Research Keyword: genetic diversity

Multilocus sequence typing of Candida albicans isolates from wild and farm animals from southern Italy

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Researchers studied a fungal pathogen called Candida albicans found in farm and wild animals in Italy to understand how it spreads between animals and humans. They used genetic analysis to compare isolates from laying hens, wild boars, and lizards with samples from infected humans around the world. The results showed that animal isolates were genetically similar to human clinical samples, suggesting animals could serve as reservoirs for this infection. This research highlights the importance of monitoring fungal diseases in animal populations as part of understanding disease transmission between animals and people.

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Genetic Analyses of Discrete Geographic Samples of a Golden Chanterelle in Canada Reveal Evidence for Recent Regional Differentiation

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Researchers studied the genetic makeup of golden chanterelle mushrooms found in different regions of Canada. They discovered that mushroom populations in Newfoundland and Ontario share some genetic similarities but have developed distinct regional differences over time. The findings suggest these populations originated from a common ancestor following the last ice age and have since diverged through natural genetic changes and adaptation to local environments.

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Pan-genomic characterization and structural variant analysis reveal insights into spore development and species diversity in Ganoderma

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Researchers completed the first comprehensive genome study of 15 Ganoderma (Lingzhi/Reishi) varieties, including five new Chinese strains. They discovered that specific genetic changes in the MSH4 gene dramatically increase spore production in one superior strain. These findings help explain why different Ganoderma varieties have different medicinal properties and can guide breeding of better medicinal mushroom varieties.

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Polyphasic characterization and mating type allele distribution of Monilinia laxa in Iranian stone fruit orchards

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Brown rot is a serious fungal disease affecting fruit trees like apricots, cherries, and plums. Researchers collected over 400 fungal isolates from Iranian fruit orchards and identified two main species causing the disease, with one species being far more common. By developing new genetic tests, scientists discovered both male and female forms of the fungi exist in equal proportions, suggesting the disease could evolve through sexual reproduction, which has important implications for managing the disease in orchards.

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