Evolution of guanylate binding protein genes shows a remarkable variability within bats (Chiroptera)
A Pinheiro, JR Borges, JV Côrte-Real… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background GBP s (guanylate binding proteins), an evolutionary ancient protein family, play
a key role in the host's innate immune response against bacterial, parasitic and viral …
a key role in the host's innate immune response against bacterial, parasitic and viral …
Plethora of new marsupial genomes informs our knowledge of marsupial MHC class II
The major histocompatibility complex plays a vital role in the vertebrate immune system due
to its role in infection, disease and autoimmunity, or recognition of “self”. The marsupial MHC …
to its role in infection, disease and autoimmunity, or recognition of “self”. The marsupial MHC …
Diet and the evolution of ADH7 across seven orders of mammals
SL Pinto, MC Janiak… - Royal Society …, 2023 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Dietary variation within and across species drives the eco-evolutionary responsiveness of
genes necessary to metabolize nutrients and other components. Recent evidence from …
genes necessary to metabolize nutrients and other components. Recent evidence from …
Museomics and phylogenomics of lovebirds (Psittaciformes, Psittaculidae, Agapornis) using low-coverage whole-genome sequencing
Natural history collections contain specimens that provide important insights into studies of
ecology and evolution. With the advancement of high-throughput sequencing, historical …
ecology and evolution. With the advancement of high-throughput sequencing, historical …
Wing: A suitable nonlethal tissue type for repeatable and rapid telomere length estimates in bats
Telomeres are used increasingly in ecology and evolution as biomarkers for ageing and
environmental stress, and are typically measured from DNA extracted from nonlethally …
environmental stress, and are typically measured from DNA extracted from nonlethally …
Natural selection in bats with historical exposure to white-nose syndrome
Background Hibernation allows animals to survive periods of resource scarcity by reducing
their energy expenditure through decreased metabolism. However, hibernators become …
their energy expenditure through decreased metabolism. However, hibernators become …
Novel de Novo Genome of Cynopterus brachyotis Reveals Evolutionarily Abrupt Shifts in Gene Family Composition across Fruit Bats
Major novel physiological or phenotypic adaptations often require accompanying
modifications at the genic level. Conversely, the detection of considerable contractions …
modifications at the genic level. Conversely, the detection of considerable contractions …
[HTML][HTML] The genome sequence of the Soprano Pipistrelle, Pipistrellus pygmaeus (Leach, 1825)
We present a genome assembly from an individual male Pipistrellus pygmaeus (the
Soprano Pipistrelle; Chordata; Mammalia; Chiroptera; Vespertilionidae). The genome …
Soprano Pipistrelle; Chordata; Mammalia; Chiroptera; Vespertilionidae). The genome …
Population genomic analysis reveals distinct demographics and recent adaptation in the black flying fox (Pteropus alecto)
As the only mammalian group capable of powered flight, bats have many unique biological
traits. Previous comparative genomic studies in bats have focused on long-term evolution …
traits. Previous comparative genomic studies in bats have focused on long-term evolution …
Bat Bites and Rabies PEP in the Croatian Reference Centre for Rabies 1995–2020
R Vodopija, I Lojkić, D Hamidović, J Boneta… - Viruses, 2024 - mdpi.com
Seroprevalence of lyssaviruses in certain bat species has been proven in the Republic of
Croatia, but there have been no confirmed positive bat brain isolates or human fatalities …
Croatia, but there have been no confirmed positive bat brain isolates or human fatalities …