Sequence mismatch analysis (MMA) and Bayesian skyline plots (BSP) are commonly used
to reconstruct historical demography. A survey of 173 research articles (2009–2014), which …

Most of world's fish and seafood are produced by aquaculture, which is one of the biggest
contributors to the world's food security. The substantial increase in prices of conventional …

Mulberry, belonging to the order Rosales, family Moraceae, and genus Morus, has received
attention because of both its economic and medicinal value, as well as for its important …

Background Bombyx mori was domesticated from the Chinese wild silkworm, Bombyx
mandarina. Wild and domestic silkworms are good models in which to investigate genes …

Domestication has irrevocably impacted human evolution. The domestication
process/pathways have been the focus of abundant research for plants and vertebrates …

The high adaptability of insects to food sources has contributed to their ranking among the
most abundant and diverse species on Earth. However, the molecular mechanisms …

Strongly alkaline electrolyzed water (SAEW) was prepared by electrolysis of tap water in a
laboratory-made water electrolyzer. The pH of stored SAEW was stable for more than one …

Abstract Starting with dogs, over 15,000 years ago, the domestication of animals has been
central in the development of modern societies. Because of its importance for a range of …

The on-site identification of ancient silks has long been a key challenge in archeology.
Therefore, a rapid, cost-effective, sensitive analytical approach is highly desirable. In this …

The silkworm, Bombyx mori, a model Lepidopteran specie, is an important economic insect.
It is specifically infected by Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV), causing huge …