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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhong Zhuang, Long Zhao, Weicheng Zong, Qixin Guo, Xiaofan Li, Yulin Bi, Zixiu Wang, Yong Jiang, Guohong Chen, Bichun Li, Guobin Chang, Hao Bai
Summary: South Asia and Southeast Asia are rich in poultry genetic resources, resulting in many unique local chicken breeds. However, with the rapid intensification of poultry farming worldwide, many local chicken breeds are threatened with extinction. It is imperative to strengthen the conservation and breeding of local chicken breeds in China and Vietnam.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Quan Ke Thai, Thanh-Cong Nguyen, Cong-Trieu Le, Anh-Dung Chung, Tran Minh-Ly Nguyen, Quoc-Dung Tran, Peter Savolainen, Quoc-Dang Quan, Dai-Long Tran, Hoang-Dung Tran
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic diversity and origin of Vietnamese domestic dogs based on genetic data. The results showed the existence of 56 haplotypes, including 14 indigenous ones. It was found that Australian dingo and Polynesian dogs originated from Southeast Asian dogs. Samples from 429 dogs across Vietnam were collected to study the genetic diversity and rare haplotype E in the Vietnamese dog population. The study confirmed the presence of two rare haplotypes E (E1 and E4) in Vietnamese dogs.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ondrej Pavlovic, Vojtech Fiala, Karel Kleisner
Summary: Research has shown that sociocultural environment significantly impacts human behavior. This study focused on the differences in the perception of attractiveness of European faces by Czechs and Vietnamese residing in different locations, finding that Czech Vietnamese living in the Czech Republic are closer to Czech Europeans in their assessments of facial attractiveness than Vietnamese living in Vietnam.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Mathematics, Applied
Nguyen Hong Giang, Tien-Thinh Nguyen, Chac Cau Tay, Le Anh Phuong, Thanh-Tuan Dang
Summary: Labor exports contribute significantly to Vietnam's socio-economic development, and this study analyzes labor migration forecasting in Taiwan, Korea, and Japan using various models. The results show that the BPNN model achieves the highest accuracy, providing valuable insights for the Vietnamese government to improve the nation's economic development.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cyrill John P. Godinez, John King N. Layos, Yoshio Yamamoto, Tetsuo Kunieda, Monchai Duangjinda, Lawrence M. Liao, Xun-He Huang, Masahide Nishibori
Summary: This study analyzed the population dynamics and divergence time estimates of chicken populations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. The results showed that mainland Southeast Asian chickens have higher genetic diversity than island Southeast Asian chickens. The study also identified a new divergent matrilineage, providing important insights into the dispersal and evolution of chickens.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jeongeun Lee, Jean Lee, Sungwon Jeon, Jeongha Lee, Insu Jang, Jin Ok Yang, Soojin Park, Byungwook Lee, Jinwook Choi, Byung-Ok Choi, Heon Yung Gee, Jaeseong Oh, In-Jin Jang, Sanghyuk Lee, Daehyun Baek, Youngil Koh, Sung-Soo Yoon, Young-Joon Kim, Jong-Hee Chae, Woong-Yang Park, Jong Hwa Bhak, Murim Choi
Summary: The Korean Variant Archive 2 (KOVA 2) is the largest genome database from the ethnic Korean population to date, consisting of 1896 whole-genome sequences and 3409 whole-exome sequences. Variants in KOVA 2 display known genetic features and the database includes data on Korean-specific runs of homozygosity, positively selected intervals, and structural variants. It is expected to be a valuable resource for genetic studies involving East Asian populations.
EXPERIMENTAL AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dan Xu, Wei Zhu, Youhao Wu, Shuo Wei, Gang Shu, Yaofu Tian, Xiaohui Du, Jigao Tang, Yulong Feng, Gemin Wu, Xue Han, Xiaoling Zhao
Summary: The genetic diversity, relationships, and population structures of Guizhou indigenous chicken breeds were analyzed in this study. The results showed higher genetic diversity in Guizhou chicken breeds compared to commercial chicken breeds. The population structure analysis reflected the breeding history and geographical distribution of Guizhou indigenous chickens. Selective sweep analysis revealed candidate genes associated with specific phenotypic characteristics and economic traits. The study provides important genetic information for further research, conservation, and breeding of Guizhou indigenous chickens.
