Research Article

cDNA, genomic sequence cloning and overexpression of the ribosomal protein S13 gene in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

• Y. Song, Y.-L. Hou, W.-R. Hou, G.-F. Wu and T. Zhang

Research Article

Meiotic behavior in nonaploid accessions of Brachiaria humidicola (Poaceae) and implications for breeding

• K.R. Boldrini, E.V. Adamowski, N. Silva, M.S. Pagliarini and C.B. Valle

Research Article

Mutation characteristics in type I collagen genes in Chinese patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

• Z. Yang, Z.F. Ke, C. Zeng, Z. Wang, H.J. Shi and L.T. Wang

Research Article

Prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 variants and rare HPV types in the central Amazon region

• M.M. Castro, I.P. Farias, C.M. Borborema-Santos, G. Correia and S. Astolfi-Filho

Research Article

Isolation of genomic DNA from defatted oil seed residue of rapeseed (Brassica napus)

• M. Sadia, M.A. Rabban, S. Hameed, S.R. Pearce and S.A. Malik

Short communication

Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for the walking goby (Scartelaos viridis; Gobiidae)

• D.Q. Sun, H.Y. Li, T.J. Xu and R.X. Wang

Research Article

Agronomic characterization, genetic diversity and association analysis of cotton cultivars using simple sequence repeat molecular markers

• A. Kalivas, F. Xanthopoulos, O. Kehagia and A.S. Tsaftaris

Research Article

Species-specific AFLP markers for identification of Zingiber officinale, Z. montanum and Z. zerumbet (Zingiberaceae)

• S. Ghosh, P.B. Majumder and S. Sen Mandi

Research Article

Vegetative compatibility and genetic analysis of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates from Brazil

• Q.L. Barcelos, E.A. Souza and K.J. Damasceno e Silva

Research Article

Enzymatic differences between the endophyte Guignardia mangiferae (Botryosphaeriaceae) and the citrus pathogen G. citricarpa

• A.S. Romão, M.B. Spósito, F.D. Andreote, J.L. Azevedo and W.L. Araújo

Research Article

Determination of self-incompatibility groups of sweet cherry genotypes from Turkey

• A. Ipek, H. Gulen, M.E. Akcay, M. Ipek, S. Ergin and A. Eris

Research Article

Estimation of genetic distance based on RAPDs between 11 cotton accessions varying in heat tolerance

• A.I. Khan, I.A. Khan, F.S. Awan, H.A. Sadaqat and S. Bahadur

Research Article

Identification of sunflower (Helianthus annuus, Asteraceae) hybrids using simple-sequence repeat markers

• A. Iqbal, H.A. Sadaqat, A.S. Khan and M. Amjad

Case Reports

A novel TSC1 mutation (c.1964delA) in a Chinese patient with tuberous sclerosis complex

• G.-X. Wang, D.-W. Wang, J.-S. Zhao, S.-F. Wang and R.-P. Sun

Research Article

Genetic diversity and differentiation in Dalbergia sissoo (Fabaceae) as revealed by RAPD

• B.-Y. Wang, L. Shi, Z.-Y. Ruan and J. Deng

Research Article

Leaf age affects the quality of DNA extracted from Dimorphandra mollis (Fabaceae), a tropical tree species from the Cerrado region of Brazil

• P.A. Moreira and D.A. Oliveira

Research Article

Incidence of fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene (FGFR3) A248C, S249C, G372C, and T375C mutations in bladder cancer

• Y. Dodurga, C. Tataroglu, Z. Kesen and N.L. Satiroglu-Tufan

Research Article

Investigating paraoxonase-1 gene Q192R and L55M polymorphism in patients with renal cell cancer

• O.A. Uyar, M. Kara, D. Erol, A. Ardicoglu and H. Yuce

Research Article

Genetic diversity in local and commercial dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) accessions based on microsatellite markers

• P.D.S. Cabral, T.C.B. Soares, A.B.P. Lima, F.D. de Miranda, F.B. Souza and L.S.A. Gonçalves

Research Article

Single-primer PCR correction: a strategy for false-positive exclusion

• J. Ma, P.W. Wang, D. Yao, Y.P. Wang, W. Yan and S.C. Guan

Research Article

An optimized preparation method to obtain high-quality RNA from dry sunflower seeds

• X.B. Ma and J. Yang

Research Article

Investigation of ABCB1 gene polymorphism with colchicine response in Beh�§etâ��s disease

• H. Saricaoglu, M. Yilmaz, M. Karkucak, H.Z.Y. Ozturk, T. Yakut, T. Gulten, E.B. Baskan, K. Aydogan and K. Dilek

