• Here, we first identify the population structure of the Indian tiger using whole-genome sequences and then develop an AIMs panel with a minimum number of SNPs that can recapitulate this structure. (nature.com)
  • Our study can be used as a guideline for developing an AIMs panel for the management of other endangered species where obtaining whole genome sequences are difficult. (nature.com)
  • 2000 ). Traditionally, upon the advent of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, genetic variation within wild populations used to be determined either employing a handful of neutral microsatellite markers or assessing mitochondrial DNA sequences (Chapman et al. (nature.com)
  • By comparing the sequences of mtDNA genomes from various regions of Europe with mitochondrial genomes from around the world, they made a very surprising observation regarding when sub-Saharan lineages appeared in Europe. (eurekalert.org)
  • We sequenced the complete mt genome of W. compar and conducted phylogenetic analyses using concatenated coding sequences of 12 protein-coding genes (PCGs) by maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference. (nature.com)
  • Recent molecular analyses of mt genome sequences have provided selectable hypotheses for the phylogenetic relationships of nematodes based on 18S rRNA. (nature.com)
  • A comparison of DNA sequences from the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 gene indicated that the incursion was probably from Cairns or Camooweal. (health.gov.au)
  • In order to accomplish that, they collected skin samples from individuals of the two species of dolphins as well as from the intermediate morphs and conducted a DNA-based study by means of two types of genetic markers (bi-parentally inherited high resolving microsatellite DNA markers and maternally transmitted mitochondrial DNA sequences) serving as two independent sources of information. (databasefootball.com)
  • In addition, using sequences of three mitochondrial genes, the phylogenetic relationships between every sample with a known karyotype were determined, which revealed significant nucleotide divergence among the karyomorphs. (scielo.br)
  • Our past has left footprints in our genome in the form of genetic variations (or differences in DNA sequences between individuals). (armeniangenome.am)
  • Bar Code of Life Data Systems (BOLD) Identification Engine The BOLD Identification System (IDS) accepts sequences from the 5' region of the mitochondrial gene COI and returns a species-level identification when one is possible. (fscj.edu)
  • In order to detect useful polymorphisms to trace Iberian, Duroc and wild boar maternal lineages, we herein investigated the complete porcine mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) using three complementary approaches. (fao.org)
  • While the nuclear genome is a mix of genetic information from both mother and father, the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is passed directly from mother to child without any contribution of DNA from the father. (eurekalert.org)
  • In this study, an international team of researchers performed the largest analysis of complete mtDNA genomes belonging to haplogroup L (a lineage of sub-Saharan Africa origin) in Europe to date, aiming to untangle the history of genetic links between the two contents. (eurekalert.org)
  • Still, the finding that the Iceman had such a unique genetic sequence is consistent with the idea that selection has had an effect on human mtDNA diversity, effectively causing the mtDNA gene pool to be dominated by a few successful lineages, with many older lineages not persisting to the present. (blogspot.com)
  • I'm looking forward to comparing the mtDNA genome obtained by the two research groups. (blogspot.com)
  • This is the oldest complete Homo sapiens mtDNA genome generated to date. (blogspot.com)
  • The results point to the potential significance of complete-ancient-mtDNA studies in addressing questions concerning the genetic history of human populations that the phylogeography of modern lineages is unable to tackle. (blogspot.com)
  • Unlike the nuclear genome, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) exists in high copy numbers in a single cell, thereby serving as an attractive target for high-level, heterologous gene expression in biotechnology hosts, such as yeast. (lbl.gov)
  • This technology allows for any genetic change of the mtDNA without a selection marker or other sequence constraints. (lbl.gov)
  • The alternative hypothesis in which a single female became infected, the daughters of which mated with males (thus introducing nuclear genetic variance) cannot account for the presence of concordant variance in mtDNA. (datadryad.org)
  • This raises the question of whether the high mitochondrial G+C content observed in P. tetraurelia is a characteristic property of Paramecium mtDNA, or whether it is an exception of the ciliate mitochondrial genomes known so far. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Knowledge on the evolution of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in single-celled organisms on the other hand is more scarce. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Two interesting aspects of ciliate mtDNA are predominant and have made the assembly of mitochondrial genomes difficult. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) can be circular, as in animals, or linear, as in many plant species [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Blue marlin diversity was assessed at mtDNA, scnDNA, microsatellite DNA, and allozyme molecular markers. (wm.edu)