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Genetics & Heredity
Weiwei Lv, Quan Yuan, Weiwei Huang, Xiaolin Sun, Weiguang Lv, Wenzong Zhou
Summary: This study identified SNPs of the Asian swamp eel from 19 wild populations in China, revealing its genetic diversity and population genetic structure. The populations were clustered into four groups, with variations in genetic diversity among them. These findings are important for the protection and breeding of the Asian swamp eel.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yanrong Fu, Fengluan Liu, Shuo Li, Daike Tian, Li Dong, Yuchu Chen, Yan Su
Summary: Genetic diversity study of wild Asian lotus in China reveals medium diversity with samples categorized into three groups in northern China, where samples with relatively small genetic distances might be considered more primitive.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Bo Ran, Wei Zhu, Xiaoling Zhao, Linxiang Li, Zhixin Yi, Miao Li, Tao Wang, Diyan Li
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic structure and evolutionary relationships of the Mountainous Meihua chicken. It found that the chicken has high genetic diversity and good breeding potential. It also showed a moderate degree of differentiation from other chicken breeds and no evidence of past population expansions. The study identified four unique maternal lineages in the Mountainous Meihua chicken.
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Microbiology
Sylwia Koziatek-Sadlowska, Rajmund Sokol
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic diversity of D. gallinae populations in five commercial laying hen farms in Poland and found high genetic similarity and common ancestry with isolates from other countries.
Review
Ecology
Isaac Overcast, Guillaume Achaz, Robin Aguilee, Carmelo Andujar, Paula Arribas, Thomas J. Creedy, Evan P. Economo, Rampal S. Etienne, Rosemary Gillespie, Claire Jacquet, Flora Jay, Susan Kennedy, Henrik Krehenwinkel, Amaury Lambert, Emmanouil Meramveliotakis, Victor Noguerales, Benoit Perez-Lamarque, George Roderick, Haldre Rogers, Megan Ruffley, Isabel Sanmartin, Alfried P. Vogler, Anna Papadopoulou, Brent C. Emerson, Helene Morlon
Summary: MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography has been important for predicting patterns of species diversity, abundance, and trait data. However, there is a need to incorporate the genetic component into these models and unify processes across different organizational scales. This review highlights the potential for developing a genetic theory of island biogeography and outlines two approaches for integrating genetic diversity patterns into community-scale models.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
K. Sudarshan Patil, Shashi Kumar Gupta
Summary: A study was conducted on 45 diverse Asian and African populations of pearl millet to assess their fertility restoration ability on three cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems. Genetic variation was found for yield-related traits and populations were grouped based on their origin. Fertility restoration frequency varied among the CMS systems, with some populations identified as potential sources for maintainer or restorer lines.
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Genetics & Heredity
Amali Malshani Samaraweera, Ranga Liyanage, Mohamed Nawaz Ibrahim, Ally Mwai Okeyo, Jianlin Han, Pradeepa Silva
Summary: Genetic diversity of local chicken populations in Sri Lanka was analyzed using microsatellite markers, revealing high diversity and potential for crossbreeding between different phenotypes. This diversity is attributed to differences in breeding practices and interactions between villages, indicating a rich gene pool that could be utilized for future breeding programs.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Cong Liu, Dongxue Wang, Yuehua He, Wenjie Liang, Wenting Li, Kejun Wang, Donghua Li, Zhuanjian Li, Yadong Tian, Xiangtao Kang, Guirong Sun
Summary: The genetic diversity and population structure of the Yufen 1 H line (YF) were investigated and compared with other poultry breeds. The results showed that YF had low genetic diversity and a slower rate of linkage disequilibrium decay compared to other Chinese indigenous breeds. Furthermore, it was found that the YF population has been threatened and calls for the establishment of conservation strategies and utilization techniques to maintain genetic diversity.
