Genome Spotlight

A reference sequence for this emerging model organism will facilitate research on type 2 diabetes and the health effects of circadian rhythm disruption.

A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.

Sequences for the model organism and two of its kin reveal how these plants got their oversized genomes.

A high-quality genome sequence for this versatile insect will likely aid eco-evolutionary research.

A chromosome-scale genome sequence for this infamous agricultural pest could help mitigate its plagues.

The researchers who constructed the first reference genome for this critically endangered mollusk say it will assist restoration efforts.

The first high-quality genome for a marine isopod may shed light on how this group of crustaceans adapted to the deep, dark depths of the ocean.

These tiny reef fish harbor luminous bacteria, and the chromosome-level assembly of the species’ genome may facilitate the duo’s use as a vertebrate model for symbiosis.

The near-complete genome of a recently extinct rodent elucidates the potential—and difficulties—of resurrecting species.

The genome of the world’s only live-bearing cockroach may shed light on how viviparity evolves in insects.

Whole genome sequences reveal multiple domestications of this agriculturally important tree and may hold the secrets to producing the sweet fruit year round.

The first reference-quality genome for this grass species could aid managers in understanding and eradicating this highly invasive plant.

The first chromosome-level genome assembly for a ctenophore may allow scientists to finally resolve the roots of the animal family tree.

The high-quality genome sequence sheds light on the colorful nature of these popular aquarium fish.