  • ScnDNA and allozyme markers exhibited lower levels of diversity and inter-ocean divergence than mtDNA (average &F\sb{lcub}st{rcub}& = 0.08). (wm.edu)
  • Enhanced genetic drift among populations, due to the four-fold lower effective population size of mtDNA, was emphasized as causing the greater mtDNA inter-ocean divergence. (wm.edu)
  • A combination of these first three genes plus the CR, comprising micro as well as macro repeats, may thus provide more suitable markers for conservation genetic studies, not only of this near-threatened species, but also of many other insects. (bioone.org)
  • The complete mt genome is 14,373 bp in size and comprises 36 genes, including 12 protein-coding, two rRNA and 22 tRNA genes. (nature.com)
  • After a long period of evolution, the genetic composition of mt in most metazoans is now present consistently, suggesting that mt genes are important for maintaining the basic functions of mt 9 . (nature.com)
  • The 2.01 Mb genome with a G+C content of 51.9% was assembled into 221 contigs and predicted to have 1,913 protein-coding genes, 98 pseudo genes, 7 rRNAs, 60 tRNAs, and 1 CRISPR array. (bvsalud.org)
  • Integrations included modifications to native mitochondrial genes to improve and modify host metabolism, and the introduction of heterologous metabolic pathways for bioproduction. (lbl.gov)
  • First, all hitherto known ciliate mitochondrial genomes are linear, from 40 kb ( P. tetraurelia ) to 47 kb ( Tetrahymena ) long, and contain some 50 tightly packed genes without introns. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The S. purpurea mt genome contains 52 genes: 31 protein-coding, 18 tRNAs, and three rRNAs. (springeropen.com)
  • Furthermore, the recycling cattle dung using considerably reduced the abundance of mobile genetic elements known to play critical roles in the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes between organisms. (researchgate.net)
  • The potential use of mitochondrial ribosomal genes (12S and 16S) in DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis of trematodes. (ox.ac.uk)
  • BackgroundGenetic markers like the nuclear ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, internal transcribed spacer regions, mitochondrial protein-coding genes, and genomes have been utilized for molecular identification of parasitic trematodes. (ox.ac.uk)
  • This study presented novel and broadly applicable primers using the mitochondrial 12S and 16S rRNA genes for Digenea and aimed to show their suitability as alternative genetic markers for molecular identification of orders Plagiorchiida, Echinostomida, and Strigeida.ResultsOur results revealed that the mitochondrial 12S and 16S rRNA genes are suitable for trematode molecular identification, with sufficient resolution to discriminate closely related species and achieve accurate species identification through phylogenetic placements. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The convenience and applicability of the newly designed primers and adequate genetic variation of the mitochondrial rRNA genes can be useful as complementary markers for trematode molecular-based studies.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that the mitochondrial rRNA genes could be alternative genetic markers robust for trematode molecular identification and potentially helpful for DNA barcoding where our primers can be widely applied across the major Digenea orders. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Furthermore, the potential of the mitochondrial rRNA genes for molecular systematics can be explored, enhancing their appeal for trematode molecular-based studies. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The novelty of utilizing the mitochondrial rRNA genes and the designed primers in this study can potentially open avenues for species identification, discovery, and systematics in the future. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Every population has its own genetic history and, hence, a distinct pattern of genetic variations (not population-specific genes! (armeniangenome.am)
  • The genotype (or genome) is a person's unique combination of genes or genetic makeup. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Several genes (SDHD, SDHB, SDHC) that belong to the mitochondrial complex II have been identified as involved in the so-called pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma syndrome. (medscape.com)
  • To address these issues, we analyzed the patterns of allele sharing for several nuclear and mitochondrial molecular markers among Corbicula individuals collected across both the native and invasive range. (peercommunityin.org)
  • In the present study, a total of 99 accessions of Brassicaceae family, including 84 mustard (50 oilseed and 34 vegetable types) in China and 15 other Brassicaceae accessions were evaluated for their genetic diversity using nuclear and mitochondrial molecular markers. (mdpi.com)
  • Accurately inferring population genetic structure requires whole-genome data across the geographical range of the species, which can be resource-intensive. (nature.com)
