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Jung-Hyun Lee, Jong Bhak and their colleagues report the whole-genome sequencing and de novo assembly of a male minke whale genome, as well as the genome sequences of three additional minke whales, a fin whale, a...
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The baiji, or Yangtze River dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer), is a flagship species for the conservation of aquatic animals and ecosystems in the Yangtze River of China; however, this species has now been recognized ...
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Tigers and their close relatives (Panthera) are some of the world’s most endangered species. Here we report the de novo assembly of an Amur tiger whole-genome sequence as well as the genomic sequences of a white ...
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Open AccessPeregrine and saker falcon genome sequences provide insights into evolution of a predatory lifestyle
Michael Bruford and colleagues report whole-genome sequencing of the peregrine (Falco peregrinus) and saker falcon (Falco cherrug). Their comparative analysis with five avian species provides insight into falcon ...
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Open AccessThe yak genome and adaptation to life at high altitude
Jianquan Liu and colleagues report the draft genome sequence of the domestic yak, Bos grunniens. Their comparative analyses with low-altitude cattle provide insights into high-altitude adaptation in the yak.
