Ancient gene linkages support ctenophores as sister to other animals
A central question in evolutionary biology is whether sponges or ctenophores (comb jellies)
are the sister group to all other animals. These alternative phylogenetic hypotheses imply …
are the sister group to all other animals. These alternative phylogenetic hypotheses imply …
Multigenerational laboratory culture of pelagic ctenophores and CRISPR–Cas9 genome editing in the lobate Mnemiopsis leidyi
JS Presnell, M Bubel, T Knowles, W Patry… - Nature protocols, 2022 - nature.com
Despite long-standing experimental interest in ctenophores due to their unique biology,
ecological influence and evolutionary status, previous work has largely been constrained by …
ecological influence and evolutionary status, previous work has largely been constrained by …
Topological structures and syntenic conservation in sea anemone genomes
There is currently little information about the evolution of gene clusters, genome
architectures and karyotypes in early branching animals. Slowly evolving anthozoan …
architectures and karyotypes in early branching animals. Slowly evolving anthozoan …
Brief history of Ctenophora
LL Moroz - Ctenophores: Methods and Protocols, 2024 - Springer
Ctenophores are the descendants of the earliest surviving lineage of ancestral metazoans,
predating the branch leading to sponges (Ctenophore-first phylogeny). Emerging genomic …
predating the branch leading to sponges (Ctenophore-first phylogeny). Emerging genomic …
Nitric oxide signaling in ctenophores
Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most ancient and versatile signal molecules across all
domains of life. NO signaling might also play an essential role in the origin of animal …
domains of life. NO signaling might also play an essential role in the origin of animal …
Sea anemone genomes reveal ancestral metazoan chromosomal macrosynteny
Draft genome sequences of non-bilaterian species have provided important insights into the
evolution of the metazoan gene repertoire. However, there is little information about the …
evolution of the metazoan gene repertoire. However, there is little information about the …
Accounting for diverse transposable element landscapes is key to developing and evaluating accurate de novo annotation strategies
L Gozashti, HE Hoekstra - Genome Biology, 2024 - Springer
Transposable elements (TEs) are important drivers of genome evolution. Nonetheless, TE
annotation remains a complex and challenging task. As more genomes from …
annotation remains a complex and challenging task. As more genomes from …
Two distinct compartments of a ctenophore comb plate provide structural and functional integrity for the motility of giant multicilia
Comb plates are large ciliary structures uniquely seen in comb jellies (ctenophores). 1, 2, 3
A comb plate is constructed from tens of thousands of cilia that are bundled together by …
A comb plate is constructed from tens of thousands of cilia that are bundled together by …
The genome of the deep-sea anemone Actinernus sp. contains a mega-array of ANTP-class homeobox genes
Members of the phylum Cnidaria include sea anemones, corals and jellyfish, and have
successfully colonized both marine and freshwater habitats throughout the world. The …
successfully colonized both marine and freshwater habitats throughout the world. The …
The genome of the reef-building glass sponge Aphrocallistes vastus provides insights into silica biomineralization
Well-annotated and contiguous genomes are an indispensable resource for understanding
the evolution, development, and metabolic capacities of organisms. Sponges, an …
the evolution, development, and metabolic capacities of organisms. Sponges, an …