Pollen sources of the orchid bee Euglossa annectans Dressler 1982 (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Euglossini) analyzed from larval provisions
Authors: M. Cortopassi-Laurino, A. Zillikens and J. Steiner
In order to analyze the pollen resources used by the orchid bee Euglossa annectans, samples of larval provisions from cells under construction were taken from 12 different trap nests (wooden boxes) on Santa Catarina Island, southern Brazil. The 43 samples collected between 2002 and 2005 represented all months except December. .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2kerr013
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2kerr013
Adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars for grain yield and seed quality
Authors: K.B. Silva, A.T. Bruzi, E.V. Zambiazzi, I.O. Soares, J.L.A.R. Pereira and M.L.M. Carvalho
This study aimed at verifying the adaptability and stability of soybean cultivars, considering the grain yield and quality of seeds, adopting univariate and multivariate approaches. The experiments were conducted in two crops, three environments, in 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 crop seasons, in the county of Inconfidentes, Lavras, .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029646
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029646
New polymorphisms in the novel LYRM1 gene are associated with body measurement and meat quality traits in Qinchuan cattle
Authors: Y.K. Li, Y.F. Huangpu, J.B. Gao, N. Yang, C.Z. Fu, H.B. Wang, G. Cheng and L.S. Zan
Body measurement and meat quality traits play important roles in the evaluation of productivity in cattle; they are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Recent studies have shown that LYRM1 is a novel gene related to obesity and may influence fat deposition. We screened for new polymorphisms in the bovine LYRM1 gen.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.12.18
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.12.18
The number of reproductive workers in highly eusocial Hymenoptera: monogyny and monandry
Authors: P.S. Santos-Filho, A. Eterovic, A.M.P. Kleinert,V.L. Imperatriz-Fonseca
Haplodiploidy results in relatedness asymmetries between colony members of highly eusocial Hymenoptera. As a consequence, queen and reproductive workers are more related to their own sons than to each other’s male offspring. Kin selection theory predicts multiple optima in male parentage: either the queen or the workers .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Characteristics of Cyclin B and its potential role in regulating oogenesis in the red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus)
Authors: L.M. Wang, W.W. Lv, D. Zuo, Z.J. Dong and Y.L. Zhao
Cyclin B is a regulatory subunit of maturation-promoting factor (MPF), which has a key role in the induction of meiotic maturation of oocytes. MPF has been studied in a wide variety of animal species; however, its expression in crustaceans is poorly characterized. In this study, the complete cDNA sequence of Cyclin B was cloned from the red claw crayfish,.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- http://dx.doi.org/2015.September.9.17
- DOI:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.4238/2015.September.9.17
Inhibition effect of silver nanoparticles on herpes simplex virus 2
Authors: R.L. Hu, S.R. Li, F.J. Kong, R.J. Hou, X.L. Guan and F. Guo
The herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most important sexually transmitted pathogens, and can facilitate the spread of human immunodeficiency virus. The currently available antiviral drugs have certain limitations. Nanosilver has received increasing attention recently with respect to its antibacterial and antiviral p.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.March.19.2
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.March.19.2
Hygienic behavior in the stingless bees Melipona beecheii and Scaptotrigona pectoralis (Hymenoptera: Meliponini)
Authors: L.M. Medina, A.G. Hart and F.L.W. Ratnieks
Hygienic behavior, a trait that may confer resistance to brood diseases in the honey bee Apis mellifera, was studied in two species of stingless bees in Mexico. Eight colonies each of Melipona beecheii and Scaptotrigona pectoralis were tested for hygienic behavior, the removal of dead or diseased brood, by freeze killing a com.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
Effects of mutant TDP-43 on the Nrf2/ARE pathway and protein expression of MafK and JDP2 in NSC-34 cells
Authors: Y.P. Tian, F.Y. Che, Q.P. Su, Y.C. Lu, C.P. You, L.M. Huang,S.G. Wang, L. Wang and J.X. Yu
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons and lacks an effective treatment. The disease pathogenesis has not been clarified at present. Pathological transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of ALS. Nuclear translocation .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029638
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029638
Effects of the ginkgo biloba extract on the superoxide dismutase activity and apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells from diabetic peripheral blood
Authors: M. Zhao, X.-X. Wang and W.-H. Wan
Although ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) was shown to have antioxidant effects, little has been reported on the ability to GBE to help endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) resist oxidative stress. The present study evaluated the influence of different concentrations of GBE on superoxide dismutase (SOD) and apoptosis of diabetic per.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):
- 2014.January.14.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.January.14.1
Differences between the quality of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) pollinated by the stingless bees Scaptotrigona aff. depilis and Nannotrigona testaceicornis
Authors: A.C. Roselino, S.B. Santos, M. Hrncir and L.R. Bego
We investigated the success of two stingless bee species in pollinating strawberries in greenhouses. Three greenhouses and one open field area were used; one greenhouse had only strawberry plants (control), another (G1) had three colonies of Scaptotrigona aff. depilis and another (G2) had three colonies of Nannotrigona testace.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 8(2):
- vol8-2keer005
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol8-2keer005