1. The student will analyze genetic variation of Frog Virus 3 (FV3) among waterbodies and host species in Ontario through environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and frog swabbing.
2. Primers will be optimized and used to detect and sequence FV3 from eDNA samples and infected frogs. Metabarcoding and 454 pyrosequencing will identify FV3 variants within and between sites.
3. Comparing FV3 sequences aims to study viral gene flow patterns and how they are influenced by host dispersal, helping track the virus's spread and determine host specificity.
This document discusses viruses and their relationship to the tree of life. It describes viruses as small particles that can replicate only inside living cells. Their sizes range from 30nm to 1.5um in diameter. Viruses have diverse genomes composed of DNA or RNA and different replication strategies. The document discusses hypotheses about the origin of viruses, including that they were always present or were once parasitic cellular organisms that regressed. It notes the late discovery of viruses and describes recent findings of giant viruses like Mimivirus and Pandoravirus that challenge views of the tree of life. The document concludes by discussing theories that viruses may have evolved from cellular life or were always independent genetic elements.
Astroviruses are non-enveloped viruses with positive-sense RNA genomes that cause gastroenteritis. They have an icosahedral capsid containing three major proteins and a genome organized into three open reading frames. ORF1 encodes nonstructural proteins involved in replication, ORF2 encodes the structural capsid polyprotein which is processed by cellular proteases. Infection involves binding to an unknown receptor, translation of viral proteins, processing of polyproteins, replication through a negative-sense intermediate, and assembly of new virions which are released from the cell.
This document summarizes a study that detected West Nile Virus lineage 2 in Culex pipiens mosquitoes in Greece in 2017. The study used PCR and RT-PCR techniques to extract genomic DNA and RNA from mosquitoes to analyze biotypes and detect the presence of flaviviruses like West Nile Virus. Lineage 1 and lineage 2 of West Nile Virus were able to be simultaneously detected. The results and discussion sections indicate the virus was found in local mosquitoes, and that Culex pipiens is likely the main vector of West Nile Virus transmission in the region due to its behavior of biting both birds and humans. While West Nile Virus has many vectors, correct prevent
The researchers aimed to generate a full-length DNA clone of the Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) genome by combining existing partial clones. They amplified a missing middle segment of the DWV genome from infected honeybee cDNA. This middle segment will be combined with the existing 5' and 3' segments using isothermal assembly. Once assembled, the full-length DWV clone could be used to better understand how the virus functions and contributes to honeybee colony collapse.
1. The study aims to characterize the bacteriophage Samisiti12 that infects Streptomyces griseus through RNA sequencing at different time points during infection to identify genes expressed early and late in the phage lifecycle.
2. Samples of the phage-bacteria culture will be taken at 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-infection for RNA extraction, cDNA conversion, and sequencing.
3. It is hypothesized that sequences on the right arm of the phage genome will be expressed early to encode proteins for DNA synthesis and host immunity, while sequences on the left arm expressed late will encode structural proteins for virion construction.
Hammerhead ribozymes (hRzs) targeting two regions of the Chikungunya virus (CHIKv) genome were effective at inhibiting CHIKv replication and transmission in cell cultures and transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. hRz#9 and hRz#14 were the most potent inhibitors of CHIKv, preventing cytopathic effects in transformed Vero cells and blocking CHIKv transmission in the saliva of transgenic mosquitoes. While hRzs show promise as transgenic antiviral molecules for population replacement strategies, further analysis is needed using natural CHIKv strains and mosquito populations.
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes which make it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics like carbapenems. It is found in human intestines as normal flora. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates and identify risk factors for acquisition. Methods described are PCR, MLST, and PFGE to analyze isolates genetically. Results show the distribution of isolates by genotype and identify specific sequence types associated with international spread. The discussion analyzes previous studies on risk factors like prior antibiotic use and links between isolates from the same hospital ward. Conclusions note that fecal transmission is a major risk factor and K. pneumoniae especially impacts patients
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes making it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. It causes various infections. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates using PCR, MLST, and PFGE methods to identify risk factors. Results show the distribution of isolates from patients and the genetic relationships between strains. The discussion analyzes previous studies finding fecal transmission and susceptibility in cirrhosis patients.
This document discusses viruses and their relationship to the tree of life. It describes viruses as small particles that can replicate only inside living cells. Their sizes range from 30nm to 1.5um in diameter. Viruses have diverse genomes composed of DNA or RNA and different replication strategies. The document discusses hypotheses about the origin of viruses, including that they were always present or were once parasitic cellular organisms that regressed. It notes the late discovery of viruses and describes recent findings of giant viruses like Mimivirus and Pandoravirus that challenge views of the tree of life. The document concludes by discussing theories that viruses may have evolved from cellular life or were always independent genetic elements.
Astroviruses are non-enveloped viruses with positive-sense RNA genomes that cause gastroenteritis. They have an icosahedral capsid containing three major proteins and a genome organized into three open reading frames. ORF1 encodes nonstructural proteins involved in replication, ORF2 encodes the structural capsid polyprotein which is processed by cellular proteases. Infection involves binding to an unknown receptor, translation of viral proteins, processing of polyproteins, replication through a negative-sense intermediate, and assembly of new virions which are released from the cell.
