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View article: A genomic perspective on the origins, evolution and adaptation of Galápagos iguanas
A genomic perspective on the origins, evolution and adaptation of Galápagos iguanas Open
Island systems provide unique opportunities to explore the genomic basis of species diversification and novel trait evolution driven by adaptation to environmental challenges and exploitation of new ecological niches. Here we generate the …
View article: Genomic insights into the biogeography and evolution of Galápagos iguanas
Genomic insights into the biogeography and evolution of Galápagos iguanas Open
Galápagos iguanas are a monophyletic group endemic to the Galápagos archipelago, comprising the marine iguana Amblyrhynchus cristatus and three species of land iguanas: Conolophus subcristatus, C. pallidus and C. marthae. The biogeographic…
View article: <i>Hairpin in a haystack</i> : <i>In silico</i> identification and characterization of plant-conserved microRNA in Rafflesiaceae
<i>Hairpin in a haystack</i> : <i>In silico</i> identification and characterization of plant-conserved microRNA in Rafflesiaceae Open
Rafflesiaceae is a family of endangered plants whose members are solely parasitic to the tropical grape vine Tetrastigma (Vitaceae). Currently, the genetics of their crosstalk with the host remains unexplored. In this study, we use homolog…
View article: Widespread mitochondrial DNA haplotypes of<i>Pteroptyx</i>spp. across present–day river systems in Southeast Asia and their historical dispersal through ancient river networks
Widespread mitochondrial DNA haplotypes of<i>Pteroptyx</i>spp. across present–day river systems in Southeast Asia and their historical dispersal through ancient river networks Open
Estuarine fireflies from the genus Pteroptyx are widely distributed in Southeast Asia and famous for their nightly displays of bioluminescence by adult fireflies congregating or lekking on mangrove trees. Pteroptyx fireflies also offer ins…
View article: Gut bacteria influence Blastocystis sp. phenotypes and may trigger pathogenicity
Gut bacteria influence Blastocystis sp. phenotypes and may trigger pathogenicity Open
Whilst the influence of intestinal microbiota has been shown in many diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, and aging, investigations are still scarce on its role in altering the nature of other infective organisms. …
View article: Topographically Distinguished Microbiome Taxonomy and Stress-Response Genes of Royal Belum Rainforest and Raja Muda Musa Peat Swamp Revealed through Metagenomic Inquisition
Topographically Distinguished Microbiome Taxonomy and Stress-Response Genes of Royal Belum Rainforest and Raja Muda Musa Peat Swamp Revealed through Metagenomic Inquisition Open
Soil ecosystems are home to a diverse range of microorganisms, but they are only partially understood because no single-cell sequencing or whole-community sequencing provides a complete picture of these complex communities. Using one of su…
View article: The molecular epidemiology of multiple zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2
The molecular epidemiology of multiple zoonotic origins of SARS-CoV-2 Open
Understanding the circumstances that lead to pandemics is important for their prevention. We analyzed the genomic diversity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) early in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pa…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events
SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events Open
Understanding the circumstances that lead to pandemics is critical to their prevention. Here, we analyze the pattern and origin of genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We show that the SARS-CoV-2 genomic diversit…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events
SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events Open
Understanding the circumstances that lead to pandemics is critical to their prevention. Here, we analyze the pattern and origin of genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We show that the SARS-CoV-2 genomic diversit…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events
SARS-CoV-2 emergence very likely resulted from at least two zoonotic events Open
Understanding the circumstances that lead to pandemics is critical to their prevention. Here, we analyze the pattern and origin of genomic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We show that the SARS-CoV-2 genomic diversit…
View article: Characterisation of Tetrastigma rafflesiae Mitochondrial Genes and Assessment of Their Potential as Sequence Markers
Characterisation of Tetrastigma rafflesiae Mitochondrial Genes and Assessment of Their Potential as Sequence Markers Open
Tetrastigma rafflesiae (Miq.) Planch. is a climbing plant species that is known for its unique relationship with holoparasitic plants of Rafflesiaceae. Knowledge on the mitochondrial genes of this species may contribute towards the develop…
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOSTABLE BETA-1,4-GALACTANASE AND ITS APPLICATION IN HYDROLYSIS OF PECTIN FROM SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) PEELS
CHARACTERIZATION OF THERMOSTABLE BETA-1,4-GALACTANASE AND ITS APPLICATION IN HYDROLYSIS OF PECTIN FROM SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) PEELS Open
Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) synthesis has received much attention due to its prebiotic function. Beta-1,4-galactanase responsible for the hydrolysis of galactan plays an important role in producing GOS from biodegradation of this pectin …
View article: Long-Read Sequencing Reveals the Repertoire of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Biosynthetic Genes in the Purple Land Crab, Gecarcoidea lalandii (H. Milne Edwards, 1837)
