The Sanger sequencing method produces relatively long DNA sequences of unmatched
quality and has been considered for long time as the gold standard for sequencing DNA …

With the rapid increase in production of genetic data from new sequencing technologies, a
myriad of new ways to study genomic patterns in nonmodel organisms are currently …

Chromatophore organs in cephalopod skin are known to produce ultra-fast changes in
appearance for camouflage and communication. Light-scattering pigment granules within …

The widespread and rapid adoption of high-throughput sequencing technologies has
afforded researchers the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of genome level …

Characterizing transcriptomes in non-model organisms has resulted in a massive increase
in our understanding of biological phenomena. This boon, largely made possible via high …

Cnidarians represent one of the few groups of venomous animals that lack a centralized
venom transmission system. Instead, they are equipped with stinging capsules collectively …

The development of novel high-throughput sequencing (HTS) methods for RNA (RNA-Seq)
has provided a very powerful mean to study splicing under multiple conditions at …

Background Many tardigrade species are capable of anhydrobiosis; however, mechanisms
underlying their extreme desiccation resistance remain elusive. This study attempts to …

Maize (Zea mays) displays an exceptional level of structural genomic diversity, which is
likely unique among higher eukaryotes. In this study, we surveyed how the genetic …