We report on a new species of enantiornithine bird from the Lower Cretaceous Qiaotou Formation of northern Hebei, China. The new taxon, Shenqiornis mengi gen. et sp. nov., possesses several enantiornithine synapomorph...We report on a new species of enantiornithine bird from the Lower Cretaceous Qiaotou Formation of northern Hebei, China. The new taxon, Shenqiornis mengi gen. et sp. nov., possesses several enantiornithine synapomorphies but is unique from other known species. The specimen has a well-preserved skull that reveals new information about enantiornithine cranial morphology. The new taxon possesses a large postorbital with a long tapering jugal process indicating that some enantiornithines may have had a fully diapsid skull, as in Confuciusornis. The tooth morphology of the specimen is unique and likely represents a previously unknown trophic specialization within Enantiornithes.展开更多
A new bird from the early Cretaceous Yixian Formation of Liaoning, China is described. This new species, Grabauornis lingyuanensis, shares several synapomorphies with the Enantiornithes. The specimen is relatively wel...A new bird from the early Cretaceous Yixian Formation of Liaoning, China is described. This new species, Grabauornis lingyuanensis, shares several synapomorphies with the Enantiornithes. The specimen is relatively well preserved. The skeletal morphology of Grabauornis bears close resemblance to that of other Chinese members of this clade. The brachial index （the ratio between the lengths of humerus and ulna） is 0.95, which is close to the average for enantiornithine birds. It indicates that Grabauornis was a rather good flyer, and the presence of an alula in the wing further testifies to this.展开更多
Many bird species are specialized to live in the broadleaved,evergreen forests in the mountain regions in Southeast Asia.These mountain habitats are not continuously distributed as the different mountain areas are sep...Many bird species are specialized to live in the broadleaved,evergreen forests in the mountain regions in Southeast Asia.These mountain habitats are not continuously distributed as the different mountain areas are separated by lowlands,which has restricted gene flow and thus contributed to the high biological diversity in this region.The degree of connectivity between mountain areas has fluctuated with the Pleistocene glacial cycles,being largest during the glaciations when the mountain forests spread to lower elevations.Here we study how the intermittent periods of restricted gene flow and connectivity between the populations of five montane species of babblers(Aves,Timaliidae)in Vietnam may be traced in their genomes.The results suggest that the babbler species in the Central Highlands have been isolated from their sister-populations in northern Vietnam for between ca.585 and 380 ky.For two species with populations in both the Central Highlands and the Da Lat region,we found that these split at more or less the same time(440–340 kya).We also found a significant statistical correlation between the time of the splits of these populations and the lowest altitude at which they are known to occur(no similar correlation was found with the geographic distances between populations).The populations in northern Vietnam show higher genetic variation than their counterparts in South-Central Vietnam,supporting the postulate that smaller populations may have lower genetic variation than larger.In accordance with this,we found the lowest genetic variation in the two species with the smallest populations in the Central Highlands.These two populations also show low levels of genomic heterozygosity.Our results show that the south-central populations of the studied babbler species are genetically distinct from their sister-populations in northern Vietnam,providing additional argument for the long-term protection of the evergreen mountain forests in Southeast Asia.展开更多
