Genes, Volume 16, Issue 10

Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) have revolutionized infertility treatment, leading to the birth of over 10 million children worldwide. Despite their success, increasing concerns have been expressed regarding the potential long-term outcomes...

Background/Objectives: Plant mitogenomes display remarkable variation in size, structure, and gene content, yet their evolutionary causes remain unclear. Araceae, the most significant family within Alismatales, encompasses both aquatic and terrestria...

Background/Objectives: Herein, we report the clinical cases of two affected first-degree relatives from a family with highly variable macular dystrophy, expanding the known phenotype spectrum with mutations in the thyroid hormone receptor beta gene (...

Background/Objectives: Since its emergence, COVID-19—caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2—has affected millions globally and led to over 1.2 million deaths in the United States alone. This global impact, coupled with the emergence o...

Background: Inbreeding is a major genetic problem that reduces fertility and causes genetic disorders. Some breeders of dromedary camels use the same bull for many years due to its excellent characteristics, leading to mating with offspring and subse...

Background/Objectives: GATA transcription factors play pivotal roles in regulating plant growth and development, physiological metabolism, and responses to environmental stress. However, research on GATA genes in sweetpotato remains limited. Methods:...

Background: The family Sperchontidae Thor, 1900 is proposed as a transitional group between the “lower” and “higher” water mites (Subcohort Hydrachnidiae), and is important for understanding the evolutionary history of Hydrach...

Background: Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. is a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb whose clinical application and international trade had been constrained by cadmium (Cd) contamination. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying its respons...

Background: Cryptochromes (CRYs) are not only blue-light receptors in plants but also participate in abiotic stress responses, making them essential for plant growth and development. Methods: In this study, the CRY gene family in potato (StCRY) was i...

Background/Objectives: Lyme disease diagnosis remains challenging due to the limitations of current methods. While PCR-based assays are widely used, their sensitivity can be affected by sample type and the inhibition of host DNA. This study aimed to...