Genome

Scientists Have Decoded the Olive Tree Genome
Scientists have decoded the genome of the olive tree. Scientists have detected over 56,000 genes. (July 11, 2016)

Scientists Sequence Genome of the Flatworm Macrostomum Lignano
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the flatowrm Macrostomum lignano, which is known for its regenerative abilities. (September 21, 2015)

Scientists Sequence Electric Eel Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the electric eel. The researchers say electric fish evolved electrocytes from muscle cells. (June 26, 2014)

Scientists Decode Genome of the Hot Pepper
An international team of scientists have decoded the genome of the hot pepper. (January 27, 2014)

Scientists Decode Hookworm Genome
Scientists have decoded the genome for the hookworm, Necator americanus. The parasitic worm enters the human body through the feet and feeds on human blood. (January 19, 2014)

Researchers Find Amur Tiger Genome is 95% Similar to Genome of Domestic Cat
Researchers have mapped the genome of the Amur tiger and found it is 95% similar to the genome of the domestic cat. (September 20, 2013)

Researchers Sequence Macaw Genome
Researchers from Texas A&M University have sequenced the genome of the Scarlet Macaw. The bird selected for the sequencing was a female, named Neblina. (May 11, 2013)

Scientists Sequence Genome of African Coelacanth
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the African coelacanth, which is often described as a living fossil. (April 20, 2013)

ENCODE Project Debunks Idea of Junk DNA
The National Human Genome Research Institute has announced the results of a five-year international study of the regulation and organization of the human genome. (September 5, 2012)

Asiatic Pear Genome Sequenced
The first sequencing of the Asiatic pear genome has been completed by an international consortium of seven worldwide universities and institutions including the University of Illinois. (June 12, 2012)

Tomato Genome Fully Sequenced
The genome of the tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, has been decoded for the first time. (May 31, 2012)

Scientists Sequence Complete Genome of the Naked Mole Rat
Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of the naked mole rat. (October 12, 2011)

Complete Moss Genome Sequenced
The complete genome of a moss has been sequenced, providing scientists an important evolutionary link between single-celled algae and flowering plants. (December 18, 2007)

Major Discovery Finds People Are Less Similar to Each Other
The Independent is reporting on a major breakthrough in the study of the human genome. (November 23, 2006)