Proceedings of the International Biological Conference in Mongolia 2025 (IBCM 2025)
21 articles
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Gantulga Davaakhuu, Adiyadolgor Turbat, Enkhtsatsral Elbegbayar, Khaliunaa Tuwshinjargal, Tsolmon Adiya, Undrakhbayar Enkhbat, Gerelsuren Batbayar, Enkh-Amgalan Jigjiddorj, Marjangul Nuramkhaan, Altanzul Khorolragchaa, Khongorzul Odgerel, Sukhchuluun Gansukh, Iderbat Damba, Bayaraa Munkhtsog
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the International Biological Conference in Mongolia during 18–19 September 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms...
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Grazing Effects on Insect Communities in Western Mongolia
Davaadorj Enkhnasan, Gerelt Gan-Ochir, Bazartseren Boldgiv, Dorjsuren Altachimeg, Purevjil Arigunsudar, Lech Karpiński
Insect communities play a vital role in ecosystem functioning, particularly in arid and semi-arid rangelands. The Mongolian Altai region in western Mongolia encompasses a diverse array of ecosystems, characterized by its complex topography, arid climate, and traditional pastoral land use. This study...
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Comparative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in the Aerial Parts of Wild and Cultivated Caryopteris mongolica Bunge from Mongolia
Bayanjargal Otgonbayar, Purevsuren Sodnomtseren, Dumaa Mishig, Sarantsetseg Bandi, Therenkhand Gundsambuu
The total flavonoid content of the aerial part of Caryopteris mongolica was determined, the content of some flavonoids was determined, and the microstructural characteristics of the leaf were revealed. C. mongolica has been cultivated at the plantation biostation of the New Medical University in Kherlenbayan-Ulaan,...
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Behavior of the Desert Living Gobi Bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis) in Mongolia
Delgerchimeg Davaasuren, Andreas Zedrosser, Amgalan Luvsanjamba, Ariunbold Jargalsaikhan, Xue Yadong, Sun Ge, Li Jia, Ariunbuyan Kh, Jin Kun
In Mongolia, two subspecies of brown bears are distributed: the common brown bear are in the northern forested area of the country, and the Gobi bear (Mazaalai) inhabit the southwestern desert area. The Gobi bear, a desert-dwelling species, is critically endangered due to its extremely small population....
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Home Range and Habitat Use of the Swan Goose in Western Mongolia
Enkhzaya Turmunkh, Onolragchaa Ganbold, Erdenekhuu Batbold, Iderbat Damba
The Swan Goose (Anser cygnoid) is a large, long-necked species typically inhabiting wetlands, lakes, and agricultural fields. It is characterized by a distinctly bicolored head and neck, dark brown above and tan below, and dark bill. Formerly listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List since 1988, the...
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Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon and Nutrient Stocks Along a Degradation Gradient in Semi-Arid Grasslands
Khulan Nyamsanjaa, Tuvshintogtokh Indree, Batzaya Gachmaa, Lyankhua Bayasgalankhuu, Nyambayar Nyamjantsan, Sukhbat Altangerel, Buyan-Undrakh Battushig
The dry steppe region of Mongolia, characterized by semi-arid climate and sparse vegetation, plays a crucial role in regional carbon cycling and ecosystem resilience. Despite its vast extent, limited data are available on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics and the carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio as indicators...
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Foraging Behavior and Food Preferences of the Turuchan Pika (Ochotona turuchanensis)
Natalia Borisova, Lyudmila Boloneva, Alexey Starkov, Daba Chimitov, Olga Ilchenko
This study examines the dietary preferences of Turuchan pikas in its natural habitat. We found some correlations between the chemical composition of plants and their selection by pikas: individuals prefer nitrogen-rich plants both while grazing and caching; plants high in secondary metabolites primarily...
