Issue · 2017
Vol. 49, Iss. 6, Pages 1937-2341
53 articles · pp. 1937-2341 · All issues →
Research ArticleDistribution of Ixodid Tick Species and Associated Risk Factors in Temporal Zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Shahid Hussain Farooqi, Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Hassan Saleem, Muhammad Imran Rashid, Muhammad Oneeb, Amjad Khan et al.
Distribution of various Ixodid tick species and risk factors associated with tick infestation and burden levels were studied in bovine from three distinct temporal zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Twelve hundreds ticks were collected from four…
20 Oct 2017
Research ArticleThe Effects of Water Depth and Substrate Conditions on Changes in Body Weight and Health Status of Captive Big-headed Turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) during Hibernation
Liushuai Hua, Shiping Gong, Xiangjing Zhong, Jun Tao, Yu Chen, Jieming Deng
The big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is endangered in the wild because of illegal trade, overharvesting and habitat destruction. Captive breeding is an effective protection against extinction, but safe overwintering is still technically difficult…
5 Dec 2017
Research ArticleCloning, Expression and Molecular Characterization of Glutathione Transferase P1-1 Gene from the Camel, Camelus dromedarius
Farid S. Ataya, Dalia Fouad, Ajamaluddin Malik, Nikolaos E. Labrou, Mohamed S. Daoud, Hesham M. Saeed
In this study, we report the cloning, expression and characterization of the glutathione transferase isoenzyme P1-1 gene from Camelus dromedarius (CdGSTP1-1). The coding sequence was cloned using RT-PCR. Sequence analysis demonstrated significant differences b…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleAntibacterial Efficacy of Manuka Honey against New Delhi Metallo-β-Lactamase Producing Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated from Blood Cultures
Muhammad Usman Qamar, Sidrah Saleem, Usman Arshad, Muhammad Farhan Rasheed, Hasan Ejaz, Naveed Shahzad et al.
New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1) producing bacteria being responsible for multiple ailments, pose serious threat to human health. The NDM infections are constantly increasing worldwide particularly in sub-continent including Pakistan. These bacteria…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Prepartum Vitamin E and Selenium on Antibody Transfer in Colostrum and Cattle Calves
Kashif Prince, Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Muhammad Ijaz, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Atif Prince, Naimat Ullah Khan et al.
Present study was intended to evaluate the effect of vitamin E and selenium supplementation on passive transfer of antibodies in colostrum and calves against FMD and HS vaccine. Thirty-five pregnant cattle were selected and seven groups were made consisting fi…
1 Nov 2017
Research ArticleSequence Amplicon Analysis of 18S rDNA Variable Regions (V3, V4 and V9) in Natural Strains of Sordaria fimicola and Response to Different Carbohydrates
Rabia Arif, Shahar Bano, Muhammad Ishfaq, Muhammad Saleem
Employing 18S hypervariable regions as molecular markers, we show a sequence analysis of (V3, V4 and V9) hyper-variable regions of the small sub unit (SSU) of different natural strains of the Pyrenomycete, Sordaria fimicola, to examine genetic diversity. Strai…
2 Nov 2017- Research Article
Evaluating the Immune Response and Antioxidant Potential in Four Broiler Strains under Chronic High Ambient Temperature
Zia-ur-Rehaman, Naila Chand, Sarzamin Khan, Rifat Ullah Khan
The present study was carried out to evaluate the effects of thermoneutral (TN) and high ambient temperature (HAT) on immune response and oxidative status of four broiler strains. Day old broiler chicks (n=242) of four different commercial strains (Ross, Hubba…
2 Nov 2017 - Research Article
Effect of Resveratrol on Fatty Acid Compositons and Lipophilic Vitamins of Fructose Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Mehmet Guvenc, Ayşe Nilay Guvenc, Ökkeş Yılmaz, Mehmet Tuzcu
İn this study, the effect of resveratrol on the liver of rats induced by fructose was investigated. Adult male Winstarrats were randomly divided into four groups; control, resveratrol, fructose, and resveratrol plus fructose. Resveratrol was administered…
11 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleA Compensatory Growth like Analysis of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio L. among Different Combinations in Full Diallel Crossing
Shengyan Su, Zaijie Dong, Wenbin Zhu, Lanmei Wang, Jianjun Fu
A novel method was produced to explore the catch-up like growth from diallel cross-breeding due to its similarity with high growth speed in the later period for common carp Cyprinus carpio L cross-breeding. A compensatory index matrix for 3×3 full dialle…
14 Nov 2017
Research ArticleDevelopment and Evaluation of Culture-Enhanced Tetra-PCR for Differential Diagnosis of Mycoplasma gallisepticum and M. synoviae
Faiz Muhammad, Syed Khurram Fareed, Urooj Zafar, Taseer Ahmed Khan, Aqeel Ahmad
Avian mycoplasmos is one of the economically significant disease in commercial poultry industry. This study aimed to develop and optimized a novel tPCR approach to detect Mycoplasma gallispeticum, Mycoplasma synoviae and nonpathogenic mycoplasmas at the same i…
14 Nov 2017
Research Articlec-Myc has Altered Expression in Canine and Feline Tumors
Saba Manzoor, Ali Raza Awan, Abdul Wajid, Sehrish Firyal, Muhammad Tayyab, Muhammad Mansha et al.
