The hydrocarbon source rocks of the marine carbonates of the Ordovician Majiagou Formation in the Ordos Basin are generally in the high-overmature stage and are, therefore, not suitable for hydrocarbon thermal simulation experiments. Their hydrocarbon generation potential and hydrocarbon generation characteristics are not clearly understood. Meanwhile, Nordic Cambrian carbonates are similar in lithology, parent material type,...

Ageing is often accompanied with a decline in immune system function, resulting in immune ageing. Numerous studies have focussed on the changes in different lymphocyte subsets in diseases and immunosenescence. The change in immune phenotype is a key indication of the diseased or healthy status. However, the changes in lymphocyte number and phenotype brought about by ageing have not been comprehensively analysed. Here, we analy...

To screen the quantitative trait loci (QTL) and genes related to the growth of Yellow River carp (Cyprinus carpio haematopterus) after removing the maternal effect, we established a family of these carps. Four growth-related traits (body length, height, thickness, and weight) of the family at 5 and 17 months after hatching (MAH) were measured. Analysis of QTL mapping for the four growth-related traits was conducted using the g...

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is farmed globally; as a subspecies, the Yellow River carp (C. c. haematopterus) is widely farmed in northern China. Since the Yellow River carp grows slowly in winter, it would benefit breeders to implement a breeding program targeting growth in winter. In May 2017, we established a Yellow River carp family and measured the body length, height, thickness, and weight of individuals before (Oct...