This document summarizes a study that detected West Nile Virus lineage 2 in Culex pipiens mosquitoes in Greece in 2017. The study used PCR and RT-PCR techniques to extract genomic DNA and RNA from mosquitoes to analyze biotypes and detect the presence of flaviviruses like West Nile Virus. Lineage 1 and lineage 2 of West Nile Virus were able to be simultaneously detected. The results and discussion sections indicate the virus was found in local mosquitoes, and that Culex pipiens is likely the main vector of West Nile Virus transmission in the region due to its behavior of biting both birds and humans. While West Nile Virus has many vectors, correct prevent
The researchers aimed to generate a full-length DNA clone of the Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) genome by combining existing partial clones. They amplified a missing middle segment of the DWV genome from infected honeybee cDNA. This middle segment will be combined with the existing 5' and 3' segments using isothermal assembly. Once assembled, the full-length DWV clone could be used to better understand how the virus functions and contributes to honeybee colony collapse.
1. The study aims to characterize the bacteriophage Samisiti12 that infects Streptomyces griseus through RNA sequencing at different time points during infection to identify genes expressed early and late in the phage lifecycle.
2. Samples of the phage-bacteria culture will be taken at 30, 60, and 120 minutes post-infection for RNA extraction, cDNA conversion, and sequencing.
3. It is hypothesized that sequences on the right arm of the phage genome will be expressed early to encode proteins for DNA synthesis and host immunity, while sequences on the left arm expressed late will encode structural proteins for virion construction.
Hammerhead ribozymes (hRzs) targeting two regions of the Chikungunya virus (CHIKv) genome were effective at inhibiting CHIKv replication and transmission in cell cultures and transgenic Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. hRz#9 and hRz#14 were the most potent inhibitors of CHIKv, preventing cytopathic effects in transformed Vero cells and blocking CHIKv transmission in the saliva of transgenic mosquitoes. While hRzs show promise as transgenic antiviral molecules for population replacement strategies, further analysis is needed using natural CHIKv strains and mosquito populations.
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes which make it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics like carbapenems. It is found in human intestines as normal flora. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates and identify risk factors for acquisition. Methods described are PCR, MLST, and PFGE to analyze isolates genetically. Results show the distribution of isolates by genotype and identify specific sequence types associated with international spread. The discussion analyzes previous studies on risk factors like prior antibiotic use and links between isolates from the same hospital ward. Conclusions note that fecal transmission is a major risk factor and K. pneumoniae especially impacts patients
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes making it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. It causes various infections. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates using PCR, MLST, and PFGE methods to identify risk factors. Results show the distribution of isolates from patients and the genetic relationships between strains. The discussion analyzes previous studies finding fecal transmission and susceptibility in cirrhosis patients.
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes making it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. It causes various infections. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates using PCR, MLST, and PFGE methods to identify risk factors. Results show fecal transmission between patients and susceptibility in cirrhosis patients. Conclusions indicate 50% of patients were fecal carriers and 3 of 9 cirrhosis cases were in alcoholics.
Unraveling Virus Complexes in Plants/ CIAT APR 2015CIAT
This document summarizes the work of Wilmer J. Cuellar on unraveling virus complexes in plants. It discusses that viruses occur in complex communities and interact in various ways. Historically, plant viruses were described based on symptoms alone, but it is now understood that single strains grown in pure culture do not reflect reality. Viruses often occur as mixed infections in nature, and can have varying impacts depending on the plant variety infected. The document outlines research on complex virus infections in cassava and sweet potato. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and surveillance of potential virus threats. Improving diagnostic tools is key to evaluating cleaning protocols and detecting early infections. Understanding virus diversity and interactions is important for disease management.
Amin Mohamed- PhD Candidate in Coral Reef GenomicsAmin Mohamed
Amin Mohamed is a PhD candidate at James Cook University studying chromerids and apicomplexans associated with coral reefs under a Egyptian Government PhD Scholarship and AIMS@JCU Top-Up Scholarship. He is supervised by professors and doctors at JCU and AIMS. Amin completed his BSc in Zoology in Egypt in 2006 and his MSc provided baseline data on coral health in the Egyptian Red Sea. His PhD project aims to understand the role of chromerids and apicomplexans in coral health using next-generation sequencing to analyze gene expression in corals exposed to Chromera velia. He conducted infection experiments in Japan and Australia and is now analyzing the large sequencing datasets using bio
The document summarizes a study investigating the use of interferon gamma (IFNγ) as a potential prophylactic or therapeutic treatment for Ebola virus infection. The researchers found that IFNγ treatment made macrophages resistant to Ebola virus infection by blocking viral RNA synthesis. IFNγ stimulation in human macrophages altered the expression of over 160 genes, including 3 factors - GBP5, RARRES3, and VAMP5 - that were found to inhibit Ebola virus infection. Mouse studies showed that IFNγ reduced morbidity and mortality from Ebola virus infection and protected mice from the virus. The researchers concluded that IFNγ is a novel and effective therapeutic option for Ebola virus.
