A5023335197- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials
- NMR spectroscopy and applications
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Magnetic Field Sensors Techniques
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Advanced Control Systems Optimization
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
University of Konstanz
2015-2023
Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
2020-2023
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
2015-2019
Max Planck Society
2016-2017
University of Debrecen
2017
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt/M
2011-2016
Technische Universität Berlin
2010-2014
American Museum of Natural History
2014
Wageningen University & Research
2009-2013
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology
2011-2012
Ning Li and colleagues report the whole-genome sequence of duck, Anas platyrhynchos, a natural host avian influenza viruses. They examine response to infection by comparing lung transcriptomes ducks that were infected with A The duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is one principal hosts We present genome perform deep transcriptome analyses investigate immune-related genes. Our data indicate possesses contractive immune gene repertoire, as in chicken zebra finch, this repertoire has been shaped through...
Abstract High-quality and complete reference genome assemblies are fundamental for the application of genomics to biology, disease, biodiversity conservation. However, such only available a few non-microbial species 1–4 . To address this issue, international Genome 10K (G10K) consortium 5,6 has worked over five-year period evaluate develop cost-effective methods assembling most accurate genomes date. Here we summarize these developments, introduce set quality standards, present lessons...
High-quality reference genomes for non-model species can benefit conservation.
High-throughput sequencing has opened up exciting possibilities in population and conservation genetics by enabling the assessment of genetic variation at genome-wide scales. One approach to reduce genome complexity, i.e. investigating only parts genome, is reduced-representation library (RRL) sequencing. Like similar approaches, RRL reduces ascertainment bias due simultaneous discovery genotyping single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) does not require reference genomes. Yet, generating such...
Noninvasive genetics based on microsatellite markers has become an indispensable tool for wildlife monitoring and conservation research over the past decades. However, microsatellites have several drawbacks, such as lack of standardisation between laboratories high error rates. Here, we propose alternative single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based marker system noninvasively collected samples, which promises to solve these problems. Using nanofluidic SNP genotyping technology (Fluidigm),...
Next generation sequencing technologies allow to obtain at low cost the genomic sequence information that currently lacks for most economically and ecologically important organisms. For mallard duck data is limited. The is, besides a species of large agricultural societal importance, also focal when it comes long distance dispersal Avian Influenza. scale identification SNPs we performed Illumina wild DNA compared our with ongoing genome EST domesticated conspecifics. This first study its...
Introgression, the incorporation of genetic material from one (sub)species into gene pool another by means hybridization and backcrossing, is a common phenomenon in birds can provide important insights speciation process. In last decade, toolkit for studying introgression has expanded together with development molecular markers. this review, we explore how genomic data, most recent step methodological progress, impacts different aspects study avian introgression. First, detection hybrids...
The impacts of hybridization on the process speciation are manifold, leading to distinct patterns across genome. Genetic differentiation accumulates in certain genomic regions, while divergence is hampered other regions by homogenizing gene flow, resulting a heterogeneous landscape. A consequence this heterogeneity that genomes mosaics different histories can be compared unravel complex and events. However, incomplete lineage sorting (often outcome rapid speciation) result similar patterns....
The simultaneous direct mass measurements of 21 neutron-rich nuclei ranging from $^{19}\mathrm{C}$ to $^{37}\mathrm{P}$ have been performed with a new type recoil spectrometer. masses $^{19}\mathrm{C}$, $^{27--28}\mathrm{Ne}$, $^{32--34}\mathrm{Al}$, $^{36}\mathrm{Si}$, and determined for the first time. No evidence an increase in two-neutron separation energy as noted $^{31--32}\mathrm{Na}$ is observed $^{30--32}\mathrm{Mg}$ $^{32--34}\mathrm{Al}$.
Magnetic resonance imaging at ultralow fields (ULF MRI) is a promising new method that uses SQUID sensors to measure the spatially encoded precession of pre-polarized nuclear spin populations microtesla-range measurement field. In this work, seven-channel system designed for simultaneous 3D ULF MRI and magnetoencephalography (MEG) described. The includes seven second-order gradiometers characterized by magnetic field resolutions 1.2–2.8 fT Hz−1/2. It also equipped with five sets coils...
The study of speciation and maintenance species barriers is at the core evolutionary biology. During genome one population becomes separated from other populations same species, which may lead to genomic incompatibility with time. This separation complete when no fertile offspring produced inter-population matings, basis biological concept. Birds, in particular ducks, are recognised as a challenging illustrative group higher vertebrates for studies. There many sympatric ecologically similar...
Abstract Knowledge about population structure and connectivity of waterfowl species, especially mallards ( A nas platyrhynchos ), is a priority because recent outbreaks avian influenza. Ringing studies that trace large‐scale movement patterns have to date been unable detect clearly delineated mallard populations. We employed 363 single nucleotide polymorphism markers in combination with genetics phylogeographical approaches conduct genomic test panmixia 801 from 45 locations worldwide. Basic...
The European wildcat, Felis silvestris silvestris, serves as a prominent target species for the reconnection of central forest habitats. Monitoring this species, however, appears difficult due to its elusive behaviour and ease confusion with domestic cats. Recently, evidence multiple wildcat occurrences outside known distribution has accumulated in several areas across Central Europe, questioning validity available data species. Our aim was assess fine-scale genetic status range. We compiled...
Abstract Background The Australian black swan ( Cygnus atratus ) is an iconic species with contrasting plumage to that of the closely related northern hemisphere white swans. relative geographic isolation may have resulted in a limited immune repertoire and increased susceptibility infectious diseases, notably diseases from which Australia has been largely shielded. Unlike mallard ducks mute olor ), extremely sensitive highly pathogenic avian influenza. Understanding this impaired by absence...
Abstract A system that simultaneously measures magnetoencephalography (MEG) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals from the human brain was designed fabricated. superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) sensor coupled to a gradiometer pickup coil used measure NMR MEG signals. 1 H spectra with typical Larmor frequencies 100–1000 Hz acquired evoked response stimulus median nerve are reported. The single SQUID placed approximately over somatosensory cortex of subject...
Recently it has become both possible and practical to use magnetic resonance (MR) at fields in the range from µT mT, so-called ultra-low-field (ULF) regime. SQUID (superconducting quantum interference device) sensor technology allows for ultra-sensitive detection while pulsed pre-polarizing greatly enhance signal. The instrumentation unprecedented flexibility signal acquisition sequences simplified MRI instrumentation. Here we present results a new application of ULF relaxometry...