4 papers
Origin of -satellite repeat arrays from mitochondrial molecular fossils -- sequential insertion, expansion, and evolution in the nuclear genome
Yihang Zhou
Alpha satellite DNA is large tandem arrays of 150-400 bp units, and its origin remains an evolutionary mystery. In this research, we identified 1,545 alpha-satellite-like (SatL) re…
Genomic and pathological analyses of an asymmetric true hermaphroditism case in a female labrador retriever
Yihang Zhou
The two main gonadal development disorders in dogs are true hermaphroditism and XX male syndrome. True hermaphroditism can be divided into two subcategories: XX sex reversal and XY…
Metagenomic analysis reveals shared and distinguishing features in horse and donkey gut microbiome and maternal resemblance of the microbiota in hybrid equids
Yihang Zhou
Mammalian gut microbiomes are essential for host functions like digestion, immunity, and nutrient utilization. This study examines the gut microbiome of horses, donkeys, and their…
Metagenomic analysis revealed significant changes in cattle rectum microbiome and antimicrobial resistome under fescue toxicosis
Yihang Zhou
Fescue toxicity causes reduced growth and reproductive issues in cattle grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue. To characterize the gut microbiota and its response to fescue toxico…