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Expression genome-wide association study identifies key regulatory variants enriched with metabolic and immune functions in four porcine tissues
BackgroundIntegration of high throughput DNA genoty** and RNA-sequencing data enables the discovery of genomic regions that regulate gene...
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Fractal morphology of mechanosensory lateral-line canals in Stichaeidae
The marine teleost family Stichaeidae shows considerable variation in the morphology of mechanosensory lateral-line canals across its six...
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Effects of different energy levels in low-protein diet on liver lipid metabolism in the late-phase laying hens through the gut-liver axis
BackgroundThe energy/protein imbalance in a low-protein diet induces lipid metabolism disorders in late-phase laying hens. Reducing energy levels in...
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Modulation of gene expression in immune-related organs by in ovo stimulation with probiotics and prophybiotics in broiler chickens
In ovo stimulation has been studied intensively as an alternative to antibiotic use in poultry production. We investigated the potential use of a...
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Identification of consensus homozygous regions and their associations with growth and feed efficiency traits in American mink
The recent chromosome-based genome assembly and the newly developed 70K single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array for American mink ( Neogale vison )...
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Correlation between bioluminescent blinks and swimming behavior in the splitfin flashlight fish Anomalops katoptron
BackgroundThe light organs of the splitfin flashlight fish Anomalops katoptron are necessary for schooling behavior, to determine nearest neighbor...
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sciMET-cap: high-throughput single-cell methylation analysis with a reduced sequencing burden
DNA methylation is a key component of the mammalian epigenome, playing a regulatory role in development, disease, and other processes. Robust,...
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TFscope: systematic analysis of the sequence features involved in the binding preferences of transcription factors
Characterizing the binding preferences of transcription factors (TFs) in different cell types and conditions is key to understand how they...
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Vibrant Worlds: An Artistic Interpretation of Material Intelligence in the Spider’s Umwelt
Starting from Jakob von Uexküll’s theory of meaning, the article explores the semiotic functions of the spider’s web, examining in depth its material...
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Development of a prognostic risk model of uveal melanoma based on N7-methylguanosine-related regulators
BackgroundUveal melanoma (UVM) stands as the predominant type of primary intraocular malignancy among adults. The clinical significance of...
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Using high-density SNP data to unravel the origin of the Franches-Montagnes horse breed
BackgroundThe Franches-Montagnes (FM) is the last native horse breed of Switzerland, established at the end of the 19th century by cross-breeding...
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Varroa destructor mite population dynamics in africanized honeybee (Apis mellifera) colonies in a semi-arid region
Most published data on mite infestation rates in semi-arid regions have been collected over only 3 or 4 months during a specific period of the year....
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COQ7 splice site variant causing a spastic paraparesis phenotype in siblings
The COQ7 gene is one of the causative genes for primary COQ10 deficiency-related disorders. OMIM-related phenotypes include severe...
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Whole-genome analysis reveals distinct adaptation signatures to diverse environments in Chinese domestic pigs
BackgroundLong-term natural and artificial selection has resulted in many genetic footprints within the genomes of pig breeds across distinct...
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Estimating body condition of Apennine brown bears using subjective scoring based on camera trap photographs
The assessment of animal body condition has important practical and management implications for endangered wildlife populations. The nutritional...
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The role of agroforestry in solving the agricultural landscapes vulnerabilities in the Po Plain district
The current trend of biodiversity deterioration in rural systems is a complex issue that operates across multiple spatial scales. Agroforestry...
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Isolation and characterisation of two epithelial-like cell lines from the gills of Chrysophrys auratus (Australasian snapper) and Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Chinook salmon) and their use in aquatic toxicology
In vitro gill models are becoming increasingly important in aquatic toxicology, yet the fish gill invitrome is underrepresented, encompassing...
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Comparative proteomics in tall fescue to reveal underlying mechanisms for improving Photosystem II thermotolerance during heat stress memory
BackgroundThe escalating impacts of global warming intensify the detrimental effects of heat stress on crop growth and yield. Among the earliest and...
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Beauveria bassiana native strains affect the reproductive index of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks
Rhipicephalus microplus poses a significant economic threat due to its role in transmitting Babesia bigemina, B. bovis and Anaplasma marginale ....