  • A cheaper strategy is to employ a subset of markers that can efficiently recapitulate the population genetic structure inferred by the whole genome data. (nature.com)
  • These 49 SNPs were sufficient to recapitulate the population genetic structure obtained from the whole genome data. (nature.com)
  • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first-ever SNP-based AIMs panel for big cats, which can be used as a cost-effective alternative to whole-genome sequencing for detecting the biogeographical origin of Indian tigers. (nature.com)
  • 2020 ) have analyzed whole-genome sequencing data of birds for studying the genomic features across a phylogeny without reference genomes albeit they had to use reference genomes from phylogenetically related species. (nature.com)
  • 2015 ), have been successfully assembled through a combination approach using shotgun and paired-end NGS sequencing from non-enriched whole genome DNA libraries. (springeropen.com)
  • We generated the mt genome sequence from 454 pyrosequencing whole genome big data. (springeropen.com)
  • In the future, it will be exciting to apply whole genome sequencing approaches to systems such as this. (peercommunityin.org)
  • As a first step in evaluating the most variable molecular markers for further population genetic and conservation studies of this and other insects, the entire mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) was sequenced (16,094bp). (bioone.org)
  • was investigated by employing mitochondrial (mt) DNA molecular markers. (usda.gov)
  • In a study published online today in Genome Research , researchers present the first genetic evidence for prehistoric gene flow between Africa and Europe, dating back as far as 11,000 years ago. (eurekalert.org)
  • Its 16S rRNA gene sequence extracted from the genome sequence showed close phylogenetic association with several L. fermentum strains. (bvsalud.org)
  • Previous gene editing tools have only focused on the nuclear genome, while the JBEI invention allows for efficient, reliable genetic engineering in the mitochondrial genome. (lbl.gov)
  • The invention also provides novel techniques for importing nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) needed for Cas9-based gene editing into the mitochondrial matrix. (lbl.gov)
  • All Wolbachia markers, including the hypervariable wsp gene, were invariant, suggesting that only a single strain of Wolbachia is involved. (datadryad.org)
  • The results showed high levels of genetic diversity and evidence of gene flow even between locations separated over 350 km. (peerj.com)
  • To test this question, we determined the mitochondrial genome sequence of Paramecium caudatum and compared the gene content and sequence properties to the closely related P. tetraurelia . (biomedcentral.com)
  • This gene is ~1,350 amino acid residues long, shows extreme sequence divergence among Tetrahymena species and has no homolog in the P. tetraurelia or Euplotes mitochondrial genomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Plant mitochondrial (mt) genomes possess several complex features, including a variable size, a dynamic genome structure, and complicated patterns of gene loss and gain throughout evolutionary history. (springeropen.com)
  • 2006. Construction of a 10,000 marker ultradense genetic recombination map of potato: providing a framework for accelerated gene isolation and genomewide physical map . (hutton.ac.uk)
  • Recent studies suggest that south-to-north gene flow largely influenced present-day patterns of genetic variation in Southeast Asian populations and that late Pleistocene and early Holocene migrations from Southeast Asia are responsible for a substantial proportion of ISEA ancestry. (molgen.org)
  • We conclude that migrations from Southeast Asia made a large contribution to Iban ancestry, although evidence of potential gene flow from Taiwan is also seen in uniparentally inherited marker data. (molgen.org)
  • How do numerous non-coding variations in the human genome affect gene expression in the retina? (nih.gov)
  • Li-Wei Wu , David C. Lees , and Shen-Horn Yen "The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Near-Threatened Swallowtail, Agehana maraho (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae): Evaluating Sequence Variability and Suitable Markers for Conservation Genetic Studies," Entomological News 121(3), 267-280, (1 June 2010). (bioone.org)
  • A complete L. lineolaris mt genome (17027 bp) sequence is -3.5% divergent from L. hesperus after excluding the control region. (usda.gov)
  • To trace the evolution and ancestry of humans, scientists study the DNA sequence of the mitochondria, a specialized cellular structure that produces energy for the cell and carries genetic information that is separate from the rest of the genome that resides in the nucleus. (eurekalert.org)
  • This study reports, for the first time, the complete W. compar mt genome sequence obtained from Chinese porcupines. (nature.com)
  • Using a mixed sequencing procedure based on PCR amplification and 454 sequencing of pooled amplification products, we have retrieved the first complete mitochondrial-genome sequence of a prehistoric European. (blogspot.com)
  • Here, I present the genome sequence of the L. fermentum LAB1 strain, its annotation, and phylogenetic features. (bvsalud.org)
  • Determination of average nucleotide identity (ANI) of the genome sequence revealed 99.37% identity to that of the type strain ATCC 14931. (bvsalud.org)
