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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Balnd M. Albarzinji, Farhad M. Abdulkarim, Shaho A. Hussein, Dlshad Rashid, Hayder Lazim
Summary: This study investigates the population relationship of the Sorani Kurdish population in Sulaymaniyah province using DNA samples. The results show that the J2 subclade predominates in this population, and they cluster with Asian populations while being furthest from European and African populations.
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Cell Biology
Hueman Jaimes Diaz, Elvira Ivonne Martinez Covarrubias, Jazmin E. Murcia Garzon, Mauricio Flores Valdez, Zilia Y. Munoz Ramirez, Crystel A. Ramirez Calzada, Rekha Bohra, Alfonso Mendez Tenorio
Summary: The study evaluated the accuracy of the VAMPhyRE toolkit in classifying 357 human mtDNA sequences into macrohaplogroups L, N, M, and R, with a 97.25% success rate. Compared with other mtDNA classification tools requiring reference sequences and lacking evolutionary analysis, VAMPhyRE provides a more accurate and comprehensive classification system.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohd Hairul Salleh, Yuzine Esa, Rozihan Mohamed
Summary: Technological advancements in molecular approaches, such as DNA barcoding, have allowed for a better understanding of the genetic divergence and characteristics of the Southern River Terrapin population in Malaysia. Through the analysis of COI DNA barcodes, 16 haplotypes were identified, suggesting potential cryptic species between the Northern and Southern River Terrapins.
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Cell Biology
Yeonmi Lee, Sun-Mi Lee, Jiwan Choi, Seoon Kang, Seongjun So, Deokhoon Kim, Ji-Yong Ahn, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Jin-Yong Jeong, Eunju Kang
Summary: The study revealed that different mitochondrial haplogroups may be associated with Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric disease, with individuals carrying specific haplogroups showing higher apoptotic rates and impaired mitochondrial function following infection. Mitochondrial DNA mutations were also found to accumulate more in the H. pylori-positive population, with a higher percentage of mutations in RNA genes or nonsynonymous protein-coding regions compared to the H. pylori-negative population.
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Genetics & Heredity
Congfen Zhang, Xiaoqiang Guo
Summary: In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Ramulus irregulatiter dentatus was obtained using Illumina next-generation sequencing. It was found that R. irregulatiter dentatus is closely related to the family Phasmatidae. This study provides valuable molecular information for future research on the taxonomy and diversity of the Phasmatidae insect, and has implications for controlling forest pests and protecting crops.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yanlei Yue, Jiawen Li, Xuegang Sun, Zhen Li, Bingjun Jiang
Summary: By analyzing the polymorphisms of chloroplasts and mitochondria in 2580 soybean accessions, it was found that the chloroplast genome is more variable than the mitochondrial genome. There were 44 chloroplast haplotypes and 30 mitochondrial haplotypes. The distribution of these haplotypes was extremely uneven, with the top two haplotypes accounting for a large proportion of cultivated soybean accessions. Wild soybeans exhibited more diversity in organelle genomes, but only a small percentage of cultivated soybeans shared cytoplasm with wild soybeans. Evaluating the impact of cytoplasm on soybean performance is important for breeding.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
SeEun Choe, Ki-Sun Kim, Gyu-Nam Park, Sok Song, Jihye Shin, Bang-Hun Hyun, Dong-Jun An
Summary: This study reported seven CSFV-positive samples obtained from wild boars in 2020. CSFV was identified in wild boars in the more southern regions of South Korea in 2020. All wild boars with CSFV were haplotype 01 (H01).
