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View article: Temporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic diversity in Central Brazil reveals evolutionary shifts among variants of concern during the pandemic
Temporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic diversity in Central Brazil reveals evolutionary shifts among variants of concern during the pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial health, economic, and social impacts worldwide, and now, after more than 5 years since the start of the pandemic, it is possible to retrospectively evaluate patterns of SARS-CoV-2 spread and its…
View article: Could Horizontal Gene Transfer Explain 5S rDNA Similarities Between Frogs and Worm Parasites?
Could Horizontal Gene Transfer Explain 5S rDNA Similarities Between Frogs and Worm Parasites? Open
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT), the non-Mendelian transfer of genetic material between organisms, is relatively frequent in prokaryotes, whereas its extent among eukaryotes remains unclear. Here, we raise the hypothesis of a possible cross…
View article: Darwinian shortfall and macroecological patterns in genetic data of Tocantins-Araguaia basin fishes
Darwinian shortfall and macroecological patterns in genetic data of Tocantins-Araguaia basin fishes Open
Genetic information is crucial for species identification, population genetics structure, evolutionary relationships, and biodiversity monitoring. It helps address biodiversity gaps related to Linnean (taxonomic uncertainty) and Darwinian …
View article: Chloroplast genomes of Simarouba Aubl., molecular evolution and comparative analyses within Sapindales
Chloroplast genomes of Simarouba Aubl., molecular evolution and comparative analyses within Sapindales Open
Simarouba, a neotropical genus in the family Simaroubaceae, currently lacks comprehensive genomic data in existing databases. This study aims to fill this gap by providing genomic resources for three Simarouba species, S. amara, S. versico…
View article: Environmental DNA and biodiversity patterns: a call for a community phylogenetics approach
Environmental DNA and biodiversity patterns: a call for a community phylogenetics approach Open
Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is a relatively new technology allowing effective non-invasive analyses and monitoring of biodiversity patterns. Studies on eDNA metabarcoding focus on using sequence data to delimit basic units (i.e.…
View article: Chloroplast genome assembly of Serjania erecta Raldk: comparative analysis reveals gene number variation and selection in protein-coding plastid genes of Sapindaceae
Chloroplast genome assembly of Serjania erecta Raldk: comparative analysis reveals gene number variation and selection in protein-coding plastid genes of Sapindaceae Open
Serjania erecta Raldk is an essential genetic resource due to its anti-inflammatory, gastric protection, and anti-Alzheimer properties. However, the genetic and evolutionary aspects of the species remain poorly known. Here, we sequenced an…
View article: Complete Chloroplast Genomes of Pterodon emarginatus Vogel andPterodon pubescens Benth: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analyses
Complete Chloroplast Genomes of Pterodon emarginatus Vogel andPterodon pubescens Benth: Comparative and Phylogenetic Analyses Open
Background: The species Pterodon emarginatus and P. pubescens, popularly known as white sucupira or faveira, are native to the Cerrado biome and have the potential for medicinal use and reforestation. They are sister species with evolution…
View article: Chloroplast genome characterization of Uncaria guianensis and Uncaria tomentosa and evolutive dynamics of the Cinchonoideae subfamily
Chloroplast genome characterization of Uncaria guianensis and Uncaria tomentosa and evolutive dynamics of the Cinchonoideae subfamily Open
Uncaria species are used in traditional medicine and are considered of high therapeutic value and economic importance. This work describes the assembly and annotation of the chloroplast genomes of U. guianensis and U. tomentosa , as well a…
View article: Data of SSRs primers for high-throughput genotyping-by-sequencing (SSR-Seq) based on the partial genome assembly of Eugenia klotzschiana (Myrtaceae)
Data of SSRs primers for high-throughput genotyping-by-sequencing (SSR-Seq) based on the partial genome assembly of Eugenia klotzschiana (Myrtaceae) Open
View article: Diversity of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbiota revealed by metabarcoding in Neotropical floodplain lakes