  • The genome sequence is expected to provide useful insights with regard to the phenotypic, metabolic and beneficial aspects of this lactic acid bacterium. (bvsalud.org)
  • Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) have developed a technology for making homogenous sequence modifications (edits or integration) into the mitochondrial genome of eukaryotic cells. (lbl.gov)
  • Therefore, to fill in one of the above mentioned gaps, we decided to sequence the mitochondrial genome of P. caudatum , a close relative of the P. aurelia species complex, in order to elucidate the mitochondrial genome evolution within this important ciliate genus. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We assembled the complete Salix purpurea L. mt genome by screening genomic sequence reads generated by a Roche-454 pyrosequencing platform. (springeropen.com)
  • 2022) describes population genetic patterns in these clams, using both nuclear and mitochondrial sequence markers. (peercommunityin.org)
  • Genetic distance calibration with the fossil record estimated the pairwise sequence divergence as 0. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Such ancestry informative markers (AIMs), have rarely been developed for endangered species such as tigers utilizing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). (nature.com)
  • This difference in the mitochondrial nucleotide composition was accompanied by significantly different codon usage patterns in both species, i.e. within P. caudatum clearly A/T ending codons dominated, whereas for P. tetraurelia the synonymous codons were more balanced with a higher number of G/C ending codons. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers analyzed here suggest that the Iban exhibit greatest genetic similarity to Indonesian and mainland Southeast Asian populations. (molgen.org)
  • We have then compared it with 115 related extant lineages from mitochondrial haplogroup K. We found that the Iceman belonged to a branch of mitochondrial haplogroup K1 that has not yet been identified in modern European populations. (blogspot.com)
  • The nuclear and mitochondrial markers displayed significant and congruent variation among thelytokous wasp lineages, showing that multiple lineages have become infected with Wolbachia. (datadryad.org)
  • However, in androgenetic Corbicula clams, occasional genetic mixing between distinct lineages has also been observed when the sperm of one lineage fertilizes the oocyte of another one. (peercommunityin.org)
  • Because of these occasional introgressions, the genetic relationships between Corbicula species remained unclear, and the biogeographic origins of the invasive androgenetic lineages have been challenging to identify. (peercommunityin.org)
  • These had reduced genetic diversity, but also showed complex patterns of allele sharing suggesting a complex origin of the invasive lineages. (peercommunityin.org)
  • 2003 ). DNA barcodes can provide information on genetic variation within and between species, rapidly assign taxonomic status across divergent lineages (Hebert and Gregory 2005 ), and identify the prey composition of predators' gut contents (Agustí et al. (springer.com)
  • Tests were conducted for gender-specific mitochondrial lineages, which occur in some other bivalves. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Investigations on patrilineal genetic legacy of Armenians have already shown that the majority of the Y-chromosomal lineages date back to the Neolithic (about 11,000-7,000 y.a). (armeniangenome.am)
  • Genetic and morphological analyses strongly support the placement of Nemadactylus in the family Latridae, alongside almost all of the other species formerly classified in the Cheilodactylidae. (wikipedia.org)
  • These genomes have not only rendered species diagnosis more reliable, but they have also provided a wealth of genetic markers that could be useful for investigating their population genetics, ecology, and epidemiology. (cdc.gov)
  • Assessing the population genetic structure of wild species is important for their management (Wultsch et al. (nature.com)
  • Out of 13,505 non-model species, currently recognized as 'threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), only around 1% have their genomes sequenced (Brandies et al. (nature.com)
  • 2016). Genetic structure of the beaked whale genus Berardius in the North Pacific, with genetic evidence for a new species . (oregonstate.edu)
  • is an exotic mosquito that probably arrived in Australia during the mid-19th century, 10 a rapidly evolving genetic marker would be required to identify population variation within this species. (health.gov.au)
  • Earlier studies documented that the mitochondrial guanine + cytosine contents are very different between Paramecium tetraurelia and all studied Tetrahymena species. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our analysis contributes toward understanding the organization and evolution of organelle genomes in Salicaceae species. (springeropen.com)
  • 2015 ). Plant mt genomes can be extraordinarily larger than animal mt genomes, and vary significantly in size, even between very closely related species or within a single family (Alverson et al. (springeropen.com)
  • 2006. Assessing the potential of regions of the nuclear and mitochondrial genome to develop a 'molecular tool box' for the detection and characterization of Phytophthora species . (hutton.ac.uk)
