Genome Spotlight: Edith’s Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha)
Genome Spotlight: Edith’s Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha)
A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.
A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.
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Genomes Sequenced for Every US and Canada Butterfly
Emily Makowski | Nov 20, 2019 | 2 min read
Researchers analyzed more than 800 species.
Human Reference Genome Doesn’t Capture Full Genetic Diversity
Katarina Zimmer | Oct 1, 2019 | 4 min read
A new analysis of 1,000 Swedes uncovers a chromosome’s worth of novel DNA sequences—much of them ancient—underscoring the need for a more diverse reference genome.
Opinion: Greater Diversity Is Needed in Human Genomic Data
Charles Lee | Sep 1, 2019 | 5 min read
Researchers must ensure that the inequality seen in most of today’s genomic studies and databases is corrected.
Number of Bacterial and Archaeal Type Strains Doubled
Aggie Mika | Jun 14, 2017 | 2 min read
Scientists expand the microbial tree of life by publishing more than 1,000 novel reference genomes.