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
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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…
Domestic cat
Felis catus, the domestic cat, is known for its agility, sharp retractable claws, and keen hunting instincts, and it’s capable of rotating their ears 180 degrees to help pinpoint sounds with great accuracy. Its genome has been sequenced to reveal insights into feline diseases, behavior, and evolution. doi: 10.1101/gr.6380007 , June 25 2007 Authors: Carla…
M. bovis
Mycobacterium bovis is the causative agent of tuberculosis in various animal species and in humans, leading to significant global economic losses in agriculture. Its genome, which is more than 99.95% identical to that of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, provides important insights into its evolution, host interaction, and pathobiology. 10.1073/pnas.1130426100 (Jun/3/2003). Authors: Isidora Ibarra Azúa, Estefany Gimena Medina…
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias, the great white shark has a high capacity to heal wounds, a key factor in its lifespan of 73 years. Its genome reveals molecular adaptations and positive selection of key genes involved in wound healing. 10.1073/pnas.1819778116 Author: Oscar Santamaria
Cronobacter sakazakii
Gram-negative encapsulated bacillus, opportunistic emerging pathogen. Outbreaks have been associated with the consumption of infant formula (powdered milk). It is capable of forming biofilms on baby bottles and latex nipples, leading to meningitis, bacteremia, necrotizing enterocolitis, or meningoencephalitis in neonates and immunocompromised individuals. Its mortality rate ranges from 40–80%, and it may result in neurological…
B. bacteriovorus
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a gram-negative bacteria predator of other gram-negative bacteria. Its genome has not shown recent gene transfer from its prey, and its sequencing can aid in the development of antimicrobial agents. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1093027 (01/30/2004) Author: Roger Manzano Rosado
Nanoarchaeum equitans
Nanoaechaeum equitans is the archea specie with the smallest genome length. Its genome is so short that this microorganism needs another organism to live: Iggniococcus hospitalis. Then, it is an epibiont. Its evolutionary interest is due to the fact that we can study the minimum viable genomes in addition to its survival in extremophile environments…
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
Social Amoeba
Dictyostelium discoideum, the social amoeba, is a soil-dwelling unicellular protist which forms fruiting bodies made of many cells that aggregate under starvation. Its genome has a very high AT percentage and can help us learn about the evolution of amoebae and how multicellularity happens. Authors: Lucas Bartolomé Grosso, Joan Ortiz Badia, Marc Pedra Vilalta