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A clustering method for repeat analysis in DNA sequences
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Background A computational system for analysis of the repetitive structure of genomic sequences is described. The method uses suffix trees to organize and search the... -
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The Adaptive Evolution Database (TAED)
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Background The Master Catalog is a collection of evolutionary families, including multiple sequence alignments, phylogenetic trees and reconstructed ancestral... -
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Combating Kinetoplastid diseases
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Today's Kinetoplastida form a diverse order of flagellated protozoans that have evolved from an ancient lineage, rooted near the base of the eukaryotic tree. The... -
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Evolution and phylogeny of insect endogenous retroviruses
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Background The genome of invertebrates is rich in retroelements which are structurally reminiscent of the retroviruses of vertebrates. Those containing three open... -
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Percutaneous treatment of chronic MRSA osteomyelitis with a novel plant-derived antiseptic
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Background Antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE, are an increasing... -
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GPR99, a new G protein-coupled receptor with homology to a new subgroup of nucleotide receptors
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Background Based on sequence similarity, the superfamily of G protein-coupled receptors (GPRs) can be subdivided into several subfamilies, the members of which often... -
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Molecular phylogeny of Subtribe Artemisiinae (Asteraceae), including
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Background Subtribe Artemisiinae of Tribe Anthemideae (Asteraceae) is composed of 18 largely Asian genera that include the sagebrushes and mugworts. The subtribe... -
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A hierarchical statistical model for estimating population properties of quantitative genes
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Background Earlier methods for detecting major genes responsible for a quantitative trait rely critically upon a well-structured pedigree in which the segregation... -
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The average cost of measles cases and adverse events following vaccination in industrialised countries
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Background Even though the annual incidence rate of measles has dramatically decreased in industrialised countries since the implementation of universal immunisation... -
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Genome trees constructed using five different approaches suggest new major bacterial clades
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Background The availability of multiple complete genome sequences from diverse taxa prompts the development of new phylogenetic approaches, which attempt to... -
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Two C or not two C: recurrent disruption of Zn-ribbons, gene duplication, lineage-specific gene loss, and horizontal gene transfer in evolution of bacterial ribosomal proteins
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Background Ribosomal proteins are encoded in all genomes of cellular life forms and are, generally, well conserved during evolution. In prokaryotes, the genes for... -
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Phylogenetic relationships between
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Background Phylogenetic relationships of the genus Hapalemur remains controversial, particularly within the Hapalemur griseus species group. In order to obtain more... -
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High-susceptibility of photosynthesis to photoinhibition in the tropical plant
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Background The tropical plant Ficus microcarpa L. f. cv. Golden Leaves (GL) is a high-light sensitive tropical fig tree in which sun-leaves are yellow and shade-... -
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Alteration in expression of the rat mitochondrial ATPase 6 gene during
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Background Pneumocystis carinii causes pneumonia in immunocompromised patients with a high morbidity and mortality rate, but the interaction between this organism and... -
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Plant growth regulatory effect and insecticidal activity of the extracts of the Tree of Heaven (
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Background There is an urgent need to explore and utilize naturally occurring products for combating harmful agricultural and public health pests. Secondary... -
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Antinociceptive and antiedematogenic properties and acute toxicity of
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Background Tabebuia avellanedae is a tree from the Bignoniaceae family. Commonly know as "pau d'arco" in Brazil, its inner bark is used as analgesic, anti-... -
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Molecular distinction amongst varieties of Mulberry using RAPD and DAMD profiles
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Background Mulberry trees are the most important host for rearing mulberry silkworms in sericulture. Improved varieties of mulberry tree have been developed through... -
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Pro/con clinical debate: The use of a protected specimen brush in the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia
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Although mechanical ventilation is instituted as a life-saving technique, it may lead to complications that can negatively impact on patients' morbidity and/or... -
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The cohesin complex: sequence homologies, interaction networks and shared motifs
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Background: Cohesin is a macromolecular complex that links sister chromatids together at the metaphase plate during mitosis. The links are formed during DNA... -
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Supervised harvesting of expression trees
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Background We propose a new method for supervised learning from gene expression data. We call it 'tree harvesting'. This technique starts with a hierarchical...