Publications by authors named "Xingzhou Ma"
Meteorus pulchricornis Wesmael (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is an important parasitoid of lepidopteran insects. So far, only three scaffold-level genomes have been published for the genus Meteorus. In this study, we present a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly of M.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdding adipose cells to cell-cultured meat can provide a distinctive aroma and juicy texture similar to real meat. However, a significant challenge still exists in obtaining seed cells that can be propagated for long periods, maintain their adipogenic potential, and reduce production costs. In this study, we present a cell strain derived from immortalized porcine preadipocytes that can be subculture for over 40 passages without losing differentiation capacity.
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- The study presents the first complete genome sequence of the Chinese praying mantis, Tenodera sinensis, revealing a large genome size of 2.54 billion base pairs and highlighting the presence of 25,022 well-annotated genes.
- Findings suggest that transposable elements, particularly the Gypsy/Dirs family, contribute to the mantis's larger genome, while expansions in gene families related to digestion point to its carnivorous nature.
- The genome also includes specific opsin genes that may play a crucial role in the mantis's predatory behaviors, offering insights into its evolution and adaptation as a predator.
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- Chouioia cunea is a parasitic wasp that targets lepidopteran insects during their pupal stage, and it has been effective in controlling pests like the fall webworm.
- The study presents the first chromosome-level genome for this species, using various sequencing techniques, resulting in an assembly length of 171.99 Mb and containing 6 pseudo-chromosomes with a high completeness score of 98.7%.
- The genome includes 12,258 protein-coding genes and provides crucial insights into the Eulophidae family, aiding in the understanding of their evolutionary relationships within the Hymenoptera order.
Neoneuromus ignobilis is an archaic holometabolous aquatic predatory insect. However, a lack of genomic resources hinders the use of whole genome sequencing to explore their genetic basis and molecular mechanisms for adaptive evolution. Here, we provided a high-contiguity, chromosome-level genome assembly of N.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInsects are among the most diverse and successful groups of animals and exhibit great morphological diversity and complexity. The innovation of wings and metamorphosis are some examples of the fascinating biological evolution of insects. Most microRNAs (miRNAs) contribute to canalization by conferring robustness to gene networks and thus increase the heritability of important phenotypes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMany insects are capable of developing two types of wings (i.e., wing polyphenism) to adapt to various environments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA model species for agricultural pest genomics: the genome of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae).
Sci Rep
January 2018
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- The Colorado potato beetle is a significant pest due to its ability to adapt to various plants and climates while rapidly developing resistance to insecticides.
- Research uses genome sequencing and transcriptomics to explore the beetle's rapid evolutionary changes, focusing on genetic adaptations that facilitate herbivory and insecticide resistance.
- Key findings include the role of transposable elements in its genome, gene expansions related to feeding, and similarities in insecticide resistance genes with other beetles, offering insights for sustainable pest management strategies.
The genomes and transcriptomes of hundreds of insects have been sequenced. However, insect community lacks an integrated, up-to-date collection of insect gene data. Here, we introduce the first release of InsectBase, available online at http://www.
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