Gene expression and mutation study in different cancer types of animal origin has its pivotal role in diagnosis, prognosis and comparative studies. c-Myc gene was selected to study the mutation and expression profiling of different canine and feline tumors due…
15 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExpression Profile of TNF-α among Impaired Glucose Tolerant and Type 2 Diabetic Subjects in Relation with Vascular Inflammation
Rehana Shahida, Tasnim Farasat, Shagufta Naz, Shahjahan
The present study aims to study the expression of TNF-α among impaired glucose tolerant (n=35), diabetic subjects (n-35) and age matched healthy control (n=35), and to identify the relationship of inflammatory cytokines with insulin resistance and the mo…
15 Nov 2017
Research ArticleEffect of Adding Different Levels of Dietary Electrolyte in Broiler Rations using Sodium Bicarbonate as a Source of Electrolyte
Talat Bilal Yasoob, Nasir Ali Tauqir
The study was designed to investigate the effect of feeding different levels of dietary electrolyte by adding sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on the performance of broilers. Experiment was conducted in two phases. In first phase (0-4 weeks), six broiler starter ra…
16 Nov 2017
Research ArticleDominance and Influence of Social Context on Foraging by Eurasian Siskin (Carduelis spinus)
Nehafta Bibi, Muhammad Shafiq, Munawar Saleem Ahmad, Haitao Wang
The tendency to consume greater amount of food in social context has traditionally been attributed as social facilitation, which is an important characteristic of social and flocking birds. In this study, we investigated Eurasian siskin (Carduelis spinus) domi…
22 Nov 2017- Research Article
Role of Wheat Varieties and Insecticide Applications against Aphids for Better Wheat Crop Harvest
Mahreen Yahya, Noor Abid Saeed, Sajid Nadeem, Muhammad Hamed, Sajid Shokat
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), is a major cereal and staple food crop which plays the vital role in the economy of Pakistan. This wheat crop suffers a heavy toll in yield due to aphid attack, which affects plant vitality and grain production. Planting resistant…
25 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleProtective Effects of Intestinal Trefoil Factor against Endotoxin-Induced Injury of Intestinal Mucosal Epithelial Cells in Piglets
Zhenyu Chang, Hui Zhang, Khalid Mehmood, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Xiaodan Yuan, Zhaoyang Li et al.
