Publications by authors named "J D Torrance"

Background And Aims: Gambling advertising is nowadays prevalent in multiple jurisdictions and can take multiple forms, such as TV adverts and social media promotions. However, few independently designed interventions for gambling advertising have been empirically tested. We aimed to measure the effectiveness of an inoculative intervention video for gambling advertising, which was developed based on previous interventions for alcohol and tobacco, and which used input from academics and experts by experience.

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Cartilaginous fishes (chondrichthyans: chimaeras and elasmobranchs -sharks, skates and rays) hold a key phylogenetic position to explore the origin and diversifications of jawed vertebrates. Here, we report and integrate reference genomic, transcriptomic and morphological data in the small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula to shed light on the evolution of sensory organs. We first characterise general aspects of the catshark genome, confirming the high conservation of genome organisation across cartilaginous fishes, and investigate population genomic signatures.

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We present a genome assembly from an individual female (the malaria mosquito; Arthropoda; Insecta; Diptera; Culicidae) from Lopé, Gabon. The genome sequence is 225.7 megabases in span.

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We present genome assembly from individual female (African malaria mosquito; Arthropoda; Insecta; Diptera; Culicidae) from Lopé, Gabon. The genome sequence is 270 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into three chromosomal pseudomolecules with the X sex chromosome assembled for both species.

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Article Synopsis
  • Oxford ragwort (Senecio squalidus) is a unique hybrid species that provides insights into genetic changes after hybridization, due to its recent origin and specific genomic traits.
  • The study produced a comprehensive genome assembly, identifying over 30,000 protein-coding genes, with a significant portion of the genome made up of repetitive elements.
  • Key findings include evidence of varied genetic patterns among species, an unequal genetic contribution from the parent species, and the influence of genetic incompatibilities and natural selection on rapid genome stabilization in this hybrid lineage.
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