A5086422054- bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Plant and animal studies
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Oil Palm Production and Sustainability
- Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Advanced Technologies in Various Fields
- Tardigrade Biology and Ecology
- Machine Learning and Data Classification
Sanya University
2018-2024
Kunming Institute of Zoology
2017-2024
Northwestern Polytechnical University
2019-2024
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2017-2024
Yunnan University
2024
Wuhan Business University
2024
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2017-2022
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
2022
Nanchang University
2022
The new subfamily Sinopyrophorinae within Elateridae is proposed to accommodate a bioluminescent species, Sinopyrophorusschimmeli Bi & Li, gen. et sp. nov., recently discovered in Yunnan, China. This lineage morphologically distinguished from other click-beetle subfamilies by the strongly protruding frontoclypeal region, which longitudinally carinate medially, pretarsal claws without basal setae, hind wing venation with well-defined wedge cell, abdomen seven (male) or six (female) ventrites,...
Lamprigera is found only in those countries from the Himalaya–Karakoran –Tibet region to SE Asia where 17 species have been previously recorded. These include four China. In this work, combined molecular data (COI) and morphological traits identified eight our collections. Among these, we three Chinese (Lamprigera alticola Dong & Li, sp. nov., luquanensis nov. magnapronotum nov.) that are new science, bringing total number of 20 (17+3), other known herein newly recorded for first time...
Abstract Bioluminescence has been hypothesized as aposematic signalling, intersexual communication and a predatory strategy, but origins relationships among bioluminescent beetles have contentious. We reconstruct the phylogeny of elateroid (i.e. Elateridae, Lampyridae, Phengodidae Rhagophthalmidae), analysing genomic data Sinopyrophorus Bi & Li, in light our phylogenetic results, we erect Sinopyrophoridae stat.n . clicking elaterid‐like sister group soft‐bodied beetles, that is,...
Abstract Bioluminescence in beetles has long fascinated biologists, with diverse applications biotechnology. To date, however, our understanding of its evolutionary origin and functional variation mechanisms remains poor. address these questions, we obtained high-quality reference genomes luminous nonluminous 6 Elateroidea families. We then reconstructed a robust phylogenetic relationship for all families related Comparative genomic analyses biochemical experiments suggested that gene...
Abstract Butterflies have been of great interest to naturalists for centuries, and the study butterflies has an integral part ecology evolution ever since Darwin proposed his theory natural selection in 1859. There are > 18 000 butterfly species worldwide, showing diversity morphological traits ecological niches. Compared with diversity, however, patterns genome size variation remain poorly understood, especially a phylogenetic context. Here, we sequenced assembled mitogenomes 68 measured...
Abstract Background Papilio bianor Cramer, 1777 (commonly known as the Chinese peacock butterfly) (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Papilionidae) is a widely distributed swallowtail butterfly with wide number of geographic populations ranging from southeast Russia to China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its wing color consists both pigmentary colored scales (black, reddish) structural (iridescent blue or green dust). A high-quality reference genome P. an important foundation for...
Abstract The leaf resemblance of Kallima (Nymphalidae) butterflies is an important ecological adaptive mechanism that increases their survival. However, the genetic underlying adaptation remains unclear owing to a dearth genomic information. Here, we determined karyotype ( n = 31) dead‐leaf butterfly inachus , and generated high‐quality, chromosome‐level assembly (568.92 Mb; contig N50: 19.20 Mb). We also identified candidate Z W chromosomes. To our knowledge, this first study report on...
Abstract Fireflies are among the most charismatic insects for their spectacular bioluminescence, but origin and evolution of bioluminescence remain elusive. Especially, genic basis luciferin ( d -luciferin) biosynthesis light patterns is largely unknown. Here, we present high-quality reference genomes two fireflies Lamprigera yunnana (1053 Mb) Abscondita terminalis (501 with great differences in both morphology luminous behavior. We sequenced transcriptomes proteomes organs species. created...
Swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) are a historically significant butterfly group due to their colorful wing patterns, extensive morphological diversity, and phylogenetically important position as sister all other have been widely studied regarding ecological adaption, phylogeny, genetics, evolution. Notably, they contain unique class of pigments, i.e., papiliochromes, which contribute color diversity various biological functions such predator avoidance mate preference. To date, however,...
Background Compared with conventional medicines, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) could further improve the prognosis for multiple cardiovascular diseases, such as heart failure, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. However, relationship between ARNI therapy recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after radiofrequency catheter ablation is currently unknown. Methods This study a retrospective cohort study. Patients consecutive persistent or paroxysmal AF undergoing...
Eukaryotic genome size data are important both as the basis for comparative research into evolution and estimators of cost difficulty sequencing programs non-model organisms. In this study, 14 species fireflies (Lampyridae) (two genera in Lampyrinae, three Luciolinae, one genus subfamily incertae sedis) were estimated by propidium iodide (PI)-based flow cytometry. The haploid sizes Lampyridae ranged from 0. 42 to 1. 31 pg, a 3. 1-fold span. Genome varied within tested subfamilies genera....
