Complete mitochondrial genomes of five subspecies of the Eurasian magpie , obtained with Oxford Nanopore MinION, and their interpretation regarding intraspecific taxonomy.

The complete mitochondrial (mt) genomes of five subspecies of the Eurasian (Common) magpie were determined for the first time. Lengths of the circular genomes comprise 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes (for 12S rRNA and 16S rRNA), 22 tRNA genes, and the non-coding control region (CR). Gene content and lengths of the genomes (16,936-16,945 bp) are similar to typical vertebrate mt genomes.

Deep Phylogeographic Breaks in Magpie Pica pica Across the Holarctic: Concordance with Bioacoustics and Phenotypes.

We examined sequences of the mitochondrial control region in magpies (Pica pica) from the entire distribution range and found deep genetic splits into four major lineages: (1) group West (Europe-Siberia), (2) group East (southern Far East), (3) P. p. mauritanica (North Africa), and (4) P.

[Nuclear mtDNA pseudogenes as a source of new variants of the mtDNA cytochrome b haplotypes: A case study of Siberian rubythroat Luscinia calliope (Muscicapidae, Aves)].

Sequence polymorphism of the mitochondrial DNA cytochrome b gene fragment was analyzed in 21 specimens of subspecies Luscinia calliope calliope (Pallas, 1776) and two specimens of L. c. anadyrensis (Portenko, 1939).

Nuclear mtDNA pseudogenes as a source of new variants of mitochondrial genes: A case study of Siberian rubythroat Luscinia calliope (muscicapidae, aves).

First evidence for the presence of copies of mitochondrial cytochrome b gene of the subspecies group Luscinia calliope anadyrensis-L. c. camtschatkensis in the nuclear genome of nominative L.

[Seasonal peculiarities of the ground squirrel (Spermophilus undulatus) and Wistar rats circadian activity].

The seasonal peculiarities of the circadian activity of hibernator, Yakutian long tail ground squirrels (S. undulatus) (n = 35) and non hibernator, Wistar rats (n = 35), were studied. The locomotor activity was registered in each subject individually during 5-17 days by means of "Animex" in the different periods of annual cycle.

[Intraspecific genetic differentiation of the Siberian Rubythroat (Luscinia calliope): data of sequencing the mtDNA cytochrome b gene].

For the first time, genetic diversity and intraspecific subdivision of Luscinia calliope was studied according to the data of the mtDNA cytochrome b gene sequencing. The strong differentiation of haplotypes of the Siberian Rubythroat into western and eastern groups, which include subspecies according to their geographical attachment, was revealed. A high-haplotypic (Hd = 0.

[Introgression of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers of Mus musculus musculus to aboriginal populations of wild mice from central Asia (M. m. wagneri) and south Siberia (M. m. gansuensis)].

Variability of the nucleotide sequences of the second intron of the b1-chain of hemoglobin (Hbb-b1) and complete control region of mitochondrial DNA (D-loop) was studied in aboriginal and commensal populations of M. m. wagneri from Central Asia and M.

Comparative phylogeography of two crow species: jungle crow Corvus macrorhynchos and carrion crow Corvus corone.

The jungle crow Corvus macrorhynchos Wagler, 1827, and the carrion crow Corvus corone L., 1758, are two closely related species with similar ecological requirements that occupy wide distribution ranges in the Palearctic. We studied patterns of their genetic variation by using sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene.

[Discordance in the distribution of markers of different inheritance systems (nDNA, mtDNA, and chromosomes) in superspecies complex Mus musculus as a result of extensive hybridization in Primor'e].

The genetic structure of eight Mus musculus L. populations in Primorskii krai was studied with the use of taxon-specific markers of different inheritance systems: nDNA (RAPD), mtDNA (D-loop), and chromosomes. The results obtained demonstrate that although the compared nuclear marker characteristics (nDNA and chromosomes) have the same basis they are not linke with each other and, moreover, are often mutually inconsistent.

[Molecular genetic relationships among east Palearctic ground squirrels of the genus Spermophilus (Sciuridae, Rodentia)].

