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.
Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland 4811, Australia. david.miller@jcu.edu.au
David J
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Eldon E
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