Evolution and diversity of transposable elements in vertebrate genomes
Transposable elements (TEs) are selfish genetic elements that mobilize in genomes via
transposition or retrotransposition and often make up large fractions of vertebrate genomes …
transposition or retrotransposition and often make up large fractions of vertebrate genomes …
Molecular physiology of freeze tolerance in vertebrates
Freeze tolerance is an amazing winter survival strategy used by various amphibians and
reptiles living in seasonally cold environments. These animals may spend weeks or months …
reptiles living in seasonally cold environments. These animals may spend weeks or months …
The axolotl genome and the evolution of key tissue formation regulators
Salamanders serve as important tetrapod models for developmental, regeneration and
evolutionary studies. An extensive molecular toolkit makes the Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma …
evolutionary studies. An extensive molecular toolkit makes the Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma …
A rapid rate of sex-chromosome turnover and non-random transitions in true frogs
The canonical model of sex-chromosome evolution predicts that, as recombination is
suppressed along sex chromosomes, gametologs will progressively differentiate, eventually …
suppressed along sex chromosomes, gametologs will progressively differentiate, eventually …
Genomic flatlining in the endangered island fox
Genetic studies of rare and endangered species often focus on defining and preserving
genetically distinct populations, especially those having unique adaptations [1, 2]. Much less …
genetically distinct populations, especially those having unique adaptations [1, 2]. Much less …
Species delimitation in herpetology
DM Hillis - Journal of Herpetology, 2019 - meridian.allenpress.com
The discovery and delimitation of species has changed dramatically over time. Species
delimitation practices became more thorough and formal in the 1900s with the introduction …
delimitation practices became more thorough and formal in the 1900s with the introduction …
Animal personality and behavioral syndromes in amphibians: a review of the evidence, experimental approaches, and implications for conservation
Animal personality and behavioral syndromes can have profound effects on individual
fitness. Consequently, there is growing recognition that knowledge of these phenomena …
fitness. Consequently, there is growing recognition that knowledge of these phenomena …
Transposons, genome size, and evolutionary insights in animals
A Canapa, M Barucca, MA Biscotti, M Forconi… - … and genome research, 2015 - karger.com
The relationship between genome size and the percentage of transposons in 161 animal
species evidenced that variations in genome size are linked to the amplification or the …
species evidenced that variations in genome size are linked to the amplification or the …
The North American bullfrog draft genome provides insight into hormonal regulation of long noncoding RNA
Frogs play important ecological roles, and several species are important model organisms
for scientific research. The globally distributed Ranidae (true frogs) are the largest frog …
for scientific research. The globally distributed Ranidae (true frogs) are the largest frog …
Comparative genomic investigation of high-elevation adaptation in ectothermic snakes
Several previous genomic studies have focused on adaptation to high elevations, but these
investigations have been largely limited to endotherms. Snakes of the genus Thermophis …
investigations have been largely limited to endotherms. Snakes of the genus Thermophis …