Parasites of seabirds: A survey of effects and ecological implications
Parasites are ubiquitous in the environment, and can cause negative effects in their host
species. Importantly, seabirds can be long-lived and cross multiple continents within a single …
species. Importantly, seabirds can be long-lived and cross multiple continents within a single …
[HTML][HTML] Bioinformatics based discovery of new keratinases in protease family M36
Keratinases are proteases that can catalyze the degradation of insoluble keratinous
biomass. Keratinases in protease family M36 (MEROPS database) are endo-acting …
biomass. Keratinases in protease family M36 (MEROPS database) are endo-acting …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic characterisation of a highly divergent Siadenovirus (Psittacine Siadenovirus F) from the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot (Neophema …
Siadenoviruses have been detected in wild and captive birds worldwide. Only nine
siadenoviruses have been fully sequenced; however, partial sequences for 30 others, many …
siadenoviruses have been fully sequenced; however, partial sequences for 30 others, many …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the pathology of liver, kidney, muscle, and stomach of fledgling seabirds associated with plastic ingestion
There remain significant gaps in knowledge about 'sub-lethal'impacts of plastic ingestion,
particularly chronic impacts on cells, tissues, or organs. Few studies have applied traditional …
particularly chronic impacts on cells, tissues, or organs. Few studies have applied traditional …
Rapid whole-genome based typing and surveillance of avipoxviruses using nanopore sequencing
G Croville, G Le Loc'h, C Zanchetta, M Manno… - Journal of virological …, 2018 - Elsevier
Avian pox is an infectious disease caused by avipoxviruses (APV), resulting in cutaneous
and/or tracheal lesions. Poxviruses share large genome sizes (from 130 to 360 kb), featuring …
and/or tracheal lesions. Poxviruses share large genome sizes (from 130 to 360 kb), featuring …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular characterisation of a novel pathogenic avipoxvirus from an Australian passerine bird, mudlark (Grallina cyanoleuca)
Avipoxviruses have been recognised as significant pathogens in the conservation of
numerous bird species. However, the vast majority of the avipoxviruses that infect wild birds …
numerous bird species. However, the vast majority of the avipoxviruses that infect wild birds …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular characterisation of a novel pathogenic avipoxvirus from the Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Avipoxviruses are significant pathogens infecting a wide range of wild and domestic bird
species globally. Here, we describe a novel genome sequence of magpiepox virus (MPPV) …
species globally. Here, we describe a novel genome sequence of magpiepox virus (MPPV) …
Characterisation of an Australian fowlpox virus carrying a near-full-length provirus of reticuloendotheliosis virus
Fowlpox virus (FWPV), which is the type member of the genus Avipoxvirus, subfamily
Chordopoxvirinae, family Poxviridae, can lead to significant losses to the poultry industry …
Chordopoxvirinae, family Poxviridae, can lead to significant losses to the poultry industry …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of avian poxvirus genomes, including a novel poxvirus from lesser flamingos (Phoenicopterus minor), highlights the lack of …
O Carulei, N Douglass, AL Williamson - BMC genomics, 2017 - Springer
Background Avian poxviruses are important pathogens of both wild and domestic birds. To
date, seven isolates from subclades A and B and one from proposed subclade E, have had …
date, seven isolates from subclades A and B and one from proposed subclade E, have had …