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A broadly applicable method to characterize large DNA viruses and adenoviruses based on the DNA polymerase gene [PDF]
, 2006 Background Many viral pathogens are poorly characterized, are difficult to culture or reagents are lacking for confirmatory diagnoses. We have developed and tested a robust assay for detecting and characterizing large DNA viruses and adenoviruses.
Larry A Hanson +3 more
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Heterogeneities in the infection process drive ranavirus transmission
Ecology, 2017 AbstractTransmission is central to our understanding and efforts to control the spread of infectious diseases. Because transmission generally requires close contact, host movements and behaviors can shape transmission dynamics: random and complete mixing leads to the classic density‐dependent model, but if hosts primarily interact locally (e.g ...
Jesse L, Brunner +3 more
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Evolution of research on global amphibian declines
Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 1, February 2026.Abstract In the late 1980s, the scientific community became aware of severe, enigmatic amphibian population declines. These declines triggered a wave of research focused on quantifying their extent and identifying key drivers. We used text‐analysis techniques, including topic modeling and geoparsing, to examine the evolution of research focused on ...
Jordann Crawford‐Ash +6 more
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An analysis of the linked decisions in the confiscation of illegally traded turtles
Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.Increased enforcement of laws governing the international trade of freshwater turtles is increasing the numbers of confiscated turtles. Decision makers are thus increasingly faced with a complex decision, involving multiple linked agencies, regarding the disposition of turtles of unknown origin and disease status, which creates uncertainty about the ...
Desireé Smith +4 more
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Juvenile agile frogs spatially avoid ranavirus-infected conspecifics. [PDF]
Sci RepExposure to contagious pathogens can result in behavioural changes, which can alter the spread of infectious diseases. Healthy individuals can express generalized social distancing or avoid the sources of infection, while infected individuals can show passive or active self-isolation. Amphibians are globally threatened by contagious diseases, yet their
Herczeg D +10 more
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Non-native Amphibian Pet Trade via Internet in Poland [PDF]
, 2018 Overharvesting and trade in amphibian populations is one of the causes of their global decline. Online trade not only encourages the exploitation of an increasing number of rare and endangered amphibian species from all over the world but also ...
Kaczmarski, Mikołaj, Kolenda, Krzysztof
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Beyond Exponential Decay: How Biphasic and Delayed Decay Dynamics Shape Marine eDNA Dispersal
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.We used a multiprong approach with a literature review of eDNA decay experiments, an experimental study of empirical decay patterns, and high‐resolution Lagrangian particle tracking to quantify how different decay patterns drive eDNA dispersal at two contrasted locations in the Bay of Biscay, Northeast Atlantic.
Mohamed Yosri. Zanni +5 more
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Rana grylio virus 43R encodes an envelope protein involved in virus entry [PDF]
, 2018 Rana grylio virus (RGV), a member of genus Ranavirus in the family Iridoviridae, is a viral pathogen infecting aquatic animal. RGV 43R has homologues only in Ranavirus and contains a transmembrane (TM) domain, but its role in RGV infection is unknown. In
Gao, Xiao-Chan +2 more
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Characterization and Antibody Preparation of the Gene Products of Grouper Iridovirus ORF5L
Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 5, Issue 6, December 2025.ABSTRACT Grouper iridovirus (GIV) is a large DNA virus belonging to the family Iridoviridae and genus Ranavirus. It consists of 139,793 base pairs (bp) and 120 open reading frames (ORFs). GIV is a key pathogen of farmed fish worldwide. The functional roles of viral genes must be determined for the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of viral ...
Chu‐Fan Cheng +2 more
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Comparative study of ranavirus isolates from cod (Gadus morhua) and turbot (Psetta maxima) with reference to other ranaviruses [PDF]
, 2010 Two iridovirus isolates recovered from cod (Gadus morhua) and turbot (Psetta maxima) in Denmark were examined in parallel with a panel of other ranaviruses including frog virus 3 (FV3), the reference strain for the genus Ranavirus.
Ariel, Ellen +3 more
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