Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Thunyamas Guntawang, Tidaratt Sittisak, Saralee Srivorakul, Kornravee Photichai, Pisinee Aiumurai, Chatchote Thitaram, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Wei-Li Hsu, Nitat Sookrung, Kidsadagon Pringproa
Summary: An immunochromatographic strip test for rapid detection of Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) was developed, which can be used in resource-limited environments.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Virology
Tabitha E. Hoornweg, Willem Schaftenaar, Gilles Maurer, Petra B. van den Doel, Fieke M. Molenaar, Alexandre Chamouard-Galante, Francis Vercammen, Victor P. M. G. Rutten, Cornelis A. M. de Haan
Summary: The study suggests that essentially all (semi-)captive (sub)adult elephants in European zoos and in Laos carry EEHV, and that young elephants with low antibody levels are at risk of dying from EEHV-HD.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Thunyamas Guntawang, Tidaratt Sittisak, Pallop Tankaew, Chatchote Thitaram, Varangkana Langkapin, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Tawatchai Singhla, Nattawooti Sthitmatee, Wei-Li Hsu, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech, Kidsadagon Pringproa
Summary: Disease caused by elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) infection is the most highly fatal hemorrhagic disease in Asian elephant calves worldwide. In this study, an EEHV-DNApol ELISA test was used for monitoring Asian elephants, showing certain sensitivity and specificity. Elephants without clinical signs of EEHV infection also exhibited a positive rate.
Letter
Immunology
Michele A. Miller, Tanya J. Kerr, Candice R. de Waal, Wynand J. Goosen, Elizabeth M. Streicher, Guy Hausler, Leana Rossouw, Tebogo Manamela, Louis van Schalkwyk, Leanie Kleynhans, Robin Warren, Paul van Helden, Peter E. Buss
Summary: This article describes two incidental cases of bovine tuberculosis in free-ranging African elephants from a tuberculosis-endemic national park in South Africa. The occurrence of these cases has important epidemiologic implications.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tabitha E. Hoornweg, Vijitha P. Perera, Roshan N. S. Karunarathne, Willem Schaftenaar, Thilini A. N. Mahakapuge, Anil W. Kalupahana, Victor P. M. G. Rutten, Cornelis A. M. de Haan
Summary: The study found that elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses (EEHVs) are omnipresent in Sri Lankan elephants, with high EEHV-specific antibody levels regardless of age. In contrast, European zoo elephants, particularly juveniles, had lower antibody levels possibly due to waning maternal antibodies. Maintaining high levels of antibodies in young Sri Lankan elephants may be attributed to the larger herd size and increased likelihood of contact with EEHV-shedding elephants.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sonia A. Jesus, Anke Schmidt, Joerns Fickel, Marcus G. Doherr, Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Chatchote Thitaram, Ladawan Sariya, Parntep Ratanakron, Thomas B. Hildebrandt
Summary: This study aims to increase knowledge of the coagulation status in healthy Asian elephants from different backgrounds and age groups, and provides reference values and mutation information for their health check-ups and clinical emergencies.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shrishti Kajaria, Nitin Sekar, Sanchaya Sharma
Summary: There is a disproportionate support for the conservation of charismatic species, but funding discrepancies even exist among these species and are not well understood. People tend to allocate more funds to species they perceive as more at risk and those they like more. The actual funding levels for charismatic species appear to be greater than what conservation enthusiasts think they should be.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Antoinette van de Water, Michelle Henley, Lucy Bates, Rob Slotow
Summary: Biodiversity conservation strategies need to take into account multiple values to avoid contention and promote fair conservation decisions. Elephants provide a case study highlighting the importance of a pluralist valuation system, which is applicable to other species and ecosystems.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yaoprapa Yun, Supaphen Sripiboon, Kidsadagon Pringproa, Phongsakorn Chuammitri, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Khajohnpat Boonprasert, Pallop Tankaew, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Kittikul Namwongprom, Orapun Arjkumpa, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram
Summary: EEHV-HD is a major cause of death in juvenile Asian elephants, with EEHV1A and EEHV4 being the most prevalent subtypes. Calves aged 2-4 are at the highest risk, and severe cases are more common in the rainy season. Antiviral drug treatment does not affect survival rates in severely affected elephants.