Individual intestinal epithelial cells can survive and maintain their activity for several hours in tissue samples. For this study piglets without colostrum feeding were selected. Primary cell culture and subculture was performed from the intestinal epithelial…
5 Dec 2017
Research ArticlePurification and Bioactivity of Placental Lactogen from Water Buffalo, Bubalus bubalis
Amtul Jamil Sami, Madeeha Khalid, Rehman Shehzad, Sana Mughal, A.R. Shakoori
Mammalian placental lactogen, also known as chorionic somatomammotropin is crucial in controlling the growth of mammary tissue during pregnancy and its release during pregnancy accounts for increased mammogenesis. Bubaline placenta was obtained and processed f…
10 Dec 2017- Short Communication
Effect of Seasonal Swings and Age Specific Variations on Body Weight of Indian Gerbille (Tatera indica)
Mumtaz Akhtar, Shabana Naz, Muhamamad Iqbal, Waqar Azeem, Mirza Azhar Beg
Two hundred and eight specimens of Indian gerbille were captured from the fields and farmhouses of the croplands of the Central Punjab. The collected animals were segregated into five age classes, i.e. I (immature), II (sub-adults), III (adults), IV (middle ag…
10 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleEffect of Fenugreek as a Feed Additive on the Growth, Body Composition and Apparent Nutrients Digestibility of Striped Catfish Pangasius hypophthalmus Fry
Aqsa Mehboob, Noor Khan, Usman Atiq, Khalid Javed Iqbal, Rafia Tayyab, Syeda Suhaira Batool et al.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of fenugreek as a feed additive on the survival, growth and body composition of striped catfish Pangasius hypophthalmus. The experiment was conducted in fiberglass tank having capacity of 18 L water with a stockin…
25 Oct 2017
Research ArticleDensity Effect on Postnatal Growth of Laboratory-Bred Yangtze Vole (Microtus fortis calamorum)
Qunhua Han, Meiwen Zhang, Cong Guo, Xunjun Zhou, Bo Li, Yong Wang
We performed four morphometric measurements to study the postnatal development of Yangtze voleMicrotus fortis calamorum from birth through approximately 3 months of age with respect to growth. Vole pups were randomized into litters of 1-2 (LD, low density), 3-…
1 Jan 2018
Research ArticleEffects of Letrozole on Gonad Differentiation of Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Fang Wang, Yong-Fang Jia, Po Wang, Qi-Yan Du, Zhong-Jie Chang
Letrozole (LET) is a triazole-containing drug that can inhibit the activity of cytochrome P450 aromatase, so as to affect the production of estrogen. In the present study, to detect the effects of letrozole on gonad differentiation, 5dph fry of carp were expos…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleFrozen-Thawed Quality of Bull Semen after Combined Supplementation of Docosahexaenoic Acid and Alpha Linolenic Acid into Tris based Semen Extender
Asmatullah Kaka, Wahid Haron, Rosnina Yusoff, Nurhusien Yimer, A.M Khumran, Akeel Ahmed Memon et al.
This the study was conducted to find out the effect of the addition of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on frozen-thawed quality of bull semen. Twenty-four ejaculates (8 from each bull) were collected from three bulls. Semen ejaculates…
1 Nov 2017
Research ArticleSequence Analysis of SAG2 of Feline Toxoplasma gondii Oocysts in Pakistan
Habibun Nabi, Saher Islam, Amna Arshad Bajwa, Imran Rashid, Haroon Akbar, Wasim Shehzad et al.
Toxoplasmosis is caused by coccidian parasite, Toxoplasma gondii. One third of human population of the world is believed to be infected with T. gondii. Cats serve as final host of Toxoplasma gondii and are the main source of contamination of soil and water. Fe…
1 Nov 2017- Short Communication
Effect of LED Lighting on Hatchability and Chick Performance of Chicken Eggs
Karim El-Sabrout, Mohamed H. Khalil
Using light generally during chicken eggs incubation has been shown to affect hatchability, but using light-emitting diode (LED) precisely has not been fully examined. This study aims to evaluate the effect of LED lighting during incubation of Fayoumi eggs on…
10 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleA Homozygous c.2536G-to-A Mutation in CRB1 Gene Manifesting Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa in a Large Consanguineous Kashmiri Family
Zahid Latif, Kathrin Blasius2, Tufail Hussain Tahir, Muhammad Nasim Khan, Ghazanfar Ali, Ansar Ahmed Abbasi et al.
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the condition of visual impairment which has most feared impact on blind individuals and family. As the cheerful life is made possible by illumination of sight similarly on opposite, blindness snatch this beauty of life and push th…
10 Dec 2017
Research ArticleBioactivity of Extracts of Foeniculum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum against Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann)
Ayesha Aihetasham, Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Maryam Umer, Khalid Zamir Rasib, Muhammad Imran Din
As Heterotermes indicola (Wasmann) is known to cause considerable damage to wood work in buildings. Efficacy of extracts of Foeniculum vulgare and Ocimum basilicum was studied against this termite. Chemical composition of plant extracts by chromatography-mass…
22 Nov 2017
Research ArticleResponse of Azadirachta indica against Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and Amrasca biguttula Ishida (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) on Cotton Cultivars
Asad Abdullah, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Waqar Hassan, Samina Khalid, Yasir Iftikhar, Muhammad Arshad et al.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of neem seed extract (NSE) for the management of Bemesia tabaci Gennadius, (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and Amrasca biguttula Ishida, (Homopter: Cicadellidae) infesting Bt and non-Bt cotton cultivars. Foliar ap…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics of Thrips tabaci (Lindeman) in Relation to Abiotic Climate Factors on Bt and Non-Bt Cotton Cultivars
Muhammad Hannan Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Abu Bakar M. Raza, M. Afzal, A. Khaliq, Yasir Iftikhar et al.
