Genome-wide profiling of histone (H3) lysine 4 (K4) tri-methylation (me3) under drought, heat, and combined stresses in switchgrass
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a warm-season perennial (C4) grass identified as an important biofuel crop in the United States. It is well adapted to the marginal environment where heat and moisture stre... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 29, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Vasudevan Ayyappan, Venkateswara R. Sripathi, Shaojun Xie, Malay C. Saha, Rita Hayford, Desalegn D. Serba, Mayavan Subramani, Jyothi Thimmapuram, Antonette Todd and Venu Kal Kalavacharla Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Glutamine metabolism-related genes and immunotherapy in nonspecifc orbital infammation were validated using bioinformatics and machine learning
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Source: BMC Genomics - February 29, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Zixuan Wu, Na Li, Yuan Gao, Liyuan Cao, Xiaolei Yao and Qinghua Peng Tags: Correction Source Type: research

JMJD3 regulate H3K27me3 modification via interacting directly with TET1 to affect spermatogonia self-renewal and proliferation
In epigenetic modification, histone modification and DNA methylation coordinate the regulation of spermatogonium. Not only can methylcytosine dioxygenase 1 (TET1) function as a DNA demethylase, converting 5-me... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 29, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jin Wang, Lingling Liu, Zebin Li, Haoyu Wang, Yuanyuan Ren, Kaisheng Wang, Yang Liu, Xinjie Tao and Liming Zheng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Annotated genome and transcriptome of the endangered Caribbean mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) using PacBio long-read sequencing
Long-read sequencing is revolutionizing de-novo genome assemblies, with continued advancements making it more readily available for previously understudied, non-model organisms. Stony corals are one such example,... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 29, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Benjamin D. Young, Olivia M. Williamson, Nicholas S. Kron, Natalia Andrade Rodriguez, Lys M. Isma, Nicholas J. MacKnight, Erinn M. Muller, Stephanie M. Rosales, Stephanie M. Sirotzke, Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Sara D. Williams and Michael S. Studivan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Differential regulation of miRNAs involved in the susceptible and resistance responses of wheat cultivars to wheat streak mosaic virus and Triticum mosaic virus
Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) and Triticum mosaic virus (TriMV) are components of the wheat streak mosaic virus disease complex in the Great Plains region of the U.S.A. and elsewhere. Co-infection of wheat ... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 28, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Inanc Soylu, Dilip K. Lakshman, Satyanarayana Tatineni, Leny C. Galvez and Amitava Mitra Tags: Research Source Type: research

The structure and diversity of bacteria and fungi in the roots and rhizosphere soil of three different species of Geodorum
Shepherd's crook (Geodorum) is a genus of protected orchids that are valuable both medicinally and ornamentally. Geodorum eulophioides (GE) is an endangered and narrowly distributed species, and Geodorum densiflo... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 28, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jianxiu Liu, Danjuan Zeng, Yang Huang, Lisha Zhong, Jialin Liao, Yuxing Shi, Haidu Jiang, Yajin Luo, Yu Liang and Shengfeng Chai Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mitochondrial genome structure and composition in 70 fishes: a key resource for fisheries management in the South Atlantic
Phylogenetic gaps of public databases of reference sequences are a major obstacle for comparative genomics and management of marine resources, particularly in the Global South, where economically important fis... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 27, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Marcela Alvarenga, Ananda Krishna Pereira D ’Elia, Graciane Rocha, Clara Alvarez Arantes, Frederico Henning, Ana Tereza Ribeiro de Vasconcelos and Antonio Mateo Solé-Cava Tags: Research Source Type: research

Subtelomeric plasticity contributes to gene family expansion in the human parasitic flatworm Schistosoma mansoni
The genomic region that lies between the telomere and chromosome body, termed the subtelomere, is heterochromatic, repeat-rich, and frequently undergoes rearrangement. Within this region, large-scale structura... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 27, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: T Brann, A Beltramini, C Chaparro, M Berriman, SR Doyle and AV Protasio Tags: Research Source Type: research

A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT
The majority of CAKUT-associated CNVs overlap at least one miRNA gene, thus affecting the cellular levels of the corresponding miRNA. We aimed to investigate the potency of restitution of CNV-affected miRNA le... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 27, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Kristina Mitrovic, Ivan Zivotic, Ivana Kolic, Jelena Zakula, Maja Zivkovic, Aleksandra Stankovic and Ivan Jovanovic Tags: Research Source Type: research

RNA sequencing identifies key genes involved in intramuscular fat deposition in chickens at different developmental stages
Intramuscular fat (IMF) is an important factor in meat quality, and triglyceride (TG) and Phospholipids (PLIP), as the main components of IMF, are of great significance to the improvement of meat quality. (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 27, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jinmei Zhu, Yongli Wang, Yongchun Su, Maiqing Zheng, Huanxian Cui and Zhiwu Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Transcriptomics and metabolomics analysis reveal the dietary copper deficiency and supplementation effects of liver gene expression and metabolite change in grazing sheep
The appropriate mineral nutrients are essential for sheep growth and reproduction. However, traditional grazing sheep often experience mineral nutrient deficiencies, especially copper (Cu), due to inadequate m... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 27, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Xiwei Jin, Lingbo Meng, Zhi Qi and Lan Mi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Body mass index stratified meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies of polycystic ovary syndrome in women of European ancestry
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex multifactorial disorder with a substantial genetic component. However, the clinical manifestations of PCOS are heterogeneous with notable differences between lean ... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Kharis Burns, Benjamin H. Mullin, Loes M. E. Moolhuijsen, Triin Laisk, Jaakko S. Tyrmi, Jinrui Cui, Ky ’Era V. Actkins, Yvonne V. Louwers, Lea K. Davis, Frank Dudbridge, Ricardo Azziz, Mark O. Goodarzi, Hannele Laivuori, Reedik Mägi, Jenny A. Visser, J Tags: Research Source Type: research

Characterization of sucrose nonfermenting-1-related protein kinase 2 (SnRK2) gene family in Haynaldia villosa demonstrated SnRK2.9-V enhances drought and salt stress tolerance of common wheat
The sucrose nonfermenting-1-related protein kinase 2 (SnRK2) plays a crucial role in responses to diverse biotic/abiotic stresses. Currently, there are reports on these genes in Haynaldia villosa, a diploid wild ... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jia Liu, Luyang Wei, Yirong Wu, Zongkuan Wang, Haiyan Wang, Jin Xiao, Xiue Wang and Li Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research

Dietary antarctic krill improves antioxidant capacity, immunity and reduces lipid accumulation, insights from physiological and transcriptomic analysis of Plectropomus leopardus
Due to its enormous biomass, Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) plays a crucial role in the Antarctic Ocean ecosystem. In recent years, Antarctic krill has found extensive application in aquaculture, emerging as... (Source: BMC Genomics)
Source: BMC Genomics - February 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mengya Wang, Shaoxuan Wu, Hui Ding, Mingyi Wang, Jiayi Ma, Jie Xiao, Bo Wang, Zhenmin Bao and Jingjie Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Genome-wide association study for stayability at diferent calvings in Nellore beef cattle
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Source: BMC Genomics - February 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Diogo Osmar Silva, Gerardo Alves Fernandes J únior, Larissa Fernanda Simielli Fonseca, Lúcio Flávio Macedo Mota, Tiago Bresolin, Roberto Carvalheiro and Lucia Galvão de Albuquerque Tags: Correction Source Type: research