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  1. Article ; Online: Efficient end-to-end long-read sequence mapping using minimap2-fpga integrated with hardware accelerated chaining.

    Liyanage, Kisaru / Samarakoon, Hiruna / Parameswaran, Sri / Gamaarachchi, Hasindu

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 20174

    Abstract: minimap2 is the gold-standard software for reference-based sequence mapping in third-generation long-read sequencing. While minimap2 is relatively fast, further speedup is desirable, especially when processing a multitude of large datasets. In this work, ...

    Abstract minimap2 is the gold-standard software for reference-based sequence mapping in third-generation long-read sequencing. While minimap2 is relatively fast, further speedup is desirable, especially when processing a multitude of large datasets. In this work, we present minimap2-fpga, a hardware-accelerated version of minimap2 that speeds up the mapping process by integrating an FPGA kernel optimised for chaining. Integrating the FPGA kernel into minimap2 posed significant challenges that we solved by accurately predicting the processing time on hardware while considering data transfer overheads, mitigating hardware scheduling overheads in a multi-threaded environment, and optimizing memory management for processing large realistic datasets. We demonstrate speed-ups in end-to-end run-time for data from both Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and Pacific Biosciences (PacBio). minimap2-fpga is up to 79% and 53% faster than minimap2 for [Formula: see text] ONT and [Formula: see text] PacBio datasets respectively, when mapping without base-level alignment. When mapping with base-level alignment, minimap2-fpga is up to 62% and 10% faster than minimap2 for [Formula: see text] ONT and [Formula: see text] PacBio datasets respectively. The accuracy is near-identical to that of original minimap2 for both ONT and PacBio data, when mapping both with and without base-level alignment. minimap2-fpga is supported on Intel FPGA-based systems (evaluations performed on an on-premise system) and Xilinx FPGA-based systems (evaluations performed on a cloud system). We also provide a well-documented library for the FPGA-accelerated chaining kernel to be used by future researchers developing sequence alignment software with limited hardware background.
    MeSH term(s) Sequence Analysis, DNA ; Algorithms ; Software ; High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing ; Sequence Alignment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-47354-8
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  2. Article: Resistance of Red Maple and Freeman Maple Cultivars to

    Parajuli, Madhav / Hikkaduwa Epa Liyanage, Kumuditha / Liyanapathiranage, Prabha / Oksel, Cansu / Baysal-Gurel, Fulya

    Plant disease

    2024  

    Abstract: Phytopythium root rot caused ... ...

    Abstract Phytopythium root rot caused by
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 754182-x
    ISSN 0191-2917
    ISSN 0191-2917
    DOI 10.1094/PDIS-01-24-0113-RE
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  3. Article ; Online: Simulation of nanopore sequencing signal data with tunable parameters.

    Gamaarachchi, Hasindu / Ferguson, James / Samarakoon, Hiruna / Liyanage, Kisaru / Parameswaran, Sri / Deveson, Ira

    Genome research

    2024  

    Abstract: In silico simulation of high-throughput sequencing data is a technique used widely in the genomics field. However, there is currently a lack of effective tools for creating simulated data from nanopore sequencing devices, which measure DNA or RNA ... ...

    Abstract In silico simulation of high-throughput sequencing data is a technique used widely in the genomics field. However, there is currently a lack of effective tools for creating simulated data from nanopore sequencing devices, which measure DNA or RNA molecules in the form of time-series current signal data. Here, we introduce Squigulator, a fast and simple tool for simulation of realistic nanopore signal data. Squigulator takes a reference genome, transcriptome or read sequences and generates corresponding raw nanopore signal data. This is compatible with basecalling software from Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) and other third-party tools, thereby providing a useful substrate for development, testing, debugging, validation and optimization at every stage of a nanopore analysis workflow. The user may generate data with preset parameters emulating specific ONT protocols; noise-free 'ideal' data; or they may deterministically modify a range of experimental variables and/or noise parameters to shape the data to their needs. We present a brief example of Squigulator's use, creating simulated data to model the degree to which different parameters impact the accuracy of ONT basecalling and downstream variant detection. This analysis reveals new insights into the nature of ONT data and basecalling algorithms. We provide Squigulator as an open-source tool for the nanopore community.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1284872-4
    ISSN 1549-5469 ; 1088-9051 ; 1054-9803
    ISSN (online) 1549-5469
    ISSN 1088-9051 ; 1054-9803
    DOI 10.1101/gr.278730.123
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  4. Article ; Online: Towards a pan marsupial sero-immunological tool in the demanding field of wildlife serology: Marsupial immunoglobulin-binding capability with protein A/G, protein L and anti-kangaroo antibody.

