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| Gibbons, the small apes closely related to humans, face severe threats to their survival, yet many aspects of their evolution have remained unclear due to their rapid diversification. A comprehensive genomic analysis of gibbons has resolved key debates about their evolutionary history while providing critical insights for conservation efforts. The study, led by Prof. Dong-Dong Wu from the Kunmi... more |
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| A research team at the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully created the world’s first primate model of Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and devastating childhood neurodegenerative disorder. The breakthrough study was published today in Cell Reports Medicine.A-T is caused by mutations in the ATM gene and affects multiple body systems. Children with A-T ... more |
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| A growing number of studies link gut microbiota to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Host diet and macronutrients are key mediators that link the interactions between host and gut microbiota. Circulating palmitic acid (PA) primarily originates from diet and endogenous synthesis, and elevated level is typically correlated with an increased risk of CVD. However, it is unknown if gut microbiota modula... more |
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| Recently, a groundbreaking study published in PNAS uncovers the critical role of the protein ZC4H2 in regulating synaptic activity and cognitive function, offering new hope for treating ZC4H2-associated rare disorder (ZARD), a debilitating neurodevelopmental condition. The research, led by Dr. MAO Bingyu and colleagues from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, identifi... more |
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| Birds are the most diverse group of terrestrial vertebrates, and their rapid adaptive radiation has long been a fascinating phenomenon. The flexible adaptation to food resources and the exploitation of new food sources undoubtedly played crucial roles in avian diversification, which stems from the evolution of avian nutritional perception. Frugivory plays a crucial role in avian ecology, with m... more |
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