Oskar Fields, Michael J Hammond, Xiao Xu, Ellis C O'Neill
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摘要
长期以来,人们一直在研究藻类,因为它们具有独特的生理结构和多变的新陈代谢,为我们了解光合作用和生物化学提供了基础,也为生物技术提供了越来越多的机会。直到最近,由于其庞大而复杂的基因组,一直缺乏遗传研究,但最近的新技术已经开始揭示其遗传能力。虽然许多研究都集中在模式生物褐飞虱上,但褐飞虱的其他成员现在也开始受到应有的关注。目前,我们只能获得 E. gracilis 和 Rhabdomonas costata 较差的核基因组序列,但有更多的质粒基因组序列和越来越多的转录组。随着更多的基因组序列的出现,我们将有很大的机会了解这些生物的基本生物学特性,并将其用于生物技术研究。
Advances in euglenoid genomics: unravelling the fascinating biology of a complex clade.
Euglenids have long been studied due to their unique physiology and versatile metabolism, providing underpinnings for much of our understanding of photosynthesis and biochemistry, and a growing opportunity in biotechnology. Until recently there has been a lack of genetic studies due to their large and complex genomes, but recently new technologies have begun to unveil their genetic capabilities. Whilst much research has focused on the model organism Euglena gracilis, other members of the euglenids have now started to receive due attention. Currently only poor nuclear genome assemblies of E. gracilis and Rhabdomonas costata are available, but there are many more plastid genome sequences and an increasing number of transcriptomes. As more assemblies become available, there are great opportunities to understand the fundamental biology of these organisms and to exploit them for biotechnology.
期刊介绍:
Launched in 1985, Trends in Genetics swiftly established itself as a "must-read" for geneticists, offering concise, accessible articles covering a spectrum of topics from developmental biology to evolution. This reputation endures, making TiG a cherished resource in the genetic research community. While evolving with the field, the journal now embraces new areas like genomics, epigenetics, and computational genetics, alongside its continued coverage of traditional subjects such as transcriptional regulation, population genetics, and chromosome biology.
Despite expanding its scope, the core objective of TiG remains steadfast: to furnish researchers and students with high-quality, innovative reviews, commentaries, and discussions, fostering an appreciation for advances in genetic research. Each issue of TiG presents lively and up-to-date Reviews and Opinions, alongside shorter articles like Science & Society and Spotlight pieces. Invited from leading researchers, Reviews objectively chronicle recent developments, Opinions provide a forum for debate and hypothesis, and shorter articles explore the intersection of genetics with science and policy, as well as emerging ideas in the field. All articles undergo rigorous peer-review.