  • The presence of repeats and duplications in over half of the species herein assembled indicates that their occurrence is a principle of mitochondrial structure rather than an exception, shedding new light on mitochondrial genome evolution and organization. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Occasional" sexuality occurs when a species combines clonal reproduction and genetic mixing. (peercommunityin.org)
  • This strategy is predicted to combine the advantages of both asexuality and sexuality, but its actual consequences on the genetic diversity and species longevity are poorly understood. (peercommunityin.org)
  • Our results show the occurrence of an allelic pool encompassing all Corbicula freshwater species worldwide, including sexual and androgenetic ones, which highlights the substantial genetic mixing within this genus. (peercommunityin.org)
  • The intermediate morphs also carried DNA of both parental species (in respect of the genome that is inherited by both parents,) i.e., they were admixed, displaying unique variation indicative of recent hybridization events between the two species. (databasefootball.com)
  • Since the beginning of this century, the loss of genetic diversity within this species has been a major concern as this could have serious consequences on the ability of this species to respond to future production constraints. (scirp.org)
  • Restriction endonuclease markers were developed to distinguish among the species at all life history stages, allowing rapid identification in areas of sympatric distribution. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • However, challenges such as the design of broadly applicable primers for the vast number of species within Digenea and the genetic markers' ability to provide sufficient species-level resolution limited their utility. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Launched in 1995, Genome Research is an international, continuously published, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on research that provides novel insights into the genome biology of all organisms, including advances in genomic medicine. (eurekalert.org)
  • The genomic information and evolution of the mitochondrial genomes of metazoans is well documented. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The mitochondrial (mt) genome has drawn increased attention during the genomic and now post-genomic eras owing to its maternal pattern of inheritance and unique evolutionary features, and is often used for the phylogenetic study of plants (Gualberto et al. (springeropen.com)
  • We examined different methods for accessing genetic diversity and estimating genetic diversity parameters at the genomic level. (scirp.org)
  • Ancestry of the Iban Is Predominantly Southeast Asian: Genetic Evidence from Autosomal, Mitochondrial, and Y Chromosomes // PLoS ONE 6(1): e16338. (molgen.org)
  • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the cell's genetic material, contained in chromosomes within the cell nucleus and mitochondria. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Data -- Clonal genetic variation in a Wolbachia-infected asexual wasp: horizontal transmission or historical sex? (datadryad.org)
  • Here, we investigate whether horizontal transmission of Wolbachia can explain clonal genetic variation in natural populations of Leptopilina clavipes, a parasitoid wasp infected with a parthenogenesis-inducing Wolbachia. (datadryad.org)
  • Hierarchical analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed that most genetic variation was maintained within populations, with a non-significant fraction attributable to variation among temporal replicates and between locations within oceans. (wm.edu)
  • n = 104) genetic variation within the blue marlin revealed two distinct clades of haplotypes, one of which was present only in the Atlantic (the 'Atlantic clade'), at a frequency of 40% &(F\sb{lcub}st{rcub}& = 0.39). (wm.edu)
  • Thus, they lack the ability to fully characterize the overall human genetic variation. (armeniangenome.am)
  • We report a large-scale genetic analysis of human variation in the Iban population from the Malaysian state of Sarawak in northwestern Borneo, located in the center of ISEA. (molgen.org)
  • This research holds great potential for elucidating how genetic variation and regulatory elements lead to diverse visual phenotypes. (nih.gov)
  • Inter-and intra-specific genetic diversity of North American Lygus spp. (usda.gov)
  • In genetic diversity studies, the most frequently used markers are microsatellites. (intechopen.com)
  • 1997 ). The comparative analysis of plant mt genomes enhances our understanding of genome rearrangement and DNA transfer mechanisms, and of phylogenetic diversity. (springeropen.com)
  • Genetic diversity has traditionally been accessed from pedigree, however, with the advances in molecular genetics new opportunities have emerged. (scirp.org)
  • Sustaining genetic diversity also offers indemnification against climate change, disease, changing availability of feedstuffs, social change, selection errors, and unexpected catastrophic events such as the Chernobyl where many local breeds' diversity became threatened [11]. (scirp.org)
