Search Results - "Grobler, J. Paul"

Mitochondrial genomes of African pangolins and insights into evolutionary patterns and phylogeny of the family Manidae by du Toit, Zelda, du Plessis, Morné, Dalton, Desiré L, Jansen, Raymond, Paul Grobler, J, Kotzé, Antoinette

“…This study used next generation sequencing to generate the mitogenomes of four African pangolin species; Temminck's ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii), giant…”
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Ancient hybridization and strong adaptation to viruses across African vervet monkey populations by Svardal, Hannes, Jasinska, Anna J, Apetrei, Cristian, Coppola, Giovanni, Huang, Yu, Schmitt, Christopher A, Jacquelin, Beatrice, Ramensky, Vasily, Müller-Trutwin, Michaela, Antonio, Martin, Weinstock, George, Grobler, J Paul, Dewar, Ken, Wilson, Richard K, Turner, Trudy R, Warren, Wesley C, Freimer, Nelson B, Nordborg, Magnus

“…Analysis of whole-genome sequencing data from 163 vervet monkeys from Africa and the Caribbean shows high diversity among taxa and identifies signatures of…”
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ACE2 and TMPRSS2 variation in savanna monkeys (Chlorocebus spp.): Potential risk for zoonotic/anthroponotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and a potential model for functional studies by Schmitt, Christopher A, Bergey, Christina M, Jasinska, Anna J, Ramensky, Vasily, Burt, Felicity, Svardal, Hannes, Jorgensen, Matthew J, Freimer, Nelson B, Grobler, J Paul, Turner, Trudy R

“…The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has devastated health infrastructure around the world. Both ACE2 (an entry receptor) and TMPRSS2…”
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Assessing introgressive hybridization in roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus): Lessons from South Africa by van Wyk, Anna M, Dalton, Desiré L, Kotzé, Antoinette, Grobler, J Paul, Mokgokong, Prudent S, Kropff, Anna S, Jansen van Vuuren, Bettine

“…Biological diversity is being lost at unprecedented rates, with genetic admixture and introgression presenting major threats to biodiversity. Our ability to…”
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SIVagm infection in wild African green monkeys from South Africa: epidemiology, natural history, and evolutionary considerations by Ma, Dongzhu, Jasinska, Anna, Kristoff, Jan, Grobler, J Paul, Turner, Trudy, Jung, Yoon, Schmitt, Christopher, Raehtz, Kevin, Feyertag, Felix, Martinez Sosa, Natalie, Wijewardana, Viskam, Burke, Donald S, Robertson, David L, Tracy, Russell, Pandrea, Ivona, Freimer, Nelson, Apetrei, Cristian

“…Pathogenesis studies of SIV infection have not been performed to date in wild monkeys due to difficulty in collecting and storing samples on site and the lack…”
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Unlocking the potential of a validated single nucleotide polymorphism array for genomic monitoring of trade in cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) by Magliolo, Michelle, Prost, Stefan, Orozco-terWengel, Pablo, Burger, Pamela, Kropff, Anna S., Kotze, Antoinette, Grobler, J. Paul, Dalton, Desire Lee

“…Cheetahs ( Acinonyx jubatus ) are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Threats include…”
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Lessons for conservation management: Monitoring temporal changes in genetic diversity of Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) by Kotzé, Antoinette, Smith, Rae M, Moodley, Yoshan, Luikart, Gordon, Birss, Coral, Van Wyk, Anna M, Grobler, J Paul, Dalton, Desiré L

“…The Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) is a subspecies of mountain zebra endemic to South Africa. The Cape mountain zebra experienced near extinction in…”
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Using the stable carbon and nitrogen isotope compositions of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to examine questions in ethnoprimatology by Loudon, James E, Grobler, J Paul, Sponheimer, Matt, Moyer, Kimberly, Lorenz, Joseph G, Turner, Trudy R

“…This study seeks to understand how humans impact the dietary patterns of eight free-ranging vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) groups in South Africa…”
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Broad-scale genetic assessment of Southern Ground-Hornbills (Bucorvus leadbeateri) to inform population management by Kemp, Lucy, Dalton, Desiré L., Mwale, Monica, Paul Grobler, J., Thabang Madisha, M., van Wyk, Anna M., Mokgokong, Prudent S., Jansen, Raymond, Kotze, Antoinette

“…The Southern Ground-hornbill (SGH) (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is considered an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation in savannah biomes since they require…”
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Temminck's ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii; Smuts, 1832) and phylogenetic position of the Pholidota (Weber, 1904) by Du Toit, Zelda, Grobler, J. Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette, Jansen, Raymond, Brettschneider, Helene, Dalton, Desiré L.

