Sequence and phylogentic analysis of MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia, 2012–2019 [PDF]
Background The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to exist in the Middle East sporadically. Thorough investigations of the evolution of human coronaviruses (HCoVs) are urgently required.
Mohamed A. Farrag +3 more
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Insights on the enigmatic millipede order Siphoniulida (Myriapoda, Diplopoda): a new species bearing ozopores and its phylogenetic implications [PDF]
The millipede order Siphoniulida is one of the most enigmatic and rare groups within Diplopoda, with fewer than 10 complete specimens known from two extant species and two amber fossils.
Ernesto Recuero +2 more
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The present paper comprises the first illustrated key for the genera of the Berothidae. Distribution maps for all genera are provided and distribution areas are discussed.
Ulrike Aspöck, Susanne Randolf
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Phylodynamic analysis of porcine circovirus type 2: Methodological approach and datasets [PDF]
Since its first description, PCV2 has emerged as one of the most economically relevant diseases for the swine industry. Despite the introduction of vaccines effective in controlling clinical syndromes, PCV2 spread was not prevented and some potential ...
Giovanni Franzo +4 more
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Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of Alboglossiphonia lata Oka, 1910 (Rhynchobdellida: Glossiphoniidae) and its phylogenetic analysis [PDF]
The complete mitochondrial genome of Alboglossiphonia lata (basionym: Glossiphonia lata), sourced from a biodiversity hotspot of China, has been determined and reported in this study.
Panpan Jin +6 more
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Exploration of alcohol dehydrogenase EutG from Bacillus tropicus as an eco-friendly approach for the degradation of polycyclic aromatic compounds [PDF]
Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) are pervasive environmental contaminants derived from diverse sources including pyrogenic (e.g., combustion processes), petrogenic (e.g., crude oil), and biological origins.
Muhammad Naveed +8 more
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Molecular Characterization of Dengue Virus Type 1 in Zhejiang in 2019
Dengue fever (DF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the dengue virus (DENV), which is considered one of the most important arboviruses in the world. This study aimed to determine the molecular, epidemiological, and phylogenetic characterization
Wenwu Yao +5 more
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Aspartic proteases are widely distributed in animals, plants, fungi and other organisms. In land plants, A1 aspartic protease family members have been implicated to play important and varied roles in growth, development and defense.
Yanling Duan, Hao Tang, Xiaobo Yu
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The first complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Cynopterus brachyotis (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae) from the Philippines [PDF]
The technical limitations of capillary sequencing in providing insights on phylogeny have been greatly aided in recent years by the implementation of next generation sequencing platforms which can generate whole mitochondrial genome (mitogenome ...
Paul Lorenzo Gaite +6 more
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Avocado (Persea americana) is a sub-tropical fruit with high nutritional value and numerous health benefits. Among the postharvest fungal diseases that affect ripe avocados, anthracnose is one of the most destructive disease worldwide, causing ...
D. M. S. Dissanayake +3 more
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