OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Zoological Research is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Deciphering the genetic basis of sex differentiation in silver-lipped pearl oyster (<i>Pinctada maxima</i>) based on integrative transcriptomic analysis	95
Neural representation of sexual satiety in mice	82
了解Tau病理学：动物模型的启示	58
Long-read genome assemblies reveal a <i>cis</i>-regulatory landscape associated with phenotypic divergence in two sister <i>Siniperca</i> fish species	45
Establishment of a non-lethal model of antibody-dependent enhancement of infection in A129 mice based on a non-mouse-adapted dengue virus strain	40
GPR87 Protects UVB-Damaged Skin by Coordinating Antioxidant, DNA Repair, and Anti-Inflammatory Responses via Nrf2 and PI3K/AKT–NF-κB pathways	39
Reconstructing early transmission networks of SARS-CoV-2 using a genomic mutation model	35
Genetically modified pigs with CD163 point mutation are resistant to HP-PRRSV infection	32
Genome-edited rabbits: Unleashing the potential of a promising experimental animal model across diverse diseases	32
Experimental models for preclinical research in kidney disease	29
Peptide Cy<sub>RL-QN15</sub> accelerates hair regeneration in diabetic mice by binding to the Frizzled-7 receptor	29
GPX3通过Nrf2/GPX4通路抑制铁死亡过程提高母猪子宫内膜容受性	28
Molecular basis of reproductive plasticity of termites under environmental stresses and prediction of colony fecundity using machine learning	27
Haplotype-resolved and chromosome-scale genomes provide insights into co-adaptation between the Amur tiger and Amur leopard	27
Identification and effective regulation of <i>scarb1</i> gene involved in pigmentation change in autotetraploid <i>Carassius auratus</i>	26
Harvesting the fruits of the first stage of the Primate Genome Project	26
Molecular mechanisms of the hypothalamus miR-27a/PRKCA pathway in regulating neuronal function and aggression-related behavior	25
Protection and exploration of the scientific potential of Chinese cavefish	23
支持细胞中的CK1α对小鼠睾丸发育和精子发生至关重要	23
Mandarin fish von Hippel-Lindau protein regulates the NF-κB signaling pathway via interaction with IκB to promote fish ranavirus replication	22
Spexin-GALR2-Gq axis as a biased signaling pathway for colitis therapy	22
Whole-Brain Mapping of Choline Acetyltransferase Neurons Expression in Tree Shrew Compared with Mice	22
Comparative DNA methylation reveals epigenetic adaptation to high altitude in snub-nosed monkeys	22
Androgen signaling inhibits <i>de novo</i> lipogenesis to alleviate lipid deposition in zebrafish	21
Developmental environment contributes to rapid trait shifts among newly colonized subterranean habitats	21

A non-bactericidal antimicrobial peptide provides protective effect against bacterial sepsis via regulation of antimicrobial immunity and vascular endothelial functions	20
Single-cell profiling of the pig cecum at various developmental stages	20
Ferrets: A powerful model of SARS-CoV-2	20
Synergistic effects of Pleistocene geological and climatic events on complex phylogeographic history of widespread sympatric species of Megaloptera in East Asia	20
Integrating cationic backbone with hydrophobic core: a structure-function approach to self-assembling antimicrobial peptides with superior activity	20
Host-parasite interactions in perpetual darkness: Macroparasite diversity in the cavefish <i>Astyanax mexicanus</i>	20
PCDH17 restricts dendritic spine morphogenesis by regulating ROCK2-dependent control of the actin cytoskeleton, modulating emotional behavior	17
Loss of <i>LBP</i> triggers lipid metabolic disorder through H3K27 acetylation-mediated C/EBPβ-<i>SCD</i> activation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease	17
Surviving winter on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau: Extensive reversible protein phosphorylation plays a dominant role in regulating hypometabolism in hibernating <i>Nanorana parkeri</i>	17
A 1.1 Mb duplication CNV on chromosome 17 contributes to skeletal muscle development in Boer goats	16
Design Methods for Antimicrobial Peptides with Improved Performance	16
miR-449a is involved in Alzheimer's disease pathology through targeted regulation of Navβ2	15
Author Correction: Genetically modified pigs with CD163 point mutation are resistant to HP-PRRSV infection	15
