Advances in genome sequencing and assembly technologies are generating many high-quality
genome sequences, but assemblies of large, repeat-rich polyploid genomes, such as …

Cells are a fundamental unit of life, and the ability to study the phenotypes and behaviors of
individual cells is crucial to understanding the workings of complex biological systems. Cell …

We have developed an efficient and inexpensive pipeline for streamlining large-scale
collection and genome sequencing of bacterial isolates. Evaluation of this method involved a …

Background There is a high prevalence of COVID-19 in university-age students, who are
returning to campuses. There is little evidence regarding the feasibility of universal, …

The genetic code is one of the most highly conserved features across life. Only a few lineages
have deviated from the “universal” genetic code. Amongst the few variants of the genetic …

Macroautophagy is a ubiquitous homeostasis and health-promoting recycling process of
eukaryotic cells, targeting misfolded proteins, organelles and intracellular infectious agents. …

Background The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the third most important freshwater
fish for aquaculture. Its success is directly linked to continuous breeding efforts focusing on …

Salmonellosis is an endemic human infection, associated with both sporadic cases and
outbreaks throughout Colombia. Typhimurium is the most common Colombian serovar of …

Background Dense genetic maps, together with the efficiency and accuracy of their construction,
are integral to genetic studies and marker assisted selection for plant breeding. High-…

Vertebrate body axis formation initiates during gastrulation and continues within the tail bud
at the posterior end of the embryo. Major structures in the trunk are paired somites, which …