Using data for 25,780 species categorized on the International Union for Conservation of
Nature Red List, we present an assessment of the status of the world’s vertebrates. One-fifth of …

In a worldwide collaborative effort, 19,630 Y-chromosomes were sampled from 129 different
populations in 51 countries. These chromosomes were typed for 23 short-tandem repeat (…

The dynamic optimization (open loop optimal control) of non-linear bioprocesses is considered
in this contribution. These processes can be described by sets of non-linear differential …

We explore different designs to estimate both nuclear and mitochondrial human DNA (mtDNA)
content based on the detection of the 5′ nuclease activity of the Taq DNA polymerase …

In this contribution, computer-aided optimization is presented as the ultimate tool to improve
food processing. The state of the art is reviewed, especially focusing in recent developments …

Aim. To evaluate the performance of three multiplex short tandem repeat (STR) systems (AmpflSTR
ProfilerTM, AmpflSTR Profiler PlusTM, and AmpflSTR COfilerTM), and a megaplex …

In cases of mass disaster, there is often a need for managing, analyzing, and comparing
large numbers of biological samples and DNA profiles. This requires the use of laboratory …

Background Mathematical models provide abstract representations of the information gained
from experimental observations on the structure and function of a particular biological …

The advent of complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence data has ushered in a new
phase of human evolutionary studies. Even quite limited volumes of complete mtDNA …

The current situation of worldwide concern over the emission of greenhouse gases and its
effect on the climate demands an evaluation, from the perspective of energy efficiency and …