Pongo pygmaeus, the Bornean orangutan, is an endangered great ape species found in Borneo. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding primate evolution, behavior, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/nature09687 (Jan 26, 2011)
Category: Genome Edition
Rhesus monkey
Macaca mulatta, the rhesus macaque, is a widely studied primate species used as a model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding primate genetics, evolution, and human diseases. 10.1126/science.1139247 (Apr 13, 2007)
Iberian lynx
Lynx pardinus, the Iberian lynx, is a critically endangered wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula. Its genome sequencing aids in conservation efforts and understanding felid genetics and evolution. 10.1186/s13059-016-1090-1 (Dec 14, 2016)
Wild strawberry
Fragaria vesca, the woodland strawberry, is a wild relative of cultivated strawberries. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding strawberry genetics, evolution, and traits related to fruit quality. 10.1038/ng.740 (Dec 26, 2010)
Coffee
Coffea arabica, the Arabica coffee plant, is prized for its superior flavor and aroma. Its genome sequencing aids in coffee breeding for disease resistance, yield improvement, and quality enhancement. 10.1038/s41598-020-61216-7 (Mar 13, 2020)
Domestic silkworm
Bombyx mori, the silkworm, is a domesticated insect species used for silk production. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding silk production, insect genetics, and developing transgenic silkmoth strains. 10.1093/dnares/11.1.27 (Feb 1, 2004)
Honey bee
Apis mellifera, the western honeybee, plays a crucial role in pollination and honey production. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding bee biology, behavior, and factors affecting bee health. 10.1038/nature05260 (Oct 26, 2006)
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae, the emu, is the largest bird native to Australia and the second-largest living bird by height. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding avian genetics, evolution, and adaptation. 10.1101/gr.271569.120 (Mar 1, 2021)
North Island brown kiwi
Apteryx mantelli, the North Island brown kiwi, is a flightless bird species native to New Zealand. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding bird evolution, adaptation, and conservation efforts. 10.1186/s13059-015-0711-4 (Jul 23, 2015)
African savanna elephant
Loxodonta africana, the African elephant, is the largest land mammal species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding elephant genetics, evolution, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/s41597-023-02729-4 (Jan 11, 2024)