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Interspecific Variation in Cone and Seed Morphology of Larix Species in the Khentii Mountains of Mongolia
Ariunbaatar Tumurbaatar, Lyankhua Bayasgalankhuu, Tuvshinsanaa Enkhbat, Jamiyansuren Sandagdorj
Interspecific differences in cone and seed morphology between three Larch species, Larix sibirica, Larix gmelinii, and Larix czekanowskii, in the Khentii Mountains of Mongolia are investigated in this study over six years (2016–2021). We collected 1620 cone samples and related seed from nine study areas....
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Biological Activities of Purified Xylooligosaccharides Derived from Food Industry by-products
Odgerel Chinbat, Purevdulam Erdenetsog, Battogtokh Chimeddorj, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Munkhtsetseg Janlav
This study aimed to evaluate the biological activities of purified xylooligosaccharides (XOS) derived from food industry by-products using a combination of biochemical, chromatographic, and in vivo experimental approaches. XOS were extracted from wheat bran and brewery’s spent grains via enzymatic hydrolysis...
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Establishment of an In Vitro Propagation Protocol for Spongiocarpella grubovii Ulzij., Subendemic Species of Mongolia
Tsolmon Munkhbayar, Munkhtstetseg Tserendagva, Bolortuya Ulziibat, Altantsetseg Balt, Oyunbileg Yungeree
Spongiocarpella grubovii Ulzij. is a species found in Mongolia that is threatened with extinction and is difficult to propagate using conventional methods. Therefore, in vitro propagation is expected to play an important role in the propagation of the species and in the rehabilitation of mining areas....
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Detection of New Peptaibiotics from Mongolian Trichoderma Isolates
Nomuun Oyunbat, Enkh-Amgalan Jigjiddorj, Sarantuya Jargalsaikhan, Adiyadolgor Turbat, Dóra Balázs, Mónika Varga, Csaba Vágvölgyi, Tamás Papp, Tamás Marik, András Szekeres
Trichoderma species are ubiquitous filamentous fungi with significant ecological versatility and impacts on agricultural and environmental systems. These fungi are predominantly found in soil, growing in the root system, as well as on wood and bark. Their diverse capabilities include enhancing plant...
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Diversity and Plant Growth-Promoting Properties of Endophytic Microorganisms from Saussurea bogedaensis and Its Newly Recorded Distribution Site in Mongolia
Enkh-Amgalan Jigjiddorj, Marjangul Nuramkhaan, Bumtsend Baymbasuren, Amarbayasgalan Maidarjav, Sarantuya Jargalsaikhan, Munkhjargal Sengenorov, Batbileg Batsaikhan, Munkhgerel Khurelchuluun, Angarag Gankhuyag, Munkh-Ochir Davaatseren
Saussurea bogedaensis is a critically endangered medicinal plant native to high-altitude, arid environments in China and Mongolia. This study reports a new occurrence of S. bogedaensis in the Mongol Altai region of Mongolia, thereby expanding its previously known geographic range. Molecular identification...
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Development and Clinical Implementation of a Digital PCR-Based Method for Non-Invasive Prenatal Test of Trisomy 21 in Mongolia
Khaliunaa Tuvshinjargal, Gerelsuren Batbayar, Nomuun Oyunbat, Dolgion Damdinbazar, Jamiyan Purevsuren, Tuul Bayarsaikhan, Sansar Gombodorj, Altantsetseg Buriad, Gantulga Davaakhuu
Mongolia faces challenges in the prenatal diagnosis of trisomy conditions, resulting in increased late-term terminations, especially for Down syndrome. There is a need for improved and more specific diagnostic methods, including digital PCR-based NIPT. To address the lack of localized validation for...
