Publications by authors named "Joao G R N Ferreira"
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the grey topshell; Mollusca; Gastropoda; Trochida; Trochidae). The genome sequence is 1,270 megabases in span. Most of the assembly (99.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The golden mussel is an invasive species that harms the environment and local economies, and scientists have created a new, improved reference genome for it.
- This new genome is nearly complete, with most of its genes identified and organized into 15 chromosomes, allowing for better studies of the mussel's biology.
- The higher-quality genome will help scientists find ways to control the mussel’s spread and study its genetic differences, which can lead to better strategies for managing its invasion.
Background: PacBio high fidelity (HiFi) sequencing reads are both long (15-20 kb) and highly accurate (> Q20). Because of these properties, they have revolutionised genome assembly leading to more accurate and contiguous genomes. In eukaryotes the mitochondrial genome is sequenced alongside the nuclear genome often at very high coverage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF