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View article: Polymorphism Analysis of GDF9 and BMP15 Genes and Their Association With Litter Size in Crossbreed Goats in Malaysia
Polymorphism Analysis of GDF9 and BMP15 Genes and Their Association With Litter Size in Crossbreed Goats in Malaysia Open
The goat industry plays a crucial role in Malaysia's economy, with breeds such as Katjang and Boer being the integral to mutton supply. However, achieving self-sufficiency in goat meat production is still challenging due to the insufficien…
View article: First report of mass mortality in hatchery-reared Sabah Pelian (Tor sp.) attributed to Aeromonas veronii in Sabah, Malaysia
First report of mass mortality in hatchery-reared Sabah Pelian (Tor sp.) attributed to Aeromonas veronii in Sabah, Malaysia Open
View article: Microbial Diversity and Nitrogen Cycling in Peat and Marine Soils: A Review
Microbial Diversity and Nitrogen Cycling in Peat and Marine Soils: A Review Open
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for living organisms in peat and marine soils, and its transformation within the soil matrix is a complex process mediated by various microbes that inhabit these ecological niches. The metabolism of nitrog…
View article: DNA barcoding using chloroplast matK and rbcL regions for the identification of bamboo species in Sabah
DNA barcoding using chloroplast matK and rbcL regions for the identification of bamboo species in Sabah Open
Bamboo species play pivotal roles in maintaining ecological diversity and driving socio-economic development in Sabah, Malaysia. However, due to overlapping traits among distinct bamboo species, identifying them based solely on morphologic…
View article: Seroprevalence and molecular characterisation of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in broiler farms in Sabah, Malaysia
Seroprevalence and molecular characterisation of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in broiler farms in Sabah, Malaysia Open
Background Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is classified as a highly contagious viral agent that causes acute respiratory, reproductive and renal system pathology in affected poultry farms. Molecular and serological investigations are cr…
View article: Characterization of persistent marine bacterial community profiles isolated from long-term Kappaphycus alvarezii cultures in a closed cultivation system using 16S rDNA analysis
Characterization of persistent marine bacterial community profiles isolated from long-term Kappaphycus alvarezii cultures in a closed cultivation system using 16S rDNA analysis Open
Aims:The study aims to investigate the bacterial community profiles on the surface of red algae (Kappaphycus alvarezii) and persistent bacteria that can adapt to long-term cultivation in a closed circulation system.Methodology and results:…
View article: The effect of simulated copper stress on genes associated with the metabolism of polyphosphates and polyhydroxyalkanoates in Bacillus thuringiensis Y1
The effect of simulated copper stress on genes associated with the metabolism of polyphosphates and polyhydroxyalkanoates in Bacillus thuringiensis Y1 Open
Aims: Bacillus thuringiensis Y1 is a copper-tolerant bacterium that can serve as a model for the elucidation of the mechanism of energy metabolism under simulated copper stress.This study aimed to elucidate the effects of simulated copper …
View article: Amplification of Genes Associated with Saxitoxin Biosynthesis in Bacteria Associated with Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum Using Primers Designed from Other Saxitoxin-Producing Organisms
Amplification of Genes Associated with Saxitoxin Biosynthesis in Bacteria Associated with Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum Using Primers Designed from Other Saxitoxin-Producing Organisms Open
Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum, the primary producer of saxitoxin (STX) in tropical water, poses a palpable threat to public health and safety. Seafood and aquaculture products contaminated with lethal concentrations of the principal…
View article: Peer Review #4 of "Geographic range size and species morphology determines the organization of sponge host-guest interaction networks across tropical coral reefs (v0.2)"
Peer Review #4 of "Geographic range size and species morphology determines the organization of sponge host-guest interaction networks across tropical coral reefs (v0.2)" Open
Sponges are widely spread organisms in the tropical reefs of the American Northwest-Atlantic Ocean, they structure ecosystems and provide services such as shelter, protection from predators, and food sources to a wide diversity of both ver…
View article: Peer Review #4 of "Geographic range size and species morphology determines the organization of sponge host-guest interaction networks across tropical coral reefs (v0.3)"
Peer Review #4 of "Geographic range size and species morphology determines the organization of sponge host-guest interaction networks across tropical coral reefs (v0.3)" Open
Sponges are widely spread organisms in the tropical reefs of the American Northwest-Atlantic Ocean, they structure ecosystems and provide services such as shelter, protection from predators, and food sources to a wide diversity of both ver…
View article: Complete genome sequence data of an Antarctic bacterium Arthrobacter sp. EM1 from the freshwater lake of the King George Island
Complete genome sequence data of an Antarctic bacterium Arthrobacter sp. EM1 from the freshwater lake of the King George Island Open
View article: Establishment of An in Vitro Mass Propagation System for Dendrocalamus asper.
