Habitat utilization distribution of sika deer ().

Habitat-specific and movement-related behavioral studies are essential for the development of sustainable biodiversity management practices. Although the number of studies on sika deer is increasing, habitat utilization distribution (UD)-related studies remain limited. In this study, we investigated the habitat UD behavior of sika deer () using a literature survey and an experimental study on Suncheon Bonghwasan Mountain, South Korea.

Predicting Suitable Areas for African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Wild Boars in South Korea and Their Implications for Managing High-Risk Pig Farms.

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boars, with no effective vaccine or treatment available. In South Korea, extensive measures have been implemented to prevent ASF transmission between wild boars and ASF spillover from wild boars to pig farm sectors, including the search for ASF-infected carcasses in mountainous forests and the installation of fences across wide areas of these forests. To determine the priority search range for infected carcasses and establish pig farm-centered quarantine measures, it is necessary to predict the specific path of ASF outbreaks in wild boars and identify pig farms at high risk of ASF spillover from wild boars.

Genome-Wide Searching Single Nucleotide-Polymorphisms (SNPs) and SNPs-Targeting a Multiplex Primer for Identification of Common Serotypes.

A rapid and high-quality single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)-based method was developed to improve detection and reduce salmonellosis burden. In this study, whole-genome sequence (WGS) was used to investigate SNPs, the most common genetic marker for identifying bacteria. SNP-sites encompassing 15 sets of primers (666-863 bp) were selected and used to amplify the target serovar strains, and the amplified products were sequenced.

Molecular Identification of Isolated from Korean Water Deer () and Striped Field Mouse () Feces by Using an SNP-Based 16S Ribosomal Marker.

Ambiguous, heterogeneous, endospore-forming species, notably , often produce fatal toxins that threaten human health. We identified from wild animal fecal samples ( = 80), including the Korean water deer ( = 25) and striped field mouse ( = 55). Using traditional culture-based methods, 25 animal fecal samples (31.

Development of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)-Based Triplex PCR Marker for Serotype-specific Detection.

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are one of the most common forms of genetic variation and as such are powerful tools for the identification of bacterial strains, their genetic diversity, phylogenetic analysis, and outbreak surveillance. In this study, we used 15 sets of SNP-containing primers to amplify and sequence the target . Based on the combination of the 15-sequence primer sets, each SNP site encompassing forward and reverse primer sequences (620-919 bp) were aligned and an SNP-based marker was designed.

Morphological keys for identifying long-tailed gorals () and population composition in the Osaek Region of South Korea.

The objectives of this study were to select morphological keys for the identification of individual endangered long-tailed gorals through analysis of photographic data and to use these morphological keys to determine the number and population composition of gorals living in the Osaek Region of Seoraksan National Park. Amongst 8149 photos taken using 73 cameras in the Osaek Region, 2057 photos of faces and horns were analysed. The presence and absence of horns, shape of the horns, proportion of the ring to the length of the horn and facial colour pattern were selected as morphological keys to identify individual gorals.

Prevalence data of diarrheagenic in the fecal pellets of wild rodents using culture methods and PCR assay.

Wild animals, such as rodents seem to be competent reservoir of bacteria-borne zoonotic diseases which disseminate in human. We investigated the presence of , Shiga toxin-producing (STEC), and in the feces of six category wild rodent species ( and ) captured from different agricultural regions in South Korea. Among them, , which account for 65% of total ( = 52) individuals, are most widely distributed and abundant in various agroecosystems in South Korea.

Parallel and Gradual Genome Erosion in the Blattabacterium Endosymbionts of Mastotermes darwiniensis and Cryptocercus Wood Roaches.

Almost all examined cockroaches harbor an obligate intracellular endosymbiont, Blattabacterium cuenoti. On the basis of genome content, Blattabacterium has been inferred to recycle nitrogen wastes and provide amino acids and cofactors for its hosts. Most Blattabacterium strains sequenced to date harbor a genome of ∼630 kbp, with the exception of the termite Mastotermes darwiniensis (∼590 kbp) and Cryptocercus punctulatus (∼614 kbp), a representative of the sister group of termites.

Phylogenetic position of the Siberian flying squirrel based on complete mitochondrial genome sequences.

The mitogenome of the Siberian flying squirrel is a circular molecule of 16,514 bp, consisting of a control region and a conserved set of 37 genes containing 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA genes ( and ). The mitogenome of the Korean is AT-biased, with a nucleotide composition of 32.2% A, 30.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the least weasel (Mustelidae) in Korea.

The complete mitogenome (MF459691) of contains total 16,502 bp in length and consists of a control region and a conserved set of 37 genes. The phylogenetic tree of the family Mustelidae constructed using 18 mitogenome sequences from 16 mustelid species of 6 genera shows that the mustelid species are separated into two main groups. All the members of the genus form a monophyletic group, which has the genus as sister clade, and the clade of the two genera is sister to that of the genera and .

Complete mitochondrial genome of the house bat (Mammalia: Chiroptera) from Korea.

We determined and annotated the complete mitogenome of the house bat (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from Korea. The complete mitogenome is a circular molecule of 17,236 bp in length, including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and 2 non-coding regions (L-strand replication origin and control region). The mitogenome is AT-biased, with a nucleotide composition of 33.

Postnatal development of myosin heavy chain isoforms in rat extraocular muscles.

Purpose: To determine the composition of myosin heavy chain (MHC) isoforms in rat extraocular muscles (EOMs) during postnatal development.

Methods: The MHC composition of rat EOMs at postnatal day 0 (P0), postnatal day 14 (P14), and adults was evaluated at mRNA levels by competitive polymerase chain reaction and MHC composition of each six EOM in adult rats.

Results: EOMs at P0 revealed predominant expression of neonatal MHC (75.