Comparison of Fecal Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Captive and Wild Asian Elephants.

The Asian elephant () is a flagship species of tropical rainforests, and it has generated much concern. In this case, the gut bacterial communities of captive and wild Asian elephants are particularly noteworthy. We aim to compare the differences in bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) subtypes in fecal samples of Asian elephants from different habitats, which may affect host health.

Complete mitochondrial genome of a potential vector louse fly, (Diptera, Hippoboscidae).

Bequaert, 1942 (Diptera, Hippoboscidae) was first described in China almost 80 years ago. Species of were obligate blooding-feeding insects and commonly reported as vectors of wild animals of Cervinae. The complete mitochondrial genome of was assembled to 16,953 bp in length.

A new species of (Anura, Rhacophoridae) from Guizhou, China.

We describe a new species of the genus , ., from Guizhou Province, China, based on morphological and molecular evidence. Phylogenetically, the new species is sister to , but is distinguishable from all known congeners by a combination of the following characters: small body size (snout-vent length 28.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the blue-crested lizard, (Squamata, Agamidae) in China.

A complete mitogenome sequence of the blue-crested lizard () was determined in this study. The 16,506 bp genome consists 13 protein-coding genes (PCG), two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a control region. The phylogenetic tree reveals that the is closely related to the .

The complete mitogenome of the omei toothed toad, (Anura: Megophryidae) with phylogenetic analysis.

We sequenced and annotated the complete mitogenome sequence of (17,675 bp long). The mitogenome encoded 13 protein-coding genes (PCG), 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 23 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a control region (GenBank accession number MN803321). The phylogenetic tree conforms the close relationship of and and a monophyletic clade of genus .

From mainland to islands: colonization history in the tree frog (Anura: Rhacophoridae).

The origin and colonization history of , a genus of small arboreal tree frogs breeding exclusively in shallow swamps, is under disputed. On the basis of comprehensive sampling program, the evolutionary history of is investigated based on 3 mitochondrial genes. Our results indicate that the genus originated in the Asian mainland and subsequently arrived at its current distribution in Borneo, Taiwan, Ryukyu, and Hainan islands by a series of dispersal events.

A new species of the genus from Yunnan, China (Anura, Rhacophoridae).

A new species of the genus (Anura: Rhacophoridae) is described from Yunnan, China based on morphological and molecular evidence. The new species, , is distinguished from other congeneric species by a combination of (1) smaller body size (SVL in males ranges from 25.0 to 28.

Evolving Healthcare Quality in Top Tertiary General Hospitals in China during the China Healthcare Reform (2010-2012) from the Perspective of Inpatient Mortality.

Healthcare reforms (HR) initiated by many countries impacts on healthcare systems worldwide. Being one of fast developing countries, China launched HR in 2009. Better understanding of its impact is helpful for China and others in further pursuit of HR.

Amphibians crossing the Bering Land Bridge: evidence from holarctic treefrogs (Hyla, Hylidae, Anura).

Based on an updated, time-calibrated phylogeny and applying biogeographical model testing and diversification analysis, we re-examined systematics and biogeography of the Holarctic treefrog genus Hyla with a focus on the East Asian species. We analyzed four mitochondrial genes (12S and 16S rRNA, tRNA(Leu), ND1) and one nuclear gene (POMC) for 192 samples representing 30 species of Hyla. Based on our results we suggest that H.

[Serum gastrin levels and clinical conditions in response to early minimal feeding in premature infants].

Objective: To study serum gastrin levels in response to early minimal feeding in premature infants and evaluate the clinical effect of early minimal feeding.

Methods: Premature infants with critical score < or = 90 were randomly assigned into two groups: early minimal feeding group (n = 48), non-early minimal feeding group (n = 47). Other premature infants (n = 30) without any complications (critical score > 90) were assigned as normal control group.