VETERINARY QUARTERLY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Rajesh Man Rajbhandari, Rajindra Napit, Prajwol Manandhar, Roji Raut, Anupama Gurung, Ajit Poudel, Nisha Shrestha, Amir Sadaula, Dibesh Karmacharya, Christian Gortazar, Paulo Celio Alves, Jose de la Fuente, Joao Queiros
Summary: In this study, whole genome sequencing was conducted on Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated from Asian elephants and a human in Chitwan, Nepal. The results showed that the strains belonged to different lineages and were not drug-resistant. This study provides evidence for bidirectional transmission between humans and elephants, highlighting the importance of a One Health approach to tuberculosis prevention and control at the human-animal interface.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Robert A. Montgomery, Jamie Raupp, Methodius Mukhwana, Ashley Greenleaf, Tutilo Mudumba, Philip Muruthi
Summary: Efforts have been made to reduce elephant crop raiding through interventions such as chili peppers and crop guarding combined with deterrents, which have been reported as most effective. However, further research is needed to evaluate the scalability of these interventions across different elephant populations.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sonia A. Jesus, Marcus G. Doherr, Thomas B. Hildebrandt
Summary: EEHV is a prevalent virus that can be fatal to young elephants, with potential correlation to genetics and zoo-related factors. Factors such as paternal and maternal influence, as well as environmental management practices, may play a role in determining calf susceptibility to EEHV-HD.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dinesh Neupane, Suraj Baral, Thomas S. Risch, Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz
Summary: This study evaluates the habitat availability and landscape connectivity of the Asian elephants in the Nepal-India transboundary region. The findings suggest that there is limited high-quality habitat in the region, but there is ample potential for further population growth. Connectivity between the subpopulations varies, with higher connectivity in the west and lower in the central and east. The study highlights the importance of maintaining current connectivity, restoring connectivity, and protecting high-quality habitats to ensure the conservation of elephants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Enrico Di Minin, Rob Slotow, Christoph Fink, Hans Bauer, Craig Packer
Summary: African lions and elephants pose threats to people, crops, and livestock, and are themselves threatened with extinction. Human-wildlife conflicts mainly occur in areas with high human populations, crops, and cattle. Investing in high-quality mitigation fences could be a cost-effective strategy to protect people and prevent further declines in lion and elephant populations.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francesca Menghi, Edison T. Liu
Summary: Cancer functional genomics explores how genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptional changes impact cancer phenotypes, using next generation sequencing and systems biology to uncover novel cancer vulnerabilities beyond the traditional one gene-one phenotype paradigm.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Taylor Edwards, Marc Tollis, PingHsun Hsieh, Ryan N. Gutenkunst, Zhen Liu, Kenro Kusumi, Melanie Culver, Robert W. Murphy
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Joseph D. Manthey, Marc Tollis, Alan R. Lemmon, Emily Moriarty Lemmon, Stephane Boissinot
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2016)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Marc Tollis, Elizabeth D. Hutchins, Jessica Stapley, Shawn M. Rupp, Walter L. Eckalbar, Inbar Maayan, Eris Lasku, Carlos R. Infante, Stuart R. Dennis, Joel A. Robertson, Catherine M. May, Michael R. Crusoe, Eldredge Bermingham, Dale F. DeNardo, Shi-Tong Tonia Hsieh, Rob J. Kulathinal, William Owen McMillan, Douglas B. Menke, Stephen C. Pratt, Jeffery Alan Rawls, Oris Sanjur, Jeanne Wilson-Rawls, Melissa A. Wilson Sayres, Rebecca E. Fisher, Kenro Kusumi
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marc Tollis, Dale F. DeNardo, John A. Cornelius, Greer A. Dolby, Taylor Edwards, Brian T. Henen, Alice E. Karl, Robert W. Murphy, Kenro Kusumi
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Drew R. Schield, Daren C. Card, Nicole R. Hales, Blair W. Perry, Giulia M. Pasquesi, Heath Blackmon, Richard H. Adams, Andrew B. Corbin, Cara F. Smith, Balan Ramesh, Jeffery P. Demuth, Esther Betran, Marc Tollis, Jesse M. Meik, Stephen P. Mackessy, Todd A. Castoe
