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View article: Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits
Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits Open
Natural history collections are repositories of biodiversity specimens that provide critical infrastructure for studies of mammals. Over the past 3 decades, digitization of collections has opened up the temporal and spatial properties of s…
View article: Identification of novel hepaciviruses and <i>Sylvilagus</i> associated viruses <i>via</i> metatranscriptomics in north American lagomorphs
Identification of novel hepaciviruses and <i>Sylvilagus</i> associated viruses <i>via</i> metatranscriptomics in north American lagomorphs Open
Cottontails (Sylvilagus spp.) and jackrabbits (Lepus spp.) within the Leporidae family are native to North America and are found in a wide range of habitats, including deserts, forests and grasslands. Although there is a growing body of re…
View article: Impacts of host phylogeny, diet, and geography on the gut microbiome of rodents
Impacts of host phylogeny, diet, and geography on the gut microbiome of rodents Open
Mammalian gut microbial communities are thought to play a variety of important roles in health and fitness, including digestion, metabolism, nutrition, immune response, behavior, and pathogen protection. Gut microbiota diversity among host…
View article: Mechanistic Interrogation of Photochemical Nickel-Catalyzed Tetrahydrofuran Arylation Leveraging Enantioinduction Data
Mechanistic Interrogation of Photochemical Nickel-Catalyzed Tetrahydrofuran Arylation Leveraging Enantioinduction Data Open
This manuscript details the development of an asymmetric variant for the Ni-photoredox α-arylation of tetrahydrofuran (THF), which was originally reported in a racemic fashion by Doyle and Molander. Leveraging the enantioselectivity data t…
View article: Leveraging Asymmetric Catalysis Data for Mechanistic Interrogation of Nickel-Photoredox THF Arylation
Leveraging Asymmetric Catalysis Data for Mechanistic Interrogation of Nickel-Photoredox THF Arylation Open
This manuscript details the development of an asymmetric variant for the Ni-photoredox α-arylation of tetrahydrofuran (THF), which was originally reported in a racemic fashion by Doyle and Molander. Leveraging the enantioselectivity data t…
View article: Leveraging Asymmetric Catalysis Data for Mechanistic Interrogation of Nickel-Photoredox THF Arylation
Leveraging Asymmetric Catalysis Data for Mechanistic Interrogation of Nickel-Photoredox THF Arylation Open
This manuscript details the development of an asymmetric variant for the Ni-photoredox α-arylation of tetrahydrofuran (THF), which was originally reported in a racemic fashion by Doyle and Molander. Leveraging the enantioselectivity data t…
View article: Genetic characterization of the prion protein gene in camels (<i>Camelus</i>) with comments on the evolutionary history of prion disease in Cetartiodactyla
Genetic characterization of the prion protein gene in camels (<i>Camelus</i>) with comments on the evolutionary history of prion disease in Cetartiodactyla Open
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) are a fatal neurogenerative disease that include Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease in humans, scrapie in sheep and goats, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), and several others as well as the re…
View article: Gamete Recognition Gene Divergence Yields a Robust Eutherian Phylogeny across Taxonomic Levels
Gamete Recognition Gene Divergence Yields a Robust Eutherian Phylogeny across Taxonomic Levels Open
The extraordinary morphological diversity among extant mammals poses a challenge for studies of speciation, adaptation, molecular evolution, and reproductive isolation. Despite the recent wealth of molecular studies on mammalian phylogenet…
View article: CCDC 2267998: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2267998: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Mechanistic Evidence of a Ni(0/II/III) Cycle for Nickel Photoredox Amide Arylation
Mechanistic Evidence of a Ni(0/II/III) Cycle for Nickel Photoredox Amide Arylation Open
This work demonstrates the dominance of a Ni(0/II/III) cycle for Ni‐photoredox amide arylation, which contrasts with other Ni‐photoredox C‐heteroatom couplings that operate via Ni(I/III) self‐sustained cycles. The kinetic data gathered whe…
View article: Prospecting for Zoonotic Pathogens by Using Targeted DNA Enrichment
Prospecting for Zoonotic Pathogens by Using Targeted DNA Enrichment Open
