Genome-Wide Study of Plant-Specific PLATZ Transcription Factors and Functional Analysis of <i>OsPLATZ1</i> in Regulating Caryopsis Development of Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) by Tao Yang, Xin-Tong Xu, Li-Jun Tang, Wen-Tao Wei, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Jin-Xin Liu, Xue-Feng Yao, Heng Zhao, Chun-Ming Liu, Ai-Ning Bai

“…Plant A/T-rich sequence- and zinc-binding protein (PLATZ) is a type of plant-specific zinc-dependent DNA-binding protein that binds to A/T-rich DNA sequences. This family is essential for plant growth, development, and stress response. …”
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Multiplex-PCR technique to predict polymorphic antigens – M, N, S and s – and associations between their alleles and Mia-associated hybrid glycophorins by Thanaporn Kerdthip, Oytip Nathalang, Sarisa Chidtrakoon, Tanaporn Choychimplee, Dollapak Apipongrat, Kamphon Intharanut

“…Remarkably, multiplex PCR was well optimised, and the results aligned with serological phenotyping and DNA sequencing data with maximum accuracy and reliability; this confirmed our findings on its validity in predicting MNSs phenotypes. …”
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Optimized genotyping method for identification of bacterial contaminants in pharmaceutical industry by Stamatoski Borche, Ilievska Miroslava, Babunovska Hristina, Sekulovski Nikola, Panov Sasho

“…Molecular identification of bacterial contaminants based on DNA sequencing of the hypervariable 16SrRNA gene has been introduced recently. …”
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Genetic Characterization of Escherichia coli O157 Isolated From Human Stool Specimens in Wassit Province of Iraq by Sabah M. Jwied, Mohammed Sh. Jebur

“…While 9 cases were positive for stx genes and have rfb gene. DNA sequences that depend on the sequence of the vtx2 gene have shown a highly homologous sequencing identity with NCBI-Blast Escherichia coli strain( O157:H7) isolates from humans and animals. …”
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Interactions of Neanderthals and Modern Humans: What Can Be Inferred from Mitochondrial DNA? by Krzysztof A. Cyran, Marek Kimmel

“…The branching-process method is applied to infer the upper limit of hypothetical Neanderthal admixture, consistent with the evidence based on mitochondrial DNA sequences of contemporary modern humans, as well as Neanderthal and early modern European H. sapiens fossils. …”
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Spatial Distribution of Genetic, Ploidy, and Morphological Variation of the Edaphic Steno-Endemic <i>Alyssum moellendorfianum</i> (Brassicaceae) from the Western Balkans by Jasna Hanjalić Kurtović, Belma Kalamujić Stroil, Sonja Siljak-Yakovlev, Naris Pojskić, Adaleta Durmić-Pašić, Alma Hajrudinović-Bogunić, Lejla Lasić, Lejla Ušanović, Faruk Bogunić

“…Clear divergence between diploids and tetraploids was shown by AFLP, while plastid DNA sequences confirmed private haplotypes in each of the studied populations. …”
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p53 Mutations and DNA Ploidy in Colorectal Adenocarcinomas by Paola Campomenosi, Paola Assereto, Massimo Bogliolo, Gilberto Fronza, Angelo Abbondandolo, Antonella Capasso, Patrizia F. Bellomo, Roberto Monaco, Anna Rapallo, Andrea Sciutto, Roberto Orecchia, Elio Geido, Walter Giaretti

“…Analysis of p53 mutations spectrum of the sorted nuclei was done by Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE) and DNA sequencing. Overall, we studied 20 adenocarcinomas, the corresponding control mucosa, and 7 lymph node metastases.…”
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Testing Phylogenetic Placement Accuracy of DNA Barcode Sequences on a Fish Backbone Tree: Implications of Backbone Tree Completeness and Species Representation by M. A. Thanuja M. Fernando, Jinzhong Fu, Sarah J. Adamowicz

“…ABSTRACT Advancements in DNA sequencing technology have facilitated the generation of a vast number of DNA sequences, posing opportunities and challenges for constructing large phylogenetic trees. …”
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Technical considerations towards commercialization of porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome (PRRS) virus resistant pigs by A. Mark Cigan, Pieter W. Knap

“…As traditional methods of classical breeding and selection for trait improvement are slow, recent progress in several areas of biology including (a) understanding host–pathogen interactions, (b) inexpensive and rapid DNA sequencing, and (c) robust gene editing like CRISPR-Cas provide geneticists tools to accelerate discovery and deployment of disease resistance alleles in livestock. …”
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Molecular Basis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Implications for Therapy by Parvin F. Peddi, Matthew J. Ellis, Cynthia Ma