Cotton is an important fibrous crop and called as white gold of Pakistan. Like many other crops, various chewing and sucking insect pests attack on different Bt and non-Bt cotton genotypes. Furthermore, metrological factors (especially temperature, relative hu…
12 Oct 2017
Research ArticleCharacterization of Recombinant Thermostable Phytase from Thermotoga naphthophila: A Step for the Fulfilment of Domestic Requirement of Phytase in Pakistan
Furqan Sabir, Muhammad Tayyab, Bushra Muneer, Abu Saeed Hashmi, Ali Raza Awan, Naeem Rashid et al.
Supplementation of feed with phytase is the most suitable strategy for the availability of free phosphorus for the growth of monogastric poultry birds. Current study deals with the production and characterization of recombinant thermostable phytase from Thermo…
12 Oct 2017
Research ArticleLow Serum Cobalamin is a Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes
Ambreen Butt, Uzma Malik, Khadija Waheed, Amna Khanum, Samar Firdous, Sara Ejaz et al.
Research shows that serum Vitamin B12 levels are reduced in diabetes including gestational diabetes. We sought to compare serum cobalamin between pregnant females diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and healthy controls and to propose a cut off…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleComparative Anticoccidial Effect of some Natural Products against Eimeria spp. Infection on Performance Traits, Intestinal Lesion and Occyte Number in Broiler
Alaeldein M. Abudabos, Abdullah H. Alyemni, Elsayeid O. Swilam, Mu’ath Q. Al-Ghadi
This study was performed to find the effect of some natural products (Cozante, Norponin and Organimix) in comparison to standard anticoccidial drug (Elancoban) in experimentally induced coccidiosis in broiler. A total 200 birds (Ross 308) were randomly assigne…
13 Oct 2017
Research ArticleEvaluation of Few Essential Oils for the Management of Parasitic Bee Mites, Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) in Apis mellifera L. Colonies
Muhammad Abu Bakar, Muhammad Anjum Aqueel, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza, Muhammad Irfan Ullah, Muhammad Arshad, Mubasshir Sohail et al.
Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman), is a greatest rigorous and economical pest of Apis mellifera L. worldwide. Many control measures including application of chemicals are adapted to resistor the influx of mites in hives of honey bee. The indiscriminate…
14 Oct 2017- Research Article
Toxicity, Antifeedant and Sub-Lethal Effects of Citrullus colocynthis Extracts on Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Asim Gulzar, Ather Maqsood, Munir Ahmed, Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Ali, Rahmatullah Qureshi
Cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner)is very important polyphagous insect pest with wide host range known for its economic losses worldwide. Its ability to develop resistance to insecticides faster to identify alternates like biocontrol agents, plant…
22 Oct 2017 
Research ArticleDescription of Paradorylaimus dorsocaudali, New Species (Nematoda: Dorylaimida) with Notes on Plectus (Ceratoplectus armatus) from Pakistan
Nasira Kazi, Muhammad Israr, Shahina Fayyaz
A new species of the genus Paradorylaimus Andrassy 1969 is described and illustrated from Pakistan. Paradorylaimus dorsocaudali new species differ from all known species of the genus in having smaller body length, tail length and odontostyle length. The new sp…
26 Oct 2017- Short Communication
Distribution and Habitat Use of Avian Fauna of Rawalakot City and its Surroundings, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Saba Khalid, Muhammad Saddique Awan, Riaz Aziz Minhas, Nasra Ashraf, Khawaja Basharat Ahmed, Nuzhat Shafi et al.
