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S. Zhao, G. Wang, Y. Liu, Y.-P. Zhang, H. Chen
The paper develops a method to reconstruct fine-scale genomic ancestry in admixed dog breeds and identifies genes associated with body size traits.
bioRxiv · Sep 17, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology
Y.-P. Zhang, W.-H. Zhang, P. Zhang, Q. Li, Y. Sun, J.-W. Wang, S.-B. O. Zhang, T. Cai, C. Zhan, M.-Q. Dong
This study shows that reducing DAF-2 in the intestine of C. elegans nearly doubles lifespan without affecting development or reproduction.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2021 · PreprintCell Biology
T. K. Katoh, J.-M. Chen, J.-H. Yang, G. Zhang, L. Wang, A. Suwito, M. J. Toda, Y.-P. Zhang, J.-J. Gao
This study uses DNA barcoding and molecular phylogenetics to revise the genus Dichaetophora, identifying cryptic species and taxonomic issues within the group.
bioRxiv · May 28, 2021 · PreprintZoology
Z.-Y. Zhou, H. Liu, Y.-D. Zhang, Y.-Q. Wu, M.-S. Peng, A. Li, D. M. Irwin, H. Li, J. Lu, Y. Bao, X. Lu, D. Liu, Y.-P. Zhang
The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences to study mutation patterns and evolutionary dynamics, identifying mutations that may enhance viral fitness and provide insights for vaccine development.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology
D.-D. Wu, C.-P. Yang, M.-S. Wang, K.-Z. Dong, D.-W. Yan, Z. Hao, S.-Q. Fan, S.-Z. Chu, Q.-S. Shen, L.-P. Jiang, Y. Li, L. Zeng, H. Liu, H.-B. Xie, Y.-F. Ma, , Y.-p. Zhang
This study identifies convergent genomic signatures of high altitude adaptation in domestic mammals by analyzing 327 genomes, revealing positive selection in genes like EPAS1 and C10orf67.
bioRxiv · Aug 22, 2019Evolutionary Biology
R. A. Lawal, S. H. Martin, K. Vanmechelen, A. Vereijken, P. Silva, R. M. Al-Atiyat, R. S. Aljumaah, J. M. Mwacharo, D.-D. Wu, Y.-P. Zhang, P. M. Hocking, J. Smith, D. Wragg, O. Hanotte
The paper analyzes genome-wide introgression in domestic chickens, revealing bidirectional hybridization with Grey junglefowl and limited introgression with Ceylon and Green junglefowl.
bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2019Evolutionary Biology
G.-D. Wang, M. Zhang, X. Wang, M. A. Yang, P. Cao, F. Liu, H. Lu, X. Feng, P. Skoglund, L. Wang, Q. Fu, Y.-P. Zhang
The paper analyzes ancient DNA from museum specimens to show that Southern Chinese gray wolves form a distinct sub-population with genetic links to an extinct canid related to dholes.
bioRxiv · Jan 8, 2019Evolutionary Biology