The genetics of aging: a vertebrate perspective
Aging negatively impacts vitality and health. Many genetic pathways that regulate aging
were discovered in invertebrates. However, the genetics of aging is more complex in …
were discovered in invertebrates. However, the genetics of aging is more complex in …
Diversification rates have no effect on the convergent evolution of foraging strategies in the most speciose genus of bats, Myotis
Adaptive radiations are defined as rapid diversification with phenotypic innovation led by
colonization to new environments. Notably, adaptive radiations can occur in parallel when …
colonization to new environments. Notably, adaptive radiations can occur in parallel when …
Fluctuating fortunes: genomes and habitat reconstructions reveal global climate-mediated changes in bats' genetic diversity
B Chattopadhyay, KM Garg… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Over the last approximately 2.6 Myr, Earth's climate has been dominated by cyclical ice ages
that have profoundly affected species' population sizes, but the impact of impending …
that have profoundly affected species' population sizes, but the impact of impending …
Analysis of SINE families B2, Dip, and Ves with special reference to polyadenylation signals and transcription terminators
NS Vassetzky, OR Borodulina, IG Ustyantsev… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Short Interspersed Elements (SINEs) are eukaryotic non-autonomous retrotransposons
transcribed by RNA polymerase III (pol III). The 3′-terminus of many mammalian SINEs has …
transcribed by RNA polymerase III (pol III). The 3′-terminus of many mammalian SINEs has …
Exploring the genome and transcriptome of the cave nectar bat Eonycteris spelaea with PacBio long-read sequencing
Background In the past two decades, bats have emerged as an important model system to
study host-pathogen interactions. More recently, it has been shown that bats may also serve …
study host-pathogen interactions. More recently, it has been shown that bats may also serve …
Novel de Novo Genome of Cynopterus brachyotis Reveals Evolutionarily Abrupt Shifts in Gene Family Composition across Fruit Bats
Major novel physiological or phenotypic adaptations often require accompanying
modifications at the genic level. Conversely, the detection of considerable contractions …
modifications at the genic level. Conversely, the detection of considerable contractions …
Disentangling genetic diversity of Myotis septentrionalis: population structure, demographic history, and effective population size
Abstract Myotis septentrionalis (Northern Long-eared Bat) has recently suffered a> 90%
decline in population size in North America due to white-nose syndrome (WNS). We …
decline in population size in North America due to white-nose syndrome (WNS). We …
Longevity and the drift barrier: Bridging the gap between Medawar and Hamilton
J Lehtonen - Evolution Letters, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Most organisms have finite life spans. The maximum life span of mammals, for example, is at
most some years, decades, or centuries. Why not thousands of years or more? Can we …
most some years, decades, or centuries. Why not thousands of years or more? Can we …
A new dichromatic species of Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from the Nimba Mountains, Guinea
The genus Myotis is a diverse group of vespertilionid bats found on nearly every continent.
One clade in this group, the subgenus Chrysopteron, is characterized by reddish to …
One clade in this group, the subgenus Chrysopteron, is characterized by reddish to …
Genetic Tools for the Conservation of Bats
CF Gonçalves, CS Carvalho… - … Genetics in the …, 2023 - Springer
Genetic tools are essential for uncovering several ecological aspects of biodiversity,
particularly for groups as taxonomically and ecologically diverse as bats. Bats provide vital …
particularly for groups as taxonomically and ecologically diverse as bats. Bats provide vital …