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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Ameline, Felix Voegtli, Jason Andras, Eric Dexter, Jan Engelstadter, Dieter Ebert
Summary: This study reveals that despite selection pressure leading to increased resistance, genetic slippage after sexual reproduction may play a crucial role in maintaining genetic diversity of host resistance.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alexis Marceau, Yahui Gao, Ransom L. Baldwin, Cong-jun Li, Jicai Jiang, George E. Liu, Li Ma
Summary: This study identified a large number of uniquely expressed lncRNAs in rumen tissue of dairy cattle, highlighting their functional role in rumen development and weaning transition. Additionally, significant enrichment of traits related to production, reproduction, health, and body conformation in dairy cattle was observed in both pre- and post-weaning lncRNAs.
Review
Ecology
Isabel M. Smallegange
Summary: There is a growing need to incorporate developmental plasticity into the framework of eco-evolutionary dynamics. The traditional genotype-specified reaction norms focus on genetic inheritance and gene-based phenotype expression, while the proposed developmental system perspective emphasizes the formation of phenotypes during individual development, involving complex interactions among genes, biochemistry, somatic state, and the (a)biotic environment.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lennard Epping, Birgit Walther, Rosario M. Piro, Marie-Theres Knuever, Charlotte Huber, Andrea Thuermer, Antje Flieger, Angelika Fruth, Nicol Janecko, Lothar H. Wieler, Kerstin Stingl, Torsten Semmler
Summary: The study reveals that individual adaptation of Campylobacter jejuni towards specific host ecological niches is a long evolutionary process involving multiple factors, with strong associations between core and accessory genome characteristics with host animal species.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Biology
Simeng Yu, Zihua Liu, Ming Li, Dongke Zhou, Ping Hua, Hong Cheng, Wenlei Fan, Yaxi Xu, Dapeng Liu, Suyun Liang, Yunsheng Zhang, Ming Xie, Jing Tang, Yu Jiang, Shuisheng Hou, Zhengkui Zhou
Summary: Through artificial selection on Beijing ducks, we identified 53 selected regions associated with muscle weight improvement. Two genes, UTP25 and FBRSL1, were found to be most likely contributing to the increase in muscle weight. We also identified a copy number variation region involving the EXOC4 gene, which explains 1.9% of the variance in muscle weight. This study provides insights into the genomic dynamics under artificial selection and resources for genomics-enabled improvements in duck breeding.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qianqian Wang, Xueliang Lyu, Jiasen Cheng, Yanping Fu, Yang Lin, Assane Hamidou Abdoulaye, Daohong Jiang, Jiatao Xie
Summary: This study analyzed the codon usage patterns of mycoviruses that infect plant pathogenic fungi. The results showed that mycoviral codon usage is influenced by natural selection and similar to that of host genes, indicating that CUB is a potential evolutionary mechanism for mycoviruses to adapt to their hosts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Amel Chaib, Cecile Philippe, Fety Jaomanjaka, Yasma Barchi, Florencia Oviedo-Hernandez, Olivier Claisse, Claire Le Marrec
Summary: Winemaking involves complex processes, including alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. While natural microbiota can conduct spontaneous malolactic fermentation (MLF), the use of selected bacteria starter cultures is preferred for a reliable fermentation. Factors such as high ethanol concentration and the presence of bacteriophages can inhibit MLF.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Felipe N. Walmsley, George D. C. Cavalcanti, Robert Sabourin, Rafael M. O. Cruz
Summary: In the literature on classification problems, the impacts of label noise on performance is widely discussed, however current methods are not always effective in combating noise. This study investigates the effects of noise on dynamic selection algorithms, proposing the use of Multiple-Set Dynamic Selection method to supplant the ENN algorithm, and finds that the K-Nearest Oracles-Union algorithm is the only method unaffected by noise.
INFORMATION FUSION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kieran Griffiths, Jake L. Greenfield, Nathan R. Halcovitch, Matthew J. Fuchter, John M. Griffin
Summary: Arylazopyrazole-loaded metal-organic frameworks were synthesized and their contraction and expansion properties were studied. The shape and pendant groups of the guest molecules influenced the framework contraction, and the framework expanded under light illumination. Confinement within the framework extended the thermal stability of the isomer.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
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Oncology
Yasmin McQuinlan, Charlotte L. Brouwer, Zhixiong Lin, Yong Gan, Jin Sung Kim, Wouter van Elmpt, Mark J. Gooding
Summary: This study investigates the impact of geographic population on the performance of an autocontouring system. The results show that while there are some differences in organ volume and quantitative similarity, observer perception bias has a greater impact on clinical acceptability.
RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Gailey
Summary: Global urbanization has led to significant research on the importance of conserving and propagating natural environments, especially regarding the benefits of green space for health. However, one often-overlooked concern is the residential self-selection bias when studying the relationship between green space and health. This study used a longitudinal sibling comparison and found evidence of health selection, with individuals who were healthier before moving tending to choose neighborhoods with more green space. The study also identified some differential health selection based on race/ethnicity. Overall, the potential bias due to residential self-selection appeared to be relatively minimal in a large, diverse, and highly mobile sample of families in California. The findings support the need to increase green space in historically marginalized neighborhoods for environmental and health equity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Talat Bilal Yasoob, Defu Yu, Abdur Rauf Khalid, Zhen Zhang, Xiaofeng Zhu, Heba M. Saad, Suqin Hang
Summary: The study demonstrated that supplementing with Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) can increase the relative weight of cecal tissue in rabbits, improve antioxidant status, and reduce mucosal inflammatory response. Additionally, MOLP supplementation can modulate cecal micro-ecosystem function and affect the immune status of rabbits.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xiaopeng Wang, Guixin Li, Yongchuang Jiang, Jianhong Tang, Yin Fan, Jun Ren
Summary: Conservation and population genetic analyses of two Chinese indigenous goat breeds, Guangfeng and Ganxi, provide insights into their conservation status, genetic structure, selection signatures, and artificial introgression. These analyses are conducted in comparison to 36 global goat breeds. The study also identifies candidate genes associated with fertility, growth, immunity, and meat quality in these two breeds, and highlights the potential benefits of introgression from exotic goats for improving performance and productivity. It offers guidelines for conservation and breeding programs for these breeds and emphasizes the impact of human-mediated introgression on economic traits in Chinese indigenous goats.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nian Wang, Yuanxue Li, Qingying Meng, Meilin Chen, Mi Wu, Ruiting Zhang, Zhiyong Xu, Jie Sun, Xianlong Zhang, Xinhui Nie, Daojun Yuan, Zhongxu Lin
Summary: This study conducted a systematic analysis of perennial sea-island cotton, identifying representative structural variations and revealing population differentiation. The research highlighted the effects of exotic introgressions on improving traits and promoting population differentiation in sea-island cotton, ultimately driving its adaptation to Central Asia.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Gang Shi, Shihao Wang, Chengxiao Rong
Summary: This study investigated the post-fire mechanical properties of Q345 steel, revealing the impact of cooling methods under different temperature conditions on the base metal and weld performance. Predictive formulas for predicting post-fire mechanical property variations were proposed, aiding engineers in repairing fire-damaged steel structures.
JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. K. Wang, B. He, W. Du, Y. Luo, Z. Yu, J. X. Liu
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jiakun Wang, Mei Liu, Yuelei Wu, Liang Wang, Jianxin Liu, Linshu Jiang, Zhongtang Yu
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chunlei Yang, Zhongfa Chen, Yuelei Wu, Jiakun Wang
ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bo He, Shuwen Jin, Jiawen Cao, Lan Mi, Jiakun Wang
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Shaobo Yu, Guangyu Zhang, Zhibo Liu, Peng Wu, Zhongtang Yu, Jiakun Wang
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kailang Huang, Hongwei Chen, Yalu Liu, Qihua Hong, Bin Yang, Jiakun Wang
Summary: This study identified and evaluated the major lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains from different fermented total mixed rations (FTMRs) as ensiling inoculants for corn stover silage. The results showed that L. paralimentarius is a promising inoculant for improving the quality of silage.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hongwei Chen, Yalu Liu, Kailang Huang, Bin Yang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Zhongtang Yu, Jiakun Wang
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between gut microbes and calf diarrhea in two animal trials. The results suggest that the dynamics of calf gut microbiota and the interactions among certain bacteria can influence calf diarrhea, and specific species of Prevotella and Muribaculaceae may play key roles in preventing it.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Hongbo Zeng, Yalu Liu, Kailang Huang, Hongwei Chen, Bin Yang, Jiakun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to isolate LAB strains with probiotic functions from naturally fermented pineapple residues and enhance intestinal antioxidant capacity. Three potential probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains were isolated, which could adhere to bovine jejunum epithelial cells, antagonize Escherichia coli and Salmonella Dublin, and decrease reactive oxygen species levels in cells.
Article
Microbiology
Shuwen Jin, Zhe Zhang, Gonghai Zhang, Bo He, Yilang Qin, Bin Yang, Zhongtang Yu, Jiakun Wang
Summary: In this study, we identified the heritable subsets of rumen bacteriota in Hu sheep that may affect the growth traits of young lambs. Maternal rumen bacteria could help predict the growth traits of the young offspring, and the inclusion of both maternal and offspring bacteria improved the accuracy of predictive models. Prevotellaceae bacteria played a key role in rumen fermentation and lamb growth performance.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Qian Deng, Xiaobao Sun, Deying Gao, Yuting Wang, Yu Liu, Nuo Li, Zhengguang Wang, Mingqi Liu, Jiakun Wang, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, two novel pectinases, IDSPga28-4 and IDSPga28-16, were discovered from the rumen microbiome. Both pectinases displayed stable activity against polygalacturonic acid and showed potential applications for fruit juice clarification in the beverage industry.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kailang Huang, Bin Yang, Zebang Xu, Hongwei Chen, Jiakun Wang
Summary: Our study revealed the rapid development of immune and defense responses in the four-chambered stomach in lamb's early life. We also identified gene expression patterns and functional cells associated with immune development. Additionally, we identified key receptors and signaling pathways involved in immune regulation.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Xinxin Xu, Zebang Xu, Bin Yang, Kangle Yi, Fang He, Ao Sun, Jianbo Li, Yang Luo, Jiakun Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of feeding cadmium-accumulated maize on growth, gastrointestinal response, and microbial alterations in cattle. The results showed that cadmium-accumulated maize promoted weight gain and feed efficiency, increased the abundance of short-chain fatty acid-related bacteria, but also had suppressive effects on gastrointestinal immune regulation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hongbo Zeng, Yuyang Yin, Lingxi Chen, Zhuoxin Xu, Yang Luo, Qian Wang, Bin Yang, Jiakun Wang
Summary: Improving feed efficiency is crucial to the animal industry. Residual feed intake (RFI) is regarded as an index of feed efficiency evaluation. This study aimed to explore the alterations in growth performance and nutrient digestion in Hu sheep with different RFI phenotypes. The results showed that despite lower dry matter intake, low RFI sheep had higher nutrient digestibility, N retention, ruminal propionate production, and serum glucose utilization, in order to meet energy demands. Selection for low RFI sheep could reduce feed costs and provide economic benefits to the sheep industry.