Genetic diversity in the four east Palearctic ground squirrel species of the genus Spermophilus--S. undulatus, S. parryi (subgenus Urocitellus), S.

[Genetic differentiation of subspecies of the house mouse Mus musculus and their taxonomic relationships inferred from RAPD-PCR data].

Genetic differentiation of six subspecies of the house mouse Mus musculus (Mus musculus musculus. M. m.

[Genetic diversity of the house mouse Mus musculus and geographic distribution of its subspecies-specific RAPD markers on the territory of Russia].

Genetic diversity and geographic distribution of taxon-specific RAPD markers was examined in ten local populations of the house mouse Mus musculus (n = 42). The house mice were generally characterized by moderate genetic variation: polymorphism P99 = 60%, P95 = 32.57%; heterozygosity H = 0.

[Genetic evidence of extensive introgression of short-tailed ground squirrel genes in a hybridization zone of Spermophilus major and S. erythrogenys, inferred from sequencing of the mtDNA cytochrome b gene].

We have completely sequenced the mtDNA cytochrome b gene of ground squirrels from the zone of overlapping ranges of Spermophilus major and S. erythrogenys in the Tobol-Ishim interfluve, which is a putative hybridization zone of these species. The results of the sequencing showed extensive introgression of mtDNA genes of the short-tailed ground squirrel S.

[RAPD-PCR analysis of ground squirrels from the Tobol-Ishim interfluve: evidence for interspecific hybridization between ground squirrel species Spermophilus major and S. erythrogenys].

Populations of two ground squirrel species, Spermophilus major and S. erythrogenys, from the interfluvial area of the Tobol and Ishim rivers, where their ranges overlap, have been examined using RAPD-PCR. We have identified 253 loci, which included taxon-specific markers for S.

[Radionuclide examination of functional disorders in patients with acute abscess of lung].

Potential of radionuclide examination for study of external respiratory function is discussed. Results of examination of 42 patients with lung abscess are analyzed. Procedure of perfusion and ventilating aerosol pulmonoscintigraphy with (99m)Tc-pentatex is described in detail.

[Genetic and taxonomic diversity of the house mouse Mus musculus from the asian part of the former Soviet Union].

Genetic diversity of the house mouse Mus musculus from 12 local populations (n = 65) of the central and eastern parts of the former Soviet Union was examined using RAPD-PCR. About 400 loci were identified, encompassing approximately 500 kb of the mouse genome. Genetic diversity was assessed using NTSYS, POPGENE, TFPGA, and TREECON software programs.

[Genetic variation of carrion and hooded crows and their hybrids based on RAPD-PCR data].

RAPD-PCR analysis of genetic variability of carrion crows, hooded crows and their phenotypic hybrids from the zones of overlap of their areals and hybridization of parental forms in Siberia has been carried out. According to RAPD variability the following parameters were estimated for both species and their hybrids: genetical distances (DN), polymorphism (P95), mean expected heterozygosity (H(e)), gene fixation coefficient (Fst) and the portion of interpopulation differentiation (Gst). It was shown that the rate of genetic variability in carrion crows and hooded crows is less than in the hybrids.

[Genetic diversity of carrion and jungle crows from RAPD-PCR analysis data].

RAPD-PCR analysis of the genetic diversity of the carrion crow (Corvus corone) and jungle crow (C. macrorhynchos) living in the continental parts of their species ranges and on some Russian and Japanese Far Eastern islands has been performed. Taxon-specific molecular markers have been found for each species.

[Use of RAPD-PCR-analysis of cellular DNA for the evaluation of genetic polymorphism and subspecies diagnostics of the Far Eastern leopard Panthera pardus orientalis].

Genetic polymorphism in the Far-Eastern leopard subspecies Panthera pardus orientalis was examined by RAPD-PCR analysis of total cellular DNA. Primers diagnostic for the leopard subspecies were detected. These primers can be used for differentiating wild-living animals from those kept in captivity and distinguishing different breeding lines.