Hypsibius dujardini, commonly known as the water bear or tardigrade, is a microscopic animal known for its extreme resilience to environmental stress. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding tardigrade biology and adaptation. 10.1073/pnas.1510461112 (Nov 23, 2015)
Genomic interest areas: Evolutionary interest
Horse
Equus caballus, the horse, has been domesticated for thousands of years and played a crucial role in human history. Its genome sequencing provides insights into horse evolution, genetics, and diseases. 10.1126/science.1178158 (Nov 6, 2009)
African clawed frog
Xenopus laevis, the African clawed frog, is a model organism in developmental biology research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding amphibian genetics, embryonic development, and human disease modeling. 10.1038/nature19840 (Oct 20, 2016)
Garden pea
Pisum sativum, the garden pea, is a widely cultivated legume species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding pea genetics, plant breeding, and traits related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance. 10.1038/s41588-019-0480-1 (Sep 2, 2019)
Vaquita
Phocoena sinus, the vaquita, is the world’s most endangered marine mammal. Its genome provides insights into conservation strategies for this critically endangered porpoise. 10.1111/1755-0998.13284 (Oct 22, 2020)
Amur tiger
Panthera tigris altaica, the Amur tiger, is a critically endangered tiger subspecies found in the Russian Far East. Its genome sequencing aids in conservation efforts and understanding felid genetics and evolution. 10.1038/ncomms3433 (Sep 17, 2013)
Lion
Panthera leo, the lion, is a large carnivorous cat species found in Africa and Asia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding felid genetics, evolution, and conservation efforts. 10.1038/ncomms3433 (Sep 17, 2013)
Platypus
Ornithorhynchus anatinus, the platypus, is a unique egg-laying mammal found in Australia. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian evolution, genetics, and reproductive biology. 10.1038/nature06936 (May 8, 2008)
House mouse
Mus musculus, the house mouse, is a widely used model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian genetics, development, and modeling human diseases. 10.1038/nature01262 (Dec 5, 2002)
Gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica, the gray short-tailed opossum, is a marsupial species used as a model organism in biomedical research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding mammalian genetics, development, and evolution. 10.1038/nature05805 (May 10, 2007)