Diversity of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microbiota revealed by metabarcoding in Neotropical floodplain lakes Open
The diversity of eukaryotic and prokaryotic communities has been assessed by morphological and genetic approaches, which are used to characterize the microbiota in different environments. Here, planktonic prokaryotic and eukaryotic communi…
View article: A Pipeline for the Development of Microsatellite Markers using NextGeneration Sequencing Data
A Pipeline for the Development of Microsatellite Markers using NextGeneration Sequencing Data Open
Background: Also known as Simple Sequence Repetitions (SSRs), microsatellites are profoundly informative molecular markers and powerful tools in genetics and ecology studies on plants. Objective: This research presents a workflow for devel…
View article: Supplementary Material – Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential
Supplementary Material – Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential Open
Table S1 – Brazilian municipalities and geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) where six individuals of Pterodon pubescens and six of Pterodon emarginatus were sampled Table S2 – Characteristics of 27 polymorphic…
View article: Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential
Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential Open
Pterodon pubescens and P. emarginatus (Leguminosae) are native medicinal plants of Brazil. Extractivism due to its therapeutic properties threatens populations of both species. Studies of genetic diversity is a way to reason the use and pr…
View article: Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential
Development of microsatellite markers in Pterodon pubescens and transferability to Pterodon emarginatus, two Brazilian plant species with medicinal potential Open
Pterodon pubescens and P. emarginatus (Leguminosae) are native medicinal plants of Brazil. Extractivism due to its therapeutic properties threatens populations of both species. Studies of genetic diversity is a way to reason the use and pr…
View article: Research Article Optimization of Illumina AmpliSeq protocol for SARS-CoV-2 and detection of circulating variants in Goiás State, Brazil from November 2020 to July 2021
Research Article Optimization of Illumina AmpliSeq protocol for SARS-CoV-2 and detection of circulating variants in Goiás State, Brazil from November 2020 to July 2021 Open
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has demonstrated the need for genomic epidemiology surveillance.To date, various methodologies have been applied, including metagenomic C.P. Targueta et al. 2 approaches and amplicon-based sequencing associated with…
View article: Montagem de Cariótipos
Montagem de Cariótipos Open
A descrição do cariótipo de uma espécie é importante para avaliar padrões genéticos referentes às estruturas e morfologias dos cromossomos e ao número cromossômico em cada conjunto. O objetivo desse material didático é apresentar uma ativi…
View article: Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae) and comparative analysis brings new insights into the plastome evolution of Malpighiales
Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae) and comparative analysis brings new insights into the plastome evolution of Malpighiales Open
Caryocar brasiliense (Caryocaraceae) is a Neotropical tree species widely distributed in Brazilian Savannas. This species is very popular in central Brazil mainly by the use of its fruits in the local cuisine, and indeed it is one of the c…
View article: Sex chromosome evolution in frogs—helpful insights from chromosome painting in the genus Engystomops
Sex chromosome evolution in frogs—helpful insights from chromosome painting in the genus Engystomops Open
View article: Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae) and comparative analysis brings new insights into the plastome evolution of Malpighiales
Complete chloroplast genome sequence of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae) and comparative analysis brings new insights into the plastome evolution of Malpighiales Open
Caryocar brasiliense (Caryocaraceae) is a Neotropical tree species widely distributed in Brazilian Savannas. This species is very popular in central Brazil mainly by the use of its fruits in the local cuisine, and indeed it is one of the c…
View article: Research Article Isolation and development of microsatellite markers for the Brazilian Cerrado endemic tree frog <i>Ololygon</i> <i>centralis</i> (Anura: Hylidae)
Research Article Isolation and development of microsatellite markers for the Brazilian Cerrado endemic tree frog <i>Ololygon</i> <i>centralis</i> (Anura: Hylidae) Open