    Liyanage, K L D Tharaka D / Vaz, Paola K / Jabbar, Abdul / Hufschmid, Jasmin

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 12, Page(s) e0295820

    Abstract: Detection of infections in wildlife species is increasingly important to reduce the risk of spreading zoonotic and economically important parasites, understand disease epidemiology and promote the conservation of wildlife species. Serological tests are ... ...

    Abstract Detection of infections in wildlife species is increasingly important to reduce the risk of spreading zoonotic and economically important parasites, understand disease epidemiology and promote the conservation of wildlife species. Serological tests are key in disease diagnosis and surveillance by detecting immunoglobulins against infectious agents. However, the need for species-specific reagents has limited the application of serological tests in wildlife species. This study evaluated the serum immunoglobulin-binding capability of polyclonal anti-kangaroo antibody and two non-species-specific reagents, including protein A/G and protein L, with the largest range of Australian marsupial species so far, including 32 species representing three major marsupial orders. Immunoglobulin-binding capability was assessed using immunoblotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and Western blot techniques. Variation in immunoglobulin-binding capability was observed between the three reagents and across the species tested, both across but also within taxonomic groups. Taxonomic distance was thus not always a good predictor of immunoglobulin-binding affinity, emphasizing the need to validate these reagents for each species separately. However, all three reagents bound with the serum immunoglobulins of most marsupial species tested. The findings of this study provide a valuable reference for species differences in affinity to protein A/G, protein L and anti-kangaroo antibody, assisting in the selection of appropriate reagents and the development of sero-immunological assays in Australian marsupials.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Marsupialia ; Animals, Wild ; Australia ; Immunoglobulins ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/veterinary ; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/methods
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0295820
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  5. Book ; Thesis: Untersuchung der exokrinen Pankreasfunktion des Menschen nach Stimulation mit physiologischen Dosen von Caerulein und Sekretin

    Liyanage, Karin

    1990  

    Author's details vorgelegt von Karin Liyanage
    Size 55 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Marburg, Univ., Diss., 1991
    HBZ-ID HT004160153
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  6. Article: Descriptive Comparison of ELISAs for the Detection of

    Liyanage, K L D Tharaka D / Wiethoelter, Anke / Hufschmid, Jasmin / Jabbar, Abdul

    Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 10, Issue 5

    Abstract: Toxoplasma ... ...

    Abstract Toxoplasma gondii
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2695572-6
    ISSN 2076-0817
    ISSN 2076-0817
    DOI 10.3390/pathogens10050605
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  7. Article: Descriptive Comparison of ELISAs for the Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Antibodies in Animals: A Systematic Review

    Liyanage, K. L. D. Tharaka D / Wiethoelter, Anke / Hufschmid, Jasmin / Jabbar, Abdul

    Pathogens. 2021 May 15, v. 10, no. 5

    2021  

    Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii is the zoonotic parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis in warm-blooded vertebrates. This systematic review compares and evaluates the available knowledge on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), their components, and performance ... ...

    Abstract Toxoplasma gondii is the zoonotic parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis in warm-blooded vertebrates. This systematic review compares and evaluates the available knowledge on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), their components, and performance in detecting T. gondii antibodies in animals. Four databases were searched for published scientific studies on T. gondii and ELISA, and 57 articles were included. Overall, indirect (95%) and in-house (67%) ELISAs were the most used types of test among the studies examined, but the ‘ID Screen® Toxoplasmosis Indirect Multi-species’ was common among commercially available tests. Varying diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) and Kappa agreements were observed depending on the type of sample (serum, meat juice, milk), antigen (native, recombinant, chimeric) and antibody-binding reagents used. Combinations of recombinant and chimeric antigens resulted in better performance than native or single recombinant antigens. Protein A/G appeared to be useful in detecting IgG antibodies in a wide range of animal species due to its non-species-specific binding. One study reported cross-reactivity, with Hammondia hammondi and Eimeria spp. This is the first systematic review to descriptively compare ELISAs for the detection of T. gondii antibodies across different animal species.
    Keywords Eimeria ; Hammondia hammondi ; Toxoplasma gondii ; blood serum ; cross reaction ; meat juices ; milk ; parasites ; systematic review ; toxoplasmosis
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0515
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    Note NAL-AP-2-clean
    ZDB-ID 2695572-6
    ISSN 2076-0817
    ISSN 2076-0817
    DOI 10.3390/pathogens10050605
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  8. Article ; Online: Vascular remodeling in sheep implanted with endovascular neural interface.

