Search Results - "Gazda, Małgorzata A."
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Molecular parallelisms between pigmentation in the avian iris and the integument of ectothermic vertebrates
Published in PLoS genetics (01-02-2021)“…Birds exhibit striking variation in eye color that arises from interactions between specialized pigment cells named chromatophores. The types of chromatophores…”
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Is the future of peer review automated?
Published in BMC research notes (11-06-2022)“…The rising rate of preprints and publications, combined with persistent inadequate reporting practices and problems with study design and execution, have…”
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A mechanism for red coloration in vertebrates
Published in Current biology (10-10-2022)“…Red coloration is a salient feature of the natural world. Many vertebrates produce red color by converting dietary yellow carotenoids into red ketocarotenoids…”
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Mating system and extra-pair paternity in the Fan-tailed Gerygone Gerygone flavolateralis in relation to parasitism by the Shining Bronze-cuckoo Chalcites lucidus
Published in PloS one (08-03-2018)“…Extra-pair copulation can increase genetic diversity and offspring fitness. However, it may also increase intra-nest variability in avian hosts of brood…”
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Pervasive hybridization with local wild relatives in Western European grapevine varieties
Published in Science advances (19-11-2021)“…Grapevine ( L.) diversity richness results from a complex domestication history over multiple historical periods. Here, we used whole-genome resequencing to…”
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Establishment of Microsatellite Markers to Assess the Mating System of the Fan-Tailed Gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) for Studying Cuckoo-Host Arms Race
Published in Annales zoologici fennici (01-12-2015)“…We developed a set of microsatellite markers for the fan-tailed gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis), host of a brood parasite, the shining bronze-cuckoo…”
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High-density lipoprotein receptor SCARB1 is required for carotenoid coloration in birds
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (16-05-2017)“…Yellow, orange, and red coloration is a fundamental aspect of avian diversity and serves as an important signal in mate choice and aggressive interactions…”
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A genetic mechanism for sexual dichromatism in birds
Published in Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) (12-06-2020)“…Many animals are sexually dimorphic, with different phenotypes in males and females. To identify the genetic basis of sexual differences in bird coloration,…”
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Signatures of Selection on Standing Genetic Variation Underlie Athletic and Navigational Performance in Racing Pigeons
Published in Molecular biology and evolution (01-05-2018)“…Racing pigeons have been selectively bred to find their way home quickly over what are often extremely long distances. This breed is of substantial commercial…”
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A non-coding region near Follistatin controls head colour polymorphism in the Gouldian finch
Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences (03-10-2018)“…Discrete colour morphs coexisting within a single population are common in nature. In a broad range of organisms, sympatric colour morphs often display major…”
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A non-coding region near Follistatin controls head colour polymorphism in the Gouldian finch
Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences (10-10-2018)“…Discrete colour morphs coexisting within a single population are common in nature. In a broad range of organisms, sympatric colour morphs often display major…”
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Science forum: A community-led initiative for training in reproducible research
Published in eLife (21-06-2021)“…Open and reproducible research practices increase the reusability and impact of scientific research. The reproducibility of research results is influenced by…”
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