CREBZF/c-Jun modulates ApoE-mediated cholesterol transport to influence female steroid hormone synthesis	15
Reciprocal translocation experiments reveal gut microbiome plasticity and host specificity in a Qinghai-Xizang Plateau lizard	15
基于系统发育基因组学的鹿科动物研究揭示鹿角的起源与演化机制	14
Transfer of the <i>zp3a</i> gene results in changes in egg adhesiveness and buoyancy in transgenic zebrafish	14
Ribosome profiling and single-cell RNA sequencing identify the unfolded protein response as a key regulator of pigeon lactation	14
使用CRISPR/dCas9-Tet1CD对海水青鳉<i>fgf2</i>进行表观遗传编辑	14
Beneficial effects of probiotics on <i>Litopenaeus vannamei</i> growth and immune function via the recruitment of gut Rhodobacteraceae symbionts	13
Loss of α-catenin in germ cells impairs spermatogenesis and flagellar function associated with teratozoospermia	13
Evolutionary history of Old World cellar spiders in the context of Neo-Tethyan sea-land transformations	13
Evolution of p53 pathway-related genes provides insights into anticancer mechanisms of natural longevity in cetaceans	13
Transcription factor <i>Dmrt1</i> triggers the SPRY1-NF-κB pathway to maintain testicular immune homeostasis and male fertility	13
The first cavefish in the Dinaric Karst? Cave colonization made possible by phenotypic plasticity in <i>Telestes karsticus</i>	13
Loss of SHROOM3 affects neuroepithelial cell shape through regulating cytoskeleton proteins in cynomolgus monkey organoids	12
Convergent musk biosynthesis across host and microbiota in musk deer and muskrat	12
Jump further, leap higher, and consolidate stronger: A brief review of the long-term partnership between Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in bioresourc	12
From beasts to bytes: Revolutionizing zoological research with artificial intelligence	12
Defining honeybee subspecies in an evolutionary context warrants strategized conservation	12
PINK1对UBC12表达及蛋白质类泛素化修饰的调控提示其灵长类特异性功能	11
新技术与方法驱动蝙蝠分子细胞生物学的快速发展	11
Identification of novel mammalian viruses in tree shrews (<i>Tupaia belangeri chinensis</i>)	11
Comparative analyses of mitogenomes in the social bees with insights into evolution of long inverted repeats in the Meliponini	11
Evolutionary history of Old World cellar spiders in the context of Neo-Tethyan sea-land transformations	11
个性特征与社会行为对川金丝猴(<i>Rhinopithecus roxellana</i>)重层社会凝聚力的维持机制	11
Investigating the molecular mechanisms of oocyte maturation and ovulation in Nile tilapia: A focus on the steroidogenic enzyme Cyp17a2	10
Mei4缺失诱导斑马鱼减数分裂早期的性别二态性并促进未减数卵子的产生	10
<i>Zic3</i> represses anterior digit development in tetrapods	10
拯救女性生育力：C-藻蓝蛋白通过NRF2介导的铁死亡通路防止多囊卵巢综合征模型中的卵巢损伤	10
Evolutionary timescale of chalcidoid wasps inferred from over one hundred mitochondrial genomes	10
蜘蛛分类学：历史与全球视角	10
Microplastic exposure disturbs sleep structure, reduces lifespan, and decreases ovary size in <i>Drosophila</i> <i>melanogaster</i>	10
Proteins as nanomagnets and magnetoreceptors	10
Targeting autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease: Animal models and mechanisms	9
Dynamic foraging strategy adaptation to heterogeneous environments contributes to social aggregation in snub-nosed monkeys	9
多组学揭示调控鸡子宫蛋壳强度的关键细胞类型与基因家族	9
Meiotic transcriptional reprogramming mediated by cell-cell communications in humans and mice revealed by scATAC-seq and scRNA-seq	9
IL-21 controls CD8+ T cell immunity and antibacterial defense in fish via STAT3 signaling	9
A Secretion Deficiency Mutant Vaccine against Dengue Virus I Induces Durable Immunity and Confers Protection against Dengue Virus II	9

Fetal hypoxia causes oocyte oxidative stress damage via the Sirt3/Sod2 pathway and can be alleviated by nicotinamide mononucleotide	9
Comparative transcriptomic evidence of physiological changes and potential relationships in vertebrates under different dormancy states	9
Insight into molecular and neural mechanisms of general anesthesia from the invertebrate model <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>	9
鲸类<i>TRPA1</i>基因的进化差异及其在水生适应的潜在作用	9
多样化线粒体基因组变异推动欧亚树麻雀（<i>Passer montanus</i>）的种群分化	9
Spatial transcriptomics and N-glycoproteomics reveal breed-dependent immune and structural responses in Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae-infected pig lungs	9
GPR143 directs virus-induced cell vacuolation via the MKK6–p38 pathway in teleost	9
Single-cell transcriptomics reveals dynamic cellular remodeling of porcine mammary gland during pregnancy	8
涂羽行为和生理分泌塑造了朱鹮繁殖期微生物群落构建的差异性格局	8
Genetically modified pigs: Emerging animal models for hereditary hearing loss	8
Decoding the Enhancer-Driven Regulatory Network for Lactoferrin Across Species	8
基于全球基因组的旱獭埃希菌耐药性分析	8
星形胶质细胞中的VEGFR-3缺陷会加剧日本脑炎病毒感染引发的小鼠神经炎症反应	8
Anti-infective immune functions of type IV interferon in grass carp (<i>Ctenopharyngodon idella</i>): A novel antibacterial and antiviral interferon in lower vertebrates	8
Outbreak and Dissemination of the International High-Risk NDM-5-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> ST410 Clone in Companion Animal Hospitals in China	8
Creative problem solving in a jumping spider	8
A call for coordinated action on problematic papers in non-coding RNA research	8
Oxytocin receptor neurons in the adBNST modulate maternal-like behavior in mice	8
CCDC181 is required for sperm flagellum biogenesis and male fertility in mice	8
Role of cancer stem cell ecosystem on breast cancer metastasis and related mouse models	7
Environmental factors and biotic interactions mutually shaped the heterogeneity of deep time diversification in predatory insect groups	7
母体缺氧暴露会扰乱雄性子代成年后精子印记基因的甲基化，并导致其后代胎盘功能受损	7
Multiple fish diversity facets in the Nu-Salween basin: unexpected bimodal patterns, environmental drivers, threats, and conservation implications	7
Unexpected divergence in magnetoreceptor MagR from robin and pigeon linked to two sequence variations	7
LivestockDev: A multi-omics resource for exploring cross-species comparison of livestock embryogenesis	7
Distributions of parvalbumin, calbindin-D28k, and calretinin in the cerebrum of Chinese tree shrews (<i>Tupaia belangeri chinensis</i>): A high-resolution neuroanatomical resource	7
核周层蛋白FNDC8通过与CCIN和ACTL7A互作调控精子形成过程中的头部塑形	7
Improved mammalian family phylogeny using gap-rare multiple sequence alignment: A timetree of extant placentals and marsupials	7
Dihydroartemisinin inhibits plasmid transfer in drug-resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> via limiting energy supply	7
Next-generation vaccines for substance use disorders	7
Ancient DNA unravels species identification from Laosicheng site, Hunan Province, China, and provides insights into maternal genetic history of East Asian leopards	7
Comprehensive analysis of the gut microbiome and post-translational modifications elucidates the route involved in microbiota-host interactions	7
Large animal models for investigating the applications of photodynamic therapy	7
Single-cell sequencing analysis reveals the essential role of the m<sup>6</sup>A reader YTHDF1 in retinal visual function by regulating TULP1 and DHX38 translation	6
Advancing neuroscience through real-time processing of big data: Transition from open-loop to closed-loop paradigms	6
Patterns and drivers of avian taxonomic and phylogenetic beta diversity in China vary across geographical backgrounds and dispersal abilities	6
Amphibians as a source of bioactive antioxidant peptides: Emerging insights and therapeutic potential	6
Rotating magnetic field inhibits Aβ protein aggregation and alleviates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease mice	6
多肽 OM-LV20 通过减轻创伤性脑损伤（TBI）小鼠的线粒体介导的神经元凋亡和功能障碍发挥神经保护作用	6
5-HT2A receptor in medial prefrontal cortex mediates pain-related empathic responses in rats	6
Cross-species recognition of bat coronavirus RsYN04 and cross-reaction of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies against the virus	6
Genomic analysis of indigenous goats in Southwest Asia reveals evidence of ancient adaptive introgression related to desert climate	6
Multiplex gene editing reduces oxalate production in primary hyperoxaluria type 1	6
Prefrontal cortex to dorsal medial striatum neural circuitry mediates social interaction	6
Engineered AAV13 Variants with Enhanced Transduction and Confined Spread	6
Loss of behavioral stress response in blind cavefish reduces energy expenditure	6
A booming field of large animal model research	6
Consistency, distinction, and potential metabolic crosstalk of nitrogen mobilization-related genes in silk production and silk gland biology	6
Task learning drives adaptive vocal adjustments in echolocating bats	6
DNAJB6a deficiency induces tau pathology through IRE1α-Xbp1-induced mitochondria dysfunction	6