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View article: Chromosome level assembly of five Brassica rapa and oleracea accessions expand the resistance genes reservoir
Chromosome level assembly of five Brassica rapa and oleracea accessions expand the resistance genes reservoir Open
Brassica rapa and B. oleracea are two diploid crops of agronomic importance, which display important phenotypic variation. They are the diploid progenitors of B. napus (oilseed rape), another major crop, which suffers from low genetic dive…
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Xanthium orientale subsp. italicum (Moretti) Greuter. A plant of American origin, now widespread and, in some cases, invasive in Europe
ERGA-BGE genome of Xanthium orientale subsp. italicum (Moretti) Greuter. A plant of American origin, now widespread and, in some cases, invasive in Europe Open
The Xanthium orientale subsp. italicum (Asterales: Asteraceae: Asteroideae) reference genome offers a valuable resource for understanding the genetic basis of invasiveness and fitness differences among congeneric species. The entirety of …
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Androsace saussurei Dentant, Lavergne, F. C. Boucher & S. Ibanez, a recently described plant from the rooftops of Europe
ERGA-BGE genome of Androsace saussurei Dentant, Lavergne, F. C. Boucher & S. Ibanez, a recently described plant from the rooftops of Europe Open
The reference genome of Androsace saussurei (Ericales: Primulaceae: Primuloideae) provides a valuable resource for understanding the mechanisms of plant adaptations to the highest altitudes where flowering plants can thrive and the specia…
View article: ERGA-BGE reference genome of Lewinskya acuminata, a common epiphytic Mediterranean moss with disjunct populations in California and Ethiopia
ERGA-BGE reference genome of Lewinskya acuminata, a common epiphytic Mediterranean moss with disjunct populations in California and Ethiopia Open
The reference genome of Lewinskya acuminata (H. Philib.) F. Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet will enable phylogenomic, biogeographic, and evolutionary studies within the Orthotrichaceae and related bryophyte lineages at a depth previously inacc…
View article: ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes
ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes Open
Hanak's bat ( Pipistrellus hanaki Hulva and Benda 2004) is one of the most range restricted mammals in Europe, since it occurs only in Cyrenaica, Libya, and Crete (Greece). It is currently classified as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List, …
View article: The tiny germline chromosomes of Paramecium aurelia have an exceptionally high recombination rate and are capped by a new class of Helitrons
The tiny germline chromosomes of Paramecium aurelia have an exceptionally high recombination rate and are capped by a new class of Helitrons Open
Background. Paramecia belong to the ciliate phylum of unicellular eukaryotes characterized by nuclear dimorphism. A diploid germline micronucleus (MIC) transmits genetic information across sexual generations. A polyploid transcriptionally …
View article: ERGA-BGE reference genome of Eunicella cavolini, an IUCN Near Threatened Gorgonian of the Mediterranean Sea
ERGA-BGE reference genome of Eunicella cavolini, an IUCN Near Threatened Gorgonian of the Mediterranean Sea Open
The Eunicella cavolini reference genome provides an important resource to study the adaptation of this species to different environments and anthropic pressures. This species is impacted by human activities, including climate change, and …
View article: Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae
Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae Open
Brown algae are important primary constituents of marine coastal ecosystems, characterised by complex life cycles and various levels of complex multicellular development. However, the molecular processes that underlie development and life …
View article: ERGA-BGE reference genome of Holothuria (Platyperona) sanctori: a sea cucumber from the Mediterranean Sea
ERGA-BGE reference genome of Holothuria (Platyperona) sanctori: a sea cucumber from the Mediterranean Sea Open
Holothuria sanctori is a common species of sea cucumber found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Northeast Atlantic Ocean. It typically inhabits shallow rocky and sandy seabeds, where it plays a key ecological role as a sediment engineer pro…
View article: ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes
ERGA-BGE reference genome of Hanak's bat (Pipistrellus hanaki), an IUCN Vulnerable species restricted to forest-like biotopes Open
Hanak's bat ( Pipistrellus hanaki Hulva and Benda 2004) is one of the most range restricted mammals in Europe, since it occurs only in Cyrenaica, Libya, and Crete (Greece). It is currently classified as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List, …
View article: Chromosome-scale genome sequences of two Charadriiformes species: <i>Scolopax rusticola</i> and <i>Lymnocryptes minimus</i>
Chromosome-scale genome sequences of two Charadriiformes species: <i>Scolopax rusticola</i> and <i>Lymnocryptes minimus</i> Open
We present high-quality genome assemblies of two snipes: the Eurasian Woodcock ( Scolopax rusticola ) and the Jack Snipe ( Lymnocryptes minimus ). Illumina and Nanopore sequencing were performed on fresh blood samples of wild specimens. Th…
View article: Origin and evolutionary trajectories of brown algal sex chromosomes
Origin and evolutionary trajectories of brown algal sex chromosomes Open
Research on the biology and evolution of sex chromosomes has primarily focused on diploid XX/XY and ZW/ZZ systems. In contrast, the rise, evolution and demise of U/V systems has remained an enigma. Here we analyse genomes of nine brown alg…