Here we report a new twisted-wing parasite species of the family Xenidae based on both morphological and molecular evidence. By using nearly complete mitogenomes, confirmed parasites two wasps (Vespavelutina Vespabicolor) (China: Yunnan) as same species, associated its neotenic females alate males. Combining mitogenomic data (COI) traits, this was identified to be genus Xenos, namely Xenosyangi Dong, Liu & Li, sp. nov. Detailed descriptions illustrations are provided for species.
Abstract Background Insect body coloration often functions as camouflage to survive from predators or mate selection. Transportation of pigment precursors related metabolites cytoplasm subcellular granules is one the key steps in insect pigmentation and usually executed via such transporter proteins ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transmembrane transporters small G-proteins (e.g. Rab protein). However, little known about copy numbers genes butterfly genomes roles development swallowtail...
Abstract The efficiency of RNA interference (RNAi) has always limited the research on phenotype innovation Lepidoptera insects. Previous studies have found that double‐stranded RNA‐degrading enzyme (dsRNase) is an important factor in RNAi efficiency, but there been no relevant reports butterflies (Papilionoidea). Papilio xuthus one models with extensive experimental application value. To explore effect dsRNase butterflies, six genes ( PxdsRNase 1–6 ) were identified P. genome, and their...
Stag beetles (Coleoptera: Lucanidae) represent a significant saproxylic assemblage in forest ecosystems and are noted for their enlarged mandibles male polymorphism. Despite relevance as ideal models the study of exaggerated that aid attracting mates, regulatory mechanisms associated with these traits remain understudied, restricted by lack high-quality reference genomes stag beetles. To address this limitation, we successfully assembled first chromosome-level genome representative species...
Abstract Callosobruchus maculatus is one of the most competitive stored grain pests, which causes a great loss to agricultural economy. However, due an inadequacy high-quality reference genome, molecular mechanisms for olfactory and hypoxic adaptations environments are unknown require be revealed urgently, will contribute detection prevention invasive pests C. . Here, we presented chromosome-level genome based on Illumina, Nanopore Hi-C sequencing data. The total size was 1.2 Gb, 65.17%...
Abstract Lamprigera (Lampyridae) is a small genus with only 17 species distributing in Asian countries. Its larviform females and alate males can produce continuously strong yellow‐green light at night. However, no luciferase gene was reported for this its subfamily‐level phylogenetic position still remains uncertain. Here, we cloned the from one Chinese species, yunnana , by reverse transcription‐polymerase chain reaction ( RT ‐ PCR ) rapid amplification of cDNA ends RACE ). This includes...
Abstract The Elateridae family (click beetles) represents a highly diverse lineage that possesses specialized clicking mechanism to startle predators. At present, however, phylogenetic relationships, especially among recognized subfamilies, remain contentious. Mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) can help resolve previously intractable relationships using morphological or limited molecular data. Here, we report the complete mitogenome of Pectocera sp. (Elateridae: Dendrometrinae:...
The pH-insensitive beetle luciferases cloned from Rhagophthalmidae, Phengodidae, and Elateridae exhibit great potential application as reporter assays for monitoring gene expression. At present, however, only one luciferase has been reported the enigmatic predominantly Asian distributed luminous family Rhagophthalmidae. Here, we second rhagophthalmid Chinese glow-worm Menghuoius giganteus (Rhagophthalmidae: Elateroidea) by combining reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)...
The nearly complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Sinopyrophorus schimmeli Bi et Li, the luminous click beetle recorded in Asia, is described this study. It totalizes 15,951 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two rRNA genes, 22 tRNA most part AT-rich region. Thirteen PCGs totalize 11,136 bp, start with ATN, stop TAA/G, except for cox2 cox3 stopping T. rrnL rrnS are 1280 862 respectively. region several structures characteristic Coleoptera. phylogenetic analyses confirm...
The nearly complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Xenos cf. moutoni, one twisted-wing parasite on wasp Vespa velutina from Southwest China, is described in this study. total length mitogenome 16,717 bp, containing 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNAs), two ribosomal (rRNAs) and an incomplete A + T-rich control region . All the PCGs are initiated with canonical ATN (N represents A, T, G, C) as start codons; 8 terminated a typical stop codon TAA, remaining five (cox2,...
Butterflies are diverse in virtually all aspects of their ontogeny, including morphology, life history, and behavior. However, the developmental regulatory mechanisms underlying important phenotypic traits butterflies at different stages remain unknown. Here, we investigated profiles based on transposase accessible chromatin sequencing (ATAC-seq) three two representative species (<i>Papilio xuthus</i> <i>Kallima inachus</i>). Results indicated that 15%–47% open peaks appeared associated...
The nearly complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Phyllium westwoodii, a typical leaf mimic insect in Phasmatodea, was obtained this study. This mitogenome is 17,222 bp length and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNAs), two ribosomal (rRNAs) almost control regions. All PCGs initiate with 'ATN' except for NAD4L that uses 'TTG' as the start codon, terminate 'TAA' COX2 single 'T' residue stop codon. phylogenetic analysis based on concatenated sequences rRNAs...