It is well known that modern Aves Iack dentition,unlike their toothed ancestors ofthe Jurassic and cretaceous periods.However,in the chick oral cavity a rudiment forms thatresembles the lamina stage of the mammalian m...It is well known that modern Aves Iack dentition,unlike their toothed ancestors ofthe Jurassic and cretaceous periods.However,in the chick oral cavity a rudiment forms thatresembles the lamina stage of the mammalian molar tooth germ.We have previously addressedthe molecular basis for this secondary loss of tooth formation in Aves by analyzing in chíckembryos the status of molecular pathways known to regulate mouse tooth development.In thisstudy,we further examined the moiecular pathways involved in positioning the site of toothrudinent.Similar te the mouse tooth germ,Pax9 serves as a marker for the presumptive dentalmesenchyme in the chick prior to any morphological manifestation of odontogenesis.Therestricted Pax9 expression in the chick mandibular mesenchyme is positioned by the two signalsfrom overlying oral epitheltum.FGF8 induces Pax9 expression while BMP4 prevents thisinduction.Thus it appears that,similar to that in tnice,the positíon of tooth rudiment in chickembryo is determined by two different types of signaling molecules with antagonistic sctiyity.These results further demonstrate that the early signaling pathways involved in odontogenesisremain inducible in Aves.展开更多
When patients initially present with atrial fibrillation along with an enlarged heart and heart failure, followed by atrioventricular block, it's essential to consider genetic factors.^([1])Genetic testing can off...When patients initially present with atrial fibrillation along with an enlarged heart and heart failure, followed by atrioventricular block, it's essential to consider genetic factors.^([1])Genetic testing can offer crucial diagnostic evidence, aiding in prognosis assessment and the adoption of appropriate treatment strategies.展开更多
为解决第三代音视频编码标准(audio video coding standard 3,AVS3)帧内预测的耗时问题,提出一种基于最小编码单元(coding unit,CU)代价的帧内预测并行算法。首先,将图像划分为最小CU。然后,利用原始像素作为参考,并行计算所有最小CU的...为解决第三代音视频编码标准(audio video coding standard 3,AVS3)帧内预测的耗时问题,提出一种基于最小编码单元(coding unit,CU)代价的帧内预测并行算法。首先,将图像划分为最小CU。然后,利用原始像素作为参考,并行计算所有最小CU的帧内模式代价。最后,用代价组合的方式快速计算出其他CU的帧内模式优先级,选择最优的15个模式进入粗略模式决策(rough mode decision,RMD)阶段。此外,为减少方法引入的误差,提出了3种优化策略。在预测前对原始像素进行预处理,使其更贴合重构像素;修改帧内预测的代价函数,以更准确地估计每种模式的优先级;大尺寸CU使用顶层的CU代价作为参考,减少CU组合累积的误差。实验结果表明,在码率仅下降0.35%的情况下,整体编码的计算时间减少了27%,有效地减少了帧内预测的耗时并保证了编码质量。展开更多
针对提高4K超高清电视广播视频压缩效率,减少存储空间和网络带宽这一需求,提出应用音视频编码标准3(Audio Video Coding Standard 3,AVS3)视频编解码技术,利用AVS3编解码标准的高效性,提升4K超高清视频内容的编码质量和传输效率。首先,...针对提高4K超高清电视广播视频压缩效率,减少存储空间和网络带宽这一需求,提出应用音视频编码标准3(Audio Video Coding Standard 3,AVS3)视频编解码技术,利用AVS3编解码标准的高效性,提升4K超高清视频内容的编码质量和传输效率。首先,从节目制播环节入手,通过扩展帧内角度预测和信源动态编码,在保持图像质量的同时降低编码比特率,优化编码过程,节省传输带宽;其次,通过视频分层并行解码和音频解码还放声音技术,提升接收解码及呈现的速度和质量;最后,通过应用实验验证AVS3视频编解码技术在4K超高清电视广播领域的实际效果。展开更多
基金funded by the National Science Foundation(DEB-0317140)National Natural Science Foundation of China(40902012)support from Carl and Lynn Cooper,Ron and Judy Perlstein,and Richard and Eileen Garson
文摘We report on a new species of enantiornithine bird from the Lower Cretaceous Qiaotou Formation of northern Hebei, China. The new taxon, Shenqiornis mengi gen. et sp. nov., possesses several enantiornithine synapomorphies but is unique from other known species. The specimen has a well-preserved skull that reveals new information about enantiornithine cranial morphology. The new taxon possesses a large postorbital with a long tapering jugal process indicating that some enantiornithines may have had a fully diapsid skull, as in Confuciusornis. The tooth morphology of the specimen is unique and likely represents a previously unknown trophic specialization within Enantiornithes.
基金study was financially supported by the Asian–Swedish research partnership programme of the Swedish Research Councilethe Major Basic Research Projects(2006CB806400)of MST of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(40121202)
文摘A new bird from the early Cretaceous Yixian Formation of Liaoning, China is described. This new species, Grabauornis lingyuanensis, shares several synapomorphies with the Enantiornithes. The specimen is relatively well preserved. The skeletal morphology of Grabauornis bears close resemblance to that of other Chinese members of this clade. The brachial index （the ratio between the lengths of humerus and ulna） is 0.95, which is close to the average for enantiornithine birds. It indicates that Grabauornis was a rather good flyer, and the presence of an alula in the wing further testifies to this.
基金This work was supported by the Swedish Research Council(grant no.621-2017-3693 to PE).
