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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogenous neurodevelopmental disorder marked by functional abnormalities in brain that causes social and linguistic difficulties. The incidence of ASD is more prevalent i...
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How Does Bioinformatics Play a Role in Fungal Drug Discovery?
Despite all the medical advancements and discoveries over the past several decades, approximately 30% of all known diseases can be currently treated with available pharmacological agents. However, the discover...
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Plant-Associated Bacteria in Ecosystems Functioning and Sustainability
The “microbiome” is a complex set of microorganisms that invade plants and play vital roles in the habitats they occupy and colonize them. The interaction between plants and bacteria is critical for ecosystem ...
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Application of AI/ML Approaches for Livestock Improvement and Management
At present, livestock is one of the demanding agricultural subsectors in develo** countries due to the growing population, advanced urbanization, and escalating demand for animal food. In addition, livestock...
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Recent Advances in Genomics, Genetic Resources of Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the most important cucurbit crops, belonging to the genus Citrullus Schrad. ex Eckl. et Zeyh. In 2013, the first draft genome sequence of East Asian watermelon cultivar ‘97103’ (2n = 2 = 22) ...
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Molecular Immune Pathogenesis, Ongoing Diagnosis and Treatments for COVID-19
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. It is associated with infrequent epidemic derive by SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavir...
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Genetic diversity is crucial for successful adaptation and sustained improvement in crops. India is bestowed with diverse agro-climatic conditions which makes it rich in wheat germplasm adapted to various nich...
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Open AccessDraft genome sequence of Aspergillus flavus isolate TERIBR1, a highly tolerant fungus to chromium stress
Aspergillus flavus isolate TERIBR1 was isolated from tannery sludge highly contaminated with chromium. During characterization process, it exhibited capability to adapt and grow in fungal growth media amended wit...
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Open AccessDo environmentally induced DNA variations mediate adaptation in Aspergillus flavus exposed to chromium stress in tannery sludge?
Environmental stress induced genetic polymorphisms have been suggested to arbitrate functional modifications influencing adaptations in microbes. The relationship between the genetic processes and concomitant ...
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Open AccessPhylogenetic analyses reveal molecular signatures associated with functional divergence among Subtilisin like Serine Proteases are linked to lifestyle transitions in Hypocreales
Subtilisin-like serine proteases or Subtilases in fungi are important for penetration and colonization of host. In Hypocreales, these proteins share several properties with other fungal, bacterial, plant and m...
