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Time of sample collection is critical for the replicability of microbiome analyses
As the microbiome field moves from descriptive and associative research to mechanistic and interventional studies, being able to account for all...
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Multi-trait diverse germplasm sources from mini-core collection for barley drought tolerance
The core collection is a set of selected samples representing the genetic diversity in the base collection. This strategy has been proposed to...
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Preserving genetic diversity in Pinus tabuliformis breeding population through core collection development
The conservation of genetic diversity is a crucial aspect of forest tree breeding programs, necessitating strategies for its safeguard. Here, the...
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A multi-kingdom collection of 33,804 reference genomes for the human vaginal microbiome
The human vagina harbours diverse microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and fungi—with profound implications for women’s health. Genome-level analysis of...
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Smart Wearables Data Collection and Analysis for Medical Applications: A Preliminary Approach for Functional Reach Test
The Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a commonly used clinical tool to evaluate the dynamic balance and fall risk in older adults and individuals with...
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Characterization of a Bacterial Culture Collection from Terrestrial Subsurface Habitats in Colombia
Microorganisms in terrestrial subsurface habitats have important roles in rock and mineral transformation and biogeochemical cycles processes. A...
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Genomic benchmarks: a collection of datasets for genomic sequence classification
BackgroundRecently, deep neural networks have been successfully applied in many biological fields. In 2020, a deep learning model AlphaFold won the...
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Miniature three-photon microscopy maximized for scattered fluorescence collection
In deep-tissue multiphoton microscopy, diffusion and scattering of fluorescent photons, rather than ballistic emanation from the focal point, have...
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The impact of urine collection method on canine urinary microbiota detection: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe urinary tract harbors unique microbial communities that play important roles in urogenital health and disease. Dogs naturally suffer...
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Drinking on the wing: water collection in polarotactic horseflies
Many insects detect water bodies by observing the linearly polarised light which is reflected from the water surface. Polarotactic horseflies exhibit...
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The NPGS Sudanese sorghum core collection encloses novel grain mold resistant germplasm
Grain mold is one of the most devasting diseases in sorghum [ Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench)] that affects the endosperm and deteriorates the pericarp...
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Towards standardising the collection of game statistics in Europe: a case study
In order to monitor wildlife populations in a manner that supports policy makers and natural resource managers, data must be collected using...
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Collection and characterization of cassava germplasm in Comoros
In Comoros, cassava plays a major food security role, however yields are low as few modern cultivars are grown. Prior to the introduction of new...
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Optimizing soil core fine root collection and characterization: significant time reduction with a sub-sampling approach
Background and aimsThe quantification of plant roots from soil represents a pivotal step in many studies in plant ecology and soil science. However,...
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Molecular Verification of Trichophyton in the Brazilian URM Culture Collection
Trichophyton species cause dermatophytosis in humans, with a high, worldwide frequency of reports and important public health relevance. We evaluated...
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Genetic diversity, population structure and a core collection establishment of Pinus yunnanensis using microsatellite markers
Pinus yunnanensis Franch. is an economically and ecologically important pine endemic to southwest China. A large number of low-quality and...
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Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy
AbstractTetraclinis articulata (Vahl) Masters (Cupressaceae) is a woody tree species indigenous to North Africa. It is also found occasionally in...
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Diversity, genetic structure and core collection of mangaba (Hancornia speciosa) genebank
This work was developed with the objective of characterizing the variability and genetic structure of matrices and progenies of the Mangaba genebank...
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Comparing three collection methods for pollinating insects within electric transmission rights-of-ways
AbstractVarious methods exist for collecting pollinating insects; however, colored bowl traps, vane traps, and sweep netting are among the most...
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Overview: Collection of Fungal Resources
Since taking records of information on each specimen is time-consuming, it is advisable not to collect too many specimens at once to ensure that all...