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Genetics & Heredity
Lirong Bai, Dahui Yu, Xueyu Yan, Jiawen Liu, Haoxin Jiang, Zhiying Zhao, Xia Liang
Summary: The mitochondrial genome of Erronea caurica from the South China Sea has been sequenced, revealing a length of 16,053 bp with 21 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, and 1 control region. All protein-coding genes in Erronea caurica start with a typical start codon (ATN) and end with a complete stop codon (TAA or TAG). Phylogenetic analysis shows that Erronea caurica belongs to the family Cypraeoidea and is closer to the superfamily Tonnoidea.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Milad Nikbakhsh, Sheida Varkoohi, Hamid Reza Seyedabadi
Summary: This study assessed the genetic diversity of Kurdish horses from different regions of Iran. The results showed that Kurdish horses have high haplotype diversity and low nucleotide diversity. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Kurdish horses are genetically closer to Tibetan, Chinese, Bulgarian, and Iranian native horse breeds.
VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
(2023)
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Anthropology
Zheng Ren, Yuhang Feng, Hongling Zhang, Qiyan Wang, Meiqing Yang, Yubo Liu, Cuiyun Le, Jie Wang, Jiang Huang
Summary: This study analyzed the sequences and haplogroups of the mitochondrial DNA control region in a typical Dong population in Guizhou, China. The findings revealed 180 haplotypes assigned to 97 different haplogroups. The Guizhou Dong showed the closest genetic relationship with the Han and Miao populations in China, as well as with the Punjab and Kashmiri populations in Pakistan and other world populations.
ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Guoyuan Zhu, Yongke Zhang, Bo Duan, Zhonghua Wu, Jinqiang Wang, Hongchang A, Zubing Zhang, Yu Zhang
Summary: In this study, the mitochondrial genome of Illeis bistigmosa was determined, providing a fundamental resource for understanding the molecular phylogenetic relationships of the species-rich family Coccinellidae of Coleoptera.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Kuo Xu, Chuyu Lin, Xinyuan Zhang, Huabing Guo
Summary: The complete mitochondrial genome of Anas zonorhyncha was reported for the first time, revealing a close genetic relationship with Anas poecilorhyncha.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Rossarin Karnpean, Wanicha Tepakhan, Prame Suankul, Sitthikorn Thingphom, Apichaya Poonsawat, Naritthakarn Thanunchaikunlanun, Rotsakorn Ruangsanngamsiri, Wittaya Jomoui
Summary: This study investigated five polymorphisms related to eight common beta-thalassemia mutations in Thailand and found strong linkage disequilibrium between certain mutation sites and five SNPs. Haplotype analysis revealed multiple haplotypes associated with specific mutations, and phylogenetic tree analysis determined the origin of these mutations.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shi-Jie Ke, Ding-Kun Liu, Xiong-De Tu, Xin He, Meng-Meng Zhang, Meng-Jia Zhu, Di-Yang Zhang, Cui-Li Zhang, Si-Ren Lan, Zhong-Jian Liu
Summary: In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Apostasia shenzhenica was sequenced and assembled, revealing its genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among monocotyledons. The mitochondrial genome was 672,872 bp in length and contained 36 protein-coding genes, 16 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and two copies of nad4L. Repeat sequence analysis showed the presence of medium and small repeats, accounting for 1.28% of the mitogenome sequence. Selection pressure analysis indicated high conservation of the mitogenome in related species. RNA editing identified 416 sites in the protein-coding region. Additionally, 44 chloroplast genomic DNA fragments were transferred to the mitogenome, with five plastid-derived genes remaining intact. Phylogenetic analysis showed well-determined evolution and classification of most monocots. These findings contribute to the genetic resources of orchids and provide valuable insights into the taxonomy and molecular evolution of monocots.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Xiaoyang Wu, Xibao Wang, Yongquan Shang, Guolei Sun, Qinguo Wei, Honghai Zhang
