Evolutionary divergence of subgenomes in common carp provides insights into speciation and allopolyploid success.

Hybridization and polyploidization have made great contributions to speciation, heterosis, and agricultural production within plants, but there is still limited understanding and utilization in animals. Subgenome structure and expression reorganization and cooperation post hybridization and polyploidization are essential for speciation and allopolyploid success. However, the mechanisms have not yet been comprehensively assessed in animals.

Molecular characterization, expression pattern and immunologic function of in large yellow croaker ().

Visceral white spot disease (VWND) caused by poses a major threat to the sustainable development of large yellow croaker () aquaculture. Genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) and RNA-seq research indicated that play an important role in resistance to visceral white spot disease in , but the molecular mechanism of response to infection is still unclear. In this study, we cloned and validated the Open Reading Frame (ORF) sequence of and explored the expression profile of in various tissues of .

Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage.

The environmental impact from the waste disposal has been widely concerned around the world. The conversion of wastes to useful resources is important for the sustainable society. As a typical family of wastes, biomass materials basically composed of collagen, protein and lignin are considered as useful resources for recycle and reuse.

Chromosome-level assembly and gene annotation of Decapterus maruadsi genome using Nanopore and Hi-C technologies.

Decapterus maruadsi is one of the representative offshore fish in the Western Pacific. Since the last century, it has become a commercially valuable marine fishery species in the Western Pacific region. Despite its high economic value, there is still a lack of high-quality reference genome of D.

Epigenetic mechanisms of lncRNA in response to thermal stress during embryogenesis of allotetraploid Cyprinus carpio.

Embryogenesis and epigenetic mechanisms of lncRNA may play an important role in the formation of temperature tolerance in allotetraploid Cyprinus carpio. To investigate the response of lncRNA to thermal stress during embryogenesis of C. carpio, transcriptome sequencing was performed on 81 embryo or larva samples from different early development stages and temperatures.

The enrichment process for family caregivers of persons living with dementia: A grounded theory approach.

Aim: Many persons living with dementia (PLWD) reside in the community and are cared for by family members. The aim of this qualitative study was to gain an understanding the enrichment process for family caregivers of PLWD in Taiwan.

Design: A grounded theory approach with face-to-face semi-structured interviews was conducted with family caregivers of PLWD in Taiwan.

First Genomic Prediction of Single-Step Models in Large Yellow Croaker.

Genome selection is mainly used in disease-resistant traits of aquatic species; however, its implementation is hindered by a high cost of genotype and phenotype data collection. Single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction (SSGBLUP) can integrate phenotypes, genetic markers, and pedigree records into simultaneous prediction without increasing genotyping costs. The objective of this study is to investigate the performance of SSGBLUP in large yellow croaker and to evaluate the effects of the number of phenotypic records and genotyping per family on the predictive ability of SSGBLUP.

Population structure and genome-wide evolutionary signatures reveal putative climate-driven habitat change and local adaptation in the large yellow croaker.

Unlabelled: The large yellow croaker ( ) is one of the most economically valuable marine fish in China and is a notable species in ecological studies owing to a serious collapse of wild germplasm in the past few decades. The stock division and species distribution, which have important implications for ecological protection, germplasm recovery, and fishery resource management, have been debated since the 1960s. However, it is still uncertain even how many stocks exist in this species.

Integrated mRNA and miRNA expression analyses for Cryptocaryon irritans resistance in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea).

Large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) is one of the most important mariculture fish in China. However, cryptocaryonosis caused by Cryptocryon irritans infection has brought huge economic losses and threatened the healthy and sustainable development of L. crocea industry.

Intercross population study reveals that co-mutation of genes in two subgenomes induces red skin color in common carp ( ).

Common carp are among the oldest domesticated fish in the world. As such, there are many food and ornamental carp strains with abundant phenotypic variations due to natural and artificial selection. Hebao red carp (HB, ), an indigenous strain in China, is renowned for its unique body morphology and reddish skin.

Integrative analysis of GWAS and transcriptome reveals p53 signaling pathway mediates resistance to visceral white-nodules disease in large yellow croaker.

Visceral white-nodules disease (VWND), caused by Pseudomonas plecoglossicida, is one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality in large yellow croaker aquaculture. Host disease resistance is a heritable trait that involves complex regulatory processes. However, the regulatory mechanism of bacterial resistance in large yellow croaker is still unclear.

Disruption of mstn Gene by CRISPR/Cas9 in Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea).

The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) plays an economically vital role in the marine aquaculture in China. Suffering from infection of bacteria and protozoon, effect of extreme weather and stress from high-density farming, genome editing is thought to be an important tool applied to L. croea for enhancing commercial traits such as growth rate, disease resistance, and nutrition component.

Long non-coding RNAs are involved in immune resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus).

A growing number of studies identified long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) to be closely associated with immune function through the regulation of immune cell differentiation and immune cell effector function. Here we tested whether lncRNAs are involved in immune function in black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) through the exposure to Aeromonas hydrophila and analysis of the spleen gene expression response using RNA-seq. A total of 9036 lncRNAs were identified with high confidence.

Tissue-Specific Analysis of Alternative Splicing Events and Differential Isoform Expression in Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea) After Cryptocaryon irritans Infection.

The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) is one of the most important mariculture fish in China. Recently, cryptocaryonosis caused by Cryptocryon irritans infection has brought huge economic losses and threatens the healthy and sustainable development of the L. crocea industry.

Integrated Methylome and Transcriptome Analysis Widen the Knowledge of Cytoplasmic Male Sterility in Cotton ( L.).

DNA methylation is defined as a conserved epigenetic modification mechanism that plays a key role in maintaining normal gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. Several studies have reported that altered methylation patterns were associated with male sterility in some plants such as rice and wheat, but global methylation profiles and their possible roles in cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), especially in cotton near-isogenic lines, remain unclear. In this study, bisulfite sequencing technology and RNA-Seq were used to investigate CMS line 07-113A and its near-isogenic line 07-113B.

Genetically Predicted Atrial Fibrillation and Valvular Heart Disease: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study.

Background: Previous studies have found atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with valvular heart disease (VHD). However, whether there is a causal relationship between these two diseases or it is just a result of bias caused by confounding factors is uncertain. This study aims to examine the potential causal association between AF and VHD by using Mendelian randomization.

Design and Depth Control of a Buoyancy-Driven Profiling Float.

This paper presents the design and fabrication of a profiling float primarily used for thermocline observations and tracking, with an emphasis on depth control performance. The proposed float consists of a frame-type electronic chamber and a variable buoyancy system (VBS) actuator chamber. Components or sensors can be added or removed according to specific requirements.