Research Article

Association of TIRAP (MAL) gene polymorhisms with susceptibility to tuberculosis in a Chinese population

• Y.X. Zhang, Y. Xue, J.Y. Liu, M.Y. Zhao, F.J. Li, J.M. Zhou, H.J. Wang and J.C. Li

Research Article

Mutagenic potential and modulatory effects of the medicinal plant Luehea divaricata (Malvaceae) in somatic cells of Drosophila melanogaster: SMART/wing

• L.P. Felício, E.M. Silva, V. Ribeiro, C.T. Miranda, I.L.B.F. Vieira, D.C.S. Passos, A.K.S. Ferreira, C.R. Vale, D.C.S. Lima, S. Carvalho1 and W.B. Nunes

Research Article

Prediction of maize double-cross hybrids using the best linear unbiased prediction with microsatellite marker information

• M. Balestre, R.G. Von Pinho and J.C. Souza

Research Article

Genetic variation of Casuarina equisetifolia subsp equisetifolia and C. equisetifolia subsp incana populations on the northern coast of Senegal

• A.L. Ndoye, O. Sadio and D. Diouf

Short communication

Confirmation of cross-fertilization using molecular markers in ornamental passion flower hybrids

• L.D.H.C.S. Conceição, G.O. Belo, M.M. Souza, S.F. Santos, C.B.M. Cerqueira-Silva and R.X. Corrêa

Research Article

Allelic polymorphism, gene duplication and balancing selection of the MHC class II DAB gene of Cynoglossus semilaevis (Cynoglossidae)

• T.J. Xu*, Y.N. Sun* and R.X. Wang

Research Article

Novel exon nucleotide deletion causes adrenoleukodystrophy in a Brazilian family

• E.R. Valadares*, A.L.C. Trindade*, L.R. Oliveira, R.R. Arantes, M.V. Daker, B.M. Viana, V.G. Haase, L.B. Jardim, G.C. Lopes and A.L.B. Godard

Research Article

Modulatory effects of Duguetia furfuracea (A. St. Hil) Benth. and Hook. f. in Drosophila melanogaster somatic and germinative cells

• L.S. Coelho, L.P. Felicio, C.T. Miranda, E.M. da Silva, C.R. Vale, D.C.S. Lima, S.R. Duarte, H.D. Ferreira, L. Chen Chen and S. Carvalho

Research Article

Physical location of the carotenoid biosynthesis genes Psy and �²-Lcy in Capsicum annuum (Solanaceae) using heterologous probes from Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae)

• V. Andrade-Souza, M.G.C. Costa, C.X. Chen, F.G. Gmitter Jr. and M.A. Costa

Research Article

Genetic relationships among wild pomegranate (Punica granatum genotypes from Coruh Valley in Turkey

• S. Ercisli, J. Gadze, G. Agar, N. Yildirim and Y. Hizarci

Research Article

RsaI polymorphism of the ER�² gene in women with endometriosis

• R.C.P.C. Silva, I.R. Costa, B.M Bordin, C.T.X. Silva, S.R. Souza, C.L.R. Júnior, A.B. Frare and K.K.V.O. Moura

Research Article

Differential structure of the intronic promoter of the Bombyx mori A3 actin gene correlated with silkworm sensitivity/resistance to nucleopolyhedrovirus

• J. Tavares, J.P. Bravo, F. Gimenes, Q.A.L. Neto, A. Fiorini and M.A. Fernandez

Research Article

Phylogenetic relationships of Malayan gaur with other species of the genus Bos based on cytochrome b gene DNA sequences

• M.K.A. Rosli, S.S. Zakaria, S.M.F. Syed-Shabthar, Z.Z. Zainal, M.N. Shukor, M.C. Mahani, O. Abas-Mazni and B.M. Md-Zain

Research Article

Expression of GFP can influence aging and climbing ability in Drosophila

• R.M.S. Mawhinney and B.E. Staveley

Research Article

Effective sample selection for classification of pre-miRNAs

• K. Han

Research Article

A simplified universal genomic DNA extraction protocol suitable for PCR

• T.Y. Wang, L. Wang, J.H. Zhang and W.H. Dong

Research Article

Anatomy and genetic diversity of two populations of Schinus terebinthifolius (Anacardiaceae) from the Tibagi River basin in Paran�¡, Brazil

• E.A. Ruas, C.F. Ruas, P.S. Medri, C. Medri, M.E. Medri, E. Bianchini, J.A. Pimenta, L.A. Rodrigues and P.M. Ruas

