Return to the Sea, Get Huge, Beat Cancer: An Analysis of Cetacean Genomes Including an Assembly for the Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Cetaceans are a clade of highly specialized aquatic mammals that include the largest
animals that have ever lived. The largest whales can have∼ 1,000× more cells than a …
animals that have ever lived. The largest whales can have∼ 1,000× more cells than a …
The whale shark genome reveals patterns of vertebrate gene family evolution
Chondrichthyes (cartilaginous fishes) are fundamental for understanding vertebrate
evolution, yet their genomes are understudied. We report long-read sequencing of the whale …
evolution, yet their genomes are understudied. We report long-read sequencing of the whale …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into the evolution of longevity from the bowhead whale genome
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is estimated to live over 200 years and is possibly
the longest-living mammal. These animals should possess protective molecular adaptations …
the longest-living mammal. These animals should possess protective molecular adaptations …
A phylogenetic blueprint for a modern whale
J Gatesy, JH Geisler, J Chang, C Buell, A Berta… - Molecular phylogenetics …, 2013 - Elsevier
The emergence of Cetacea in the Paleogene represents one of the most profound
macroevolutionary transitions within Mammalia. The move from a terrestrial habitat to a …
macroevolutionary transitions within Mammalia. The move from a terrestrial habitat to a …
Molecular evolution tracks macroevolutionary transitions in Cetacea
Cetacea (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) is a model group for investigating the molecular
signature of macroevolutionary transitions. Recent research has begun to reveal the …
signature of macroevolutionary transitions. Recent research has begun to reveal the …
The novel evolution of the sperm whale genome
WC Warren, L Kuderna, A Alexander… - Genome Biology and …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
The sperm whale, made famous by Moby Dick, is one of the most fascinating of all ocean-
dwelling species given their unique life history, novel physiological adaptations to hunting …
dwelling species given their unique life history, novel physiological adaptations to hunting …
Positive selection and gene duplications in tumour suppressor genes reveal clues about how cetaceans resist cancer
D Tejada-Martinez… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Cetaceans are the longest-living species of mammals and the largest in the history of the
planet. They have developed mechanisms against diseases such cancer, although the …
planet. They have developed mechanisms against diseases such cancer, although the …
A supermatrix analysis of genomic, morphological, and paleontological data from crown Cetacea
Background Cetacea (dolphins, porpoises, and whales) is a clade of aquatic species that
includes the most massive, deepest diving, and largest brained mammals. Understanding …
includes the most massive, deepest diving, and largest brained mammals. Understanding …
Phylogenomic resolution of the cetacean tree of life using target sequence capture
MR McGowen, G Tsagkogeorga… - Systematic …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The evolution of cetaceans, from their early transition to an aquatic lifestyle to their
subsequent diversification, has been the subject of numerous studies. However, although …
subsequent diversification, has been the subject of numerous studies. However, although …
Molecular footprints of aquatic adaptation including bone mass changes in cetaceans
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) are a group of specialized mammals that
evolved from terrestrial ancestors and are fully adapted to aquatic habitats. Taking …
evolved from terrestrial ancestors and are fully adapted to aquatic habitats. Taking …