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Coral symbionts evolved a functional polycistronic flavodiiron gene
Photosynthesis in cyanobacteria, green algae, and basal land plants is protected against excess reducing pressure on the photosynthetic chain by flavodiiron proteins (FLV) that dissipate photosynthetic electro...
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Open AccessEstablishing Sustainable Cell Lines of a Coral, Acropora tenuis
Planula larvae of the scleractinian coral, Acropora tenuis, consist of elongated ectodermal cells and develo** inner endodermal cells. To establish in vitro cell lines for future studies of cellular and develop...
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Open AccessIntegrated omics unveil the secondary metabolic landscape of a basal dinoflagellate
Some dinoflagellates cause harmful algal blooms, releasing toxic secondary metabolites, to the detriment of marine ecosystems and human health. Our understanding of dinoflagellate toxin biosynthesis has been h...
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Open AccessComparative genomics of four strains of the edible brown alga, Cladosiphon okamuranus
The brown alga, Cladosiphon okamuranus (Okinawa mozuku), is one of the most important edible seaweeds, and it is cultivated for market primarily in Okinawa, Japan. Four strains, denominated S, K, O, and C, with d...
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Open AccessOrganelle inheritance and genome architecture variation in isogamous brown algae
Among the brown algal lineages, Ectocarpales species have isogamous fertilization in which male and female gametes are morphologically similar. In contrast, female gametes are much larger than male gametes in ...
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Open AccessDraft genome of the brown alga, Nemacystus decipiens, Onna-1 strain: Fusion of genes involved in the sulfated fucan biosynthesis pathway
The brown alga, Nemacystus decipiens (“ito-mozuku” in Japanese), is one of the major edible seaweeds, cultivated principally in Okinawa, Japan. N. decipiens is also a significant source of fucoidan, which has var...
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Open AccessDiversified secondary metabolite biosynthesis gene repertoire revealed in symbiotic dinoflagellates
Symbiodiniaceae dinoflagellates possess smaller nuclear genomes than other dinoflagellates and produce structurally specialized, biologically active, secondary metabolites. Till date, little is known about the...
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Open AccessA draft genome of the striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, for comparative analysis of genes relevant to development and a resource for aquaculture improvement
The striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, is a freshwater and benthopelagic fish common in the Mekong River delta. Catfish constitute a valuable source of dietary protein. Therefore, they are cultured wor...
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Open AccessThe habu genome reveals accelerated evolution of venom protein genes
Evolution of novel traits is a challenging subject in biological research. Several snake lineages developed elaborate venom systems to deliver complex protein mixtures for prey capture. To understand mechanism...
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Open AccessTwo divergent Symbiodinium genomes reveal conservation of a gene cluster for sunscreen biosynthesis and recently lost genes
The marine dinoflagellate, Symbiodinium, is a well-known photosynthetic partner for coral and other diverse, non-photosynthetic hosts in subtropical and tropical shallows, where it comprises an essential componen...
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Open AccessThe crown-of-thorns starfish genome as a guide for biocontrol of this coral reef pest
Genome sequencing and proteomic analyses of the crown-of-thorns starfish identify species-specific secreted factors that are associated with aggregating starfish and might be useful for biocontrol strategies.
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Open AccessMultifunctional polyketide synthase genes identified by genomic survey of the symbiotic dinoflagellate, Symbiodinium minutum
Dinoflagellates are unicellular marine and freshwater eukaryotes. They possess large nuclear genomes (1.5–245 gigabases) and produce structurally unique and biologically active polyketide secondary metabolites...
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Open AccessHemichordate genomes and deuterostome origins
Sequencing the genomes of two enteropneusts reveals complex genomic organization and developmental innovation in the ancestor of deuterostomes, a group of animals including echinoderms (starfish and their rela...
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Open AccessUsing the Acropora digitifera genome to understand coral responses to environmental change
Coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet and are of great economic importance. They are under threat because the scleractinian corals at their core are susceptible to ocean ...
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Open AccessImproved genome assembly and evidence-based global gene model set for the chordate Ciona intestinalis: new insight into intron and operon populations
The draft genome sequence of the ascidian Ciona intestinalis, along with associated gene models, has been a valuable research resource. However, recently accumulated expressed sequence tag (EST)/cDNA data have re...
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Open AccessThe amphioxus genome and the evolution of the chordate karyotype
Lancelets (‘amphioxus’) are the modern survivors of an ancient chordate lineage, with a fossil record dating back to the Cambrian period. Here we describe the structure and gene content of the highly polymorph...
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A genomewide survey of developmentally relevant genes in Ciona intestinalis
Homeobox-containing genes play crucial roles in various developmental processes, including body-plan specification, pattern formation and cell-type specification. The present study searched the draft genome se...
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A genomewide survey of developmentally relevant genes in Ciona intestinalis
Cell junctions and the extracellular matrix (ECM) are crucial components in intercellular communication. These systems are thought to have become highly diversified during the course of vertebrate evolution. I...
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In situ screening for genes expressed preferentially in secondary mesenchyme cells of sea urchin embryos
In sea urchin embryos, four types of non-skeletogenic mesodermal cells are derived from secondary mesenchyme cells (SMCs). Although determining the complete lineage of SMCs is currently a high-priority goal, ...
