Comparative genomics

A recent and rapid genome expansion driven by the amplification of transposable elements in the Neotropical annual killifish Garcialebias charrua

By comparing two annual killifish genomes, this study shows that Garcialebias charrua experienced a recent and unusually large genome expansion driven mainly by repetitive elements. The analysis links transposable element bursts with genome …

A new genome of Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans provides insights into adaptation to a bioleaching environment

Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans is a sulfur oxidizing acidophilic bacterium found in many sulfur-rich environments. It is particularly interesting due to its role in bioleaching of sulphide minerals. In this work, we report the genome sequence of At. …