    John, Sam E / Donegan, Sam / Scordas, Theodore C / Qi, Weijie / Sharma, Prayshita / Liyanage, Kishan / Wilson, Stefan / Birchall, Ian / Ooi, Andrew / Oxley, Thomas J / May, Clive N / Grayden, David B / Opie, Nicholas L

    Journal of neural engineering

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 5

    Abstract: Objective. ...

    Abstract Objective.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Sheep ; Vascular Remodeling ; Stents ; Superior Sagittal Sinus ; Foreign Bodies ; Endovascular Procedures
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2170901-4
    ISSN 1741-2552 ; 1741-2560
    ISSN (online) 1741-2552
    ISSN 1741-2560
    DOI 10.1088/1741-2552/ac9a77
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  9. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and gastroenterology: clinical insights and recommendations for gastroenterology care providers.

    Niriella, M A / De Silva, A P / Liyanage, K I / Sarin, S K / de Silva, H J

    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology

    2020  Volume 55, Issue 8, Page(s) 1005–1011

    Abstract: While the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we are beginning to understand the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in the disease and the impact of the infection on the care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. We review the data and ... ...

    Abstract While the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we are beginning to understand the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in the disease and the impact of the infection on the care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. We review the data and understanding around the virus related to the digestive tract, impact of the pandemic on delivery of GI services and daily gastroenterology clinical practice, and the effects on patients with pre-existing GI diseases.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control/organization & administration ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Female ; Gastroenterology/organization & administration ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/diagnosis ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/epidemiology ; Gastrointestinal Diseases/therapy ; Health Personnel/organization & administration ; Health Services Accessibility/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Infection Control/organization & administration ; Male ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Pandemics/statistics & numerical data ; Patient Care Team/organization & administration ; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology ; Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; United States
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 82042-8
    ISSN 1502-7708 ; 0036-5521
    ISSN (online) 1502-7708
    ISSN 0036-5521
    DOI 10.1080/00365521.2020.1789896
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  10. Article: Evaluation of key meteorological determinants of wintering and flowering patterns of five rubber clones in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

    Liyanage, K.K / Khan, Sehroon / Ranjitkar, Sailesh / Yu, Haiying / Xu, Jianchu / Brooks, Siraprapa / Beckschäfer, Philip / Hyde, Kevin D

    International journal of biometeorology. 2019 May, v. 63, no. 5

    2019  

    Abstract: All rubber tree clones (Hevea brasiliensis) exhibit regular annual wintering characterized by senescence and abscission of leaves. After 3–4 weeks, this is followed by the onset of new leaves. It is likely that the timing of leaf onset affects the ... ...

    Abstract All rubber tree clones (Hevea brasiliensis) exhibit regular annual wintering characterized by senescence and abscission of leaves. After 3–4 weeks, this is followed by the onset of new leaves. It is likely that the timing of leaf onset affects the susceptibility of rubber trees to rubber powdery mildew disease, as this predominantly infests young leaves. However, little information is available on the phenological behavior of different rubber clones, or how meteorological factors affect such behavior. We assessed the wintering and flowering patterns of five rubber clones in Xishuangbanna, southwest China, based on observations made from 1978 to 2011, and evaluated how these patterns responded to different meteorological factors. Partial least squares regression was used to analyze the timing of defoliation, refoliation, and flowering. Our results showed that the two clones RRIM 600 and GT1 defoliated during the last week of December and refoliated in the last week of January, and clones Yunyan 277-5, Yunyan 34-4, and PR 107 defoliated during the first week of January and refoliated in the second week of February. The number of hours of sunshine during both the rainy season and the cold dry period in the dry season were important determinants of phenological changes in the rubber trees. Similarly, higher temperatures tended to delay the onset of defoliation and refoliation, and were a triggering factor for the onset of flowering. These results may help rubber cultivators to schedule appropriate disease control measures, as well as to design hybridization programs aiming at the production of clones which are resistant to foliar disease.
    Keywords Hevea brasiliensis ; bioclimatology ; clones ; cold ; control methods ; cultivators ; defoliation ; disease control ; dry season ; flowering ; foliar diseases ; hybridization ; leaf abscission ; least squares ; leaves ; phenology ; powdery mildew ; rubber ; solar radiation ; temperature ; wet season ; China
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-05
    Size p. 617-625.
    Publishing place Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 127361-9
    ISSN 0067-8902 ; 0020-7128
    ISSN 0067-8902 ; 0020-7128
    DOI 10.1007/s00484-018-1598-z
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