Genomic Insights into Blood Pressure Regulation: Exploring Ion Channel and Transporter Gene Variations in Jordanian Hypertensive Individuals by Mansour Abdullah Alghamdi, Laith AL-Eitan, Rasheed Ibdah, Islam Bani Khalid, Salma Darabseh, Maryam Alasmar, Asaad Ataa

“…Whole blood samples were collected from each participant, and genomic DNA was extracted. The genetic distribution of the polymorphisms was analyzed. …”
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The Bacterial and pathogenic landscape of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) whole blood and serum from Kenya by Richard Nyamota, Earl A. Middlebrook, Hussein M. Abkallo, James Akoko, Francis Gakuya, Lillian Wambua, Bernard Ronoh, Isaac Lekolool, Athman Mwatondo, Mathew Muturi, Bernard Bett, Jeanne M. Fair, Andrew W. Bartlow

“…Total deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted from these samples and subjected to amplicon-based sequencing targeting the 16 S rRNA gene. …”
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Complications of Estimating Hatchery Introgression in the Face of Rapid Divergence: A Case Study in Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) by Bradley Erdman, Wesley Larson, Matthew G. Mitro, Joanna D. T. Griffin, David Rowe, Justin Haglund, Kirk Olson, Michael T. Kinnison

“…Here, we apply these methods to restriction‐site associated DNA (RAD) data from 643 brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) originating from 13 wild populations and an exogenous hatchery strain to investigate the extent of historical extirpations, hatchery contributions, and processes affecting population structure in a small area of the previously unglaciated Driftless Area of Wisconsin, USA. …”
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Current Updates on Molecular Diagnostic Assays Used for Detection of <i>Candida auris</i>: A Systematic Review by River Chun-Wai Wong, Alfred Lok-Hang Lee, Ingrid Yu-Ying Cheung, Viola Chi-Ying Chow, Margaret Ip, Christopher Koon-Chi Lai

“…Currently, there is no systematic review explicitly focusing on the up-to-date molecular diagnostics of this pathogen to cover the entire process, including sample pre-extraction procedures, nucleic acid extraction, and DNA-based detection. Sample pre-treatment and extraction are the prerequisites before molecular testing and have implications on the downstream detection but have not been reviewed elsewhere. …”
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The complete chloroplast genome sequences of monotypic genus Pseudogalium, and comparative analyses with its relative genera by Wei Yu, Xiao-Juan Li, Zhen Lv, Li-E Yang, De-Li Peng

“…Furthermore, we detected highly divergent regions that hold potential as new DNA barcodes for species identification. Compared with Pseudogalium, the gene number, gene length, and GC content in the chloroplast genomes of Galium and Rubia exhibited differential characteristics, and the dispersed repeat sequences and SSRs in Galium and Rubia were significantly different. …”
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Comparative evaluation of funduscopy, PCR and serology in the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis at ECWA Eye Hospital, Kano by Biodun Bintu Adebakin, Mayor Orezime Atima, Ugbede Idakwo, Jamilu Abubakar Bala, Alhasan Sharif Abdullahi, Auwal Bello Muhammad, Jah Douglas Pam, Emeka John Dingwoke, Florence Olufunke Darda

“…Additionally, PCR was used to confirm the presence of T. gondii DNA in blood samples. The results from these methods were compared with assess their sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic value.Results Funduscopy detected T. gondii in 25.4% (67/264) of the patients, while ELISA showed a higher detection rate of 36.7% (97/264). …”
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Efficient Dual Cas9 Nickase Correction of a Prevalent Pathogenic LAMB3 Variant for Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa by Alex du Rand, John Hunt, Daniel Verdon, Ben Buttle, P. Rod Dunbar, Diana Purvis, Vaughan Feisst, Hilary Sheppard

“…Using a high-fidelity Cas9 nuclease, we also report perfect repair of up to 74% when using a small-molecule modulator of DNA repair. Dual-Cas9n–corrected JEB keratinocytes demonstrated restored laminin-332 expression and secretion in vitro, leading to improved cellular adhesion and accurate laminin-332 localization in engineered skin equivalents. …”
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Complete mitochondrial genome sequence analysis revealed double matrilineal components in Indian Ghoongroo pigs by Pranab Jyoti Das, Satish Kumar, Manasee Choudhury, Seema Rani Pegu, K. Meera, Rajib Deb, Sunil Kumar, Santanu Banik, Vivek Kumar Gupta

“…This study underscores the significance of mitochondrial DNA analysis in uncovering hidden genetic diversity within seemingly uniform populations. …”
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Transcriptional activity of repair, apoptosis and cell cycle genes (TP53, MDM2, ATM, BAX, BCL-2, CDKN1A, OGG1, XPC, PADI4, MAPK8, NF-KB1, STAT3, GATA3) in chronically exposed perso... by V. S. Nikiforov, E. A. Blinova, A. I. Kotikova, A. V. Akleyev

“…The study of apoptotic and necrotic death of peripheral blood lymphocytes was based on the presence of phosphatidylserine on the cell membrane surface, as well as on its permeability for DNA-intercalating dye. Evaluation of the relative content of mRNA genes for repair, cell cycle, and apoptosis was carried out using real-time PCR. …”
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Detection of Francisellaceae and the differentiation of main European F. tularensis ssp. holarctica strains (Clades) by new designed qPCR assays by Kristin Köppen, Kerstin Rydzewski, Julia Zajac, Marwah Al-Senwi, Sema Evcimen, Darius Schulze, Daniela Jacob, Klaus Heuner

