Abstract Ensembl Genomes (http://www. ensemblgenomes. org) is an integrative resource
for genome-scale data from non-vertebrate species. The project exploits and extends …

The association between fitness-related phenotypic traits and an environmental gradient
offers one of the best opportunities to study the interplay between natural selection and …

Anopheles gambiae, the primary African vector of malaria parasites, exhibits numerous
rhythmic behaviors including flight activity, swarming, mating, host seeking, egg laying, and …

Background Effective response to public health emergencies, such as we are now
experiencing with COVID-19, requires data sharing across multiple disciplines and data …

Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that post-transcriptionally
regulate gene expression in a variety of organisms, including insects, vertebrates, and …

Abstract VectorBase (http://www. vectorbase. org) is a NIAID-supported bioinformatics
resource for invertebrate vectors of human pathogens. It hosts data for nine genomes …

The evolution of ants is marked by remarkable adaptations that allowed the development of
very complex social systems. To identify how ant-specific adaptations are associated with …

Orphan genes are defined as genes that lack detectable similarity to genes in other species
and therefore no clear signals of common descent (ie, homology) can be inferred. Orphans …

Our understanding of JH biosynthesis has significantly changed in the last years. In this
review I would like to discuss the following topics:(1) the progresses in understanding the JH …

The concept of homology drives speculation on a gene's function in any given species when
its biological roles in other species are characterized. With reference to a specific species …