Publications by authors named "Lisa Schrade"
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- Evolutionary changes in RNA translation rates and new genes, including small open reading frames, play a key role in the development of innovations in primates and rodents.
- This study examined the hearts of four primate species and two rodent species using advanced ribosome and transcriptomic profiling techniques, focusing on adult heart tissues and stem cell-derived heart cells.
- Findings revealed rapid evolution in the translation efficiency of mitochondrial complexes and identified numerous unique genomic features related to primate heart evolution, highlighting mechanisms that influence cardiac development and potential disease.
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- Genome Resources Banks (GRBs) are essential for collecting and managing genetic material to protect biodiversity for research and conservation purposes.
- They help in species preservation and genetic management, particularly for endangered animals, by storing genetic information securely to counteract population risks.
- The article discusses the ethical concerns around wildlife biobanking practices and suggests using a tool called ETHAS to ensure these procedures maintain high ethical standards throughout their development and operation.
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- The use of living biological samples is crucial for preserving and documenting biological diversity, requiring reliable identification and data association for effective use and exchange of these materials.
- There is currently no standardized naming system for identifying animal biological materials, which can lead to misidentification and data loss.
- A newly proposed naming scheme aims to create unique identifiers for animal cellular materials, particularly for wildlife species, enhancing traceability and supporting long-term conservation efforts and biomedical research.
The digital laser rangefinder GLM Professional BoscH 250 VF was tested as a modified preproduction model with regard to its applicability of quantifying humans' height. The aim of this investigation was to determine and evaluate the instrument's precision, as well as its manageability within anthropometric field studies. Data collected by the digital laser rangefinder did not show a significant difference to data of control by an anthropometer.
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