Eurasia, but distantly related to isolates from North America.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
An Ke Wang, Qi Fan Lu, Zhen Xian Zhu, Sheng Hui Liu, Hao Zhong, Zi Zhang Xiao, Yue Guo Zou, Li Jian Gu, Xu Hua Du, Han Jiang Cai, Yu Fang Bi
Summary: The phylogenetic relationships among subgenera in the genus Bambusa were investigated using chloroplast DNA markers. Results showed that these markers can distinguish Bambusa species and divide them into clusters. The phylogenetic analyses revealed distinct lineages among the currently recognized Bambusa species, which were not completely consistent with the classical taxonomic classification.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Deden Derajat Matra, Muh Agust Nur Fathoni, Muhammad Majiidu, Hanif Wicaksono, Agung Sriyono, Gunawan Gunawan, Hilda Susanti, Rismita Sari, Fitmawati Fitmawati, Iskandar Zulkarnaen Siregar, Winarso Drajad Widodo, Roedhy Poerwanto
Summary: Research on the mango plant Mangifera casturi Kosterm. from South Kalimantan, Indonesia, focused on genetic variation and phylogeny, revealing broad genetic diversity and indicating the hybridization of multiple ancestors in its origin. This genetic information will be valuable for breeding improvement and conservation studies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Tanapan Sukee, Ian Beveridge, Ahmad Jawad Sabir, Abdul Jabbar
Summary: This study examined the phylogenetic relationships among the genera of the Phascolostrongylinae subfamily, finding monophyletic tribes including Phascolostrongylinea, Hypodontinea, and Macropostrongyloidinea. The distinctiveness of Macropostrongyloides dissimilis and Paramacropostrongylus toraliformis from their respective congeners suggests a need for taxonomic revision at the generic level.
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Plant Sciences
Xue-Min Xu, Zhen Wei, Jun-Zhe Sun, Qing-Fei Zhao, Yang Lu, Zhen-Long Wang, Shi-Xin Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the chloroplast genomes of 43 Leontopodium and closely related genera. It found that the chloroplast genomes of Filago, Gamochaeta, and Leontopodium were well-conserved, but differed in terms of length and certain regions. The molecular phylogenetic results were inconsistent with the previous taxonomic system based on morphology.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Wael A. Fathy, Natascha Techen, Khaled N. M. Elsayed, Ehab A. Essawy, Eman Tawfik, Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd, Mohamed S. Abdelhameed, Ola Hammouda, Samir A. Ross
Summary: The absence of proper identification and documentation of microalgae is a common concern in the field of applied phycology, algal physiology, and biochemistry publications. A promising solution lies in employing DNA barcoding techniques and establishing comprehensive databases of reference sequences. This study focuses on the molecular characterization and strain identification of Tetraselmis and Chlorella species using the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) barcode approach.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dong-Pil Jin, Sunhee Sim, Jong-Won Park, Ji-Eun Choi, Jiwon Yoon, Chae Eun Lim, Min-Ha Kim
Summary: This study used DNA barcoding to accurately identify Korean Caryophyllaceae and found that ITS sequences were more accurate for identification than chloroplast sequences. Among the genera, five genera (Eremogone, Minuartia, Pseudostellaria, Sagina, and Stellaria) were successfully identified, while the identification of species in Cerastium, Gypsophila, Dianthus, Silene, and Spergularia showed relatively low resolutions.
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Biodiversity Conservation
A. Ibanez-Justicia, Nathalie Smitz, Rody Blom, Ann Vanderheyden, Frans Jacobs, Kenny Meganck, Sophie Gombeer, Thierry Backeljau, Constantianus J. M. Koenraadt, J. S. Griep, Marc De Meyer, Arjan Stroo
Summary: This study investigates the species composition and spatial distribution of the Anopheles maculipennis complex in the Netherlands, with a focus on Anopheles daciae, which has been recently found in neighboring countries. Through national mosquito surveillance, a total of 541 specimens of An. maculipennis s.l. were analyzed from 161 locations across the entire territory. The most frequent species identified was An. messeae, present in 88.19% of the locations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yu-Cheng Huang, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chih-Li Wang
Summary: This study examined the phylogenetic congruence of host invasion types in Cephaleuros species and found that they were congruent with phylogeny. It also revealed that multiple Cephaleuros species commonly grew on the same leaf or algal spot, which could result in misidentification.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joanna Sokolowska, Hanna Fuchs, Konrad Celinski
Summary: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive study for the first time to summarize the legitimacy of using the ITS2 region for taxa discrimination among Pinaceae. The obtained results clearly show that its usefulness for this purpose is limited.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pradeepa C. G. Bandaranayake, Nathasha Naranpanawa, C. H. W. M. R. Bhagya Chandrasekara, Hiruna Samarakoon, S. Lokuge, S. Jayasundara, Asitha U. Bandaranayake, D. K. N. G. Pushpakumara, D. Siril A. Wijesundara
Summary: Cinnamomum species, including the endemic wild species in Sri Lanka, have economic benefits and require proper identification and genetic characterization for conservation and commercialization. Previous DNA barcoding methods were insufficient, therefore new genomic data and analysis were conducted, revealing insights into the phylogenetic relationships and identification of Cinnamomum species.