“…Recent genomewide gene expression and DNA sequencing studies indicate that this cancer type is composed of a molecularly heterogeneous group of diseases that carry multiple somatic mutations and genomic structural changes. …”
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Comparison of clinical metagenomics with 16S rDNA Sanger sequencing for the bacteriological diagnosis of culture-negative samples by Camille d’Humières, Skerdi Haviari, Marie Petitjean, Laurène Deconinck, Signara Gueye, Nathan Peiffer-Smadja, Lynda Chalal, Naima Beldjoudi, Geoffrey Rossi, Yann Nguyen, Charles Burdet, Ségolène Perrineau, Diane Le Pluart, Roza Rahli, Michael Thy, Piotr Szychowiak, Xavier Lescure, Véronique Leflon-Guibout, Victoire de Lastours, Etienne Ruppé

“…Fifty patients (73 samples) with negative culture and a 16S rDNA sequencing demand (Sanger) were recruited from two sites. …”
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Penicillium menonorum, a new species related to P. pimiteouiense by S.W. Peterson, S.S. Orchard, S. Menon

“…On the basis of phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences from four loci, P. menonorum occurs in a clade with P. pimiteouiense, P. vinaceum, P. guttulosum, P. rubidurum, and P. parvum. …”
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THE BIOTECHNOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF THE NEW CROP, Miscanthus cv . SORANOVSKII by N. M. Slynko, T. N. Goryachkovskaya, S. V. Shekhovtsov, S. V. Bannikova, N. V. Burmakina, K. V. Starostin, A. S. Rozanov, N. N. Nechiporenko, S. G. Veprev, V. K. Shumny, N. A. Kolchanov, S. E. Peltek

“…On the base of phenotyping and DNA sequencing, the new crop was identified as Miscanthus sacchariflorus. …”
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Fournier’s Gangrene in a Heterosexual Man: A Complication of Neisseria meningitidis Urethritis by Tariq A. Khemees, Brian S. Porshinsky, Abhishek P. Patel, Christopher D. McClung

“…The latter was initially thought to be Neisseria gonorrhea; however, DNA sequencing technique confirmed it to be Neisseria meningitidis. …”
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Molecular Identification of Enterocytozoon bieneusi Isolates from Nigerian Children by Adekunle Bamidele Ayinmode, Oladele Teslim Ojuromi, Lihua Xiao

“…Using nested polymerase chain reaction, 9.3% of the children were identified as positive for Enterocytozoon bieneusi. DNA sequencing of the PCR products showed the presence of three known genotypes (two isolates of genotype D and one of genotype K) and one new genotype. …”
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Comprehensive Hematological and molecular Characterization of hemoglobin Hekinan [α27(B8)Glu→Asp(α1), HBA1:c.84G > T] in a Large Thai cohort by Amornchai Suksusut, Jidapa Jaitheang, Manussavee Prapphal, Pranee Sutcharitchan, Ponlapat Rojnuckarin, Noppacharn Uaprasert

“…Hb Hekinan was confirmed by direct DNA sequencing. Additional genetic determinants, including α-thalassemia, β-thalassemia and other variants, were detected using multiplex GAP-PCR, ARMS-PCR or direct DNA sequencing as appropriate.Results: Among 61,997 Hb typing samples, 149 cases of Hb Hekinan were identified in Thai individuals and classified into 8 genotypic groups. …”
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De Novo Mutation of m.3243A>G together with m.16093T>C Associated with Atypical Clinical Features in a Pedigree with MIDD Syndrome by Zhixin Jiang, Yinan Zhang, Jingbin Yan, Fengwen Li, Xinqian Geng, Huijuan Lu, Xiaoer Wei, Yanmei Feng, Congrong Wang, Weiping Jia

“…Clinical evaluations including endocrinological, audiological, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations, mitochondrial function evaluation in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and whole mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing were performed among the spontaneous mutant pedigrees. …”
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Survey on Encoding Schemes for Genomic Data Representation and Feature Learning—From Signal Processing to Machine Learning by Ning Yu, Zhihua Li, Zeng Yu

“…In machine learning, DNA sequences are often converted to numerical values for data representation and feature learning in various applications. …”
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Protocols for translocation processes of flexible polymers through a pore using LAMMPS by Vrinda Garg, Rejoy Mathew, Arindam Chatterjee, Surya K. Ghosh

“…This protocol has potential applications in developing mathematical models for DNA sequencing, controlled drug delivery, and cellular transport processes.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Garg et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.…”
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Defects at the Posttranscriptional Level Account for the Low TCRζ Chain Expression Detected in Gastric Cancer Independently of Caspase-3 Activity by Ana Aguinaga-Barrilero, Patricia Castro-Sánchez, Ignacio Juárez, Alberto Gutiérrez-Calvo, Noelia Rodríguez-Pérez, Adela Lopez, Remedios Gómez, José M. Martin-Villa

“…Samples were subjected to cytofluorimetry, Western blot analysis, TCRζ cDNA sequencing experiments, measurement of TCRζ mRNA levels, and caspase-3 activity assays. …”
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