Traditional technologies using reductionist approach are relatively insufficient to solve
problems in a biological system. Rather than a reductionist approach, systems biology uses …

Maize is the world's most produced crop, providing food, feed, and biofuel. Maize production
is constantly threatened by the presence of devastating pathogens worldwide …

The transmembrane protein CD33 is a sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin that
regulates innate immunity but has no known functions in the brain. We have previously …

As high-throughput genetic marker screening systems are essential for a range of genetics
studies and plant breeding applications, the International RosBREED SNP Consortium …

Aim The aim of this study was to examine the role of hereditary thrombophilia in the
development of fetal growth retardation (FGR) in the population of Central Russia. Methods …

Abstract Background Toll-like receptors (TLRs) form an essential part of the innate immune
system, which plays a fundamental role in rapidly and effectively controlling infections and …

Abstract Aim Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a complex disease. Interactions between genetic
susceptible variants and environmental cues results in the development of this …

Major gene effects on traits associated with substance use disorders are rare. Previous
findings in methamphetamine drinking (MADR) lines of mice, bred for high or low voluntary …

Molecular beacon (MB) probes are fluorophore‐and quencher‐labeled short synthetic DNAs
folded in a stem‐loop shape. Since the first report by Tyagi and Kramer, it has become a …

Demographic trends and changes to climate require a more efficient use of plant genetic
resources in breeding programs. Indeed, the release of high-yielding varieties has resulted …