A5101517893- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant and animal studies
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Biochemical and Structural Characterization
- Law, AI, and Intellectual Property
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College
2025
University of British Columbia
2025
Kunming Institute of Zoology
2015-2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2015-2024
Yezin Agricultural University
2023
Anhui Agricultural University
2017
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
2013
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2012
University of Hong Kong
2012
A new species, Amolops wenshanensis sp. nov., is described from Guangxi and Yunnan Provinces, China. The species a member of the A. monticola group, distinguished its congeners using morphological molecular data. diagnosed by having glandular dorsolateral folds; smooth skin; side head dark with light-colored upper lip stripe extending to axilla; green dorsal coloration in life; immaculate venter; indistinct transverse bands on surfaces limbs; tympanum distinct; pineal body absent; all...
Abstract Paleoclimatic and paleogeological events have been identified as being the two main drivers of genetic structuring in extant organisms. We used a montane stream‐dwelling frog, Q uasipaa boulengeri , to explore relative roles played by these on species southern C hina, region needing thorough studies. detected four major matrilines, no broadly distributed haplotypes occurred. The complex orogenesis south‐western China drove matrilineal divergence . into highly structured geographical...
Herein, we describe the new agamid species Acanthosaura phongdienensis sp. nov. from central Vietnam based on morphological and genetic data. Males of medium-sized have a snout-vent length up to 77.4 mm females 64.7 mm. In both genders, tail is longer than length. A spine occurs each side neck, rostral scute entire, nuchal dorsal crests are continuous. postorbital about half as long diameter eye-ball, small lateral scales intermix with large, keeled whose tips point backwards upwards. The...
The Himalaya are among the youngest and highest mountains in world, but exact timing of their uplift origins biodiversity still debate. Himalayan region is a relatively small area with exceptional diversity endemism. One common hypothesis to explain rich montane uplift-driven diversification-that orogeny creates conditions favoring rapid
To date, 10 species of the genus Microhyla have been recorded in China, which six were distributed Yunnan Province. hmongorum Hoang, Nguyen, Phan, Pham, Ninh, Wang, Jiang, Ziegler, and 2022 was also speculated to be Xishuangbana, Province, China. However, there is no evidence documentation M. . We report first country record , based on specimens collected from border region. Morphologically, specimen consistent with original descriptions Phylogenetically, sequences China clustered sequence...
Identifying and protecting hotspots of endemism species richness is crucial for mitigating the global biodiversity crisis. However, our understanding spatial diversity patterns far from complete, which severely limits ability to conserve hotspots. Here, we report a comprehensive analysis amphibian in China, one most species-rich countries on Earth. Our study combines 20 y field surveys with new molecular analyses 521 described also identifies 100 potential cryptic species. We identify 10...
Although many cases of genetic adaptations to high elevations have been reported, the processes driving these modifications and pace their evolution remain unclear. Many high-elevation (HEAs) are thought arisen in situ as populations rose with growing mountains. In contrast, most lineages Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau appear colonized from low-elevation areas. These provide an opportunity for studying recent HEAs comparing them ancestral alternatives. Herein, we compare four frogs (three species...
Little is known about the worm-eating snakes of genus Trachischium in East Himalaya due to their secretive nature. To date, only T. monticola and tenuiceps are recorded from China, former species was based on historical literature without vouchered information. In addition, a questionable record guentheri Tibet, China exists literature, but no one has yet confirmed this distribution record. Here we confirm southeastern newly collected specimen, provide first detailed description monticola,...
Viviparous (live-bearing) vertebrates have evolved repeatedly within otherwise oviparous (egg-laying) clades. Over two-thirds of these changes in vertebrate reproductive parity mode happened squamate reptiles, where the transition has between 98 and 129 times. The from oviparity to viviparity requires numerous physiological, morphological, immunological female tract, including eggshell reduction, delayed oviposition, placental development for supply water nutrition embryo by mother, enhanced...
DNA barcoding has greatly facilitated studies of taxonomy, biodiversity, biological conservation, and ecology. Here, we establish a reliable library for Chinese snakes, unveiling hidden diversity with implications provide standardized tool conservation management. Our comprehensive study includes 1638 cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) sequences from snakes that correspond to 17 families, 65 genera, 228 named species (80.6% species) 36 candidate species. A barcode gap analysis reveals...
Significance Central topics in evolutionary biology include uncovering the processes and genetic bases of speciation documenting environmental adaptations responsible for them. The challenging environment Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) facilitates such investigations, Tibetan frog, Nanorana parkeri , offers a unique opportunity to investigate these processes. A cohort whole-genome sequences 63 individuals from across its entire range opens avenues incorporating population genomics into...
Defense against ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is essential for survival, especially in high-elevation species. Although some specific genes involved UV response have been reported, the full view of defense mechanisms remains largely unexplored. Herein, we used integrated approaches to analyze responses highest-elevation frog, Nanorana parkeri . We show less damage and more efficient antioxidant activity skin this frog than those its lower-elevation relatives after exposure. also reveal...
Historically Panaspis wahlbergi (Smith, 1849) has been the only assignable species present in Kenya. Recent studies have shown that it comprises multiple cryptic and nominal is now restricted to southern Africa. Newly collected mitochondrial data (16S rRNA) helped resolve status of Kenyan populations, which revealed presence two distant related species. Pairwise distances show average 5.87% differences between species, 3.58-5.27% 8.62-9.15% P. maculicollis Jacobsen Broadley, 2000...
Objective: Summarize the clinical characteristics, treatment methods, and prognosis of paraneoplastic pemphigus with oral lesions, identify commonalities features to provide better references for diagnosis this disease. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on case data photos 9 patients accompanied by lesions treated in Internal Medicine Ward Department Stomatology Beijing Hospital from September 2017 December 2023, characteristics were summarized analyzed. Results: All had...
BackgroundTransition from a lizard-like to snake-like body form is one of the most important transformations in reptilian evolution. The increasing number sequenced genomes enabling deeper understanding vertebrate evolution, although genetic basis loss limbs reptiles remains enigmatic. Here we report genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation for Asian glass lizard Ophisaurus gracilis, limbless species with an elongated form. Addition this repository will provide excellent resource studying...
Although the genus Japalura s.l. has long been recognized as paraphyletic based on limited genetic sampling, its problematic taxonomy not revised, and phylogenetic relationships among majority of congeners remain unknown. Here we utilize a densely sampled dataset both multilocus morphological data to provide first inference s.l.species. Our results show that is paraphyletic, consisting four major clades are scattered across phylogeny subfamily Draconinae: clade from western, central...