Distribution and habitat use of avian fauna of Rawalakot city and its surrounding was studied from March 2006 to February 2007. The study area is situated in the center of district Poonch. For the convenience of data collection the study area was divided into…
13 Dec 2017 - Research Article
Combined Effect of Acidification and Phytase Supplementation on Calcium and Phosphorus Digestibility and Body Composition of Rohu (Labeo rohita)
Naheed Bano, Muhammad Afzal
Rohu fish is tastiest fish among carps but its production is less than other species due to its slow growth and high mortality due to unavailability of suitable diet especially at juveniles stage. This study focus on the healthy production with low cost by usi…
7 Nov 2017 
Research ArticleIxodid Ticks (Arachnida: Acari) Prevalence Associated with Risk Factors in the Bovine Host in District Quetta, Balochistan
Nosheen Rafiq, Asmatullah Kakar, Arshad Ghani, Asim Iqbal, Wali Mohammad Achakzai, Shagufta Sadozai et al.
The present study aimed at determining the hard tick species and their abundance with respect to host-related risk factors in Bos permiginu s cattlewas conducted in farm houses at three main regions (Western by-pass, Spiny village, and Sariab region) of Distri…
12 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExternal Anatomy and Life Cycle of Aphis nasturtii (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
Liana Mihaela Fericean, Mihaela Corneanu
Aphis nasturtii(Kaltenbach) is a cosmopolitan species who can cause direct damage to the plants by extracting the sap, and indirectly it is a vector to 16 plant viruses. The study presents data referring to the external morphological characteristics, to the bi…
15 Nov 2017
Research ArticleSedative Effect of Clove Oil and 2-Phenoxyethanol on Marine Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) and Freshwater Swordfish (Xiphophorus helleri)
Müge Aliye Hekimoğlu, Cüneyt Süzer, Şahin Saka andKürşat Firat
This study’s objective was to determine effect of two different anaesthetics 2-phenoxyethanol and clove oil on the sedation of some aquarium fish species. The induction and recovery times were determined at five stages of melanistic and not melanistic cl…
24 Nov 2017
Research ArticleExtraction, Purification and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activities of Total Flavonoids from Corn Silk
Jiandong Wu, Miao Ye, Zaigui Wang
In this study, some important parameters were optimized for effective extraction and purification of total flavonoids from corn silk, and the anti-hyperlipidemic activities was analyzed in rabbits by feeding experiment. Firstly, the high extraction yield (5.32…
21 Nov 2017- Research Article
Assessment of Heavy Metals and Antioxidant Enzyme in Different Organs of Fish from Farm, Hatchery and Indus River of Pakistan
Zeenat Bano, Sajid Abdullah, Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Anjum Zia, Wardah Hassan
The aim of the present study was to determine the level of selected toxicants in water, their bioaccumulation and effects on antioxidant enzymes i.e. superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD) in vital organs (gills, liver and kidney) of f…
4 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleHabitat Preference and Behaviour of the Guiana Dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in a Well-Preserved Estuary off Southern Brazil
Carolina A. Bonin, Eric A. Lewallen, Andre J. van Wijnen, Marta Jussara Cremer, Paulo C. Simões-Lopes
Recent extinctions of coastal dolphin species indicate that marine mammal populations are susceptible to rapid decline. Yet, effective conservation efforts depend on population-level ecological data. To obtain principal baseline data that will inform managemen…
5 Dec 2017- Research Article
Comparison of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Brown Trout (Salmo trutta ssp) Dual Culture in Different Ratios and Growth Performances
Boran Karataş, Muhammed Arabaci, Şükrü Önalan
The objective of the present study is to analyze the growth performance of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (G) and brown trout (Salmo trutta ssp) (K) monoculture and polyculture in 75-25%, 66-34% and 50-50% stocking rates and its effects on food utilizatio…
5 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleSpatial and Temporal Distribution Dynamics of the Yangtze Finless Porpoise at the Confluence of the Yangtze and Wanhe Rivers: Implications for Conservation
Minmin Chen, Xiaoke Zhang, Kexiong Wang, Zhigang Liu, An Wan, Daoping Yu et al.
The Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis) is a critically endangered species, as the whole population in the wild suffered sharp decline and fragmentation. Observations of the local spatial and temporal distribution dynamics ca…
6 Dec 2017- Short Communication
Peroxidase Activity in Liver and Kidney of Labeo rohita exposed to Zinc Chloride
Toshina Mushtaq, Muhammad Javed, Sidra Abbas
Four groups of one year old Labeo rohita were exposed to 31.37 mgL-1, 20.91 mgL-1, 7.84 mgL-1 and 6.27 mgL-1 of ZnCl2 for 30 days. The peroxidase activity was found to be significantly increased both in liver and kidney after ZnCl2 treatments. Statistically si…
13 Dec 2017 
Research ArticleEffect of Glucose and Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Fermentation Quality, Chemical Compositions and in vitro Digestibility of Mulberry (Morus Alba) Leaf Silage
Ehab Bo Trabi, Xianjun Yuan, Junfeng Li, Zhihao Dong, Assar Ali Shah, Tao Shao
To improve the fermentation quality and chemical composition of mulberry leaf (Morus Alba) silage was treated with glucose and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) additives. The groups were as follow: silage without additive as a control (c); glucose 1% fresh matter ba…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleFennel Oil Treatment Mimics the Anti-Depressive and Anxiolytic Effects of Fluoxetine without Altering the Serum Cholesterol Levels in Rats
Tahira Perveen, Shaista Emad, Saara Ahmad, Zehra Batool, Sarwat Yousuf, Sheeza Sheikh et al.
Synthetic antidepressants are effective drugs for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Along with the effectiveness these drugs are also associated with some side effects. Since ancient times herbs are used as medicinal purposes. One such herb is Fennel (Fo…
6 Dec 2017
Research ArticleDifferential Expression of the KIT Gene in Liaoning Cashmere Goats with different Coat Colors
Jianping Li, Qian Jiang, Wei Chen, Yumei Li, Huaizhi Jiang, Jinlong Huo et al.
KIT encodes a growth factor receptor that is expressed in the precursor of the melanophore. It plays an important role in the multiplication, migration and survival of melanophores. As of yet, no studies have addressed the diverse expression of the KIT gene an…
10 Dec 2017
Short CommunicationFossils of Boselaphus (Bovini: Bovidae: Ruminantia) from Sardhok Pleistocene of Pakistan
Muhammad Khaled Siddiq, Ayesha Riaz, Muhammad Akbar Khan, Muhammad Adeeb Babar, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Akhtar
New Boselaphus (Mammalia, Bovidae) material is excavated from Pabbi Hills of Sardhok, northern Pakistan. Recently excavated bovid material in the Pleistocene locality of Sardhok (Punjab, Pakistan) includes dentition that provides a better knowledge of the taxo…
13 Dec 2017
Short CommunicationBicephality in Eratigena atrica Larva
Teresa Napiórkowska, Julita Templin
The study contains a detailed description of a larva of the Eratigena atrica spider, which had a well-developed prosoma and an additional, partly developed head with two segmented pedipalps and one chelicera with two fangs. The larva was obtained as a result o…
13 Dec 2017
Research ArticleBreeding Ecology of a Reintroduced Population of Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in Henan Province, China
Jie Wu, Jiagui Zhu, Ke Wang, Dejing Cai, Yingying Liu, Yanzhen Bu et al.
The crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)is a globally endangered bird. Aimed to save and restore the small population in Henan Province, China, a reintroduction program was conducted in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve in 2007. Wild birds bred in semi-wilderness…
21 Dec 2017
Research ArticleBreeding Ecology of a Reintroduced Population of Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) in Henan Province, China
Jie Wu, Jiagui Zhu, Ke Wang, Dejing Cai, Yingying Liu, Yanzhen Bu et al.
The crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)is a globally endangered bird. Aimed to save and restore the small population in Henan Province, China, a reintroduction program was conducted in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve in 2007. Wild birds bred in semi-wilderness…
23 Oct 2017
Research ArticleBmARM-Like Protein from Silkworm, Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera) is Putatively Involved in Response against BmNPV Infection
Xue-yang Wang, Shang-zhi Zhang, Ming-hui Liu, Dong Yu, Yan Ma, Dong-qiong Fei et al.
Armadillo (ARM)-repeat protein is involved in many biological processes, including cell–cell adhesion and the Wnt signaling pathway. However, the function of ARM-repeat protein in Bombyx mori has not been completely clarified. In this study, a gene encod…
21 Nov 2017