Summary: In this study, the complete mitogenome of Arion ater was sequenced and analyzed, showing that it shares a similar mitochondrial gene sequence with other Stylommatophorans, suggesting a common ancestor among them. Phylogenetic analysis also revealed that Arion ater, Arion rufus, and Arion vulgaris form a monophyletic group with other species in the Stylommatophora order.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Zoology
Jan S. Boratynski, Karolina Iwinska, Paulina A. Szafranska, Piotr Chibowski, Wieslaw Bogdanowicz
Summary: Small mammals have different strategies for coping with harsh winters, with some reducing self-maintenance costs of normothermy and others entering torpor. Intraspecific variation in resting metabolic rate and body temperature within populations may be influenced by environmental factors and individual developmental stages. High metabolism in winter supports growth in smaller animals, while torpor serves as a compensatory mechanism.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ashot Margaryan, Daniel J. Lawson, Martin Sikora, Fernando Racimo, Simon Rasmussen, Ida Moltke, Lara M. Cassidy, Emil Jorsboe, Andres Ingason, Mikkel W. Pedersen, Thorfinn Korneliussen, Helene Wilhelmson, Magdalena M. Bus, Peter de Barros Damgaard, Rui Martiniano, Gabriel Renaud, Claude Bherer, J. Victor Moreno-Mayar, Anna K. Fotakis, Marie Allen, Raili Allmae, Martyna Molak, Enrico Cappellini, Gabriele Scorrano, Hugh McColl, Alexandra Buzhilova, Allison Fox, Anders Albrechtsen, Berit Schutz, Birgitte Skar, Caroline Arcini, Ceri Falys, Charlotte Hedenstierna Jonson, Dariusz Blaszczyk, Denis Pezhemsky, Gordon Turner-Walker, Hildur Gestsdottir, Inge Lundstrom, Ingrid Gustin, Ingrid Mainland, Inna Potekhina, Italo M. Muntoni, Jade Cheng, Jesper Stenderup, Jilong Ma, Julie Gibson, Juri Peets, Jorgen Gustafsson, Katrine H. Iversen, Linzi Simpson, Lisa Strand, Louise Loe, Maeve Sikora, Marek Florek, Maria Vretemark, Mark Redknap, Monika Bajka, Tamara Pushkina, Morten Sovso, Natalia Grigoreva, Tom Christensen, Ole Kastholm, Otto Uldum, Pasquale Favia, Per Holck, Sabine Sten, Simun V. Arge, Sturla Ellingvag, Vayacheslav Moiseyev, Wieslaw Bogdanowicz, Yvonne Magnusson, Ludovic Orlando, Peter Pentz, Mads Dengso Jessen, Anne Pedersen, Mark Collard, Daniel G. Bradley, Marie Louise Jorkov, Jette Arneborg, Niels Lynnerup, Neil Price, M. Thomas P. Gilbert, Morten E. Allentoft, Jan Bill, Soren M. Sindbaek, Lotte Hedeager, Kristian Kristiansen, Rasmus Nielsen, Thomas Werge, Eske Willerslev
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Environmental Sciences
L. R. Gallant, M. B. Fenton, C. Grooms, W. Bogdanowicz, R. S. Stewart, E. L. Clare, J. P. Smol, J. M. Blais
Summary: The study used the chemical composition of ancient bat guano deposits to track changes in bat foraging habits over the past four millennia, revealing two periods of increased frugivory relative to insectivory.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2021)
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Evolutionary Biology
Malgorzata Pilot, Andre E. Moura, Innokentiy M. Okhlopkov, Nikolay Mamaev, Ninna H. Manaseryan, Vahram Hayrapetyan, Natia Kopaliani, Elena Tsingarska, Abdulaziz N. Alagaili, Osama B. Mohammed, Elaine A. Ostrander, Wieslaw Bogdanowicz
Summary: The study reveals that introgressive hybridization between wolves and free-ranging domestic dogs can impact gene pools and phenotypic traits, with free-ranging domestic dogs being more influenced by wolf introgression. This introgression may provide an adaptive advantage to free-ranging domestic dogs, but is mainly driven by drift in wolves.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2021)
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Anthropology
V. G. Moiseyev, A. Zubova, P. S. Grebenyuk, A. Lebedintsev, B. A. Malyarchuk, A. Y. Fedorchenko
Summary: The study reconstructs biological affinities in a cranial sample from a collective burial on Cape Bratyev in Babushkin Bay. Results show that the Old Koryak population was heterogeneous with connections to Epi-Jomon people of Hokkaido, and shared history with Okhotsk culture people. The Okhotsk people are the result of admixture of ancient Chukchi and Eskimo groups, and Tungus-Manchu groups.
