Hirudo nipponia is the only blood-sucking leech included in Chinese Pharmacopoeia having distinct features of anticoagulation, exorcizing blood stasis, and promoting menstruation. Despite such signifi
IntroductionCommon bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most consumed grain legumes. These legumes are a major source of proteins and other important nutrients, especially in developing countrie
Many animals exhibit typical color patterns that have been linked to key adaptive functions, yet the developmental mechanisms establishing these crucial designs remain unclear. Here, we surveyed color