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Genetics & Heredity
Prabuddha Manjula, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Md Rashedul Hoque, Sunghyun Cho, Dongwon Seo, Olympe Chazara, Seung Hwan Lee, Jun Heon Lee
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mahendra Mariadassou, Marie Suez, Sanbadam Sathyakumar, Alain Vignal, Mariangela Arca, Pierre Nicolas, Thomas Faraut, Diane Esquerre, Masahide Nishibori, Agathe Vieaud, Chih-Feng Chen, Hung Manh Pham, Yannick Roman, Frederic Hospital, Tatiana Zerjal, Xavier Rognon, Michele Tixier-Boichard
Summary: The study used whole genome sequencing to reconstruct the history of the four species in the Gallus genus, revealing discrepancies in phylogeny reconstruction methods and genomic components. It suggested G. gallus may be the earliest lineage instead of G. varius. The importance of carefully selecting and validating samples in phylogenomics was emphasized.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Vivien Louppe, Aude Lalis, Jawad Abdelkrim, Juliette Baron, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Anne A. M. J. Becker, Francois Catzeflis, Olivier Lorvelec, Ulrike Zieger, Geraldine Veron
Summary: Studying the genetic structure and diversity of the small Indian mongoose in the Caribbean region revealed multiple introduction events and unique population distribution and dispersal patterns within the islands. The research provides valuable insights into the species' dispersal history and potential new introductions.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Doreen Schwochow, Susanne Bornelov, Tingxing Jiang, Jingyi Li, David Gourichon, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Ben J. Dorshorst, Cheng-Ming Chuong, Michele Tixier-Boichard, Leif Andersson
Summary: The study reveals that the MC1R and SOX10 genes are associated with the genetic basis of autosomal barring in chicken, with the coding variant L133Q in MC1R being the likely causal mutation. The presence of activating MC1R mutations enhancing pigment synthesis is proposed as an important mechanism for pigmentation patterns on individual feathers in chicken.
PIGMENT CELL & MELANOMA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Frederic Jehl, Fabien Degalez, Maria Bernard, Frederic Lecerf, Laetitia Lagoutte, Colette Desert, Manon Coulee, Olivier Bouchez, Sophie Leroux, Behnam Abasht, Michele Tixier-Boichard, Bertrand Bed'hom, Thierry Burlot, David Gourichon, Philippe Bardou, Herve Acloque, Sylvain Foissac, Sarah Djebali, Elisabetta Giuffra, Tatiana Zerjal, Frederique Pitel, Christophe Klopp, Sandrine Lagarrigue
Summary: RNA-seq data is a valuable yet unexploited resource for detecting SNPs and genotypes in various populations, especially in livestock species. This study compared SNP calling results using RNA-seq data in two chicken populations, proposing thresholds for genotype calling consistency and demonstrating the potential of RNA-seq data for gene expression regulation and population genetic analysis.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marion Borey, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Nicolas Bruneau, Jordi Estelle, Frederik Larsen, Fany Blanc, Marie-Helene Pinard-van der Laan, Tina Dalgaard, Fanny Calenge
Summary: Interactions between the gut microbiota and the immune system were found to affect vaccine and infection responses. This study showed that caecal microbiota composition and genetic line are associated with the immune response level; vaccination has a significant impact on the microbiota; the caecal microbiota is associated with TCR Upsilon delta expression on TCR Upsilon delta+ T cells, especially with bacteria from the Escherichia-Shigella genus.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anais Cazals, Andrea Rau, Jordi Estelle, Nicolas Bruneau, Jean-Luc Coville, Pierrette Menanteau, Marie-Noelle Rossignol, Deborah Jardet, Claudia Bevilacqua, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Philippe Velge, Fanny Calenge
Summary: Managing Salmonella enterica Enteritidis (SE) carriage in chicken is crucial for ensuring food safety and sustainability in chicken breeding. Genetic selection and gut microbiota modulation strategies can help reduce Salmonella propagation in farms. This study identified several genes and pathways associated with differences in SE carriage level through measuring bacterial counts and gene expression levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Adama Faye, Adeline Barnaud, Ndjido Ardo Kane, Philippe Cubry, Cedric Mariac, Concetta Burgarella, Benedicte Rhone, Aliou Faye, Katina Floride Olodo, Aby Cisse, Marie Couderc, Anais Dequincey, Leila Zekraoui, Djibo Moussa, Moussa Tidjani, Yves Vigouroux, Cecile Berthouly-Salazar
