Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, is a vector for several viral diseases, including yellow fever. Its genome is approximately 1.38 Gb in size, with around 15,000 genes. This improved reference genome provides valuable insights into its biology and can inform strategies for controlling arbovirus transmission. Author: Manel Gómez García
Genomic interest areas: Model species
Jewel wasp
Nasonia vitripennis is a parasitic wasp species used as a model organism in evolutionary genetics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding insect genetics, development, and parasitic relationships. 10.1126/science.1178028 (Jan 15, 2010)
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum, the axolotl, is a salamander species capable of regenerating lost body parts, including limbs and spinal cord. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding regeneration mechanisms and evolution. 10.1038/nature25458 (Jan 24, 2018)
Brewer’s yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as baker’s yeast, is a model organism used in biotechnology and genetics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding yeast biology and cellular processes. 10.1126/science.274.5287.546 (Oct 25, 1996)
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)
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)
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)
Torafugu
Takifugu rubripes, the Japanese pufferfish, is a model organism in genetics and genomics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding vertebrate evolution, comparative genomics, and human disease modeling. 10.1126/science.1072104 (Aug 23, 2002)
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)