Cryptic complexity captured: the Nematostella genome reveals its secrets.
The full genomic sequence of the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis, which is the first full genomic sequence for a representative of the Phylum Cnidaria, has recently been published, providing some surprising findings and a unique perspective on the evolution of animal genomes. Major conclusions are that, in gene number, composition and intron/exon structure, the anemone is more similar to vertebrates than are flies and nematodes and that this shared complexity must therefore be very ancient.
Miller
David J
DJ
Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia. david.miller@jcu.edu.au
Ball
Eldon E
EE
D000818:Animals; D004251:DNA Transposable Elements / Q000235:genetics; D014644:Genetic Variation; D016678:Genome / Q000235:genetics*; D015894:Genome, Human / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D012615:Sea Anemones / Q000235:genetics*; D026801:Synteny / Q000235:genetics
D004251:DNA Transposable Elements