The aim of this study was to develop microsatellite markers for Ololygon centralis, an endemic tree frog species of the Cerrado biome of Brazil, to improve population genetics studies with focus on conservation and ecology.Sets of primers …
View article: The complete chloroplast genome of Stryphnodendron adstringens (Leguminosae - Caesalpinioideae): comparative analysis with related Mimosoid species
The complete chloroplast genome of Stryphnodendron adstringens (Leguminosae - Caesalpinioideae): comparative analysis with related Mimosoid species Open
View article: The sexual dimorphic inguinal glands of the frog species Ololygon centralis (Anura: Hylidae) at light and transmission electron microscopy
The sexual dimorphic inguinal glands of the frog species Ololygon centralis (Anura: Hylidae) at light and transmission electron microscopy Open
The anuran skin characteristically has different types of glands, most of which are microscopic and are spread throughout the skin. Some species have specialized regions where glands agglomerate, forming macroglands. The description of the…
View article: Diversity patterns of planktonic microeukaryote communities in tropical floodplain lakes based on 18S rDNA gene sequences
Diversity patterns of planktonic microeukaryote communities in tropical floodplain lakes based on 18S rDNA gene sequences Open
The aquatic microbiota plays key roles in ecosystem processes; however, the mechanisms that influence their biogeographic patterns are not yet fully understood. Using high-throughput 18S rDNA gene sequencing, we investigated the compositio…
View article: The sexual dimorphic inguinal glands of the frog species Ololygon centralis (Anura: Hylidae) at light and transmission electron microscopy
The sexual dimorphic inguinal glands of the frog species Ololygon centralis (Anura: Hylidae) at light and transmission electron microscopy Open
The anuran skin characteristically has different types of glands, most of which are microscopic and are spread throughout the skin. Some species have specialized regions where glands agglomerate, forming macroglands. The description of the…
View article: Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado
Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado Open
Cytogenetic data can be useful for taxonomic and phylogenetic studies, as well as to provide information about chromosome evolution. Therefore, it may help design conservation priorities for some threatened species, such as anurans. Herein…
View article: Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado
Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado Open
Cytogenetic data can be useful for taxonomic and phylogenetic studies, as well as to provide information about chromosome evolution. Therefore, it may help design conservation priorities for some threatened species, such as anurans. Herein…
View article: Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado
Cytogenetics of two hylid frogs from Brazilian Cerrado Open
Cytogenetic data can be useful for taxonomic and phylogenetic studies, as well as to provide information about chromosome evolution. Therefore, it may help design conservation priorities for some threatened species, such as anurans. Herein…
View article: Comparative cytogenetics of tree frogs of the Dendropsophus marmoratus (Laurenti, 1768) group: conserved karyotypes and interstitial telomeric sequences
Comparative cytogenetics of tree frogs of the Dendropsophus marmoratus (Laurenti, 1768) group: conserved karyotypes and interstitial telomeric sequences Open
The diploid number 2n = 30 is a presumed synapomorphy of Dendropsophus Fitzinger, 1843, although a noticeable variation in the number of biarmed/telocentric chromosomes is observed in this genus. Such a variation suggests that several chro…
View article: Comparative cytogenetics of tree frogs of the Dendropsophus marmoratus (Laurenti, 1768) group: conserved karyotypes and interstitial telomeric sequences
Comparative cytogenetics of tree frogs of the Dendropsophus marmoratus (Laurenti, 1768) group: conserved karyotypes and interstitial telomeric sequences Open
The diploid number 2n = 30 is a presumed synapomorphy of Dendropsophus Fitzinger, 1843, although a noticeable variation in the number of biarmed/telocentric chromosomes is observed in this genus. Such a variation suggests that sever…
View article: Phylogeny of frogs from the genus Physalaemus (Anura, Leptodactylidae) inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences
Phylogeny of frogs from the genus Physalaemus (Anura, Leptodactylidae) inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences Open