Establishment of An in Vitro Mass Propagation System for Dendrocalamus asper. Open
Dendrocalamus asper is a species of bamboo that has high commercial value and is the bamboo of choice for large scale agro-forestry plantations in the tropical regions of the world. Micropropagation using tissue culture is essential to gen…
View article: Timeline of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Sabah, Malaysia: Tracking the Molecular Evolution
Timeline of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Sabah, Malaysia: Tracking the Molecular Evolution Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented public health challenge in Malaysia. The impact of COVID-19 varies between countries, including geographically divided states within a country. The deadly transmission of COVID-19 ha…
View article: Infectious Bronchitis Virus (Gammacoronavirus) in Poultry: Genomic Architecture, Post-Translational Modifications, and Structural Motifs
Infectious Bronchitis Virus (Gammacoronavirus) in Poultry: Genomic Architecture, Post-Translational Modifications, and Structural Motifs Open
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is an avian coronavirus (CoV) that belongs to the genus Gammacoronavirus and has been listed as an important disease by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). It causes highly contagious respirat…
View article: Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with rheumatoid arthritis mimicking vasculitis
Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with rheumatoid arthritis mimicking vasculitis Open
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by painful, rapidly progressing necrotic ulcers. Although PG has been reported in association with various autoimmune diseases, its coexistence with rheumatoid arthritis …
View article: Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with rheumatoid arthritis mimicking vasculitis
Pyoderma gangrenosum associated with rheumatoid arthritis mimicking vasculitis Open
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis characterized by painful, rapidly progressing necrotic ulcers. Although PG has been reported in association with various autoimmune diseases, its coexistence with rheumatoid arthritis …
View article: Intra-abdominal abscess with Candida in a post-operative setting
Intra-abdominal abscess with Candida in a post-operative setting Open
The goal in this case report is to discuss one presentation of the microbiology of the Candida species in an intra-abdominal abscess which is under reported. In general, the Candida species fungi is a common yeast found h…
View article: Intra-abdominal abscess with Candida in a post-operative setting
Intra-abdominal abscess with Candida in a post-operative setting Open
The goal in this case report is to discuss one presentation of the microbiology of the Candida species in an intra-abdominal abscess which is under reported. In general, the Candida species fungi is a common yeast found human beings as par…
View article: Incidental skin manifestation of trisomy 12 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Incidental skin manifestation of trisomy 12 chronic lymphocytic leukemia Open
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is one of the most prevalent B-cell cancers for people over the age of 65. CLL is commonly comorbid with trisomy 12, as reported in up to 20% of cases. In our case, trisomy 12 was incidentally found on th…
View article: Incidental skin manifestation of trisomy 12 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Incidental skin manifestation of trisomy 12 chronic lymphocytic leukemia Open
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is one of the most prevalent B-cell cancers for people over the age of 65. CLL is commonly comorbid with trisomy 12, as reported in up to 20% of cases. In our case, trisomy 12 was incidentally found on th…
View article: Whole genome sequence data of a marine bacterium, Marinobacter adhaerens PBVC038, associated with toxic harmful algal bloom
Whole genome sequence data of a marine bacterium, Marinobacter adhaerens PBVC038, associated with toxic harmful algal bloom Open
Marinobacter adhaerens (PBVC038) was isolated from a harmful algal bloom event caused by the toxic dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum (P. bahamense) in Sepanggar Bay, Sabah, Malaysia, in Decembe…
View article: Design, cloning and expression of a synthetic gene encoding a grouper iridovirus major capsid protein