ARCHAEOLOGY ETHNOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY OF EURASIA
(2021)
Review
Zoology
M. Krofel, J. Hatlauf, W. Bogdanowicz, L. A. D. Campbell, R. Godinho, Y. V. Jhala, A. C. Kitchener, K. -P. Koepfli, P. Moehlman, H. Senn, C. Sillero-Zubiri, S. Viranta, G. Werhahn, F. Alvares
Summary: Successful conservation relies on accurate taxonomy, which is currently unstable for canids in Africa, Eurasia, and Australasia. Recent molecular and morphological studies challenge earlier classifications, particularly for African jackals, Asian wolves, and Australasian dogs. Major knowledge gaps exist, recommendations for future research are provided, and an updated taxonomic framework is proposed based on molecular data, morphology, biogeography, and behavioral ecology.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miroslava Derenko, Galina Denisova, Irina Dambueva, Boris Malyarchuk, Boris Bazarov
Summary: The study found that Mongolic-speaking populations exhibit strong genetic resemblance to East Asian populations like the Chinese, Japanese, and Uyghurs, showing high genetic diversity. The gene pools of these populations contain components from East Asian, Siberian, autochthonous, Europe, and West Asia/Caucasus ancestry. Specific subhaplogroups identified in Mongolic-speaking populations have a coalescence age not exceeding 1.7 kya, indicating retention of genetic structure established during the Mongol empire.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
B. A. Malyarchuk, M. Derenko, G. A. Denisova
Summary: The genetic features of the indigenous population in Far East Siberia reflect their long-term adaptation to a diet rich in fats, which results in reduced need for additional synthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF GENETICS
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Alexander Morseburg, Luca Pagani, Boris Malyarchuk, Miroslava Derenko, Toomas Kivisild
Summary: This study reexamined the role of the R577X mutation in the ACTN3 gene in muscle metabolism and concluded that the frequency distribution of this mutation is more likely influenced by genetic drift rather than selection in cold climates.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2022)
Letter
Genetics & Heredity
Boris Malyarchuk, Katarzyna Skonieczna, Anna Duleba, Miroslava Derenko, Alexandra Malyarchuk, Tomasz Grzybowski
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriella J. Spatola, Reuben M. Buckley, Megan Dillon, Emily V. Dutrow, Jennifer A. Betz, Malgorzata Pilot, Heidi G. Parker, Wieslaw Bogdanowicz, Rachel Thomas, Ihor Chyzhevskyi, Gennadi Milinevsky, Norman Kleiman, Matthew Breen, Elaine A. Ostrander, Timothy A. Mousseau
Summary: The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster resulted in widespread environmental contamination. This study characterizes the genetic structure of dogs in the Chernobyl area and finds distinct genetic differences between the dogs at the power plant and Chernobyl City, as well as migration between the two locations. The study highlights the importance of studying the genetic effects of long-term, low-dose ionizing radiation.
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Genetics & Heredity
Katarzyna Skonieczna, Tomasz Grzybowski
Summary: The significance of mtDNA heteroplasmy in forensic and medical genetics has been heightened due to advancements in MPS technologies. This study aimed to assess the capabilities of the iSeq 100 sequencing system by sequencing previously determined mitochondrial genomes. The iSeq 100 system demonstrated accurate and reproducible sequencing of human mitochondrial genomes, detecting homoplasmic mutations and heteroplasmy above the 2% level.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2023)
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Archaeology
B. A. Malyarchuk, M. Derenko, S. A. Borinskaya, A. B. Malyarchuk, T. Andreeva, E. Rogaev
Summary: This study conducted a comparative analysis of random match probabilities of whole mitochondrial genomes and hypervariable regions in Eurasian populations, finding that the former has significantly higher probabilities than the latter. Therefore, analyzing full-length mitochondrial genome sequences is crucial for the accurate interpretation of genetic identifications in archaeogenetics.
