Yuri Tokarev

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Can we see the evolution that occurred within last 100 years?

As argued in a recent thread (https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_handle_a_parasitic_protist_species_insufficiently_described_100_years_ago_and_probably_found_again), 100 years is enough for...

30 August 2013 8,765 3 View

Does anyone have experience with parasite's DNA extraction from host tissues?

To increase DNA output from microsporidia (usually presented by multiple spores with rigid spore wall) from host tissues (dry cadavers or fresh bodies of pyraloid moths) I usually homogenize...

28 August 2013 9,014 3 View

Is alpha-taxonomy available for viruses?

It seems that the species concept is arguably applied to microorganisms, so what is the current situation with viruses then?

30 March 2013 3,783 1 View

How to handle a parasitic protist species insufficiently described 100 years ago and probably found again?

There are numerous species of parasitic protists which were described based upon cell morphology and host species in the beginning of the past century. Only scarce morphological description and no...

30 March 2013 6,975 12 View

How often the recombination (horizontal gene transfer) between viral genomes may happen?

and what are possible prerequisites and constraints for that? Links to original research and reviews are welcome!

30 March 2013 2,072 6 View

Is tracing insect origin possible with novel Hi-Fi methods for trace element analysis?

Insects feed on leaves of plants which accumulate trace elements from soil. The profile of trace elements of insects is expected to depend upon their geographic origin. Will comparative...

26 March 2013 358 4 View

Have you any experience with SMOGD online tool?

What is your opinion? Do you encounter problems with submiting your Genepop data?

26 March 2013 3,936 0 View