The document discusses a RISE program project on bacteriophages. It presents the students involved and their professors. It provides background on bacteriophages and describes strategies for locating and isolating new phages in Puerto Rico. Samples were collected from various environments and 10 isolated phages were identified. Future work involves characterizing the phages through electron microscopy and genetic sequencing. The students thank various supporters of the program.
This document provides an overview of satellite viruses and satellite RNAs (satRNAs). It defines them as subviral agents that depend on "helper viruses" for replication, movement, and transmission. Satellites are classified into different categories, including satellite viruses, large and small single-stranded satRNAs, and circular satRNAs. Recent research has provided insights into how satellites interact with their helper viruses and modulate symptoms. Satellites also have potential applications as vectors for gene expression or silencing in plants.
This document summarizes research on how genes from parasitic wasps called bracoviruses have been recurrently domesticated by Lepidoptera species through horizontal gene transfer. Bracoviruses are viruses associated with parasitic wasps that integrate their DNA into the genomes of caterpillar hosts. The research found sequences matching genes from bracoviruses integrated into the genomes of non-host Lepidoptera species, indicating horizontal gene transfer. Two genes in particular, Se-BLL2 and BV2-5, were found to have spread across and become conserved in Lepidoptera genomes because they increase immunity against baculoviruses, providing a survival advantage.
The document discusses plant viruses, including their history, classification, properties, and examples of important virus genera that infect plants. It describes how plant viruses were first classified based on symptoms in infected plants in the 1930s, but the establishment of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in 1966 led to a standardized classification system. Key properties used to classify viruses include their nucleic acid, genome structure, proteins, and biological characteristics. Examples discussed include Tobacco mosaic virus, Tomato spotted wilt virus, Tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Cucumber mosaic virus, Potato virus Y, Cauliflower mosaic virus, African cassava mosaic virus, Plum pox virus, Brome mosaic virus, and Potato virus X.
The document discusses the different types of nucleic acids that viruses can use to store their genetic information, including double-stranded DNA, single-stranded DNA, double-stranded RNA, negative-sense RNA, positive-sense RNA, and positive-sense RNA retroviruses. It provides details on how each type replicates and produces viral mRNA.
DNA barcoding of over 15,000 fly specimens from Churchill, Canada revealed an incredible diversity, with 1,800 barcode clusters (BINs) identified from 56 families. The study more than quadrupled the known fly diversity in Churchill. Diversity varied among habitat types, with the highest diversity found in boreal forest sites. Most BINs were found at only one of the five studied locations, indicating fly communities differ substantially even over small areas in the Arctic.
This study aims to quantify and compare the gut microbiome diversity among populations of the endangered Channel Island fox. Scat samples were collected from all six inhabited Channel Islands and genomic DNA was extracted. The DNA was amplified using cytochrome b and 16S rRNA V4 region primers, confirming the presence of canid DNA and microorganisms. The 16S rRNA V4 region from available genomes will be sequenced and microbial diversity quantified and compared among populations. It is hypothesized that more phylogenetically similar populations will have more similar gut microbiomes, and foxes with lower body conditions will have less diverse microbiota.
The document outlines the process used to sequence the human genome. It describes how DNA was broken into fragments, placed in bacterial chromosomes to be replicated, cut into fingerprints, and then reassembled by mapping overlapping sequences of letters to complete the genome sequence. The project took 7 years to complete at a cost of $3 billion and led to discoveries that could help map genes associated with diseases and develop new medical treatments and cures.
This document discusses satellite RNA, which are small non-coding RNAs that depend on helper viruses for replication and encapsidation. It provides 3 key points:
1) Satellite RNAs alter symptoms of their helper viruses. They do not encode their own replication machinery and instead rely on the helper virus and plant cells. This makes them useful for studying helper virus replication.
2) Satellite RNAs can accumulate to high levels and be developed into expression vectors. They compete with helper virus RNA for replication, which can reduce accumulation of the helper virus.
3) Satellite RNAs can modulate or exacerbate disease symptoms depending on their sequence and interaction with the helper virus strain and host plant. They may attenuate symptoms
in this chapter covers the symptoms modulation and diseases severity increases and decreases. and role of SiRNA in diseases severity reduction. and also covers the types of SRNA..
This document summarizes research on plant viral suppressors of RNA silencing. It begins by providing background on how RNA silencing was discovered as an antiviral defense mechanism in plants. Most plant viruses encode suppressor proteins that interfere with this silencing pathway. The review then describes the major functional assays that are used to identify these viral suppressor proteins, including transient expression assays using Agrobacterium infiltration and assays to test whether viral infection or expression of a candidate protein can reverse an established silenced phenotype. It focuses on the currently known viral suppressors from different plant virus families and the steps in the RNA silencing pathway that they target.
This document summarizes work to construct an infectious clone of the squirrel monkey strain of simian foamy virus (SFVsqu). The researchers amplified fragments of the SFVsqu genome using PCR and plan to fuse the fragments together using Gibson assembly to generate a full-length circular viral genome. This cloned genome can then be transfected into mammalian cells to produce virus particles and allow study of the viral lifecycle. The researchers acknowledge funding sources and cite relevant references. Construction of this infectious clone will enable future study of how the human immune system responds to infection with New World Monkey strains of SFV.
