A5052175234- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- Animal Genetics and Reproduction
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Circular RNAs in diseases
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Marine and fisheries research
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
- RNA modifications and cancer
- RNA Research and Splicing
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Fibroblast Growth Factor Research
- Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
2013-2024
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2019
Domestic chickens are excellent models for investigating the genetic basis of phenotypic diversity, as numerous changes in physiology, morphology, and behavior have been artificially selected. Genomic study is required to genome-wide patterns DNA variation dissecting traits. We sequenced genomes Silkie Taiwanese native chicken L2 at ∼23- 25-fold average coverage depth, respectively, using Illumina sequencing. The reads were mapped onto reference genome (including 5.1% Ns) 92.32% two breeds....
Significance Avian skin appendages include feathers, scales, claws, and beaks. They are mainly composed of α-keratins, found in all vertebrates, β-keratins, only birds reptiles. Scientists have wondered how keratins interwoven to form different appendages. By studying keratin gene expression patterns chicken appendages, we α- β-keratin interactions crucial for appendage morphogenesis. Mutations either or β-keratins can disrupt cause structural defects. Thus, combinations contribute the...
Feathers are hallmark avian integument appendages, although they were also present on theropods. They composed of flexible corneous materials made α- and β-keratins, but their genomic organization functional roles in feathers have not been well studied. First, we an exhaustive search β-keratin genes the new chicken genome assembly (Galgal4). Then, using transcriptomic analysis, studied gene expression patterns five types feather epidermis. The different types, whereas those α-keratin less...
Feathers have diverse forms with hierarchical branching patterns and are an excellent model for studying the development evolution of morphological traits. The complex structure feathers allows various types changes to occur. genetic basis structural differences between different parts a feather is fundamental question in study diversity, yet there only limited relevant information gene expression during development. We conducted transcriptomic analysis five zones morphologies from two at...
Dongsha Island, situated in the northern part of South China Sea, is surrounded by coral reefs and deep-sea habitats. The coastal areas atoll, a marine protected area, serve as important nursery habitats for many reef fish species. At same time, offshore continental slopes are historically fishing grounds. Although previous inventories primarily focused on fishes within atoll listing 652 species from 73 families, comprehensive surveys deeper waters have been incomplete. In this study,...
Birds can be classified into altricial and precocial. The hatchlings of birds are almost naked, whereas those precocial covered with natal down. This regulatory divergence is thought to reflect environmental adaptation, but the molecular basis unclear. To address this issue, we chose zebra finch chicken as model animals. We noted that show down growth suppressed anterior dorsal (AD) skin partially down-covered posterior (PD) skin. Comparing transcriptomes AD PD skins, found feather promoter...
Abstract Understanding the diversity of deep-sea fish fauna based on otoliths in tropical and subtropical West Pacific has been limited, creating a significant knowledge gap regarding regional temporal variations fauna. To address this gap, we collected total 122 bulk sediment samples from Lower Pliocene Gutingkeng Formation southwestern Taiwan to reconstruct otolith-based Using planktonic foraminiferal biostratigraphy, determined age be 5.6 3.1 Ma. A 8314 were assigned 64 different taxa 33...
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are important in various biological processes, but very few studies on lncRNA have been conducted birds. To identify IncRNAs expressed during feather development, we analyzed single-stranded RNA-seq (ssRNA-seq) data from the anterior and posterior dorsal regions zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata) embryonic development. Using published transcriptomic data, further evolutionary conservation of birds amniotes. A total 1,081 lncRNAs, including 965 intergenic lncRNAs...
Birds are the most abundant terrestrial vertebrates and their diversity is greatly shaped by feathers. How avian evolution linked to feather has long been a fascinating question. Numerous excellent studies have shed light on this complex relationship investigating its underlying molecular mechanisms. However, focused adult domestic birds, contribution of environmental adaptation not well-studied. In review, we described bird using traditional concept altricial-precocial spectrum in...
The island of Taiwan, with its diverse microclimates and key position on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, attracts numerous bird enthusiasts due to avian fauna.Nevertheless, scarcity fossil records, there is a significant knowledge gap between modern ancient avifaunas in Taiwan.Currently, only single described Pleistocene fossil; it attributed Phasianidae.To address this gap, study describes two new fossils, left humerus tibiotarsus, discusses them detail herein.The fossils were collected...