文摘Many bird species are specialized to live in the broadleaved,evergreen forests in the mountain regions in Southeast Asia.These mountain habitats are not continuously distributed as the different mountain areas are separated by lowlands,which has restricted gene flow and thus contributed to the high biological diversity in this region.The degree of connectivity between mountain areas has fluctuated with the Pleistocene glacial cycles,being largest during the glaciations when the mountain forests spread to lower elevations.Here we study how the intermittent periods of restricted gene flow and connectivity between the populations of five montane species of babblers(Aves,Timaliidae)in Vietnam may be traced in their genomes.The results suggest that the babbler species in the Central Highlands have been isolated from their sister-populations in northern Vietnam for between ca.585 and 380 ky.For two species with populations in both the Central Highlands and the Da Lat region,we found that these split at more or less the same time(440–340 kya).We also found a significant statistical correlation between the time of the splits of these populations and the lowest altitude at which they are known to occur(no similar correlation was found with the geographic distances between populations).The populations in northern Vietnam show higher genetic variation than their counterparts in South-Central Vietnam,supporting the postulate that smaller populations may have lower genetic variation than larger.In accordance with this,we found the lowest genetic variation in the two species with the smallest populations in the Central Highlands.These two populations also show low levels of genomic heterozygosity.Our results show that the south-central populations of the studied babbler species are genetically distinct from their sister-populations in northern Vietnam,providing additional argument for the long-term protection of the evergreen mountain forests in Southeast Asia.
基金supported by National Natural Seienee Foundation of China,grant No.39970375wasmitiated in Dr YiPing Chen's lab Im the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology,Tulane Universuty,NewOrleans.Louisiana.U$A.
文摘It is well known that modern Aves Iack dentition,unlike their toothed ancestors ofthe Jurassic and cretaceous periods.However,in the chick oral cavity a rudiment forms thatresembles the lamina stage of the mammalian molar tooth germ.We have previously addressedthe molecular basis for this secondary loss of tooth formation in Aves by analyzing in chíckembryos the status of molecular pathways known to regulate mouse tooth development.In thisstudy,we further examined the moiecular pathways involved in positioning the site of toothrudinent.Similar te the mouse tooth germ,Pax9 serves as a marker for the presumptive dentalmesenchyme in the chick prior to any morphological manifestation of odontogenesis.Therestricted Pax9 expression in the chick mandibular mesenchyme is positioned by the two signalsfrom overlying oral epitheltum.FGF8 induces Pax9 expression while BMP4 prevents thisinduction.Thus it appears that,similar to that in tnice,the positíon of tooth rudiment in chickembryo is determined by two different types of signaling molecules with antagonistic sctiyity.These results further demonstrate that the early signaling pathways involved in odontogenesisremain inducible in Aves.
基金Military Healthcare Special Scientific Research Project(25BJZ31, awarded to SHI XM)。
文摘When patients initially present with atrial fibrillation along with an enlarged heart and heart failure, followed by atrioventricular block, it's essential to consider genetic factors.^([1])Genetic testing can offer crucial diagnostic evidence, aiding in prognosis assessment and the adoption of appropriate treatment strategies.
文摘为解决第三代音视频编码标准(audio video coding standard 3,AVS3)帧内预测的耗时问题,提出一种基于最小编码单元(coding unit,CU)代价的帧内预测并行算法。首先,将图像划分为最小CU。然后,利用原始像素作为参考,并行计算所有最小CU的帧内模式代价。最后,用代价组合的方式快速计算出其他CU的帧内模式优先级,选择最优的15个模式进入粗略模式决策(rough mode decision,RMD)阶段。此外,为减少方法引入的误差,提出了3种优化策略。在预测前对原始像素进行预处理,使其更贴合重构像素;修改帧内预测的代价函数,以更准确地估计每种模式的优先级;大尺寸CU使用顶层的CU代价作为参考,减少CU组合累积的误差。实验结果表明,在码率仅下降0.35%的情况下,整体编码的计算时间减少了27%,有效地减少了帧内预测的耗时并保证了编码质量。
文摘针对提高4K超高清电视广播视频压缩效率,减少存储空间和网络带宽这一需求,提出应用音视频编码标准3(Audio Video Coding Standard 3,AVS3)视频编解码技术,利用AVS3编解码标准的高效性,提升4K超高清视频内容的编码质量和传输效率。首先,从节目制播环节入手,通过扩展帧内角度预测和信源动态编码,在保持图像质量的同时降低编码比特率,优化编码过程,节省传输带宽;其次,通过视频分层并行解码和音频解码还放声音技术,提升接收解码及呈现的速度和质量;最后,通过应用实验验证AVS3视频编解码技术在4K超高清电视广播领域的实际效果。