More than 60 zoonoses are linked to small mammals, including some of the most devastating pathogens in human history. Millions of museum-archived tissues are available to understand natural history of those pathogens. Our goal was to maxim…
View article: Updated distribution of the Texas kangaroo rat (Dipodomys elator) and patterns of rodent species associations from county road surveys in Texas
Updated distribution of the Texas kangaroo rat (Dipodomys elator) and patterns of rodent species associations from county road surveys in Texas Open
The Texas kangaroo rat ( Dipodomys elator ) is a rare species of conservation interest at both the state and federal level. Therefore, an updated understanding of distribution and abundance of D. elator is critical for initiating informed …
View article: Prospecting for zoonotic pathogens using targeted DNA enrichment
Prospecting for zoonotic pathogens using targeted DNA enrichment Open
There are over 60 zoonoses linked to small mammals, including some of the most devastating pathogens in human history. Meanwhile, millions of museum-archived tissues are available to understand natural history of these pathogens. Our goal …
View article: Solution and Solid-State Behavior of Amphiphilic ABA Triblock Copolymers of Poly(acrylic acid-<i>stat</i>-styrene)-<i>block</i>-poly(butyl acrylate)-<i>block</i>-poly(acrylic acid-<i>stat</i>-styrene)
Solution and Solid-State Behavior of Amphiphilic ABA Triblock Copolymers of Poly(acrylic acid-<i>stat</i>-styrene)-<i>block</i>-poly(butyl acrylate)-<i>block</i>-poly(acrylic acid-<i>stat</i>-styrene) Open
A combination of statistical and triblock copolymer properties is explored to produce stable aqueous polymer dispersions suitable for the film formation. In order to perform an extensive structural characterization of the products in the d…
View article: Comparison of genetic variation between rare and common congeners of Dipodomys with estimates of contemporary and historical effective population size
Comparison of genetic variation between rare and common congeners of Dipodomys with estimates of contemporary and historical effective population size Open
Species with low effective population sizes are at greater risk of extinction because of reduced genetic diversity. Such species are more vulnerable to chance events that decrease population sizes (e.g. demographic stochasticity). Dipodomy…
View article: A Non-invasive, Biomarker Assay for Detecting Chronic Wasting Disease Pathology in White-tailed Deer
A Non-invasive, Biomarker Assay for Detecting Chronic Wasting Disease Pathology in White-tailed Deer Open
We describe a blood test that exploits differences in the abundance of diagnostic miRNA biomarkers associated with prion infections in cervids. Using sera from 93 pen-raised white-tailed deer euthanized after unintentional exposure to Chro…
View article: Distinct mtDNA lineages in free‐ranging <i>Ammotragus</i>(aoudad) from the United States indicate multiple introductions from northern Africa
Distinct mtDNA lineages in free‐ranging <i>Ammotragus</i>(aoudad) from the United States indicate multiple introductions from northern Africa Open
Translocation records indicate aoudad ( Ammotragus lervia ) populations in the United States are a product of multiple human‐mediated introductions. Two mitochondrial markers (cytochrome b , cytb; displacement loop, D loop) and one nuclear…
View article: Reevaluation of the phylogenetic relationships among Neotomini rodents (<i>Hodomys</i>, <i>Neotoma</i>, and <i>Xenomys</i>) and comments on the woodrat classification
Reevaluation of the phylogenetic relationships among Neotomini rodents (<i>Hodomys</i>, <i>Neotoma</i>, and <i>Xenomys</i>) and comments on the woodrat classification Open
The woodrats or packrats of the genus Neotoma have been the subject of a wide array of research including paleoecology, physiology, morphological evolution, systematics, speciation, and hybridization. In recent years, much work has been do…
View article: Two new species of<i>Peromyscus</i>(Cricetidae: Neotominae) from the Transverse Volcanic Belt of Mexico
Two new species of<i>Peromyscus</i>(Cricetidae: Neotominae) from the Transverse Volcanic Belt of Mexico Open
Specimens of the Peromyscus boylii species group distributed in the western and northeastern montane regions of Michoacán, México, historically have been assigned to P. levipes. Previous studies indicated that these specimens possessed mit…
View article: Comparison of genetic variation between rare and common congeners of<i>Dipodomys</i>with estimates of contemporary and historical effective population size
