Evolution of SL-RNA Genes and Their Splicing Targets in Parasitic Flatworms
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DOI: 10.1093/molbev/msaf228
Abstract: Abstract Spliced leader (SL) trans-splicing is a key step in the processing of many mRNAs in different eukaryotic lineages, including in parasitic flatworms. Despite its importance, efforts for its characterization in this phylum have remained… read more here.
Keywords: trans splicing; rna genes; evolution rna; genes splicing ... See more keywords
A Diverse Virome Is Identified in Parasitic Flatworms of Domestic Animals in Xinjiang, China
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00702-23
Abstract: Characterizing the virome of parasites is important for unveiling the viral diversity, evolution, and ecology and will help to understand the “Russian doll” pattern among viruses, parasites, and host animals. Our data indicate that diverse… read more here.
Keywords: host animals; parasitic flatworms; ecology; virome ... See more keywords