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Charting the evolution of life through the ancient chaetognath

Researchers have finally pinned down the genomic, epigenomic, and cellular landscape of the enigmatic arrow worm, connecting its unique genetic markup to specialized cell-types. The study reveals an unprecedented rate of gene genesis and duplication, as well as a unique method of chromosomal organization.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 18, 2025

The missing links: Finding function in lincRNAs

Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute have created the first comprehensive annotation of long intergenic non-coding RNAs (lincRNAs) in four mustard species. The study identifies locations across all four genomes that encoded lincRNAs, proposed functions for them, and confirmed the function of some lincRNAs involved in germination. Th...

SourceBoyce Thompson Institute·JournalThe Plant Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 19, 2022