Genome Showcases the Potential of Linked-Read Sequencing in Identifying a Putative Gene.

is an ectoparasitoid of a wide range of larval-stage Lepidopterans, including several pests of important crops, such as the corn borer, . It is also one of the earliest documented cases of complementary sex determination in Hymenoptera. Here, we present the linked-read-based genome of , complete with an ab initio-derived annotation and protein comparisons with fellow braconids, and .

Next-generation biological control: the need for integrating genetics and genomics.

Biological control is widely successful at controlling pests, but effective biocontrol agents are now more difficult to import from countries of origin due to more restrictive international trade laws (the Nagoya Protocol). Coupled with increasing demand, the efficacy of existing and new biocontrol agents needs to be improved with genetic and genomic approaches. Although they have been underutilised in the past, application of genetic and genomic techniques is becoming more feasible from both technological and economic perspectives.

Hybrid Genome Assembly and Evidence-Based Annotation of the Egg Parasitoid and Biological Control Agent .

(Bezdenko) are egg parasitoids that are used throughout the world as biological control agents and in laboratories as model species. Despite this ubiquity, few genetic resources exist beyond COI, ITS2, and RAPD markers. Aided by a infection, a wild-caught strain from Germany was reared for low heterozygosity and sequenced in a hybrid strategy, after which several assembling strategies were evaluated.

Response of bats to light with different spectra: light-shy and agile bat presence is affected by white and green, but not red light.

Artificial light at night has shown a remarkable increase over the past decades. Effects are reported for many species groups, and include changes in presence, behaviour, physiology and life-history traits. Among these, bats are strongly affected, and how bat species react to light is likely to vary with light colour.

National audits of hip fractures: Are yearly audits required?

Introduction: Hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality to the increasing elderly population. The Scottish Hip Fracture Audit started in 1993 with national audits from 2002. It was a national prospective audit reporting on clinical standards in hip fracture care and produced an annual report.

Outcome of image-guided biopsies: Retrospective review of the West of Scotland musculoskeletal oncology service.

Introduction: Image-guided needle biopsy of a suspected musculoskeletal malignancy has become increasingly popular as an effective modality for diagnosis. Our aim was to determine accuracy and success rates of the image guided biopsies performed by our service.

Methods: A retrospective review of the Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma service database was performed to identify all patients who underwent image guided biopsy and to identify the results of such investigations.

A rare case of tuberculosis of the midfoot.

Despite the increasing prevalence of tuberculosis in developed countries, tuberculous osteomyelitis of the foot remains an uncommon complication. The relative rarity of such a diagnosis means that delays are often incurred before clinicians can correctly identify the pathogen and therefore instigate appropriate chemotherapy. The authors present a case of midfoot pain secondary to tuberculous osteomyelitis.