Sequencing and assembling bear genomes: the bare necessities

Abstract Unique genetic adaptations are present in bears of every species across the world. From (nearly) shutting down important organs during hibernation to preventing harm from lifestyles that could easily cause metabolic diseases in humans, bears may hold the answer to various human ailments. Ho...

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Main Authors: Courtney Willey, Ron Korstanje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Zoology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-022-00475-8