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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Md Mazharul Islam, Elmoubashar Farag, Ahmad Mahmoudi, Mohammad Mahmudul Hassan, Muzzamil Atta, Ehsan Mostafavi, Ismail Alnour Alnager, Hassan Ali Farrag, Gaafar El Awad Eljack, Devendra Bansal, Mohamed Haroun, Randa Abdeen, Hamad Al-Romaihi, Abdul Aziz Al-Zeyara, Sowaid Ali Almalki, Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana
Summary: Rodents are the most abundant and diverse group of mammals and exhibit genetic and physical diversity in different ecosystems. This study in Qatar focused on the morphometric patterns of three commensal rodents, finding Rattus norvegicus as the most prevalent species. The average body weights and morphometric measurements of the external body and skull were found to be normally distributed and could serve as a reference for Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus in Qatar. Further comprehensive studies are needed to investigate the rodent population index, eco-friendly control programs, and public health importance in Qatar.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ping Wang, Sainan Zhang, Guoyou He, Meiyu Du, Changlu Qi, Ruyue Liu, Siyuan Zhang, Liang Cheng, Lei Shi, Xue Zhang
Summary: microbioTA is a comprehensive and user-friendly online resource that facilitates research on microbial profiles in various cancer tissues through re-alignment of microbiome sequences.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Alexandra Grandon-Ojeda, Lucila Moreno, Carolina Garces-Tapia, Fernanda Figueroa-Sandoval, Jazmin Beltran-Venegas, Josselyn Serrano-Reyes, Barbara Bustamante-Garrido, Felipe Lobos-Chavez, Hellen Espinoza-Rojas, Maria Carolina Silva de la Fuente, AnaLia Henriquez, Carlos Landaeta-Aqueveque
Summary: This study examined the gastrointestinal helminthic fauna of invasive rodents in Chile and found that the presence and abundance of parasites were associated with latitude, host sex, and host body condition. The study also observed coexistence and correlation between different parasite species.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shari Cohen, Cindy Ho
Summary: Monitoring and assessing animal welfare is crucial for their health and well-being. Choosing appropriate welfare assessment indicators that are validated, feasible, and of multiple dimensions is important for identifying compromises or improvements in animal welfare. Animal welfare indicators can be either animal-based or resource-based. However, there is a lack of ideal constellation of indicators for animal-based welfare assessment in small mammals such as guinea pigs, mice, rabbits, and rats. This systematic review aims to identify and outline common animal-based indicators for animal welfare assessment in these species, providing a foundation for further research and improvement in animal welfare assessment, management, and strategies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin Zhang, Hafumi Nishi
Summary: This study conducted a transcriptome analysis by integrating exhaustion datasets from multiple diseases in humans and mice to dissect the molecular mechanisms of T cell exhaustion. The study identified a set of overlapping genes in exhausted CD8+ T cells in both species, which were enriched in exhaustion response-related pathways. Furthermore, the study revealed the hub genes involved in exhaustion, as well as the genes significantly correlated with T cell exhaustion across species. Additionally, the study identified two less described genes, CD200R1 and ADGRG1, contributing to T cell exhaustion. Overall, these findings provide insights into the mechanisms of T cell exhaustion and serve as a valuable reference for the immunology community.
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Agronomy
Inge M. Krijger, Max Strating, Marga van Gent-Pelzer, Theo A. J. van der Lee, Sara A. Burt, Fleur H. Schroeten, Robin de Vries, Marieke de Cock, Miriam Maas, Bastiaan G. Meerburg
Summary: Rodents in the Netherlands have developed resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides, particularly brodifacoum. A study found genetic mutations at codon 139 of the Vkorc1 gene in both Norway rats and house mice. These results provide a baseline for integrated pest management strategies in the Netherlands.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Correction
Parasitology
Diego Hancke, Olga Virginia Suarez
Summary: The authors apologize for the missing citations and have made corrections in the article.
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Infectious Diseases
Peter Pankovics, Akos Boros, Zoltan Laszlo, Sandor Szekeres, Gabor Foldvari, Eda Altan, Eric Delwart, Gabor Reuter
Summary: This study investigated viral infections in wild rats and laboratory rodents in different geographic areas of Hungary, identifying the presence of rat astrovirus, rat norovirus, and rat hepevirus among others. Co-infections were found in 28% of wild Norway rats, and the highest viral loads were measured in specific organs, highlighting the potential role of rodents in spreading viral pathogens to humans.
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Ciska De Ruyver, Kristof Baert, Emma Cartuyvels, Lies A. L. Beernaert, Frank A. M. Tuyttens, Herwig Leirs, Christel P. H. Moons
Summary: Population control of commensal rodents is common practice worldwide. This study assessed the impact of lethal and non-lethal control methods on animal welfare using a welfare assessment model. Captive-bolt traps, electrocution traps, and cervical dislocation were found to cause the least suffering, while anticoagulants, cholecalciferol, and deprivation had the greatest impact. Experts highlighted the need for further research and improvements in standard operating procedures for integrated pest management.
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Veterinary Sciences
Ciska De Ruyver, Kristof Baert, Emma Cartuyvels, Lies A. L. Beernaert, Frank A. M. Tuyttens, Herwig Leirs, Christel P. H. Moons
Summary: Population control of commensal rodents is common worldwide. This study assessed the impact of different control methods on animal welfare. The results can guide decision-making in rodent control.
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Immunology
Ali Asghari, Mohammad Hossein Motazedian, Qasem Asgari, Laya Shamsi, Bahador Sarkari, Saeed Shahabi, Behnam Mohammadi-Ghalehbin
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, genetic variation, and zoonotic significance of Giardia duodenalis in different species of rodents in Shiraz, Iran. The results showed the presence of both zoonotic and non-zoonotic Giardia assemblages in rodents, with black rats potentially posing a risk for Giardia infection in humans.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
Diego Hancke, Olga Virginia Suarez
Summary: This paper reviews the diversity of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes infecting synanthropic rodents, identifying 17 different species and genotypes. Variation in prevalence rates and common species/genotypes were observed globally. The synanthropic rodents were found to harbor Cryptosporidium species that infect a wide range of hosts, including domestic and wild animals.
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Cell Biology
Giorgio Silva-Santana, Licinio Esmeraldo Silva, Jemima Fuentes Ribeiro Silva, Alexia Goncalves, Ana Luiza Mattos-Guaraldi, Katia Calvi Lenzi-Almeida
Summary: This study conducted a descriptive and comparative anatomohistological analysis of mice and rats, identifying species-specific characteristics that provide a basis for selecting research models. The evolution of knowledge in biological and medical areas is attributed to anatomical, physiological, and immunological studies in animals.
ANALYTICAL AND QUANTITATIVE CYTOPATHOLOGY AND HISTOPATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Zoology
Brian M. Fitzgerald, Murray G. Efford, Brian J. Karl
Summary: The ectoparasites of introduced rodents in mainland New Zealand forests include several species of cosmopolitan flea that may be important in the population dynamics and future biocontrol of rodents. We describe a 2-rodent, 2-flea system that showed little change over 20 years. The prevalence of flea infection was influenced by host characteristics such as sex, age, and reproductive status, as well as seasonal variation. Overall, there was a slight increase in the prevalence of both flea species over the duration of the study. Flea assemblages in New Zealand are discussed.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michael A. Woodley of Menie, Mateo Penaherrera-Aguirre, Matthew A. Sarraf
Summary: This study discusses the differentiation effects of cognitive performance and GCA in laboratory mouse and rat populations over time, suggesting a possible link to environmental factors and cognitive plasticity. The results indicate that these differentiation effects may exist in captive populations of non-human animals.