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Agronomy
Abdelhalim I. Ghazy, Talal K. Al-Ateeq, Eid I. Ibrahim, Hussein M. Migdadi, Kotb A. Attia, Muhammad Javed, Muhammad Altaf Khan, Ibrahim Al-Ashkar, Abdullah Al-Doss
Summary: Morphological and SSR approaches were used to study the genetic diversity of Lolium rigidum genotypes from Saudi Arabia. The results showed that genotype location plays a major role in clustering. Additionally, SSR markers revealed considerable genetic variations among the genotypes and could differentiate between tolerant and sensitive populations.
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Environmental Sciences
Na Song, Xiang Zhao, Chuangeng Cai, Tianxiang Gao
Summary: In this study, the genomic characteristics of five Trichiuridae fish were analyzed using genomic survey sequencing method. The results showed variations in genome size, average GC content, repeat sequence content, and mitochondrial genomes among the five species. The ML tree revealed that T. japonicus, T. nanhaiensis, T. brevis, L. savala, and E. muticus formed into one clade. E. muticus showed earlier expansion and significant population decline during the Last Glacial period.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guiyun Huang, Jianmeng Cao, Chen Chen, Miao Wang, Zhigang Liu, Fengying Gao, Mengmeng Yi, Gang Chen, Maixin Lu
Summary: In this study, a genome survey of the dojo loach was conducted using next-generation sequencing technology. The genome size, heterozygosity ratio, repeat sequence content, and GC content were estimated. A large number of microsatellite motifs were identified and tested for polymorphism. In addition, the complete mitochondrial genome was sequenced. The findings of this study will be valuable for further research on population genetics, natural resource conservation, and molecular marker-assisted selective breeding.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew N. Black, Janna R. Willoughby, Anna Bruniche-Olsen, Brian L. Pierce, J. Andrew DeWoody
Summary: Researchers developed a draft reference genome of the White Sands pupfish to study its evolution and conservation. They compared genomic divergence and transposable element profiles between species, finding lower genome-wide heterozygosity in the White Sands pupfish compared to other related species, possibly due to its isolation and limited habitat.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Siddanna Savadi, B. M. Muralidhara, V. Venkataravanappa, J. D. Adiga
Summary: In this study, the cashew genome was characterized for microsatellites, and a web-based microsatellite database was developed. A total of 54526 SSRs were identified, with dinucleotide motifs being the most common. The validated SSR markers resulted in the development of 59 polymorphic SSR markers. The Cashew Microsatellite Database (CMDB) allows access to the characterized SSRs and provides information on experimentally validated SSRs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaoru Zhong, Mengyang Xu, Ting Li, Rongxi Sun
Summary: Castanopsis carlesii is a widely distributed and valuable tree species in China. Population genetics studies of C. carlesii have not been reported. In this study, we developed EST-SSR markers based on transcriptome sequencing and found that these markers can be used for population genetics and germplasm evaluations of C. carlesii and related species.
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Genetics & Heredity
Lingling Liu, Yunting Zhang, Haiyu Ma, Hang Cao, Wujun Liu
Summary: This study investigated the genome-wide DNA methylation profiles of Kazakh horse blood, identifying differential methylated regions and genes involved in regulating milk production in horses.
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Veterinary Sciences
Georgi Yordanov, Ivan Mehandjyiski, Nadezhda Palova, Nedyalka Atsenova, Boyko Neov, Georgi Radoslavov, Peter Hristov
Summary: This study investigates the genetic and population diversity of the Danubian horse paternal lines and finds that the population exhibits high genetic diversity with low levels of inbreeding. The results suggest the importance of breeding and conservation programs for the Danubian horse and provide insights for managing paternal lineages.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Shuqin Liu, Chunzheng Fu, Yunzhou Yang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Hongying Ma, Zhiyao Xiong, Yao Ling, Chunjiang Zhao
Summary: The genetic diversity of Chinese indigenous horses was investigated using Y chromosomal microsatellite markers and known Y chromosomal SNPs and mtDNA sequences. The study revealed highly polymorphic Y chromosomal microsatellite markers in Chinese indigenous horse populations, with the most ancient paternal lines found in mountainous and remote areas of southwestern China. Despite higher mtDNA diversity in southern local breeds, haplogroup frequencies have declined in recent years, leading to some breeds being endangered due to small population sizes.
G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maria Cristina Cozzi, Paolo Valiati, Maria Longeri, Carlos Ferreira, Sofia Abreu Ferreira
Summary: This study assessed the genetic variability of Lusitano Horses reared in Italy and found that the overall population showed good genetic diversity, but caution should be taken in selecting stallions for breeding.
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Fisheries
Yu-Lin Zhou, Jun-Jie Wu, Zhong-Wei Wang, Guang-Hua Li, Li Zhou, Jian-Fang Gui
Summary: The increasing farming scale of red-tail catfish in southern China has contributed to the sustainable growth of aquaculture. Genetic diversity levels in the populations were considered healthy.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xinhui Luo, Lichun Zhang, Songlin Chen
Summary: By identifying SSRs through genome-wide analysis and bioinformatics, a comprehensive database of microsatellite markers was established for blackhead seabream, providing a valuable resource for research and genetic analysis. SSR markers developed in this study can facilitate further gene tagging, genetic linkage analysis, and comparative genomic analysis.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Dziegielewska, Aleksandra Dunislawska
Summary: Mitochondria play a crucial role in cellular energy production and apoptosis. Negative factors such as stress, excessive exercise, disease, and aging can affect mitochondrial function, leading to inflammation, tissue damage, organ dysfunction, and various diseases. Understanding mitochondrial disorders and related genetic markers is important for breeding and using horses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siddharth Jain, Bijan Mazaheri, Netanel Raviv, Jehoshua Bruck
Summary: This study explores a new method for predicting cancer by examining the mutation history of tandem repeat regions in DNA derived from blood. The results show that this method has high specificity across different cancer types, providing a new direction for future cancer prediction and early detection.
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Genetics & Heredity
Md. Panir Choudhury, Zihao Wang, Min Zhu, Shaohua Teng, Jing Yan, Shuwei Cao, Guoqiang Yi, Yuwen Liu, Yuying Liao, Zhonglin Tang
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive analysis of copy number variations (CNVs) in different horse breeds, and identified genomic regions associated with miniature features. Functional annotation revealed the biological functions and adaptations related to these CNVs.