Article
Microbiology
Fernando Martinez-Hernandez, Fabiola Sanchez-Aguillon, Joel Martinez-Ocana, Nelly Raquel Gonzalez-Arenas, Mirza Romero-Valdovinos, Eduardo Lopez-Escamilla, Pablo Maravilla, Guiehdani Villalobos
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic variability of the ITS region and pfor A gene of Trichomonas vaginalis from female patients and explored its implications in the host-parasite relationship. Results showed two main clusters in the ITS haplotypes and suggested that pfor A could be used as a marker for confirming trichomonads genus and species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Campos-Rocha, Alan W. Meerow, Raquel M. Machado, Juliana L. S. Mayer, Rubens C. da Mota, Andre P. Fontana, Otavio B. C. Ribeiro, Nicolas B. Garcia, Julie H. A. Dutilh
Summary: This paper describes two plant species directly involved in the worst environmental disaster in Brazil's history in 2015. The distribution, ecology, and phenology of these two new species are discussed, along with comparisons to similar taxa. Both species are considered threatened with extinction.
PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Luxian Liu, Yuewen Wang, Peizi He, Pan Li, Joongku Lee, Douglas E. Soltis, Chengxin Fu
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jongmin Ahn, Yihua Pei, Hee-Sung Chae, Seong-Hwan Kim, Young-Mi Kim, Young Hee Choi, Joongku Lee, Minsun Chang, Yun Seon Song, Roberto Rodriguez, Dong-Chan Oh, Jinwoong Kim, Sangho Choi, Sang Hoon Joo, Young-Won Chin
Article
Biology
Mohammad Ibrahim Alallah, Fahad Alhemaid, Fang Bai, Ramzi Ahmed Mothana, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Mohammad Abul Farah, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Joongku Lee, Khalid Mashay Al-Anazi
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zhaoping Yang, Zhengkang Peng, Hongwei Zhang, Joongku Lee, Xuelian Liu, Chengxin Fu
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2018)
Article
Biology
Ahmed Qasem Ali, Mohammad Abul Farah, Faisal M. Abou-Tarboush, Khalid M. Al-Anazi, M. Ajmal Ali, Joongku Lee, Waleed A. Q. Hailan, Ahmed Hossam Mahmoud
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Biology
Pallab Kar, Somit Dutta, Arnab Kumar Chakraborty, Ayan Roy, Subhajit Sen, Anoop Kumar, Joongku Lee, Tapas Kumar Chaudhuri, Arnab Sen
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yiqi Sun, Hong Yang, Qiaoyan Zhang, Luping Qin, Pan Li, Joongku Lee, Shichao Chen, Khalid Rahman, Tingguo Kang, Min Jia
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohd Asgher, Susheel Verma, Nafees A. Khan, Dhiraj Vyas, Priyanka Kumari, Shaista Rashid, Sajid Khan, Shaista Qadir, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Parvaiz Ahmad
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Khalid Mashai Al-Anazi, Ali Abdullah Al-Mareed, Mohammed Abul Farah, M. Ajmal Ali, Waleed A. Q. Hailan, Fahad M. Al-Hemaid
Summary: The study demonstrated that the ethanolic leaves extract of C. spinosa has protective effects against KBrO3-induced toxicity by reducing oxidative stress, genotoxicity, and apoptosis in experimental mice. The extract restored normal levels of ROS and antioxidative enzymes, decreasing DNA damage and promoting cell viability. This suggests that C. spinosa leaves could be a valuable source of natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arun Bahadur Gurung, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Joongku Lee, Mohammad Abul Farah, Khalid Mashay Al-Anazi
Summary: Computer-aided drug design plays a significant role in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, expediting the discovery and development of new drug molecules through ligand-based and structure-based drug discovery techniques.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
N. Nataraj, T-W Chen, Z-W Gan, S-M Chen, B-S Lou, M. A. Ali, F. M. Al-Hemaid
Summary: The strategy of building two-dimensional (2D) metal oxide nanoflakes has led to significant innovations in various applications due to its unique characteristics. The integration of 2D dimensions into 3D superstructures provides improved properties and advantages. This study reports the construction of a 2D/3D copper oxide zinc oxide nanocomposite for specific detection of nimesulide. The conversion of 2D nanoflakes to 3D microflowers was achieved through self-assembly. The CZ composite exhibited high crystallinity and the formation of 2D nanoflakes was confirmed through microscopy imaging. The CZ nanocomposite demonstrated excellent electrocatalytic activity for sensing nimesulide.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
N. Nataraj, T. -W. Chen, Z. -W. Gan, S. M. Chen, M. R. Hatshan, M. A. Ali
Summary: The study utilized the zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF-67) to develop a dual-functional sensing platform for acetaminophen detection. The Co-ZIF-67 materials were synthesized via three different techniques, with ZIF-67-C showing enhanced electrocatalytic activity. The ZIF-67-C nanozyme exhibited enzymatic activity and higher electron affinity, leading to improved response in acetaminophen detection compared to ZIF-67-A and ZIF-67-H.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
K. Alagumalai, R. Shanmugam, T. -w. Chen, S. -m. Chen, M. Balamurugan, S. S. Choi, M. A. Ali, A. M. Al-Mohaimeed, C. -h. Fan
Summary: In this study, perovskite structured samarium cobalt oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via the co-precipitation method and investigated using various physicochemical techniques. The synthesized nanoparticles showed effective performance in the electrochemical evaluation of promethazine hydrochloride.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bhuvanenthiran Mutharani, Palraj Ranganathan, Shen-Ming Chen, Tse-Wei Chen, Gaber E. Eldesoky, Mohammad Ajmal Ali, Saikh M. Wabaidur
Summary: A fast and highly sensitive technique for detecting trace level PCR in agricultural and environmental samples was established using a temperature-responsive catalyst. The surface wettability switch of the prepared catalyst greatly enhanced PCR oxidation in the electrochemical reaction, resulting in successful On/Off switch-like detection with a wide detection range.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sy Danh Thuong, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary, Gordon C. Tucker, Chu Hoang Mau, Thi Thu Nga Nguyen, Huu Quan Nguyen, Joongku Lee
ANNALES BOTANICI FENNICI
(2018)