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Construction of Lentiviral Vectors for CAR-T Cell Applications in Mongolia
Suvd-Erdene Uurdmunkh, Gansukh Choijilsuren, Ulziikhuu Tumurkhuyag, Ariunzaya Bat-Erdene, Ulziisaikhan Bat-Itgel, Urangoo Bayasgalanbaatar, Batbaatar Gunchin, Enkhsaikhan Lkhagvasuren, Tsogtsaikhan Sandag
CAR-T cell therapy is a cutting-edge form of immunotherapy that involves extracting T cells from a patient, genetically modifying them into CART cells, and then reinfusing them to the target and to eliminate cancer cells. Lentiviruses are commonly used in this process to deliver the chimeric antigen...
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Result of Determination Antioxidant Activity, Toxicity and Liver MDA Level in Gentiana decumbens L.f., Mongolia
Batzaya Gachmaa, Honzhen Yu, Sukhbat Altangerel, Lyankhua Bayasgalankhuu, Khulan Nyamsanjaa, Battseren Tsambaa, Almaz Borjigidai
Gentiana decumbens L.f. had a common status in Mongolia and frequently used in liver diseases in Mongolian medicine recipes. Our goal is to conduct a basic study to develop biologically active products for liver disorders. We determined the antioxidant activity, toxicity, and acute toxicity of the Gentiana...
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The Study Results on the Consumption of Fats in Mongolia
Tuul Nyambal, Ganzorig Tumur, Soninkhishig Tsolmon
Mongolians traditionally consume a diet rich in animal-derived fats, often exceeding recommended limits for saturated fat intake. This pattern reflects both cultural preferences and the wide availability of dairy- and meat-based fats in rural and urban diets. This study investigates the consumption patterns...
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Targeted Disruption of the Orthohepadnavirus hominoidei S Gene Using CRISPR/Cas9 in HepG2 Cells
Erdene Baigali, Sugar Lkhagvachuluun, Tserendulam Batsukh, Biligtsaikhan Tsolmon, Enkhsaikhan Lkhagvasuren, Budjav Jadamba, Batjargal Batdorj, Ochirkhuyag Baldorj, Lkhagvasuren Damdindorj
Orthohepadnavirus hominoidei (formerly known as HBV) remains a significant global health concern, as chronic infection can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. One of the main challenges in treating this virus is that fragments of its DNA, once integrated into the host genome, remain...
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Biomaterials for the Construction of Functional Liver Organoids
Tegshjargal Badamjav, Riao Dao, Yundendash Dashzeveg, Bayar Hexig
The construction of liver organoids that precisely recapitulate the intricate architecture and physiological functions of native liver tissue represents a pivotal research direction in biomedical engineering, offering a transformative technological platform for innovative drug development, precision...
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Neurotoxic Smog: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure’s Impact on MRI Biomarkers of Brain Structure
Khulan Ganzorig, Nominzul Ganbold, Saran-Erdene Ganzorig, Ariunzaya Nyamjav, Enkhjin Altangagnuur, Bulganzaya Purevdorj, Munkhsoyol Erkhembaatar
Recent evidence shows air pollution as a critical environmental factor linked to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. Long-term exposure to PM2.5 is associated with increased risk of disease like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and stroke, highlighting the need to identify which brain regions...
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“Synchronization Methods for Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Mongolian Goats and Ewes: a Mini-Review”
Batsukh Tuvuudorj, Myagmardulam Ukherch, Badam Battulga, Urgamal Magsar, Amar Erdenechimeg, Myagmarsuren Purevdorj
The introduction of artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) in Mongolian cashmere goats during the 1980s marked a key step toward enhancing national goat breeding efforts. This review evaluates the implementation, outcomes, and synchronization methods currently used in both cashmere and...
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Study of Enzyme-Active Bacteria Potentially Usable in Leather Production
Bolor-Oyut Batbayar, Rentsenkhand Tserennadmid, Gantulga Davaakhuu, Enkhtsatsral Elbegbayar
As one of the most polluting industrial sectors, tanneries are notorious for producing enormous volumes of solid and liquid waste without adequate management or disposal. Due to the usage of several chemicals and the discharge of numerous harmful elements, the leather industry seriously pollutes the...