The whole genome of Jatropha curcas was sequenced, using a combination of the conventional
Sanger method and new-generation multiplex sequencing methods. Total length of the …

Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are small aquatic animals. Some tardigrade
species tolerate almost complete dehydration and exhibit extraordinary tolerance to various …

The germline mutation rate is an important parameter that affects the amount of genetic
variation and the rate of evolution. However, neither the rate of germline mutations in laboratory …

In 2008, the genome assembly and gene models for the domestic silkworm, Bombyx mori,
were published by a Japanese and Chinese collaboration group. However, the genome …

Ipomoea is the largest genus in the family Convolvulaceae. Ipomoea nil (Japanese morning
glory) has been utilized as a model plant to study the genetic basis of floricultural traits, with …

The transition to multicellularity has occurred numerous times in all domains of life, yet its
initial steps are poorly understood. The volvocine green algae are a tractable system for …

The ultimate goal for diploid genome determination is to completely decode homologous
chromosomes independently, and several phasing programs from consensus sequences have …

Chrysanthemums are one of the most industrially important cut flowers worldwide. However,
their segmental allopolyploidy and self-incompatibility have prevented the application of …

Monozygotic (identical) twins have been widely used in genetic studies to determine the
relative contributions of heredity and the environment in human diseases. Discordance in …

How genetic information is modified to generate phenotypic variation within a species is one
of the central questions in evolutionary biology. Here we focus on the striking intraspecific …