Biodiversity and spatial distribution of ascidian using environmental DNA metabarcoding.

Monitoring studies are necessary to understand the biodiversity of marine ecosystems and are useful for identifying and managing rare or invasive species. Because monitoring has traditionally relied only on visual surveys (e.g.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Amur soft-shelled turtle ( Brandt, 1858), from South Korea.

In this study, we use a specimen from wild-caught individual to determine the complete mitochondrial genome of the Amur soft-shelled turtle (). The complete mitogenome of has 16,258 bp in length and consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and one control region. The arrangement of genes of is identical with previously reported mitogenomes in the family Trionychoidea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Thecostraca, Balanomorpha, Balanidae) from South Korea.

The complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome of Darwin, 1854 was examined using next-generation sequencing analysis. The complete mitogenome of . has 15,336 bp in length and comprises 37 genes, namely, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and two rRNAs.

Characterization of the mitochondrial complete genome of Korean indigenous catfish, (Siluriformes: Amblycipitidae).

, Korean indigenous catfish, was reported as a new species in 2015. The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of . was sequenced by next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Crinoidea, Articulata, Comatulidae), from South Korea.

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of was examined by next-generation sequencing analysis. The complete mitogenome of . has 15,912 bp in length and 37 genomes consist of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and 1 control region (D-loop).

Monthly eDNA Monitoring of an Invasive Bryozoan, , in Seawater Using Species-Specific Markers.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) method used by many ecologists as effective investigation tool can detect endangered species, rare species, and invasive species. In case of invasive species, eDNA method help to monitor the target species when the species was hard to detect through the traditional survey such as the early stage of invasion, low abundance, and larva or juvenile stage. The bryozoan, , was known as a marine fouling invasive species in Korea since its first reported in 1978.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Crinoidea: Comatulida: Comatulidae).

(A.H. Clark, 1916) is a common crinoid found in waters along the coastlines of China, Japan, and Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Deharveng & Weiner 1984 (Collembola: Neanuridae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Deharveng & Weiner 1984 was sequenced, assembled, and annotated. The mitochondrial genome of has a length of 15,771 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer (tRNA) genes, and 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes. was closely clustered with the following species of Neanuridae: and

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Lee, 1973) (Collembola: Onychiuridae).

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Lee, 1973) was sequenced, assembled, and annotated. The mitochondrial genome of is 14,386 bp in length and contains 13 protein-coding, 22 transfer RNA, and 2 ribosomal RNA genes was closely clustered with the following species of the family Onychiuridae: , , and

The complete mitochondrial genome of Korean indigenous stag beetle, .

In this study, the mitogenome sequences of Korean indigenous stag beetle, , was completely determined by next-generation sequencing analysis. The complete mitogenome of has 15,421 bp in length and consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and one control region. The gene orders and content were identical with previously recorded mitogenomes of Lucanidae species.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Korean catfish, (Actinopterygii, Siluriformes, Amblycipitidae), from South Korea.

The Korean catfish, , was recorded in 2010 as a new species of genus . The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of . was sequenced by next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis.

Complete mitochondrial genome of and its phylogenetic position within genus .

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of , Korean loach species, was determined using next-generation sequencing analysis. The complete mitogenome of . has 16,634 bp in length and consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and one control region (D-loop).

Complete mitochondrial genome of freshwater fish, (Actinopterygii, Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae), from South Korea.

In this study, we determined the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of cyprinid freshwater fish, , belonging to the subfamily Gobioninae in the order Cypriniformes. The complete mitogenome of was 16,602 bp in length and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, and two rRNAs. The gene order was identical with other species.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Korean endemic species, (Actinopterygii, Cypriniformes, Cobitidae).

(Actinopterygii, Cypriniformes, Cobitidae) is known as endemic freshwater fish species in Korea. The total length of . mitogenome is 16,640 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, 2 rRNAs, and 1 control region (D-loop).

A new species of the genus (Asteroidea, Spinulosida, Echinasteridae) from South Korea.

A new species of the genus Gray, 1840 that belongs to the family Echinasteridae is described from South Korea. has epiphyseal ossicles at the ends of the abactinal and lateral plates, and the abactinal and lateral spines form a hooked crown. The partial sequence of the mitochondrial gene (537 bp) of was obtained, and the new species was morphologically and genetically compared with other related species.

Genetic identification of species and natural hybridization determination based on mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA of genus in Korea.

Genus specimens collected in this study were classified genetically as five species, , , and two unidentified species, using DNA barcoding analysis based on 655 bp of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I () gene. Two of unidentified species (. sp.

Early detection of marine invasive species, Bugula neritina (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida), using species-specific primers and environmental DNA analysis in Korea.

The bryozoan, Bugula neritina, is one of the most widespread sessile marine invasive species. Since its first discovery in Korea in 1978, the gradual increase in the distribution and abundance of this species resulted in a significant damage to growth of aquaculture. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a potentially useful tool for species detection including rare, invasive and threatened native species.

Th 17 Cells and Nesfatin-1 are associated with Spontaneous Abortion in the CBA/j × DBA/2 Mouse Model.

The pregnancy and abortion process involves a complex mechanism with various immune cells present in the implantation sites and several hormones associated with pregnancy, such as leptin, ghrelin and nesfatin-1. However, the mechanism underlying spontaneous abortion by maternal T helper 17 (Th17) present in the implantation sites and nesfatin-1, which is of anorexigenic hormones, is not fully understood so far. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the possible roles of Th17 cells present in the implantation sites and nesfatin-1 expressed in the uterus on spontaneous abortion using the CBA/j × DBA/2 mouse model.