The document discusses RNA viruses from the Togaviridae and Flaviviridae families that cause hemorrhagic fever and encephalitis. It describes the structure and genome of togaviruses like alphaviruses and rubivirus, and flaviviruses like those that cause dengue, yellow fever, and hepatitis C. These viruses are transmitted by arthropods and can cause diseases ranging from mild fevers and rashes to hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis, and congenital rubella syndrome. Vaccines exist for some viruses like rubella and yellow fever.
Delhaize America implemented Revionics Life Cycle Price Optimization to help shift to more strategic, shopper-centric pricing across its stores. Revionics provided transparent pricing recommendations and insights, while previous tools did not. Analysts saw improved efficiency and productivity. Delhaize America plans to expand use of Revionics Promotion Optimization and Markdown Optimization to further optimize pricing throughout product life cycles based on shopper needs. Revionics was selected for its engaged approach and ability to address Delhaize America's specific needs during evaluations.
The document discusses the function of isoprene emission in plants. It summarizes that isoprene is emitted by most plant species and contributes significantly to global annual carbon production. While its role is not fully understood, studies have shown isoprene plays a role in enhancing heat and oxidative stress tolerance in plants. The mechanisms of photosynthetic protection by isoprene are under debate, but evidence suggests it may act by stabilizing membranes during heat stress. Gene expression studies in Arabidopsis found isoprene induces stress-related genes and genes involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
This document discusses Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogenic bacteria that can produce carbapenemase enzymes making it resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. It causes various infections. The objective is to characterize carbapenemase-producing K. pneumoniae isolates using PCR, MLST, and PFGE methods to identify risk factors. Results show fecal transmission between patients and susceptibility in cirrhosis patients. Conclusions indicate 50% of patients were fecal carriers and 3 of 9 cirrhosis cases were in alcoholics.
Unraveling Virus Complexes in Plants/ CIAT APR 2015CIAT
This document summarizes the work of Wilmer J. Cuellar on unraveling virus complexes in plants. It discusses that viruses occur in complex communities and interact in various ways. Historically, plant viruses were described based on symptoms alone, but it is now understood that single strains grown in pure culture do not reflect reality. Viruses often occur as mixed infections in nature, and can have varying impacts depending on the plant variety infected. The document outlines research on complex virus infections in cassava and sweet potato. It emphasizes the importance of early identification and surveillance of potential virus threats. Improving diagnostic tools is key to evaluating cleaning protocols and detecting early infections. Understanding virus diversity and interactions is important for disease management.
Amin Mohamed- PhD Candidate in Coral Reef GenomicsAmin Mohamed
Amin Mohamed is a PhD candidate at James Cook University studying chromerids and apicomplexans associated with coral reefs under a Egyptian Government PhD Scholarship and AIMS@JCU Top-Up Scholarship. He is supervised by professors and doctors at JCU and AIMS. Amin completed his BSc in Zoology in Egypt in 2006 and his MSc provided baseline data on coral health in the Egyptian Red Sea. His PhD project aims to understand the role of chromerids and apicomplexans in coral health using next-generation sequencing to analyze gene expression in corals exposed to Chromera velia. He conducted infection experiments in Japan and Australia and is now analyzing the large sequencing datasets using bio
The document summarizes a study investigating the use of interferon gamma (IFNγ) as a potential prophylactic or therapeutic treatment for Ebola virus infection. The researchers found that IFNγ treatment made macrophages resistant to Ebola virus infection by blocking viral RNA synthesis. IFNγ stimulation in human macrophages altered the expression of over 160 genes, including 3 factors - GBP5, RARRES3, and VAMP5 - that were found to inhibit Ebola virus infection. Mouse studies showed that IFNγ reduced morbidity and mortality from Ebola virus infection and protected mice from the virus. The researchers concluded that IFNγ is a novel and effective therapeutic option for Ebola virus.
The document discusses a RISE program project on bacteriophages. It presents the students involved and their professors. It provides background on bacteriophages and describes strategies for locating and isolating new phages in Puerto Rico. Samples were collected from various environments and 10 isolated phages were identified. Future work involves characterizing the phages through electron microscopy and genetic sequencing. The students thank various supporters of the program.
This document provides an overview of satellite viruses and satellite RNAs (satRNAs). It defines them as subviral agents that depend on "helper viruses" for replication, movement, and transmission. Satellites are classified into different categories, including satellite viruses, large and small single-stranded satRNAs, and circular satRNAs. Recent research has provided insights into how satellites interact with their helper viruses and modulate symptoms. Satellites also have potential applications as vectors for gene expression or silencing in plants.
This document summarizes research on how genes from parasitic wasps called bracoviruses have been recurrently domesticated by Lepidoptera species through horizontal gene transfer. Bracoviruses are viruses associated with parasitic wasps that integrate their DNA into the genomes of caterpillar hosts. The research found sequences matching genes from bracoviruses integrated into the genomes of non-host Lepidoptera species, indicating horizontal gene transfer. Two genes in particular, Se-BLL2 and BV2-5, were found to have spread across and become conserved in Lepidoptera genomes because they increase immunity against baculoviruses, providing a survival advantage.