Long-Read Sequencing Reveals the Repertoire of Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Biosynthetic Genes in the Purple Land Crab, Gecarcoidea lalandii (H. Milne Edwards, 1837) Open
DATA REPORT article Front. Mar. Sci., 20 July 2021Sec. Marine Molecular Biology and Ecology https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.713928
View article: Metagenomic datasets of air samples collected during episodes of severe smoke-haze in Malaysia
Metagenomic datasets of air samples collected during episodes of severe smoke-haze in Malaysia Open
Transboundary emissions of smoke-haze from land and forest fires have recurred annually during the dry period (June to October, over the past few decades) in South East Asia. Hazardous air quality has been recorded in Malaysia during these…
View article: Effect of inorganic fertilizer application on soil microbial diversity in an oil palm plantation
Effect of inorganic fertilizer application on soil microbial diversity in an oil palm plantation Open
Excessive fertilizer applications in oil palm plantations are conventionally done to increase the oil yield, but they result in high production cost and environmental pollution. There have been only separate reports on the effects of ferti…
View article: Cellular and molecular profiles of anterior nervous system regeneration in Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 (Annelida, Polychaeta)
Cellular and molecular profiles of anterior nervous system regeneration in Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 (Annelida, Polychaeta) Open
The polychaete Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 is among those organisms successfully carrying out full body regeneration, including the whole nervous system. Thus, D. claparedii potentially can be regarded for the nervous system regenerati…
View article: New Insights on the Evolution of the Sweet Taste Receptor of Primates Adapted to Harsh Environments
New Insights on the Evolution of the Sweet Taste Receptor of Primates Adapted to Harsh Environments Open
Taste perception is an essential function that provides valuable dietary and sensory information, which is crucial for the survival of animals. Studies into the evolution of the sweet taste receptor gene (TAS1R2) are scarce, especially for…
View article: Transcriptome landscape of Rafflesia cantleyi floral buds reveals insights into the roles of transcription factors and phytohormones in flower development
Transcriptome landscape of Rafflesia cantleyi floral buds reveals insights into the roles of transcription factors and phytohormones in flower development Open
Rafflesia possesses unique biological features and known primarily for producing the world's largest and existing as a single flower. However, to date, little is known about key regulators participating in Rafflesia flower development. In …
View article: COMPARATIVE METAGENOMICS ANALYSIS OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT (POME) USING THREE DIFFERENT BIOINFORMATICS PIPELINES
COMPARATIVE METAGENOMICS ANALYSIS OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT (POME) USING THREE DIFFERENT BIOINFORMATICS PIPELINES Open
The substantial cost reduction and massive production of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data have contributed to the progress in the rapid growth of metagenomics. However, production of the massive amount of data by NGS has revealed the …
View article: Representative Candidate of Gelatinase Encoded Gene in Enterobacter aerogenes (Strain EA1) for Hydrolyzing Porcine Gelatin
Representative Candidate of Gelatinase Encoded Gene in Enterobacter aerogenes (Strain EA1) for Hydrolyzing Porcine Gelatin Open
Enterobacter aerogenes (Strain EA1) was characterised as gelatinase species-specific bacterium to porcine and fish gelatin.This bacterium offers the possibility of enzymes production to each species gelatin.In this study, a bioinformatic a…
View article: Next Generation Sequencing-Data Analysis for Cellulose- and Xylan-Degrading Enzymes from Pome Metagenome
Next Generation Sequencing-Data Analysis for Cellulose- and Xylan-Degrading Enzymes from Pome Metagenome Open
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View article: RNA-seq data of the Jatropha curcas L. shoot system
RNA-seq data of the Jatropha curcas L. shoot system Open
Jatropha curcas L. or the physic nut is a monoecious shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is an ideal feedstock for biodiesel production; oil-rich seed (37-42%), has a broad range of growth habitat such as arid, semi-arid…
View article: Genome Sequence of <i>Serratia marcescens</i> subsp. <i>sakuensis</i> Strain K27, a Marine Bacterium Isolated from Sponge ( <i>Haliclona amboinensis</i> )
Genome Sequence of <i>Serratia marcescens</i> subsp. <i>sakuensis</i> Strain K27, a Marine Bacterium Isolated from Sponge ( <i>Haliclona amboinensis</i> ) Open
Serratia marcescens subsp. sakuensis strain K27 was isolated from sponge ( Haliclona amboinensis ). The genome of this strain consists of 5,325,727 bp, with 5,140 open reading frames (ORFs), 3 rRNAs, and 67 tRNAs. It contains genes for the…
View article: The Glaciozyma antarctica genome reveals an array of systems that provide sustained responses towards temperature variations in a persistently cold habitat
The Glaciozyma antarctica genome reveals an array of systems that provide sustained responses towards temperature variations in a persistently cold habitat Open
Extremely low temperatures present various challenges to life that include ice formation and effects on metabolic capacity. Psyhcrophilic microorganisms typically have an array of mechanisms to enable survival in cold temperatures. In this…