Publications by authors named "Julia Spies"
BMC Genomics
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on sequencing and annotating the genome of the sacoglossan sea slug Elysia timida, a species that can store chloroplasts from its food algae, in order to improve understanding of genome architecture and evolution in molluscs.
- The researchers achieved a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly using advanced techniques, resulting in higher scaffold and contig N50s than previous sacoglossan genomes, alongside the identification of nearly 20,000 protein-coding genes.
- Findings also indicated that while no horizontal gene transfer was detected, the presence of polyketide synthase genes suggests the production of polypropionates, highlighting the unique biochemical capabilities of this sea slug.
