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Source and level of dietary iron influence semen quality by affecting inflammation, oxidative stress and iron utilization levels in boars
BackgroundBoars fed a mixed form of inorganic and organic iron in excess of the NRC recommended levels still develop anemia, which suggested that the...
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First trials exploring the potential of phytoseiid mites in managing lychee erinose mite, Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae), infestations on lychee plants
Phytoseiid mites have been frequently found in association with the lychee erinose mite, Aceria litchii , on lychee plants in Brazil, suggesting that...
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Molecular and immunological studies on Theileria equi and its vector in Egypt
Equine piroplasmosis is not fully understood regarding pathogenicity, prophylaxis, host immune response expression, and specific vectors. Accurately...
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Population genetic structure of Culex tritaeniorhynchus in different types of climatic zones in China
BackgroundCulex tritaeniorhynchus is widely distributed in China, from Hainan Island in the south to Heilongjiang in the north, covering tropical,...
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The Adaptive Role of Bark in the Diet of Budongo Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii)
The ingestion of bark has been observed across the animal kingdom and is well documented in free-ranging chimpanzees. Thus far, the best-supported...
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Expanding the genetic and phenotypic spectrum of Baker–Gordon syndrome: a new de novo SYT1 variant
We report the case of a Spanish pediatric patient with developmental delay, hypotonia, feeding difficulties, visual problems, and hyperkinetic...
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Heat stress affects mammary metabolism by influencing the plasma flow to the glands
BackgroundEnvironmental heat stress (HS) can have detrimental effects on milk production by compromising the mammary function. Mammary plasma flow...
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Functional and evolutionary comparative analysis of the DIR gene family in Nicotiana tabacum L. and Solanum tuberosum L.
BackgroundThe dirigent ( DIR ) genes encode proteins that act as crucial regulators of plant lignin biosynthesis. In Solanaceae species, members of...
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Unraveling the genomic secrets of Tritonibacter mobilis AK171: a plant growth-promoting bacterium isolated from Avicennia marina
The scarcity of freshwater resources resulting in a significant yield loss presents a pressing challenge in agriculture. To address this issue,...
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Genetic and genomic analysis of Belgian Blue’s susceptibility for psoroptic mange
BackgroundPsoroptic mange, caused by Psoroptes ovis mites, is affecting Belgian Blue cattle’s welfare and production potential. The Belgian Blue...
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Slee** Site Selection, Sleep-related Positional Behavior, and Social System of Philippine Tarsiers (Carlito syrichta) Inhabiting a Protected Forest Fragment in Mindanao Island, Philippines
Sleep and sleep-related behaviors are integral components of primate behavior and ecology that are linked to various habitat-specific factors and...
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Population Viability and Genetic Structure of the Last Remaining Population of the Critically Endangered Gray Snub-Nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus brelichi)
Habitat destruction, land conversion, and forest fragmentation over the past several decades have resulted in major declines and local extirpation of...
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Genetic diversity of North African populations in the 17q21 genomic region
The demographic history of human populations in North Africa has been characterized by complex migration processes that have determined the current...
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Transcriptomic and epigenomic landscapes of muscle growth during the postnatal period of broilers
BackgroundBroilers stand out as one of the fastest-growing livestock globally, making a substantial contribution to animal meat production. However,...
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Sha** Drosophila eggs: unveiling the roles of Arpc1 and cpb in morphogenesis
The Drosophila egg chamber (EC) starts as a spherical tissue at the beginning. With maturation, the outer follicle cells of EC collectively migrate...
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VirRep: a hybrid language representation learning framework for identifying viruses from human gut metagenomes
Identifying viruses from metagenomes is a common step to explore the virus composition in the human gut. Here, we introduce VirRep, a hybrid language...
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LongTR: genome-wide profiling of genetic variation at tandem repeats from long reads
Tandem repeats are frequent across the human genome, and variation in repeat length has been linked to a variety of traits. Recent improvements in...
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Identification and characterization of the RcTCP gene family and its expression in response to abiotic stresses in castor bean
BackgroundThe TCP ( teosinte branched1/cincinnata/proliferating cell factor ) family plays a prominent role in plant development and stress responses....
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Occupancy of Sympatric Central Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) and Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in Campo Ma’an Conservation Area, Southern Cameroon
Sympatric primate species coexist in tropical communities through interactions with the abiotic environment and other species. Determining the...