“…Both primer sets were shown to work on isolated DNA out of human and tick samples. Conclusion Since the developed qPCRs are able to detect all genera of Francisellaceae tested, an easy and fast identification of opportunistic Francisella strains causing tularemia-like symptoms in humans or animals is possible now. …”
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Are there benefits of culture-based detection of Mycobacterium avium spp paratuberculosis over histopathology? by Motlatso T. Hlokwe, Nomawethu S. Masina, Boitumelo Letsoko, Sewellyn C. Davey, Anita L. Michel

“…Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extracted from culture isolates was subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification using primers that target the IS900 regions of the MAP for species verification. …”
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Unraveling the Role of Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzyme UBE2T in Tumorigenesis: A Comprehensive Review by Chang Gao, Yan-Jun Liu, Jing Yu, Ran Wang, Jin-Jin Shi, Ru-Yi Chen, Guan-Jun Yang, Jiong Chen

“…UBE2T facilitates tumorigenesis and malignant behaviors by mediating essential functions such as DNA repair, apoptosis, cell cycle regulation, and the activation of oncogenic signaling pathways. …”
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Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in retail venison in Montreal detected using a nested PCR method by Chi Zhao, Mengyu Zhang, Jiaxuan Lan, Xiaoqi Mi, Xiaonan Lu, Qian Liu

“…Using nested PCR, T. gondii DNA was detected in 73 out of 168 samples, indicating a high positivity rate of 43.45 %. …”
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B细胞淋巴瘤SHP-1基因甲基化状态及其意义 by 汪清铭, 吴祥元, 王东宁, 林曲, 董敏, 温景芸

“…【方法】收集存档石蜡包埋组织标本61例(52例B细胞非霍奇金淋巴瘤标本,9例良性增生淋巴结标本),健康人外周血单个核细胞DNA标本15例,用甲基化特异性PCR(methylation-specific PCR,MSP)和非甲基化特异性PCR(unmethylation-specific PCR,un-MSP)检测SHP-1启动子区域CpG岛甲基化状态,MSP、un-MSP和RT-PCR方法分别检测接受或未接受去甲基化处理的Burkitt淋巴瘤细胞系Raji的甲基化状态及mRNA的表达,MTT法检测接受去甲基化干预后细胞生长受抑情况。…”
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Nucleotide sequence variants, gene expression and serum profile of immune and antioxidant markers associated with brucellosis resistance/susceptibility in Shami goat by Ahmed A. Elsayed, Ahmed M. Sallam

“…Blood samples were collected from fifty mature Shami goats (30 Brucella-infected does and 20 non-infection). DNA was extracted and selected parts the immunity; solute carrier family 11 member 1 (SLC11A1), toll-like receptor 1 (TLR1), toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9), SP110 nuclear body protein (SP110), the adenosine A3 receptor (ADORA3), caspase activating recruitment domain 15 (CARD15) and interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3), antioxidant glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), NAD(P)H dehydrogenase [quinone] 1 (NQO1) and transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and erythritol related transketolase (TKT), ribose 5-phosphate isomerase (RPIA) and Adenosine monophosphate deaminase (AMPD) genes were sequenced. …”
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Estimation of median LC50 and toxicity of environmentally relevant concentrations of thiram in Labeo rohita by Sana Alam, Gulnaz Afzal, Riaz Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Amtul Sami, Rabbiah Manzoor Malik, Raheela Jabeen, Farid Shokry Ataya, Kun Li

“…Moreover, comet assay revealed significant (p < 0.05) DNA damage in the isolated cells of kidneys, heart and brain at higher doses (80 μg/L and 120 μg/L) of thiram that was further confirmed by histo-pathological alterations in these tissues. …”
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Performance evaluation of the Qiagen BK virus ASR on the NeuMoDx system by Amorce Lima, Luciano Soares, Caroline Simmons, Laura Rowe, Dominic Uy, Deanna Becker, Suzane Silbert

“…Although the Qiagen BKV ASR quantified BKV DNA at an average of 0.48 Log IU/mL lower than the SOC, it showed a strong concordance to the SOC results. …”
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Association of dopamine receptor D2 -141C insertion/deletion and dopamine beta-hydroxylase 19 bp insertion/deletion polymorphisms with schizophrenia: A case-control study in the ea... by Boukhenaf Yasmina, Sariyah Ayachi Ouarda, Achou Rayene, Iness Bernou Amina, Zohra Madoui Fatima, Sifi Karima, Larbi Rezgoun Mohamed

“…A case-control study was conducted, involving 145 patients and 146 healthy controls. DNA samples were extracted from peripheral blood cells using the salting out technique. …”
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CRISPR/Cas13a combined with reverse transcription and RPA for NoV GII.4 monitoring in water environments by Yiqiang Sun, Weiwei Zhang, Houyun Zhang, Feng Zhao, Laijin Su

“…Here, we reverse transcribed viral RNA into cDNA, and then used the constructed RPA-CRISPR/Cas13a-based platform for sensitive and quantitative monitoring of NoV GII.4 in aqueous environments. …”
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Distinct ecological processes shape micro-eukaryotic generalists and specialists in a canal-disturbed wetland, Lake Weishan, China by Xinghao Li, Yunfeng Wang, Micah Dunthorn, Chengzhi Mao, Qiaoyi Kong, Saleh A. Al-Farraj, Weibo Song, Jie Huang

“…In this study, we utilized 18S rDNA amplicon sequencing to examine the biodiversity of micro-eukaryotes over a one-year period in Lake Weishan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in northern China. …”
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