Design, cloning and expression of a synthetic gene encoding a grouper iridovirus major capsid protein Open
Synthetic biology approaches can be adopted to successfully redesign, clone and express recalcitrant proteins from viruses in a bacterial expression system. The grouper iridovirus major capsid proteins (GI-MCP) is a surface coat protein wh…
View article: Effects of light on phytochemical contents of Brassica rapa under controlled environments
Effects of light on phytochemical contents of Brassica rapa under controlled environments Open
Plant growth is predominantly influenced by light, and light intensity is manipulated in indoor farming to allow for mass production. The light-emitting diode (LED) is the most practical artificial light, capable of improving crop quality …
View article: Small RNA datasets of drug-susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains from Sabah, Malaysia
Small RNA datasets of drug-susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains from Sabah, Malaysia Open
These datasets present a list of small RNAs from three drug-susceptible Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated from Sabah, Malaysia. Sputum samples were obtained from three tuberculosis patients belonging to different districts…
View article: RNA Isolation from Environmental Samples of a Harmful Algal Bloom for Metatranscriptome Next-Generation Sequencing
RNA Isolation from Environmental Samples of a Harmful Algal Bloom for Metatranscriptome Next-Generation Sequencing Open
During a harmful algal bloom (HAB), the seawater contains a high abundance of microorganisms and elemental ions. Such components can interfere with RNA isolation, leading to RNA degradation. The complex HAB seawater property makes isolatin…
View article: Current Understanding on the Genetic Basis of Key Metabolic Disorders: A Review
Current Understanding on the Genetic Basis of Key Metabolic Disorders: A Review Open
Advances in data acquisition via high resolution genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic platforms have driven the discovery of the underlying factors associated with metabolic disorders (MD) and led to interventions that target…
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SAXITOXIN BIOSYNTHETIC STARTING GENE, sxtA, IN THE TOXIC DINOFLAGELLATE, Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE SAXITOXIN BIOSYNTHETIC STARTING GENE, sxtA, IN THE TOXIC DINOFLAGELLATE, Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum Open
Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum, a saxitoxin-producing dinoflagellate, frequently blooms on the west coast of Sabah. According to previous studies, saxitoxin from cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates is manufactured from similar precurso…
View article: Recent advances in seaweed seedling production: a review of eucheumatoids and other valuable seaweeds
Recent advances in seaweed seedling production: a review of eucheumatoids and other valuable seaweeds Open
Modern seaweed farming relies heavily on seedlings from natural beds or vegetative cuttings from previous harvests. However, this farming method has some disadvantages, such as physiological variation in the seed stock and decreased geneti…
View article: Carrageenan From Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta, Solieriaceae): Metabolism, Structure, Production, and Application
Carrageenan From Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta, Solieriaceae): Metabolism, Structure, Production, and Application Open
Carrageenan is a polysaccharide derived from red algae (seaweed) with enormous economic potential in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, printing, and textiles. Carrageenan is primarily produced through …
View article: Suppression of Oxidative Stress and Proinflammatory Cytokines Is a Potential Therapeutic Action of Ficus lepicarpa B. (Moraceae) against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Suppression of Oxidative Stress and Proinflammatory Cytokines Is a Potential Therapeutic Action of Ficus lepicarpa B. (Moraceae) against Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats Open
Local tribes use the leaves of Ficus lepicarpa B. (Moraceae), a traditional Malaysian medicine, as a vegetable dish, a tonic, and to treat ailments including fever, jaundice and ringworm. The purpose of this study was to look into the poss…