Comparison of genetic variation between rare and common congeners of<i>Dipodomys</i>with estimates of contemporary and historical effective population size Open
Organisms with low effective population sizes are at greater risk of extinction because of reduced genetic diversity. Dipodomys elator is a kangaroo rat that is classified as threatened in Texas and field surveys from the past 50 years ind…
View article: Issue Dedicated to David J. Schmidly, Ph.D., in Recognition of his Contributions to Mammalogy in México
Issue Dedicated to David J. Schmidly, Ph.D., in Recognition of his Contributions to Mammalogy in México Open
Schmidly's many contributions to mammalogical research in México and his involvement with and support of the Asociación Mexicana de Mastozoología A. C. (aka the "Mexican Society of Mammalogists").Accepting this role was an honor and privil…
View article: Evidence of differential genetic introgression at multiple localities between Neotoma floridana and N. micropus
Evidence of differential genetic introgression at multiple localities between Neotoma floridana and N. micropus Open
To determine the extent of genetic introgression along the parapatric border between Neotoma floridana and N. micropus , 140 woodrats were sampled from 21 localities in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, at varying distances from the proposed sp…
View article: Temporal-dependent effects of DNA degradation on frozen tissues archived at −80°C
Temporal-dependent effects of DNA degradation on frozen tissues archived at −80°C Open
Frozen tissues, associated with natural history and biological collections, historically have been archived at temperatures between −20°C and −80°C. More recently, the availability of liquid nitrogen systems has enabled the storage of tiss…
View article: Characterization of the prion protein gene in axis deer (<i>Axis axis</i>) and implications for susceptibility to chronic wasting disease
Characterization of the prion protein gene in axis deer (<i>Axis axis</i>) and implications for susceptibility to chronic wasting disease Open
Axis deer (Axis axis) occur both in captivity and free-ranging populations in portions of North America, but to-date, no data exist pertaining to the species' susceptibility to CWD. We sequenced the prion protein gene (PRNP) from axis deer…
View article: Temporal evaluation of a woodrat (genus<i>Neotoma</i>) hybrid zone based on genotypic and georeferenced data
Temporal evaluation of a woodrat (genus<i>Neotoma</i>) hybrid zone based on genotypic and georeferenced data Open
Mauldin et al. (2014) examined 103 woodrats collected in 1988 from a putative contact zone located in Major County, Oklahoma, and provided evidence for a substantial level of hybridization between Neotoma floridana and N. micropus. This si…
View article: Differential Expression in Testis and Liver Transcriptomes from Four Species of Peromyscus (Rodentia: Cricetidae)
Differential Expression in Testis and Liver Transcriptomes from Four Species of Peromyscus (Rodentia: Cricetidae) Open
The genus Peromyscus represents a rapidly diverged clade of Cricetid rodents that contains multiple cryptic species and has a propensity for morphologic conservation across its members. The unresolved relationships in previously proposed p…
View article: Overture [From Field to Laboratory: A Memorial Volume in Honor of Robert J. Baker]
Overture [From Field to Laboratory: A Memorial Volume in Honor of Robert J. Baker] Open
Introduction to the memorial volume of Special Publications / Museum of Texas Tech University in honor of Robert J. Baker. First paragraph: Herein, we use the word “Overture” not in its first meaning, but rather in its second—“An introduct…
View article: A Scientometric Appreciation of Robert J. Baker's Contributions to Science and Mammalogy
A Scientometric Appreciation of Robert J. Baker's Contributions to Science and Mammalogy Open
This article describes Robert James Baker’s academic pedigree and genealogy, his scientific productivity (number of publications), his citations, his students, his contributions to his university and scientific societies, his personality i…
View article: Mitochondrial Dna Sequence Data Indicate Evidence For Multiple Species Within Peromyscus Maniculatus
Mitochondrial Dna Sequence Data Indicate Evidence For Multiple Species Within Peromyscus Maniculatus Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Bradley, Robert D., Francis, James Q., Platt II, Roy N., Soniat, Taylor J., Alvarez, Daysi, Lindsey, Laramie L. (2019): Mitochondrial Dna Sequenc…