In this paper, a novel algorithm called GSO (Garter Snake Optimization) is proposed for solving unconstrained optimization tasks. In the proposed algorithm, individuals emulate a group of garter snakes, which interact to each other based on the biological laws of the cooperative colony. The ...
Here we use massively parallel sequencing (454 GS-FLX Titanium) to generate a transcriptome of the western terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans) with two goals in mind. First, we develop a molecular resource for an ectothermic reptile; and second, we use these sex-specific ...