Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) markers in conservation biology
Human impacts through habitat destruction, introduction of invasive species and climate
change are increasing the number of species threatened with extinction. Decreases in …
change are increasing the number of species threatened with extinction. Decreases in …
amplisas: a web server for multilocus genoty** using next‐generation amplicon sequencing data
Next‐generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are revolutionizing the fields of biology
and medicine as powerful tools for amplicon sequencing (AS). Using combinations of …
and medicine as powerful tools for amplicon sequencing (AS). Using combinations of …
From puffins to plankton: a DNA-based analysis of a seabird food chain in the northern Gulf of Maine
The predator-prey interactions within food chains are used to both characterize and
understand ecosystems. Conventional methods of constructing food chains from visual …
understand ecosystems. Conventional methods of constructing food chains from visual …
MHC genoty** of non-model organisms using next-generation sequencing: a new methodology to deal with artefacts and allelic dropout
Abstract Background The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) is the most important
genetic marker to study patterns of adaptive genetic variation determining pathogen …
genetic marker to study patterns of adaptive genetic variation determining pathogen …
Ultra‐deep Illumina sequencing accurately identifies MHC class IIb alleles and provides evidence for copy number variation in the guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
We address the bioinformatic issue of accurately separating amplified genes of the major
histocompatibility complex (MHC) from artefacts generated during high‐throughput …
histocompatibility complex (MHC) from artefacts generated during high‐throughput …
MHC variation is related to a sexually selected ornament, survival, and parasite resistance in common yellowthroats
Hamilton and Zuk proposed that females choose mates based on ornaments whose
expression is dependent on their genetically based resistance to parasites. The major …
expression is dependent on their genetically based resistance to parasites. The major …
Specific alleles at immune genes, rather than genome‐wide heterozygosity, are related to immunity and survival in the critically endangered Attwater's prairie‐chicken
ZW Bateson, SC Hammerly, JA Johnson… - Molecular …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The negative effects of inbreeding on fitness are serious concerns for populations of
endangered species. Reduced fitness has been associated with lower genome‐wide …
endangered species. Reduced fitness has been associated with lower genome‐wide …
MHC diversity, malaria and lifetime reproductive success in collared flycatchers
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes encode proteins involved in the recognition
of parasite‐derived antigens. Their extreme polymorphism is presumed to be driven by co …
of parasite‐derived antigens. Their extreme polymorphism is presumed to be driven by co …
Characterization and 454 pyrosequencing of Major Histocompatibility Complex class I genes in the great tit reveal complexity in a passerine system
Background The critical role of Major Histocompatibility Complex (Mhc) genes in disease
resistance and their highly polymorphic nature make them exceptional candidates for …
resistance and their highly polymorphic nature make them exceptional candidates for …
A global analysis of selection at the avian MHC
Recent advancements in sequencing technology have resulted in rapid progress in the
study of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in non-model avian species. Here, we …
study of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in non-model avian species. Here, we …