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marc Tollis, Jooke Robbins, Andrew E. Webb, Lukas F. K. Kuderna, Aleah F. Caulin, Jacinda D. Garcia, Martine Berube, Nader Pourmand, Tomas Marques-Bonet, Mary J. O'Connell, Per J. Palsboll, Carlo C. Maley
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marc Tollis, Aika K. Schneider-Utaka, Carlo C. Maley
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neil J. Gemmell, Kim Rutherford, Stefan Prost, Marc Tollis, David Winter, J. Robert Macey, David L. Adelson, Alexander Suh, Terry Bertozzi, Jose H. Grau, Chris Organ, Paul P. Gardner, Matthieu Muffato, Mateus Patricio, Konstantinos Billis, Fergal J. Martin, Paul Flicek, Bent Petersen, Lin Kang, Pawel Michalak, Thomas R. Buckley, Melissa Wilson, Yuanyuan Cheng, Hilary Miller, Ryan K. Schott, Melissa D. Jordan, Richard D. Newcomb, Jose Ignacio Arroyo, Nicole Valenzuela, Tim A. Hore, Jaime Renart, Valentina Peona, Claire R. Peart, Vera M. Warmuth, Lu Zeng, R. Daniel Kortschak, Joy M. Raison, Valeria Velasquez Zapata, Zhiqiang Wu, Didac Santesmasses, Marco Mariotti, Roderic Guigo, Shawn M. Rupp, Victoria G. Twort, Nicolas Dussex, Helen Taylor, Hideaki Abe, Donna M. Bond, James M. Paterson, Daniel G. Mulcahy, Vanessa L. Gonzalez, Charles G. Barbieri, Dustin P. DeMeo, Stephan Pabinger, Tracey Van Stijn, Shannon Clarke, Oliver Ryder, Scott Edwards, Steven L. Salzberg, Lindsay Anderson, Nicola Nelson, Clive Stone
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neil J. Gemmell, Kim Rutherford, Stefan Prost, Marc Tollis, David Winter, J. Robert Macey, David L. Adelson, Alexander Suh, Terry Bertozzi, Jose H. Grau, Chris Organ, Paul P. Gardner, Matthieu Muffato, Mateus Patricio, Konstantinos Billis, Fergal J. Martin, Paul Flicek, Bent Petersen, Lin Kang, Pawel Michalak, Thomas R. Buckley, Melissa Wilson, Yuanyuan Cheng, Hilary Miller, Ryan K. Schott, Melissa D. Jordan, Richard D. Newcomb, Jose Ignacio Arroyo, Nicole Valenzuela, Tim A. Hore, Jaime Renart, Valentina Peona, Claire R. Peart, Vera M. Warmuth, Lu Zeng, R. Daniel Kortschak, Joy M. Raison, Valeria Velasquez Zapata, Zhiqiang Wu, Didac Santesmasses, Marco Mariotti, Roderic Guigo, Shawn M. Rupp, Victoria G. Twort, Nicolas Dussex, Helen Taylor, Hideaki Abe, Donna M. Bond, James M. Paterson, Daniel G. Mulcahy, Vanessa L. Gonzalez, Charles G. Barbieri, Dustin P. DeMeo, Stephan Pabinger, Tracey Van Stijn, Shannon Clarke, Oliver Ryder, Scott V. Edwards, Steven L. Salzberg, Lindsay Anderson, Nicola Nelson
Editorial Material
Genetics & Heredity
Neil J. Gemmell, Marc Tollis
TRENDS IN GENETICS
(2020)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Simone M. Gable, Michael Byars, Robert Literman, Marc Tollis
Summary: This study examines the phylogenetic heterogeneity in turtle evolution and finds that the discordance between gene trees and species trees may be driven by population-level processes such as incomplete lineage sorting. The study emphasizes the importance of sampling a large portion of the genome in phylogenomic studies to obtain accurate phylogenies for conservation prioritization in turtles.
SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Simone M. Gable, Jasmine M. Mendez, Nicholas A. Bushroe, Adam Wilson, Michael I. Byars, Marc Tollis
Summary: This article introduces squamates and the history and promise of genomic investigations into squamate evolution. It discusses the role of squamate genomes in understanding evolution, phylogenetics, genome size, and structure, as well as other areas of biological research. The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a genome consortium for squamates.
Article
Biology
Aundrea K. Westfall, Rory S. Telemeco, Mariana B. Grizante, Damien S. Waits, Amanda D. Clark, Dasia Y. Simpson, Randy L. Klabacka, Alexis P. Sullivan, George H. Perry, Michael W. Sears, Christian L. Cox, Robert M. Cox, Matthew E. Gifford, Henry B. John-Alder, Tracy Langkilde, Michael J. Angilletta, Adam D. Leache, Marc Tollis, Kenro Kusumi, Tonia S. Schwartz
Summary: The study presents a high-quality chromosome-level reference genome assembly for the eastern fence lizard and offers improved reference-based genome assemblies for 34 additional Sceloporus species. By comparing different assembly methods with increasing levels of cost and effort, the researchers found that each had its own advantages, with some being suitable for RNAseq and single-nucleotide polymorphism calling, while others were more suitable for synteny and whole-genome association mapping analyses.
Review
Cell Biology
Marc Tollis, Joshua D. Schiffman, Amy M. Boddy
CURRENT OPINION IN GENETICS & DEVELOPMENT
(2017)