  • As stated by [16], the conservation of genetic diversity is, however, a form of guarantee against possible unexpected environmental conditions because it is a means of maintaining potential adaptation abilities. (scirp.org)
  • Correlations between diversity and divergence within and among marker classes were non-significant, indicating that difference in mutation rate can not explain the lower nuclear divergence. (wm.edu)
  • The patterns of diversity obtained within and among marker classes is consistent with expected values under migration-drift equilibrium. (wm.edu)
  • As a consequence, now we have an opportunity to get deep insights into the demographic events that have shaped current patterns of human genetic diversity. (armeniangenome.am)
  • Genetic diversity analysis is a fundamental work for effective management and utilization of plant germplasm. (mdpi.com)
  • In summary, it seems that inbreeding and genetic diversity is still not causing damages in animals that could influence the productive process. (aquapublisher.com)
  • 2014). Low levels of genetic differentiation characterize Australian humpback whale ( Megaptera novaeangliae ) populations . (oregonstate.edu)
  • With the development of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, such as the Roche and Illumina platforms, new strategies are being used to characterize plant mitochondrial genomes. (springeropen.com)
  • Identification of genetic structure within wildlife populations have implications in their conservation and management. (nature.com)
  • Salas said that it still remains unknown why there was genetic flow between the Africa and Europe in prehistoric times, but one possible scenario is that some bidirectional flow was promoted when the last glaciation pushed some Europeans southward, until the glacier receded and populations returned north. (eurekalert.org)
  • This genetic marker was also useful in identifying a separate Townsville haplotype population and another population on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait that is genetically distant to the mainland populations. (health.gov.au)
  • Identifying differences in mosquito strains or populations requires a DNA-based genetic marker that will be informative, will deliver an unambiguous result, will be relatively straightforward to use, and ideally, be useful in later studies of evolution or population genetics. (health.gov.au)
  • In contrast to what might be expected for an asexual lineage, there is evidence for significant genetic mixing between populations. (peercommunityin.org)
  • And this is what the field of population genetics explores - the genetic composition of populations, and the processes that influence it. (armeniangenome.am)
  • It has already revolutionized the field and has become an indispensable tool in addressing the questions on genetic history of human populations. (armeniangenome.am)
  • Armenians have a unique genetic heritage, which sets them apart from the neighboring populations. (armeniangenome.am)
  • The most common non-recombining Y (NRY) and mitochondrial (mt) DNA haplogroups present in the Iban are associated with populations of Southeast Asia. (molgen.org)
  • 18S rRNA was the first genetic marker used for phylogenetic classification of nematodes 4 . (nature.com)
  • The mt genome accumulates mutation rates at a faster rate than the nuclear genome and is characterised by fast evolution, maternal inheritance, and a simple structure. (nature.com)
  • He considers it more probable that a random mutation in the Iceman's mitochondrial DNA erased the only genetic marker currently used to identify members of the most common K1 branch. (blogspot.com)
  • The low mutation rate of nuclear markers, and greater male dispersal may have contributed to the difference detected. (wm.edu)
  • Over the past three decades, uniparentally inherited markers, such as the mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome, have been widely used to reconstruct matrilineal (transmitted through maternal line) and patrilineal genetic histories, respectively. (armeniangenome.am)
  • A. Our results are valuable to resolve the problems of Iberian and wild boar maternal origin determination but additional markers are required to achieve totally useful genetic tests. (fao.org)
  • The maternal genome is ditched along the way. (peercommunityin.org)
  • 2009 ). With the advancement in next-generation sequencing (NGS) techniques several thousand to millions of markers across the genome have become available for population genetic analysis, even for non-model organisms (Khan and Tyagi 2021 ). (nature.com)
  • The genomes of cellular organisms are composed of DNA. (proprofs.com)
  • Recent studies have demonstrated complete mitochondrial genomes of D. nihonkaiense and D. latum ( 4 , 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • This study aimed to determine the complete mitochondrial (mt) genome of W. compar and reconstruct its phylogenetic relationship with other nematodes. (nature.com)
  • In this study, we present the first complete mt genome of S. purpurea . (springeropen.com)
  • A nuclear 'Atlantic clade' of alleles was detected at one locus, indicating that the historical forces that generated the mitochondrial Atlantic clade (Pleistocene allopatry) also strongly influenced the nuclear genome. (wm.edu)
  • In addition to tracing the genetic links of Africa and Europe back to prehistoric times, Salas expects that their work will also help those individuals who want to learn more about their own ancestry. (eurekalert.org)