KRATKIE SOOBSHCHENIYA INSTITUTA ARKHEOLOGII
(2021)
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Allergy
Dominika Mlicka, Anna Duleba, Rafal Czajkowski, Mariusz Gawrych, Anna Wozniacka, Ewa Robak, Marta Gorzkiewicz, Szymon Kozlowski, Tomasz Grzybowski, Katarzyna Skonieczna
Summary: In the Polish population, the 32bp deletion in the rs333 locus of the CCR5 gene is more common in healthy individuals and may be a protective factor for discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). However, this association was not observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Further studies on larger populations are needed to confirm these findings.
POSTEPY DERMATOLOGII I ALERGOLOGII
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Amy H. J. Chan, Michael G. Gardner, Adrian Linacre
Summary: We report the detection and visualisation of latent DNA from pangolin scales using a nucleic acid staining dye, and propose that this method is invaluable in wildlife forensic science.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Fernanda M. Garcia, Raquel S. R. Trabach, Victor S. Stange, Bruno Cancian, Alexia S. S. Zetum, Matheus C. Casotti, Flavia I. V. Errera, Elizeu F. de Carvalho, Debora D. Meira, Iuri D. Louro
Summary: This study found that the population of Espirito Santo, Brazil is genetically closer to the Italian population based on the analysis of STR markers on the X chromosome.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Zhiyong Liu, Jiajun Liu, Jiaojiao Geng, Enlin Wu, Jianzhang Zhu, Bin Cong, Riga Wu, Hongyu Sun
Summary: Microorganisms can serve as potential markers for identifying body fluids and tissues in forensic genetics. This study explored the use of metatranscriptomics to characterize common forensic samples and investigated the potential application of metatranscriptomics in forensic science. The results demonstrated high alpha diversity in saliva and skin samples, and the use of machine learning models showed that microbial RNA-based methods could be applied for forensic body fluid/tissue identification. Overall, this study provides insights into the role of metatranscriptomics in forensic science and its potential for microbe-based individual identification.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Guro Dorum, Nadescha Viviane Haenggi, Dario Burri, Yael Marti, Regine Banemann, Galina Kulstein, Cornelius Courts, Annica Gosch, Thorsten Hadrys, Cordula Haas, Jacqueline Neubauer
Summary: RNA has gained attention in forensic field for predicting biological age. This study used RNA-Seq data to search for markers associated with age and presented two candidate marker lists.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Michele Di Nunzio, Carme Barrot-Feixat, David Gangitano
Summary: This study developed five SNaPshotTM assays for nine chloroplast markers to differentiate between marijuana crop type and hemp crop type. The testing of 122 cannabis samples successfully distinguished between marijuana and hemp, and genetic differences between different groups based on biogeographical origin and crop type were observed. Phylogenetic analysis and principal component analysis provided valuable information about the genetic relationship and differentiation between different cannabis samples.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Katherine B. Gettings, Martin Bodner, Lisa A. Borsuk, Jonathan L. King, David Ballard, Walther Parson, Corina C. G. Benschop, Claus Borsting, Bruce Budowle, John M. Butler, Kristiaan J. van der Gaag, Peter Gill, Leonor Gusmao, Douglas R. Hares, Jerry Hoogenboom, Jodi Irwin, Lourdes Prieto, Peter M. Schneider, Marielle Vennemann, Christopher Phillips
Summary: The DNA Commission of the ISFG has developed nomenclature recommendations for STR sequences, incorporating research findings and providing guidance for interlaboratory comparisons and the integration of new markers into investigative databases.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL-GENETICS
(2024)
