Yarrowia lipolytica is a dimorphic yeast. This means we can find it in its yeast form or a filamentous form. It’s a model organism for its genus and it has a very high resilience to extreme environmental conditions. DOI: 10.1038/nature02579 (Jul 01, 2004) Author: Rita Chacón Sahún
Genomic interest areas: Model species
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus subtilis is the best-characterized member of the Gram-positive bacteria. This bacteria and its close relatives are an important source of industrial enzymes (such as amylases and proteases), and much of the commercial interest in these bacteria arises from their capacity to secrete these enzymes at gram per litre concentrations. B. subtilis (natto) is also…
Staphylococcus aureus
The name Staphylococcus originates from Greek terms (staphyle and kokkos) which literally translate as a bunch of grapes. https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jb.187.7.2426-2438.2005 Authors: Julia Bächtold Agustí, Silvia Delgado Blanco, Ainhoa Pellejero Valle
Whitespotted bambooshark
Chiloscyllium plagiosum, the whitespotted bambooshark, is a nocturnal reef-dwelling and small species (with a length of 24-37 inches). Its genome size is larger than a whale shark. Zhang Y, Gao H, Li H, Guo J, Ouyang B, Wang M, et al. (November 2020). “The White-Spotted Bamboo Shark Genome Reveals Chromosome Rearrangements and Fast-Evolving Immune Genes…
Atlantic horseshoe crab
Limulus polyphemus, the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a marine arthropod considered a “living fossil” extending back approximately 450 million years. The blood color is blue due to the presence of hemocyanin and contains amoebocytes, used to detect toxins. Its genome presents specific duplications of genes related to innate immunity. https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-217X-3-9, 05/14/2014 Author: Guillem Dachs Margarit
Clown anemonefish
The false clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, is a popular fish species and an emerging model organism for studying the ecology, evolution, adaptation, and developmental biology of reef fishes. The false clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris, shows different agonistic behaviours, defined as an individual’s aggressive behavior towards a conspecific, living with different host anemones. Juvenile fish were exposed to…
Wasp spider
The wasp spider is a large orb-weaving spider with striking colors, freaturing black and white bands on a yellow abdomen. Females are much larger than males. It is commonly found in meadows, fields and along roadsides throughout Europe. It builds large circular webs that include a zig-zag shaped band called stabilimentum, whose function is still…
S. solfataricus
Saccharolobus solfataricus is an archaeal species that thrives in volcanic environments with high temperatures and acidity. It serves as a model organism for studying DNA replication, the cell cycle, chromosomal integration, transcription, RNA processing, and translation. 10.1073/pnas.141222098 (Jun 26, 2001) Author: Mar Iglesias Navarrete
D. radiodurans
Deinococcus radiodurans is the most radiation resistant organism. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding extreme radiation resistance and enhancing bioremediation applications. 10.1126/science.286.5444.1571 (Nov 19, 1999) Author: Vera Alfaro Tena
Pyrolobus fumarii
Pyrolobus fumarii is a hyperthermophilic chemolithoautotroph known as the primary producer of organic matter at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Its genome sequencing provides insights into early life evolution and extremophile adaptations. Author: Elena Jiménez