The document discusses plant viruses, including their history, classification, properties, and examples of important virus genera that infect plants. It describes how plant viruses were first classified based on symptoms in infected plants in the 1930s, but the establishment of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in 1966 led to a standardized classification system. Key properties used to classify viruses include their nucleic acid, genome structure, proteins, and biological characteristics. Examples discussed include Tobacco mosaic virus, Tomato spotted wilt virus, Tomato yellow leaf curl virus, Cucumber mosaic virus, Potato virus Y, Cauliflower mosaic virus, African cassava mosaic virus, Plum pox virus, Brome mosaic virus, and Potato virus X.
The document discusses the different types of nucleic acids that viruses can use to store their genetic information, including double-stranded DNA, single-stranded DNA, double-stranded RNA, negative-sense RNA, positive-sense RNA, and positive-sense RNA retroviruses. It provides details on how each type replicates and produces viral mRNA.
DNA barcoding of over 15,000 fly specimens from Churchill, Canada revealed an incredible diversity, with 1,800 barcode clusters (BINs) identified from 56 families. The study more than quadrupled the known fly diversity in Churchill. Diversity varied among habitat types, with the highest diversity found in boreal forest sites. Most BINs were found at only one of the five studied locations, indicating fly communities differ substantially even over small areas in the Arctic.
This study aims to quantify and compare the gut microbiome diversity among populations of the endangered Channel Island fox. Scat samples were collected from all six inhabited Channel Islands and genomic DNA was extracted. The DNA was amplified using cytochrome b and 16S rRNA V4 region primers, confirming the presence of canid DNA and microorganisms. The 16S rRNA V4 region from available genomes will be sequenced and microbial diversity quantified and compared among populations. It is hypothesized that more phylogenetically similar populations will have more similar gut microbiomes, and foxes with lower body conditions will have less diverse microbiota.
The document outlines the process used to sequence the human genome. It describes how DNA was broken into fragments, placed in bacterial chromosomes to be replicated, cut into fingerprints, and then reassembled by mapping overlapping sequences of letters to complete the genome sequence. The project took 7 years to complete at a cost of $3 billion and led to discoveries that could help map genes associated with diseases and develop new medical treatments and cures.
This document discusses satellite RNA, which are small non-coding RNAs that depend on helper viruses for replication and encapsidation. It provides 3 key points:
1) Satellite RNAs alter symptoms of their helper viruses. They do not encode their own replication machinery and instead rely on the helper virus and plant cells. This makes them useful for studying helper virus replication.
2) Satellite RNAs can accumulate to high levels and be developed into expression vectors. They compete with helper virus RNA for replication, which can reduce accumulation of the helper virus.
3) Satellite RNAs can modulate or exacerbate disease symptoms depending on their sequence and interaction with the helper virus strain and host plant. They may attenuate symptoms
in this chapter covers the symptoms modulation and diseases severity increases and decreases. and role of SiRNA in diseases severity reduction. and also covers the types of SRNA..
This document summarizes research on plant viral suppressors of RNA silencing. It begins by providing background on how RNA silencing was discovered as an antiviral defense mechanism in plants. Most plant viruses encode suppressor proteins that interfere with this silencing pathway. The review then describes the major functional assays that are used to identify these viral suppressor proteins, including transient expression assays using Agrobacterium infiltration and assays to test whether viral infection or expression of a candidate protein can reverse an established silenced phenotype. It focuses on the currently known viral suppressors from different plant virus families and the steps in the RNA silencing pathway that they target.
This document summarizes work to construct an infectious clone of the squirrel monkey strain of simian foamy virus (SFVsqu). The researchers amplified fragments of the SFVsqu genome using PCR and plan to fuse the fragments together using Gibson assembly to generate a full-length circular viral genome. This cloned genome can then be transfected into mammalian cells to produce virus particles and allow study of the viral lifecycle. The researchers acknowledge funding sources and cite relevant references. Construction of this infectious clone will enable future study of how the human immune system responds to infection with New World Monkey strains of SFV.
The document discusses RNA viruses from the Togaviridae and Flaviviridae families that cause hemorrhagic fever and encephalitis. It describes the structure and genome of togaviruses like alphaviruses and rubivirus, and flaviviruses like those that cause dengue, yellow fever, and hepatitis C. These viruses are transmitted by arthropods and can cause diseases ranging from mild fevers and rashes to hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis, and congenital rubella syndrome. Vaccines exist for some viruses like rubella and yellow fever.
Delhaize America implemented Revionics Life Cycle Price Optimization to help shift to more strategic, shopper-centric pricing across its stores. Revionics provided transparent pricing recommendations and insights, while previous tools did not. Analysts saw improved efficiency and productivity. Delhaize America plans to expand use of Revionics Promotion Optimization and Markdown Optimization to further optimize pricing throughout product life cycles based on shopper needs. Revionics was selected for its engaged approach and ability to address Delhaize America's specific needs during evaluations.
