Molecular phylogeny of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens)

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The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is within the Procyonidae radiation, although with an ancient phylogenetic divergence. This was revealed by a study of the red panda phylogeny using two slowly evolving genetic markers, mitochondrial 12S rRNA sequence and 592 fibroblast proteins resolved by two dimensional gel electrophoresis. Phylogeny was reconstructed using distance-based methods, maximum parsimony and maximum likelihood, which suggest a distinct bifurcation forming the Ursidae and the Procyonidae. The inclusion of the giant panda in the ursid (bear) lineage was also affirmed.

Red panda

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Phylogenetic relationships, evolution, and genetic diversity of the domestic dog

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A study was conducted to analyze molecular studies on the phylogenetic relationships and origin of domestic dogs. It is shown that the existing canids are closely related and originated from a common ancestor millions of years ago. There is proof that dogs have a close association with gray wolves. Moreover, dog breeds are correlated with a large number of dogs from outbred populations. Finally, evidence shows that dogs are diverse in mitochondrial and nuclear genes.

History, Dogs, Domestic animals

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Launching microsatellites: a review of mutation processes and methods of phylogenetic inference

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The short segments of DNA known as microsatellites are considered to be the most powerful genetic markers, because of their high variability and their dense distribution throughout eukaryotic genomes. While microsatellites are important in intraspecific studies, they have, surprisingly, failed to contribute to phylogeny reconstruction. A review of the available theoretical methods of estimating the molecular details of phylogenic inference is presented.

Population biology

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