Next-Generation Genome Sequencing of Sheds Light on the Structural Evolution of Plastid rRNA Operon and Phylogenetic Implications within Saxifragales.

The genus , with about 470 recognized species, is classified in the family Crassulaceae of the order Saxifragales. Phylogenetic relationships within the Saxifragales are still unresolved and controversial. In this study, the plastome of was firstly presented, with a focus on the structural analysis of operon and phylogenetic implications within the order Saxifragaceae.

Two new mitogenomes of Picidae (Aves, Piciformes): Sequence, structure and phylogenetic analyses.

The family Picidae is classified in the order Piciformes with 236 recognized species in 35 genera. Phylogenetic relationships within the Piciformes are still unresolved by major cause of plumage convergence. This study presented two new mitogenomes of Picidae, Darjeeling woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis) and Gray-capped woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus), with the size of 16,727 and 16,847 bp, respectively.

Systematic Identification and Evolution Analysis of Genes in Based on Comparative Genomics.

(Japanese quail) has been extensively used as a model animal for biological studies. The gene family, which was systematically characterized by a high-mobility group (HMG-box) in many animal species, encodes transcription factors that play central roles during multiple developmental processes. However, genome-wide investigations on the gene family in birds are scarce.

Prevalence and risk factors of anemia among children aged 6-23 months in Huaihua, Hunan Province.

Background: Anemia is one of the most common diseases of childhood and is a health problem globally, particularly in developing counties and in children less than 2 years of age. Anemia during childhood has short- and long-term effects on health. However, few studies have investigated the prevalence of anemia among children in Huaihua.