The document discusses the function of isoprene emission in plants. It summarizes that isoprene is emitted by most plant species and contributes significantly to global annual carbon production. While its role is not fully understood, studies have shown isoprene plays a role in enhancing heat and oxidative stress tolerance in plants. The mechanisms of photosynthetic protection by isoprene are under debate, but evidence suggests it may act by stabilizing membranes during heat stress. Gene expression studies in Arabidopsis found isoprene induces stress-related genes and genes involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
This document discusses the benefits of music for early childhood development. It argues that music engages the whole child by building brain connections and physical coordination. Even simple back-and-forth interactions with music help develop these skills. Research shows music lessons can improve children's ability to focus, listen, and keep a steady beat. The document also provides an example of a musical game called "Stop and Go" that allows both typical and special needs children to participate and learn coordination and composition skills together.
Arthritis neck pain develops due to wear and tear on the cervical vertebrae over time. The neck has 7 bones called cervical vertebrae connected by cartilage, which acts as a cushion and allows movement. Repeated stress can cause this cartilage to break down or develop microtears, leaving the bones to rub together painfully. Nerve endings throughout the vertebrae connect the bones to the rest of the body, explaining why arthritis pain can spread.
El documento habla sobre diferentes tipos de realidad virtual. Explica que la realidad virtual inmersiva reconstruye paisajes panorámicos de video de forma cilíndrica, mientras que la realidad virtual seminmersiva sitúa al usuario entre pantallas. También menciona que los sistemas actuales se enfocan principalmente en la vista y el oído. Además, discute sobre la realidad virtual en videojuegos como PlayStation VR y cómo podría convertirse en una alternativa real si su costo no es prohibitivo.
Ppmo presentation building bridges conferenceJane Cox
The University of Idaho established a Portfolio and Project Management Office (PPMO) to address challenges with technology investments and projects. These included gaps, inefficiencies, duplications, and perceived project failures. The PPMO aims to provide standards and templates, manage projects, identify risks, and review projects to increase quality and alignment with university priorities and strategic direction. Establishing the PPMO required institutional commitment, resources, and defining processes, tools, and roles to structure project management practices. Next steps include improving tools, increasing visibility of successes, and further developing the PPMO.
El documento describe la mediación comunitaria, un proceso informal para resolver conflictos entre dos o más partes en una comunidad con la ayuda de un mediador imparcial. Explica las ventajas de la mediación como la participación, economía y rapidez. También detalla los principios de la mediación como la voluntariedad, neutralidad e imparcialidad, y las etapas inicial, intermedia y final del proceso de mediación. Finalmente, enumera varios casos que son apropiados para la mediación comunitaria.
HPV during pregnancy can harm the unborn infant if the woman has genital warts, as the warts can grow rapidly and block the birth canal, potentially requiring a C-section delivery. While HPV does not usually affect the baby directly, it can cause birth defects. There are no drugs that can treat HPV during pregnancy, but natural treatment options may be available. Doctors may decide whether or not to treat genital warts if present during pregnancy. Tissue changes in the genital area are also more likely in some pregnant women with HPV.
Thinking of getting a breast reduction here are some pros and consHealth First
A breast reduction surgery is done to make your breasts look more proportionate as compared to the rest of your physique and it is also done when there is discomfort caused due to them. It is not always true, that beautiful breast means bigger breasts.
Ahmad Muhammad Mansour is seeking a position as a civil engineer with over 14 years of experience in various roles. He has experience directing construction and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, roads, bridges, and more for 6 companies. His experience includes roles as a site engineer, site manager, and area manager on large projects in Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He is proficient in AutoCAD, engineering software, and project management.
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The document provides a summary of Ahmad Muhammad Mansour's career qualifications and experience. It includes details of his 14 years of experience in civil engineering working for 6 companies on various projects including buildings, infrastructure, bridges, roads, and housing schemes. It lists his education qualifications including a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and various technical training certificates. It also provides details of his roles and responsibilities on several projects in Oman as a Site/Civil Engineer and Area Manager overseeing construction of villas, roads, and infrastructure.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un paquete de sanciones contra Rusia por su invasión de Ucrania. Las sanciones incluyen restricciones a las transacciones con bancos rusos clave y la prohibición de la venta de aviones y equipos a Rusia. Los líderes de la UE esperan que las sanciones aumenten la presión económica sobre Rusia y la disuadan de continuar su agresión contra Ucrania.
This document summarizes a study investigating the localization and functional role of the mRNA transport protein She3 in Candida albicans. The goals were to determine She3's localization in C. albicans cells using GFP tagging and to examine how deletion of SHE3 affects cell colony phenotypes under different conditions. Key results found that She3-GFP localized to the nucleus and that absence of She3 affected filamentation but not lipase secretion. Further experiments are proposed to better characterize She3 localization and function.
This presents a number of case studies on the application on high-throughput sequencing (HTS), next generation sequencing (NGS), to biological problems ranging from human genome sequencing, identification of disease mutations, metagenomics, virus discovery, epidemic, transmission chains and viral populations. Presented at the University of Glasgow on Friday 26th June 2015.
