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Kai Zhao
Life Science
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Qinghai
Language: Chinese, English
Genomics
Adaptation
Evolution
Molecular
Ecology
Genetics
Breeding
Animal
Research
Biology
Areas of Focus
- Adaptive Genomics
- Molecular Ecology and Evolutionary Genomics
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
Work Experience
- 2010-01~Present - Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Researcher
- 2007-01~2009-12 - Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2005-08~2007-12 - Qinghai University - Professor
- 1999-08~2002-08 - Qinghai University - Associate Professor
- 1994-04~1996-07 - Qinghai University of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary - Lecturer
- 1990-07~1994-04 - Qinghai Provincial Animal Husbandry School - Assistant Lecturer
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2002-09--2005-07 PhD: Northwest A&F University, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1996-09--1999-07 Master's: Northwest Agricultural University
- 1986-09--1990-07 Bachelor's: Qinghai University of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
Publications
- Spatially explicit estimation of freshwater fish stock biomass with limited data: A case study of an endangered endemic fish on the Tibetan Plateau, China, Kai Zhao, 2024
- Multiomics Analyses Provide New Insight into Genetic Variation of Reproductive Adaptability in Tibetan Sheep, Kai Zhao, 2024
- Genome-Wide Identification, Molecular Evolution, and Expression of FXYD Gene Family in Tibetan Naked Carp Gymnocypris przewalskii ssp. przewalskii, Kai Zhao, 2023
- Selection and Validation of Reference Genes in Gymnocypris przewalskii by Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Kai Zhao, 2023
- Genetic Polymorphisms of IGF1 and IGF1R Genes and Their Effects on Growth Traits in Hulun Buir Sheep, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Physiological, morphological and transcriptomic responses of Tibetan naked carps (Gymnocypris przewalskii) to salinity variations, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Genome-wide characterization of the Elovl gene family in Gymnocypris przewalskii and their potential roles in adaptation to cold temperature, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Identification of Somatostatin Receptor Subtype 1 (SSTR1) Gene Polymorphism and Their Association with Growth Traits in Hulun Buir Sheep, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Genome-wide characterization and expression of PPARs gene family in Tibetan highland fish Gymnocypris przewalskii, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Phylogenetic relationship and taxonomic status of Gymnocypris eckloni (Schizothoracinae) based on specific locus amplified fragments sequencing, Kai Zhao, 2022
- Analysis of the Longissimus Dorsi Meat Quality and the Content of Mutton Flavor Substances of F1 Hybrid Sheep between Australian White Sheep and Native Small-Tail Han Sheep, Kai Zhao, 2021
- Survey of fish resources in the Qilian Mountains of Qinghai, Kai Zhao, 2021
- Genomic Signature of Shifts in Selection and Alkaline Adaptation in Highland Fish, Kai Zhao, 2021
- Generation of Ectodysplasin A (eda)-targeted Knockout Zebrafish Via the CRISPR/Cas9 System, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Study on the Polymorphism of GH and IGF-1 Genes in Local Sheep Breeds, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Technical System and Industrialization Model of Grassland Animal Husbandry Production in Alpine Regions, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Characterization and development of SSR markers of schizothoracine fish (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) based on SLAF-seq Technique, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Comparative transcriptome of reproductive axis in Chinese indigenous sheep with different FecB genotypes and prolificacies, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Species diversity and conservation of freshwater fishes in the Yellow River basin, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic relationship of Gymnocypris eckloni (Schizothoracinae) in Qaidam river basin, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Transcriptome-Wide Patterns of the Genetic and Expression Variations in Two Sympatric Schizothoracine Fishes in a Tibetan Plateau Glacier Lake, Kai Zhao, 2020
- A new species of Triplophysa (Cypriniformes, Nemacheilidae) from Weihe River in Gansu Province, China, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Construction of Prokaryotic Expression System and Optimization of Expression Conditions of IL-8 in Gymnocypris przewalskii przewalskii, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Morphological Analysis Used by Geometric Morphometrics Combined with Micro CT Among Gymnocypris eckloni in Two Drainage (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), Kai Zhao, 2020
- Genome-wide identification, phylogeny and expression analysis of G6PC gene family in common carp, Cyprinus carpio, Kai Zhao, 2020
- Characterization and development of SSR markers of schizothoracine fish (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) based on SLAF-seq Technique, Kai Zhao, 2020
- The Different Pathology of Gymnocypris przewalskii przewalskii and Schizopygopsis pylzovi Infected with Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Kai Zhao, 2019
- Multiple convergent events created a nominal widespread species: Triplophysa stoliczkae (Steindachner, 1866) (Cobitoidea: Nemacheilidae), Kai Zhao, 2019
- Research on SNP Associated with Multiparous Trait in Double-lamb of Tan Sheep by SNaPshot Assay, Kai Zhao, 2019
- Convergent evolution misled taxonomy in schizothoracine fishes (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae), Kai Zhao, 2019
- Molecular systematics of the Triplophysa robusta (Cobitoidea) complex: Extensive gene flow in a depauperate lineage, Kai Zhao, 2019
- Adaptive Evolution of the Eda Gene and Scales Loss in Schizothoracine Fishes in Response to Uplift of the Tibetan Plateau, Kai Zhao, 2018
- Transcriptome Sequencing and Analysis of Hepatopancreas from Carps Under Cold Stress, Kai Zhao, 2018
- The concept of 'Grass-based Livestock Husbandry' and its practice in Hulun Buir, Inner Mongolia, Kai Zhao, 2018
- Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of gymnocypris scleracanthus (teleostei: cyprinidae), Kai Zhao, 2018
- Porcine enterocyte protein Btnl5 negatively regulates NF-kappa B pathway by interfering p65 nuclear translocation, Kai Zhao, 2018
- Integrated mRNA and microRNA transcriptome analyses reveal regulation of thermal acclimation in Gymnocypris przewalskii: A case study in Tibetan Schizothoracine fish, Kai Zhao, 2017
- The complete mitochondrial genomes of two schizothoracine fishes (Teleostei, Cypriniformes): A novel minisatellite in fish mitochondrial genomes, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Gymnocypris chui Tchang, Yueh & Hwang, 1964 and Gymnocypris scleracanthus Tsao, Wu, Chen & Zhu, 1992 from Lake Langcuo, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Survey of native fish resources in inland river system in ***, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Cloning, expression analysis and regulatory effect of porcine Btnl5 gene on NF-κB signaling pathway, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of Tibetan Schizothoracinae fish Gymnocypris przewalskii reveals how it adapts to a high altitude aquatic, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Elevational diversity gradients of Tibetan loaches: The relative roles of ecological and evolutionary processes, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Phylogeography of Schizopygopsis stoliczkai (Cyprinidae) in Northwest Tibetan Plateau area, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Transcriptomic profiling of Tibetan highland fish (Gymnocypris przewalskii) in response to the infection of parasite ciliate Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Integrated mRNA and microRNA transcriptome analyses reveal regulation in Tibetan Schizothoracine fish, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of Tibetan Schizothoracinae fish Gymnocypris przewalskii reveals how it adapts to a high altitude aquatic life, Kai Zhao, 2017
- Genomic signature of highland adaptation in fish: a case study in Tibetan Schizothoracinae species, Kai Zhao, 2017
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Awards
- Outstanding Mentor of the Lanzhou Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2018): First Prize