Research Article

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 SNP rs671 and susceptibility to essential hypertension in Mongolians: a case control study

• T. Hasi, L. Hao, L. Yang and X.L. Su

Research Article

Lack of association of single nucleotide polymorphisms of the bovine Flt-1 gene with growth traits in Chinese cattle breeds

• Y.H. Pang, C.Z. Lei, C.L. Zhang, X.Y. Lan, S. Shao, X.M. Gao, J.Q. Wang and H. Chen

Research Article

Phylogenetic relationships of leaf monkeys (Presbytis; Colobinae) based on cytochrome b and 12S rRNA genes

• V.F. Vun, M.C. Mahani, M. Lakim, A. Ampeng and B.M. Md-Zain

Research Article

A minimal DNA cassette as a vector for genetic transformation of soybean (Glycine max)

• G.R. Vianna, F.J.L. Aragão and E.L. Rech

Letter to the Editor

Mitochondrial plasmid: could this be the next hit for genetic engineering?

• S. Ijaz

Research Article

Genetic characterization of papaya plants (Carica papaya L.) derived from the first backcross generation

• H.C.C. Ramos, M.G. Pereira, F.F. Silva, L.S.A. Gonçalves, F.O. Pinto, G.A. de Souza Filho and T.S.N. Pereira

Research Article

Prediction model of a joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits

• H.R. Mirzaei, A.P. Verbyla and W.S. Pitchford

Research Article

Expression patterns of the STAG gene in intact and regenerating planarians (Dugesia japonica)

• Z.Q. Yuan, B.S. Zhao and J.Y. Zhang

Research Article

Genetic diversity of turmeric germplasm (Curcuma longa; Zingiberaceae) identified by microsatellite markers

• M.S. Sigrist, J.B. Pinheiro, J.A. Azevedo Filho and M.I. Zucchi

Short communication

Isolation and characterization of eight polymorphic microsatellite loci for the coconut pest, Brontispa longissima (Coleoptera: Hispidae)

• C.L. Ma, H.L. Wu, H.Y. Hu, X. Wu, G.C. Ma, Y.G. Fu and Z.Q. Peng

Research Article

Joint analysis of beef growth and carcass quality traits through calculation of co-variance components and correlations

• H.R. Mirzaei, A.P. Verbyla and W.S. Pitchford

Research Article

Copy number imbalances detected with a BAC-based array comparative genomic hybridization platform in congenital diaphragmatic hernia fetuses

• I.N. Machado, J.K. Heinrich, R. Barini and C.F.A. Peralta

Short communication

Isolation and characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers for the frog Pelophylax hubeiensis

• J.-C. Yan, F.-H. Zhu and H.-L. Wu

Research Article

Population genetic structure of the migratory rice leaf roller, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), inferred from the mitochondrial A+T-rich region and nuclear ITS2 sequences

• X. Wan, J. Li, M.J. Kim, T.H. Kang, B.R. Jin and I. Kim

Research Article

Differential gene expression patterns in the autogamous plant Hordeum euclaston (Poaceae)

• J.E. Georg-Kraemer, C.A.S. Ferreira and S.S. Cavalli

Research Article

Pathogenicity for onion and genetic diversity of isolates of the pathogenic fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Phyllachoraceae) from the State of Pernambuco, Brazil

• M.X. Vila Nova, L.R. Borges, A.C.B. de Sousa, B.T.R.V. Brasileiro, E.A.L.A. Lima, A.F. da Costa and N.T. de Oliveira

Research Article

Development of microsatellite markers for the endangered Neotropical tree species Tibouchina papyrus (Melastomataceae)

• M.P.C. Telles, F.P. Peixoto, J.S. Lima, L.V. Resende, R.P. Vianello, M.E.M.T. Walter and R.G. Collevatti

Research Article

Endophytic and pathogenic isolates of the cacao fungal pathogen Moniliophthora perniciosa (Tricholomataceae) are indistinguishable based on genetic and physiological analysis

• T.G. Lana, J.L. Azevedo, A.W.V. Pomella, R.T.R. Monteiro, C.B. Silva and W.L. Araújo

Research Article

Silkworm salivary glands are not susceptible to Bombyx mori nuclear polyhedrosis virus

• L.A. Dourado, L.F.C. Ribeiro, R.M.C. Brancalhão, J. Tavares, A.R. Borges and M.A. Fernandez

Research Article

Three novel SNPs of the bovine Tf gene in Chinese native cattle and their associations with milk production traits

• Z.H. Ju, Q.L. Li, J.M. Huang, M.H. Hou, R.L. Li, J.B. Li, J.F. Zhong and C.F. Wang