“…Temmincki's ground pangolin is primarily a nocturnal mammal belonging to the order Pholidota. The body is covered in hard overlapping scales and these animals…”
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Isolation and characterization of 30 STRs in Temminck’s ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) and potential for cross amplification in other African species by du Toit, Zelda, Dalton, Desiré L., du Plessis, Morné, Jansen, Raymond, Grobler, J. Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette

“…Temminck’s ground pangolin ( Smutsia temminckii ) is one of four species of pangolin, endemic to Africa. Two of the African pangolin species are listed as…”
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Author Correction: Birds of a feather flock together: a dataset for Clock and Adcyap1 genes from migration genetics studies by Le Clercq, Louis-Stéphane, Bazzi, Gaia, Ferrer Obiol, Joan, Cecere, Jacopo G., Gianfranceschi, Luca, Grobler, J. Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette, Riutort León, Marta, González-Solís, Jacob, Rubolini, Diego, Liedvogel, Miriam, Dalton, Desiré Lee

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Dataset generated in a systematic review and meta-analysis of biological clocks as age estimation markers in animal ecology by Le Clercq, Louis-Stéphane, Grobler, J. Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette, Dalton, Desiré Lee

“…The dataset comprises a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis exploring the utility of biological clocks as age estimation markers in the context…”
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Birds of a feather flock together: a dataset for Clock and Adcyap1 genes from migration genetics studies by Le Clercq, Louis-Stéphane, Bazzi, Gaia, Ferrer Obiol, Joan, Cecere, Jacopo G., Gianfranceschi, Luca, Grobler, J. Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette, Riutort León, Marta, González-Solís, Jacob, Rubolini, Diego, Liedvogel, Miriam, Dalton, Desiré Lee

“…Birds in seasonal habitats rely on intricate strategies for optimal timing of migrations. This is governed by environmental cues, including photoperiod…”
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Shifts in microbial diversity, composition, and functionality in the gut and genital microbiome during a natural SIV infection in vervet monkeys by Jasinska, Anna J, Dong, Tien S, Lagishetty, Venu, Katzka, William, Jacobs, Jonathan P, Schmitt, Christopher A, Cramer, Jennifer Danzy, Ma, Dongzhu, Coetzer, Willem G, Grobler, J Paul, Turner, Trudy R, Freimer, Nelson, Pandrea, Ivona, Apetrei, Cristian

“…The microbiota plays an important role in HIV pathogenesis in humans. Microbiota can impact health through several pathways such as increasing inflammation in…”
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Translocation a potential corridor for equine piroplasms in Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) by Smith, Rae Marvin, Bhoora, Raksha Vasantrai, Kotzé, Antoinette, Grobler, J. Paul, Lee Dalton, Desiré

“…Translocation of animals in fragmented habitats is an important means of dispersal and gene flow, however, the movement of animals has led to the spread of…”
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Adaptive genetic variation at three loci in South African vervet monkeys ( Chlorocebus pygerythrus ) and the role of selection within primates by Coetzer, Willem G, Turner, Trudy R, Schmitt, Christopher A, Grobler, J Paul

“…Vervet monkeys ( ) are one of the most widely distributed non-human primate species found in South Africa. They occur across all the South African provinces,…”
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The genetic status of the introduced giraffe population in Central South Africa by Van Niekerk, Marika E., Deacon, Francois, Grobler, Paul J.

“…There has been no reliable historical evidence of giraffe occurring naturally in the Free State Province in Central South Africa (Dagg 1962; Deacon & Parker…”
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Genetic diversity of Afrikaner cattle in southern Africa by Pienaar, Lené, Grobler, J. Paul, Scholtz, Michiel M., Swart, Hannelize, Ehlers, Karen, Marx, Munro, MacNeil, Michael D., Neser, Frederick W. C.

“…The Afrikaner is an indigenous South African breed of “Sanga” type beef cattle along with breeds such as the Drakensberger and Nguni. Six composite breeds have…”
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SNP discovery and characterisation in White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum) with application to parentage assignment by Labuschagne, Christiaan, Dalton, Desiré L, Grobler, J Paul, Kotzé, Antoinette

“…The white rhino is one of the great success stories of modern wildlife conservation, growing from as few as 50-100 animals in the 1880s, to approximately…”
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