Meta-Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA Reveals Several Population Bottlenecks during Worldwide Migrations of Cattle [PDF]
Several studies have investigated the differentiation of mitochondrial DNA in Eurasian, African and American cattle as well as archaeological bovine material.
Albano Beja-Pereira +25 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of the four-lined snake, Elaphe quatuorlineata (Bonnaterre, 1790)
Here, we present complete mitochondrial genome of the four-lined snake, Elaphe quatuorlineata (Bonnaterre, 1790) and its comparison with closely related E. sauromates (Pallas, 1814).
Daniel Jablonski +2 more
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Hummingbirds in flight exhibit the highest mass-specific metabolic rate of all vertebrates. The bioenergetic requirements associated with sustained hovering flight raise the possibility of unique amino acid substitutions that would enhance aerobic ...
Cory D. Dunn +2 more
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mtDNA COI and cyt b Analysis of Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) Living in Atatürk Dam Lake (Turkey)
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the C. gibelio species living in Atatürk Dam Lake with the sequences in the gene bank based on the sequences of the mtDNA COI and Cyt b gene regions and to perform phylogenetic analyzes. Material and Methods:
Arif Parmaksız, Aynur Demir
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Gcn5 histone acetyltransferase is present in the mitoplasts [PDF]
In Saccharomyces cerevisiae the Lysine-acetyltransferase Gcn5 (KAT2) is part of the SAGA complex and is responsible for histone acetylation widely or at specific lysines.
De Luca, Veronica +4 more
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Investigating the Genetic Diversity of Squab Pigeon Breeds using Mitochondrial DNA COI Region
Pigeon breeding is a long-established activity, with archaeological and written evidence dating back thousands of years. Hungarian pigeon breeding has been influenced from several directions in the past, as several trade routes crossed the historical ...
Katalin Balog +3 more
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Following the rivers: historical reconstruction of California voles Microtus californicus (Rodentia: Cricetidae) in the deserts of eastern California [PDF]
The California vole, Microtus californicus, restricted to habitat patches where water is available nearly year-round, is a remnant of the mesic history of the southern Great Basin and Mojave deserts of eastern California.
Conroy, CJ +5 more
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Matrilineal Components and Genetic Relationship of Silkies from China and Japan
Silkie is a famous black-bone chicken breed with beautiful silky feather. The unique medical property of this chicken was recorded in Chinese traditional medicine dictionary about 700 years ago.
Bing Zhou +4 more
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Wandering behaviour prevents inter and intra oceanic speciation in a coastal pelagic fish [PDF]
Small pelagic fishes have the ability to disperse over long distances and may present complex evolutionary histories. Here, Old World Anchovies (OWA) were used as a model system to understand genetic patterns and connectivity of fish between the Atlantic
A Magoulas +51 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of Sporophila maximiliani (Ave, Passeriformes)
Sporophila maximiliani, commonly known as Great-billed Seed-Finch or ‘bicudo’, is a trafficked bird in Brazil due to the species’ beauty and singing, which is appreciated by breeders and collectors.
Sandra Ludwig +5 more
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