Near-random distribution of chromosome-derived circular DNA in the condensed genome of pigeons and the larger, more repeat-rich human genome
HD Møller, J Ramos-Madrigal… - Genome biology and …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) elements of chromosomal origin are known to be
common in a number of eukaryotic species. However, it remains to be addressed whether …
common in a number of eukaryotic species. However, it remains to be addressed whether …
VIDHOP, viral host prediction with deep learning
Motivation Zoonosis, the natural transmission of infections from animals to humans, is a far-
reaching global problem. The recent outbreaks of Zikavirus, Ebolavirus and Coronavirus are …
reaching global problem. The recent outbreaks of Zikavirus, Ebolavirus and Coronavirus are …
Tracing histoplasmosis genomic epidemiology and species occurrence across the USA
BG Tenório, DR Kollath, L Gade… - Emerging Microbes & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Histoplasmosis is an endemic mycosis in North America frequently reported along the Ohio
and Mississippi River Valleys, although autochthonous cases occur in non-endemic areas …
and Mississippi River Valleys, although autochthonous cases occur in non-endemic areas …
Single-cell transcriptome analysis of the in vivo response to viral infection in the cave nectar bat Eonycteris spelaea
Bats are reservoir hosts of many zoonotic viruses with pandemic potential. We utilized single-
cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the immune response in bat lungs …
cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the immune response in bat lungs …
The potential role of endogenous viral elements in the evolution of bats as reservoirs for zoonotic viruses
EC Skirmuntt, M Escalera-Zamudio… - Annual Review of …, 2020 - annualreviews.org
Despite a small genome size, bats have comparable diversity of retroviral and non-retroviral
endogenous sequences to other mammals. These include Class I and Class II retroviral …
endogenous sequences to other mammals. These include Class I and Class II retroviral …
Behaviour, biology and evolution of vocal learning in bats
SC Vernes, GS Wilkinson - Philosophical Transactions of …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The comparative approach can provide insight into the evolution of human speech,
language and social communication by studying relevant traits in animal systems. Bats are …
language and social communication by studying relevant traits in animal systems. Bats are …
Expanding the conservation genomics toolbox: incorporating structural variants to enhance genomic studies for species of conservation concern
Structural variants (SVs) are large rearrangements (> 50 bp) within the genome that impact
gene function and the content and structure of chromosomes. As a result, SVs are a …
gene function and the content and structure of chromosomes. As a result, SVs are a …
[HTML][HTML] Bats in ecosystems and their Wide spectrum of viral infectious potential threats: SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging viruses
DK Bonilla-Aldana, SD Jimenez-Diaz… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bats have populated earth for approximately 52 million years, serving as natural reservoirs
for a variety of viruses through the course of evolution. Transmission of highly pathogenic …
for a variety of viruses through the course of evolution. Transmission of highly pathogenic …
Wildlife consumption ban is insufficient
As pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to accelerate, the French
Health Minister, Olivier Véran, has confused matters by claiming on Twitter that anti …
Health Minister, Olivier Véran, has confused matters by claiming on Twitter that anti …