Summary: Pearl millet is an important crop in sub-Saharan Africa, and its resilience to poor soil and low water conditions makes it an interesting crop to face global warming. This study investigated the genetic and phenotypic diversity of pearl millet landraces in Senegal, focusing on flowering-related genes and their role in yield improvement. Several genes, including PhyC, FSR12, and HAC1, were identified as important for flowering and yield, providing valuable insights for future research on pearl millet production.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Aby Cisse, Cathy Clermont-Dauphin, Saidou N. Sall, Sakmi Gie, Mbane Peasant Groupement, Alihou Ndiaye, Magatte Diouf, Boussira Traore, Khadidiatou Ndir, Ndjido A. Kane, Delphine Renard, Cyrille Violle, Adeline Barnaud, Cecile Berthouly-Salazar
Summary: In the face of growing food demand and climate change impacts, sub-Saharan agriculture's ability to meet population needs relies on its resilience and adaptation capacity. Utilizing agro-biodiversity to promote agricultural sustainability has gained attention, as it has the potential to increase yield and stability while conserving crop diversity. This study tests the benefits of varietal mixtures in Senegal, finding that they significantly increase grain yield and fertility without impacting fodder, striga, or weed infestation. Growing mixtures of early-and late-flowering landraces proves to be an efficient way to increase productivity while ensuring agrobiodiversity conservation, even in resource-limited conditions.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Bernard Dutrillaux, Anne-Marie Dutrillaux, Melanie McClure, Marc Geze, Marianne Elias, Bertrand Bed'hom
Summary: The mitotic chromosomes of butterflies, which were previously considered to be holokinetic, were found to have distinct acrocentric and submetacentric chromosomes after improving chromosome preparation conditions. This suggests frequent chromosomal fusions or fissions during butterfly evolution. The behavior and morphological changes of butterfly chromosomes during meiosis are similar to canonical meiosis, refuting the equational division in anaphase I and proposing an alternative mechanism to explain the large variations in butterfly chromosome numbers.
CYTOGENETIC AND GENOME RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anais Cazals, Jordi Estelle, Nicolas Bruneau, Jean-Luc Coville, Pierrette Menanteau, Marie-Noelle Rossignol, Deborah Jardet, Claudia Bevilacqua, Andrea Rau, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Philippe Velge, Fanny Calenge
Summary: This study found that the caecal microbiota composition differs between genetic lines of chickens, which could be one of the reasons why the investigated lines differed in Salmonella carriage levels under experimental infection conditions.
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tatiana Zerjal, Sonja Hartle, David Gourichon, Vanaique Guillory, Nicolas Bruneau, Denis Laloe, Marie-Helene van der Laan, Sascha Trapp, Bertrand Bed'hom, Pascale Quere
Summary: This study used experimental chicken lines selected for either improved feed efficiency or high antibody production to investigate the effects of improved feed efficiency on animals' immune competence and the effects of improved antibody response on animals' growth and feed efficiency. The results showed detectable differences between the low and high feed-efficiency lines in terms of vaccine-specific antibody responses and immune cell population counts. The study also demonstrated that long-term selection for one trait may have consequences on other important biological functions, highlighting the need for optimal trade-offs in multi-trait selection programs in livestock.
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fany Blanc, Tatiana Maroilley, Manuel Revilla, Gaetan Lemonnier, Jean-Jacques Leplat, Yvon Billon, Laure Ravon, Olivier Bouchez, Jean-Pierre Bidanel, Bertrand Bed'Hom, Marie-Helene Pinard-van der Laan, Jordi Estelle, Claire Rogel-Gaillard
Summary: The study highlights the impact of individual genetic and genomic variations on vaccine effectiveness, as well as the correlation between pre-vaccination blood transcriptome and antibody responses. Analyses revealed associations between blood biomarkers and genomic regions with variations in M. hyo antibody levels at different time points.
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Oumar Diack, Ghislain Kanfany, Mame Codou Gueye, Ousmane Sy, Amadou Fofana, Hamidou Tall, Desalegn D. Serba, Leila Zekraoui, Cecile Berthouly-Salazar, Yves Vigouroux, Diaga Diouf, Ndjido Ardo Kane
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Merina Shrestha, Herve Garreau, Elodie Balmisse, Bertrand Bed'hom, Ingrid David, Edouard Guitton, Emmanuelle Helloin, Guillaume Lenoir, Mickael Maupin, Raphael Robert, Frederic Lantier, Melanie Gunia
GENETICS SELECTION EVOLUTION
(2020)