PYHIN Gene Family Loss Association with Bat Flight and Roosting Traits

A statistical analysis table integrates phylogenomic and comparative genomic data across more than 150 mammalian species. The dataset, authored by Chanasei Ziemann and last updated in May 2026, investigates the evolutionary dynamics of the PYHIN immune gene family. It specifically tests for associations between the complete loss of these genes in bats and ecological traits like powered flight and inverted roosting.

Use Cases

• Conduct phylogenetic logistic regression analyses based on the association tests described.
• Study the evolution of immune gene clusters based on the described Anchored Gene Cluster Pulsation mechanism.
• Investigate correlations between genomic architecture and gene copy number based on the distance between SPTA1 and CADM3 anchor genes.
• Analyze targeted gene loss in evolutionary contexts based on the retention of olfactory receptor genes in the same genomic region.

Strengths

• Analysis spans more than 150 mammalian species, providing a broad phylogenetic context.
• Focuses on a specific, well-defined gene family (PYHIN) and its complete loss in bats.
• Uses phylogenetically controlled statistical methods, as mentioned in the description.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is very small (10.8 KB), indicating limited scope or a summary table.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Phylogenomic and comparative genomic analysis integrated across species.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 06:21:51; freshness should be verified.