Articles tagged with Invertebrate Genomes
A 15-member research team has gained insight into the DNA of the Northern root-knot nematode, a parasitic nematode that causes significant economic damage to many crops. The study reveals an unusual DNA repeat at the ends of its chromosomes, which may provide a clue to its ability to infect a wide range of plants.
Researchers discovered surprising secrets about how fruit flies adapt their senses to different environments through gene expression patterns. Thousands of genes had undergone significant changes in expression, shaping unique olfactory landscapes of different fly species.
A team of scientists sequenced the full genome of a sea cucumber collected at a hydrothermal vent, revealing expanded gene families involved in DNA repair and iron metabolism. The research provides valuable insights into the unique adaptations of marine animals to survive in extreme environments.
A study published in Nature provides clear evidence that comb jellies are the sister group to all other animals, based on the mapping of gene linkages. This finding will lay the foundation for a better understanding of animal evolution and the development of key features such as the nervous system and digestive tract.
Scientists have identified horizontally transferred genes in insect genomes as valid targets for selectively killing green peach aphids and whiteflies. Silencing these genes using RNA interference reduces pest survival by up to 40%, with potential expansion to other insects through 'stacking' multiple targets.