Molecular Identification and Evaluation of the Genetic Diversity of Species Collected in Southern Vietnam.

has been widely used not only as ornamental plants but also as food and medicines. The identification and evaluation of the genetic diversity of species support the conservation of genetic resources of endemic species. Uniquely identifying species used as medicines helps avoid misuse of medicinal herbs.

Complete Chloroplast Genome of and Phylogenetic Relationships among Orchidaceae.

is a native orchid of Vietnam with highly attractive floral traits. Unfortunately, it is now listed as a critically endangered species with a few hundred individuals remaining in nature. In this study, we performed next-generation sequencing of and assembled its complete chloroplast genome.

Genetic Diversity and Identification of Vietnamese Species Using DNA Sequences.

is among the most popular ornamental orchid genera due to its unique slipper flowers and attractive leaf coloration. Most of the species are in critical danger due to over-exploitation. They were listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which prevents their being traded across borders.

Marked variations in serial coronary artery diameter measures in Kawasaki disease: a new indicator of coronary involvement.

Background: The long-term risk of patients with Kawasaki disease is not well defined. A great proportion of patients with Kawasaki disease have important variation of their coronary artery (CA) diameters, but the significance of this variation is not known. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that patients within the normal range of CA diameters but with important Z-score variation have a stronger inflammatory response and increased resistance to treatment than those without such Z-score variation.