Publications by authors named "Zhiyun Pi"

Background: The expression profiles of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) during pupal development have been demonstrated to be vital in age estimation of forensic entomological study. Here, using forensically important (Diptera: Calliphoridae), we aimed to explore the potential of intrapuparial stage aging and postmortem interval (PMI) estimation based on characterization of successive developmental transcriptomes and gene expression patterns.

Methods: We collected pupae at 11 successive intrapuparial stages at 20 °C and used the RNA-seq technique to build the transcriptome profiles of their intrapuparial stages.

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() (Rohdendorf, 1937) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) is a species of both medical and ecological significance. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of was sequenced and characterized. The mitogenome has a total length of 15,215 bp, including 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and an adenine and thymine-rich region.

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Article Synopsis
  • Forensic entomology aids in estimating the minimum postmortem interval (PMImin) for decomposed bodies, emphasizing the importance of identifying species and regional data.
  • The study focused on necrophagous fly species on Hainan Island, revealing dominant species and specific distributions related to geographical features, including unique species not previously reported.
  • A GenBank database for these flies was established alongside the application of high-resolution melt (HRM) curve analysis, enhancing the understanding of forensic insects in tropical rainforest environments.
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A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can increase the risk of neurodegenerative-related disease, and serious long-term outcomes are often overlooked. In forensic science, the accurate identification of mTBIs can directly affect the application of evidence in practice cases. Recent research has revealed that the oral cavity and fecal microbiota play a fundamental role in deeply interconnecting the gut and brain injury.

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Reliable diagnostic methods for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are lacking, and many researchers continue to search for objective biomarkers that can both define and detect mTBI. Although much research has been conducted in this field, there have not been many bibliometric studies. In this study, we aim to analyze the development over the last two decades in scientific output relating to the diagnosis of mTBI.

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(Zetterstedt 1838) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) belongs to Sarcophagidae, which is closely associated with human life in ecological habits and has a clear environmental preference. can be better correlated with migration and postmortem interval (PMI) inference in forensic practice. In this study, we reported the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of .

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Many flies of Diptera are common entomological evidence employed in forensic investigation. Exploring the existence of inter- and intra-species genomic differences of forensically relevant insects is of great importance. Aldrichina grahami is a common blow fly species of forensic importance.

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(Fabricius, 1781) (Diptera: Muscidae) is considered to be an important dung-degrading species in Japan. In this study, we report the first mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of . The complete mitogenome of was 17,254 bp in length (GenBank accession No.

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(Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Silphidae) is recognized as an important forensically beetle species. In this study, we report the mitogenome of The total length of the mitogenome was 17,830bp (GenBank accession no. MW415274).

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