Abstract Telomere-to-telomere (T2T) assemblies reveal new insights into the structure and
function of the previously 'invisible'parts of the genome and allow comparative analyses of …

Systematic relationships of cervids have been controversial for decades. Despite new input
from molecular systematics, consensus could only be partially reached. The initial, gross …

Foundational work has examined adaptive social behavior in animals in relation to the costs
and benefits of group living. Within this context, a “group” of animals represents an …

A distinct ulcerative dermatitis known as “freshwater skin disease” is an emerging clinical
and pathological presentation in coastal cetaceans worldwide. In Australia, two remarkably …

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) lineages are recognized as important components of intra-and
interspecific biodiversity, and allow to reveal colonization routes and phylogeographic …

Closely related muntjac deer show striking karyotype differences. Here we describe
chromosome-scale genome assemblies for Chinese and Indian muntjacs, Muntiacus …

Paleophysiology is an emergent discipline. Organismic (integrative) approaches seem more
appropriate than studies focusing on the variation of specific features because traits are …

Alphaviruses are emerging, mosquito-transmitted RNA viruses with poorly understood
cellular tropism and species selectivity. Mxra8 is a receptor for multiple alphaviruses …

Notosuchia is a group of mostly terrestrial crocodyliforms. The presence of a prominent crest
overhanging the acetabulum, slender straight-shafted long bones with muscular insertions …

Background Numerous megafauna species from northern latitudes went extinct during the
Pleistocene/Holocene transition as a result of climate-induced habitat changes. However …