  • Furthermore, if until recently, our inferences on prehistoric events solely relied on modern genetic data, today, we can also incorporate direct evidence from the past. (armeniangenome.am)
  • Law enforcement agencies around the world use specific sets of these markers for identification purposes. (lifesciencesnewshubb.com)
  • Population Genetics of New Zealand Nemadactylus macropterus (tarakihi) and Characterisation of their Mitochondrial Genome (Thesis). (wikipedia.org)
  • Cases of hybridization that lead to viable offspring that are able to reproduce have implications on the genetic variability within individuals upon which natural selection can operate and, at a broader scale, on fundamental evolutionary processes such as speciation. (databasefootball.com)
  • Genetic variability and divergence rates were tested between stem (paired) and loop (unpaired) regions of secondary structure. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Despite the fact that the organization of the ciliate mitochondrial genome is exceptional, only few ciliate mitochondrial genomes have been sequenced until today. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among the topics considered by the journal are genome structure and function, comparative genomics, molecular evolution, genome-scale quantitative and population genetics, proteomics, epigenomics, and systems biology. (eurekalert.org)
  • Genome Biology. (hutton.ac.uk)
  • DNA analysis can help identify victims by comparing genetic similarities between people. (qhubonews.com)
  • Eighteen tandem repeats and 404 microsatellites are distributed unevenly throughout the S. purpurea mt genome. (springeropen.com)
  • In forensics, the specific DNA targeted in PCR is usually a set of highly repetitive markers called microsatellites, or short tandem repeats . (lifesciencesnewshubb.com)
  • 2020 ). Unravelling population structure involves the use of multiple markers from across the genome (Pritchard et al. (nature.com)
  • 2019 ). Consequently, resolving the population structure of most wild and endangered fauna with genome-wide SNP markers has been challenging. (nature.com)
  • 2015). Cultural traditions across a migratory network shape the genetic structure of southern right whales around Australia and New Zealand . (oregonstate.edu)
  • 2016). What influences the worldwide genetic structure of sperm whales ( Physeter macrocephalus )? . (oregonstate.edu)
  • Population genetic structure, serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae causing invasive disease in children in Argentina. (cdc.gov)
  • Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) lines are imported from Shrimp Improvement System (SIS) in USA and genetic characterization is achieved once animals arrive. (aquapublisher.com)
  • In this study, we sequenced one mitochondrial marker (COI) as well as genome-wide data (ddRAD sequencing) from 28 and 41 samples, respectively, covering the entire distribution range of the genus to explore the population genomics, phylogenomic relationships and introgression patterns within the genus Cerastes. (researchgate.net)
  • By using an endonuclease that specifically targets un-edited DNA loci, the scientists achieved efficient, homoplasmic integrations in the mitochondrial genome. (lbl.gov)
  • In contrast, inter-ocean divergence was highly significant for a majority of loci within each marker class. (wm.edu)
  • Although some microsatellite loci were much more sensitive than scnDNA markers, on average, these differences were not significant, due to the wide range of microsatellite patterns detected. (wm.edu)
  • Targeted genome engineering for mitochondria and other organelles has important implications in fungal, plant, algal and human cells and tissues. (lbl.gov)
  • The mean and variance of inter-ocean divergence &(F)& estimates were not significantly different among marker classes, suggesting a minor influence of selection. (wm.edu)
  • Genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual eg Bb. (fscj.edu)
  • The D-loop minisatellite results showed overlapping ranges of fragment sizes and suggested heteroplasmy, a result that nullify the use of this region for the development of breed diagnostic markers. (fao.org)
  • One such quasi-sexual reproductive mode is androgenesis, in which the offspring, after fertilization, inherits only the entire paternal nuclear genome. (peercommunityin.org)
  • Studies of plant mt genomes can, therefore, provide unique insights into organelle evolution. (springeropen.com)
  • Genetic parameters remained similar for the second, ninth and tenth but significantly differed from the very first introduced stock. (aquapublisher.com)
  • In order to promote the understaning of the mitochondrial genome evolution of single-celled eukaryotes, it is necessary to fill the large existing gaps of knowledge and data. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Additionally, we compared the S. purpurea mt genome to several previously published genomes to gain enhanced understanding of the evolution of organellar genomes. (springeropen.com)
  • Population movements in the millennia following this initial settlement are thought to have greatly influenced the genetic makeup of current inhabitants, yet the extent attributed to different events is not clear. (molgen.org)