Repeated detection of frog virus 3 during aquaculture health surveysmgray11
- A ranavirus outbreak in 2009 caused high mortality in young pallid sturgeon at the Blind Pony State Fish Hatchery. The virus was identified as Frog Virus 3 (FV3) through genome sequencing, representing an interclass host shift. Experiments fulfilled Koch's postulates, showing FV3 is lethal to pallid sturgeon. FV3 has a broad host range, infecting amphibians, fish, and reptiles. This raises concerns as FV3 threatens endangered species recovery and ecosystems. Further research is needed to understand FV3 virulence factors and the role of aquaculture in dispersing this globally important pathogen.
Metagenomics is the study of genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples. Metagenomics is a molecular tool used to analyse DNA acquired from environmental samples, in order to study the community of microorganisms present, without the necessity of obtaining pure cultures.
Genomic surveillance of the Rift Valley fever: From sequencing to Lineage ass...ILRI
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4. The next step:
My project
Can we detect FV3 in
Ontario waterbodies
with eDNA?
Is there variation of FV3
in Ontario waterbodies?
5. Are there different
variations of FV3 infecting
different species of frog?
The next step:
My project
Are patterns of viral gene
flow among waterbodies
influenced by host
dispersal?
6. 1. Genetic variation exists
within FV3
Hypotheses
Prediction: If we sequence
waterbodies, then we will find
multiple variants of FV3
7. 2. Genetic variation of FV3 exists
among different waterbodies
Hypotheses
Prediction: If we sequence FV3
variants in multiple ponds,
then the genetic variation of
the virus will vary between
each location
8. 3. Viral gene flow patterns are
influenced by host specificity
Hypotheses
Prediction: If we sequence FV3
from different frog species,
there will be patterns that
indicate gene flow
9. Sample design
• eDNA samples:
• 20+ sites
• Three visits in summer
• Frog swabs:
• Maximum 10 frogs per site
• Inside of mouths
• Target 3 species
10. eDNA processing
• Water samples (3)
• 3 repeats per sample
• Varying locations
Collect 250mL
water samples
Filter through
0.1um filter paper
to catch virus
Quantify with
qPCR to
determine if
virus present
Extract virus
from filter
11. Frog samples: What’s out there?
Act as standards for what’s in the water:
• Extract, quantify with qPCR, sequence
• Is there variability of ranaviruses in
different species of frogs?
• Spatial differences?
• Temporal differences?
12. Areas to look at on the viral genome:
• Major capsid protein
▫ Ranavirus discrimination
(10% variability between all)
• Open Reading Frames (ORFs):
▫ Variation between closely
related FV3 ranaviruses
▫ Highly variable sequences
ORF 66L of FV3 and 5 FV3-like ranaviruses
ORF 50L of FV3 and 5 FV3-like ranaviruses
13. Primer Optimization
1. Optimize on cultured FV3
2. Optimize on infected tadpoles
3. Test filtration, extraction, and amplification from water
Developing primer and probe sets:
• MCP region for eDNA (70bp)
• MCP region for frogs and eDNA (200-300bp)
• ORFs for eDNA and frogs
15. What will this tell us?
Can we track the virus base on
genetic relatedness?
Are there signs of gene flow
between ponds?
16. • Further validate eDNA for FV3 detection
• Gain insight on:
▫ Pathogen movement and spread
▫ Host specificity
• Future work:
▫ Genome analysis
▫ Preventing the spread
Implications
Pond 1
Pond 3 Pond 4
Pond 2
17. Plan of action
Step Time Objective
Primer optimization February – May 2016 Develop, obtain, optimize primers
Field samples May – July 2016 Collect samples, extract, quantitate,
amplify, sequence (eDNA and frog)
Metabarcoding September 2016 –
January 2017
Create libraries, barcodes, sequence
on 454
Conclusions and writing December 2016 –
May 2017
Phylogeography of FV3, begin writing
Anticipated completion August 2017 Approximately four chapters
Introduce self
Looking at different strains of an amphibian pathogen and how they vary in different Central Ontario ponds
Currently many wildlife diseases that are growing because of anthropogrenic influences, including pollution, hab. Frogs are in a lot of danger right now.
Greater need to survey disease and develop tools to do so so we can midigate negative effects by maximizing the use of our limited conservation resources
Amphibians are currently subjected to many diseases including Ranaviruses and chytrid fungus, causing mass die-offs,
global decline of amphibian populations, huge threat to biodiversity and the ecosystem that humans thrive on
105 species of amphibians alone infected
FV3 of ranavirus of the family iridoviridae
Best understood ranavirus
Infect amphibians, fish, and reptiles
Many viruses that are like FV3, very genetically similar, found across the globe
Found everywhere, all continents except 1, large threat
Transfer: direct, cannibalism, WATER AND SEDIMENT
Plenty of work has been searching for the presence or absence (SWABBING) of the virus in different species or ponds, however it’s determined to be everywhere basically
One way to do this is with environmental DNA, filtering and extracting the virus from water which is non-invasive and gives pos samples without needed to find infected individuals
However many issues with eDNA and not quite validated for ranaviruses, still many errors with false positives, false negatives, and contamination, unknown sensitivity thresholds and detection levels
There’s still questions based on how and where the virus is moving, and how it changes on a spatial and temporal scale. Transmission may be related to host species or landscape around ponds, however little is known about that either.
