Although mutation rates have been extensively studied, variation in mutation rates
throughout the genome is poorly understood. To understand patterns of genetic variation, it …

Transposable elements are molecular parasites that persist in their host genome by
generating new copies to outpace natural selection. Transposable elements exert a large …

A multinucleate syncytium is a common growth form in filamentous fungi. Comprehensive
functions of the syncytial state remain unknown, but it likely allows for a wide range of …

Earth's temperature is increasing due to anthropogenic CO 2 emissions; and organisms
need either to adapt to higher temperatures, migrate into colder areas, or face extinction …

In nature, organisms have to cope with constantly changing environments. In certain
conditions, it may be advantageous for the parents to pass on information about the …

The concept of a nucleic acid barcode applied to pathogen genomes is easy to grasp and
the many possible uses are straightforward. But implementation may not be easy, especially …

Objective: This study analyzes the mycobiome in wild and captive Sumatran orangutans.
Materials and Methods: Nine orangutan feces samples from the wild and nine from captivity …

Transposable Elements are molecular parasites that persist in their host genome by
generating new copies to outpace natural selection. Here we measure the parameters …

Quinone outside Inhibitor (QOI) fungicides are one of the most widely used fungicide classes
(FRAC 11) in the world. This popularity is the result of their ability to effectively manage a …

Tools that help organisms to adjust to environmental changes are important for their survival,
as the possibility of change is constantly present in nature. Among these tools are between …