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Dailognatha quadricollis, an East Mediterranean darkling beetle
ERGA-BGE genome of Dailognatha quadricollis, an East Mediterranean darkling beetle Open
Dailognatha quadricollis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is a darkling beetle native to the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean, with a range extending from Croatia to Lebanon. It is a morphologically diverse species, comprising numerous subspe…
View article: Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae
Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae Open
Brown algae are important primary constituents of marine coastal ecosystems, characterised by complex life cycles and various levels of complex multicellular development. However, the molecular processes that underlie development and life …
View article: Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae
Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae Open
Brown algae are important primary constituents of marine coastal ecosystems, characterised by complex life cycles and various levels of complex multicellular development. However, the molecular processes that underlie development and life …
View article: Dosage compensation and meiotic sex chromosome inactivation are maintained in the absence of selection
Dosage compensation and meiotic sex chromosome inactivation are maintained in the absence of selection Open
Dosage compensation and meiotic sex chromosome inactivation (MSCI) are key mechanisms regulating gene expression from the X chromosome in male-heterogametic species. While the convergent evolution of these mechanisms is well-documented, th…
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least Concern darkling beetle endemic to Crete (Greece)
ERGA-BGE genome of Dendarus foraminosus: an IUCN Least Concern darkling beetle endemic to Crete (Greece) Open
Dendarus foraminosus Mulsant and Rey, 1855 is a darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae and one of the many Dendarus species endemic to the island of Crete. Dendarus foraminosus is a commonly found species and is widespread in the lowl…
View article: The evolutionary history and functional specialization of microRNA genes in <i>Arabidopsis halleri</i> and <i>A. lyrata</i>
The evolutionary history and functional specialization of microRNA genes in <i>Arabidopsis halleri</i> and <i>A. lyrata</i> Open
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNAs that play important regulatory roles in plant genomes. While some miRNA genes are deeply conserved, the majority appear to be species-specific, raising the question of how they emerge…
View article: Sustainability insights from Late Pleistocene climate change and horse migration patterns
Sustainability insights from Late Pleistocene climate change and horse migration patterns Open
Climate affects habitat, food availability, and the movement and sustainability of all life. In this work, we apply Indigenous and Western scientific methods, including genomics and isotope profiling, on fossils from across Beringia to exp…
View article: Plant Genetic Bases Associated With Microbiota Descriptors Shed Light Into a Novel Holobiont Generalist Genes Theory
Plant Genetic Bases Associated With Microbiota Descriptors Shed Light Into a Novel Holobiont Generalist Genes Theory Open
Plants as animals are associated with a cortege of microbes influencing their health, fitness and evolution. Scientists refer to all living organisms as holobionts, complex genetic units that coevolve simultaneously. This is what has been …
View article: Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae
Life-cycle-related gene expression patterns in the brown algae Open
Brown algae are important primary constituents of marine coastal ecosystems, characterised by complex life cycles and various levels of complex multicellular development. However, the molecular processes that underlie development and life …
View article: The Demographic History of Populations and Genomic Imprinting have Shaped the Transposon Patterns in <i>Arabidopsis lyrata</i>
The Demographic History of Populations and Genomic Imprinting have Shaped the Transposon Patterns in <i>Arabidopsis lyrata</i> Open
Purifying selection is expected to prevent the accumulation of transposable elements (TEs) within their host, especially when located in and around genes and if affected by epigenetic silencing. However, positive selection may favor the sp…
View article: ATLASea: reference genomes to understand and monitor marine biodiversity worldwide
ATLASea: reference genomes to understand and monitor marine biodiversity worldwide Open
The rapid advancements in genome sequencing technologies over the past two decades have unlocked unprecedented opportunities to understand and protect life in all its diversity. Genomes largely control biological development, physiology an…
View article: Dynamics of X chromosome hyper-expression and inactivation in male tissues during stick insect development
Dynamics of X chromosome hyper-expression and inactivation in male tissues during stick insect development Open
Differentiated sex chromosomes are frequently associated with major transcriptional changes: the evolution of dosage compensation (DC) to equalize gene expression between the sexes and the establishment of meiotic sex chromosome inactivati…
View article: ERGA-BGE genome of Noah’s Ark shell (<i>Arca noae</i> Linnaeus, 1758), a Mediterranean bivalve species
ERGA-BGE genome of Noah’s Ark shell (<i>Arca noae</i> Linnaeus, 1758), a Mediterranean bivalve species Open
Arca noae , also known as the Noah’s Ark clam, is a bivalve mollusk found in the shallow coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This species plays a crucial ecological role by filtering plankton and organic…