More recently, there has been work examining the genomes of different species of ranaviruses to determine locations where there is variability that might have to do with infectiousness or persistence
We know about presence absence, that it’s found in water, and that there are different strains, but what can we do with that?
So, how am I planning on doing this? I am planning on seeing if there is genetic variation of FV3 in Ontario ponds, and comparing the variation to different ponds, in order to see if there are similarities or differences within and between ponds, which may give us insight on how the virus is moving.
We can look at the strains of the virus and where they are in the environment, and how they vary based on location. We know that the virus lasts longer in water than sediment, so we’ll be more likely to find the virus in water, which is where we will sample for variation.
If there is FV3 host specificity, can it explain the gene flow in the ponds?
Read hypothesis and prediction
We want to be able to sequence the different strains in order to make any comparisons with them
TEMPORAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL
Read hypothesis and prediction
The level of variation in the ponds may tell us where the viral strains have moved from based on levels
Read hypothesis and predictions
Host specificity can give us insight about how the virus may be evolving to better infect their target hosts, however we only want to confirm or deny host specificity, we won’t be looking at the genes or infecting individuals.
- My work will primarily be focused on eDNA, and I am planning on receiving water samples from around southern-central Ontario, both by collecting myself and having collaborators from the Murray lab gathering others. However some of my work will include infected frogs or tadpoles to gain an idea of what is infecting the amphibians and if there are any geographical differences. Some of these samples I’m hoping to receive from Dr. David Lesbarreres and possibly others from Guelph university, however they have not found any samples yet.
MICROMETER
Frog samples, want to see what’s infecting the frogs and if there’s variability between species
Extract, quantify with qPCR at MCP and ORFs
We can also see if there’s spatial differences in infections, if frogs in Kingston waterbodies are being infected with different variations compared to frogs from Peterborough.
And we can also determine if there’s differences in infections based on the time of the season, maybe there’s a strain that’s infecting primarily in the spring and another that’s infecting during the mid summer.
Once I have the samples, there are 3 regions of the viral genome I will be looking at: The first is the major capsid protein. What cytochrome B is to mammals, the MCP is to ranaviruses. With this 1500bp region, not only can I determine which ranavirus is there, but I can also look at variability within the MCPs that belong to FV3
The other two regions were taken from Morrison et al, which are STR regions that have been seen to vary in repeats based on what isolate they are found in. These are the two regions that I will be focusing on.
Real Time quantitative PCR to determine if there is virus or not
Amplifies target DNA, whichever there is the most of
Presence absence
First I’m developing primers on the MCP that are specific to 15 ranaviruses and an ideal size for eDNA, between 200-300bp
SHAYNA WORKING ON THRESHOLD DETECTION
- Explain metabarcoding
Purpose is looking past presence absence and instead sequence all variations in the water
Enrich for the viral DNA (8 cycles), PCR again to ligate adapters, barcodes, and primers, the PCR last to amp everything
The ultimate question that I want to answer is to gain insight on where the virus is coming from how it’s moved throughout the environment
Does the virus primarily infect because it’s lasting in the water?
Does the virus reside in certain frogs as their reservoir host and is that strain the primary strain in that pond?
Or are reinfections happening because an infected individual brings the virus to a new pond?
We may not be able to outright answer these questions, but I propose that my work will help us gain insight to the answers by looking at the strains and seeing if the variation in the genetics is similar and if they can be traced back to a single strain.
We can potentially track the virus and its movements by looking at the relatedness of the strains of FV3, comparing them to a reference strain from databases online such as GenBank, and then compare the differences of the strains and see which ones may be more evolved, which may show locations where it’s recently moved. The location of the most original strain, or less mutated, may be where it resides and may persist each season in the water, or in reservoirs such as adult frogs. In order to gain insight on these movements, we will have to examine these strains and see how much variation there is.
Strengthen the protocols for eDNA and FV3 with careful controls and detection sensibility thresholds
Confirm the power of metabarcoding for FV3 diversity detection in waterbodies
Gain insight on the movement and spread of FV3 based on genetic relatedness
If there is host specificity of different species and strains for future studies
Other future work includes complete genome analysis of different strains and continuing work on preventing the spread of the virus
Optimize primers with synthetic FV3
Obtain field samples and extract
Process viral DNA
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The ultimate question that I want to answer is to gain insight on where the virus is coming from how it’s moved throughout the environment
Does the virus primarily infect because it’s lasting in the water?
Does the virus reside in certain frogs as their reservoir host and is that strain the primary strain in that pond?
Or are reinfections happening because an infected individual brings the virus to a new pond?
We may not be able to outright answer these questions, but I propose that my work will help us gain insight to the answers by looking at the strains and seeing if the variation in the genetics is similar and if they can be traced back to a single strain.
We can potentially track the virus and its movements by looking at the relatedness of the strains of FV3, comparing them to a reference strain from databases online such as GenBank, and then compare the differences of the strains and see which ones may be more evolved, which may show locations where it’s recently moved. The location of the most original strain, or less mutated, may be where it resides and may persist each season in the water, or in reservoirs such as adult frogs. In order to gain insight on these movements, we will have to examine these strains and see how much variation there is.
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