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Study Unveils B. exarata Genome, Revealing 17,996 Genes

6/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study of B. exarata from Nantong, China, unveiled its genome and transcriptome, achieving an impressive 836.77 Mb chromosome-level assembly. Researchers identified 17,996 protein-coding genes, providing rich functional insights that illuminate the evolutionary journey of Gastropoda, deepening our understanding of this fascinating group of mollusks.

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A groundbreaking study of B. exarata from Nantong, China, unveiled its genome and transcriptome, achieving an impressive 836.77 Mb chromosome-level assembly. Researchers identified 17,996 protein-coding genes, providing rich functional insights that illuminate the evolutionary journey of Gastropoda, deepening our understanding of this fascinating group of mollusks.