MITOCHONDRIAL DNA VARIATION IN THE ENDANGERED FISH DAWKINSIA TAMBRAPARNIEI (ACTINOPTERYGII: CYPRINIFORMES: CYPRINIDAE) FROM SOUTHERN WESTERN GHATS, INDIA

Mitochondrial DNA variation in the endangered fish Dawkinsia tambraparniei (Actinopterygii: Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) from southern Western Ghats, India

Background.Dawkinsia tambraparniei (Silas, 1954) is confined to an area not exceeding 100 km2 within a single watershed—the Tamiraparani River, southern Western Ghats, India.Its populations have recently declined, earning the fish the endangered status.For effective conservation efforts it is important to determine the levels of genetic v

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Ten things you should know about transposable elements

Abstract Transposable elements (TEs) are major components of eukaryotic genomes.However, the extent of their impact on genome evolution, function, and disease remain a matter of intense interrogation.The rise of genomics and large-scale functional assays has shed new light on the multi-faceted activities of TEs and implies that Postcard they should

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Perception of selected sportswear brands with emphasis on expected benefits and features as prerequisite for customer satisfaction

Brand management has an important role in strengthening the loyalty of current customers as well as in attracting new customers.The product brand largely influences consumer buying behaviour.Many customers prefer branded products to non-branded goods in general, while others prefer branded products only when buying some kinds of products.This resea

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