Transposable elements (TEs) are semiautonomous genetic entities that proliferate in
genomes. We recently discovered the Starships, a previously hidden superfamily of giant …

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) disseminates genetic information between species and is a
powerful mechanism of adaptation. Yet, we know little about its underlying drivers in …

During a survey of fungi on electricity utility poles in South Africa, a diverse range of fungi
were discovered. Paecilomyces was frequently isolated, with five species identified using …

Orange juice is widely consumed worldwide due to its sensory and nutritional
characteristics. This beverage is susceptible to contamination by acidic-tolerant …

The pace at which Next Generation Sequence data is being produced continues to
accelerate as technology improves. As a result, such data are increasingly becoming …

The gall oak (Quercus infectoria Oliv.) tree is one of the most important and valuable forestry
species in the Northern Zagros forests in the west of Iran. Gall oak decline is considered to …

During a survey, a severe canker disease outbreak affecting Eucalyptus camaldulensis was
found in various parts of Hormozgan Province, the south of Iran. The disease symptoms …