Its characteristic “gluglú” can be heard from up to 1.6 km away in the forest. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1000475 7 September 2010 Authors: Andrea Jiménez García, Laura Macaya Coscollola, Monica Ballester Carbonell, Nicolás Anguita Leiva
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Robusta coffee
Coffea canephora, the robusta coffee plant, possesses a relatively small genome size of 710 Mb, which is notably small for an angiosperm. Its genome diverged phylogenetically before a whole-genome polyploidization event suffered by other eudicots. DOI: 10.1126/science.1255274 September/05/2014 Authors: Pau Avellana Ascanio, Anna Marinello Expósito, Julia Martín Martín, Ona Nieto Rodríguez
Weddell seal
Leptonychotes weddellii, the Weddell seal, is one of the world’s southernmost mammals and can dive for up to ~90 minutes and over 300 m deep. Its genome reveals strong adaptations in lipid metabolism and hypoxia-tolerance enabling deep, cold dives. DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03089-2; published on 17/02/2022. Authors: Iker Álvarez Coca, Jone Eizagirre Galarraga, Júlia Pérez Vilardell, Nerea Rubio…
Chinese hamster
CHO cells (from the Chinese hamster ovary) are one of the most widely used cell lines in biotechnology because they glycosylate human proteins well and are very safe to culture. For this reason, they are currently used to produce most biological medicines, such as antibodies and hormones. The first article where the genome is assembled…
Golden/Syrian hamster
Mesocricetus auratus is a key model in biomedical research. Its genome closely resembles that of humans in genes related to diseases such as COVID-19. When infected with SARS-CoV-2, it reduces energy consumption and body temperature, reproducing human symptoms and helping to understand how the virus affects metabolism. Authors: Carme Cañizares Bruguera, Xiomara García Marcos, Lorena…
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos, the golden eagle, is a monogamous bird that, even though its grand size, can fly up to 300 km/h, therefore represents a symbol of strength. Its genome reveals evidence for a unique vision system biased towards ultraviolet vision. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0095599. Authors: Júlia Genovart Armayones, Mindy Janella Miranda Hernández, Mar Pons Jori, Nora Yoldi…
Pashmina goat
Capra hirucs, commonly know as the Pashmina goat, is a domestic breed from the Indian Himalayas, known for its fine fiber and extreme cold and high-altitude adpatation. Its genome is about 2.94Gb, contains 26,687 coding genes, and has a high proportion of repetive DNA (49%). DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.695178 Authors: Hong Ting Martin Martínez, Laia Sanchez Albareda,…
Apple
Malus domestica, the apple, is one of the most widely grown fruits on Earth. Its genome reveals a rich collection of disease-resistance genes and effective pathways for fruit development and flavor production, both product of human selection and hybridization with wild apple species. DOI: 10.1038/ng.654 (August/29/2010) Authors: Maria Batlles Santiago, Erea Bocija Veiga, Selene Calderón…
Egyptian spiny mouse
Acomys cahirinus, known as Egyptian spiny mouse, is remarkable for its ability to heal tissues, regenerate organs and restore skeletal muscle. In addition, it is one of the few rodent species that menstruates, a highly unusual trait in this group. DOI: 10.1093/g3journal/jkad177 Publication date: 08/08/2023 Authors: Ainhoa Llambies Roig, Naila Lorente Gil, Noelia Bellón izquierdo,…
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the capybara, is the largest living rodent and is highly social, often found in groups near water bodies in South America. Its genome reveals adaptations to a semi-aquatic lifestyle and unique mechanisms of cancer resistance despite its large body size. DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evaa157 Author: Amelie