Jiangsu Agri-animal Husbandry Vocational College

From PCV1 to “PCV5”: Genetic Diversity, Evolutionary Dynamics, and Host Adaptation of Porcine Circoviruses

Porcine circoviruses (PCVs) are among the smallest animal viruses that replicate autonomously. What began in 1974 as a single cell culture contaminant, PCV1, now counts five members, PCV1 to PCV5. The newest of these, PCV5, was reported in 2025. Its genome is larger than those of...

Extremophilic Microalgae and Cyanobacteria as Platforms for Climate Resilience, Circular Resource Utilization and Bioprospecting

The untapped genetic diversity of extremophilic microalgae provides distinctive physiological and biochemical traits with potential to support Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). This r...

A novel positive feedback regulatory loop, TGF-β1/SMAD4/miR-184, controls the follicular development in sows.

transcription by binding to its promoter and forming an RNA-induced transcriptional activation complex with AGO2, CTR9, DHX9, and RNA polymerase II. Consequently, a novel positive feedback loop (TGF-β1/SMAD4/miR-184) was identified. In vitro GC and follicle culture systems valida...

Static Magnetic Field-Assisted Fermentation of Ginkgo biloba Leaves by Lacticaseibacillus paracasei: Process Optimization for Total Flavonoids, Nutritional Components, and Hypoglycemic Activity Analysis

A static magnetic field (SMF)-assisted liquid-state fermentation strategy using Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (L. paracasei) is proposed to improve the comprehensive utilization value of Ginkgo biloba leaves. Taking total flavonoid extraction yield as the objective, Box-Behnken re...

Whole‐Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signatures Associated With Lambskin Patterns in Hu Sheep

ABSTRACT In China, Hu sheep lambskin quality is largely determined by wool curvature, with wavy‐wool lambs producing higher‐quality pelts than straight‐wool lambs. However, the genetic mechanisms underlying wool curvature formation remain poorly understood. To address this knowle...

Integrated Multi-Omics Reveals Gut Microbiota-Ovarian Crosstalk of Laying Performance Between High- and Low-Laying Muscovy Ducks

As a high-value meat duck breed, Muscovy ducks exhibit marked individual differences in egg production that limit the economic efficiency of commercial farming. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we integrated phenotypic observation, ovarian transcriptome sequencing, and cec...

Species-specific functions of CSRP3 in satellite cell-driven muscle regeneration and relevance to porcine stem cell therapy

Skeletal muscle function deteriorates with injury, disease, or aging. While stem cell therapies offer therapeutic potential, concerns remain regarding the safety and efficacy of transplanted cells. Satellite cells (SCs), the primary endogenous stem cells responsible for muscle re...