Abstract
An international collaborative effort has recently uncovered the genome of the zebra finch, a songbird model that has provided unique insights into an array of biological phenomena.See research articles http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/9/131, http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/220/, http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/11/46/ and http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/8/28/
Highlights
An international collaborative e ort has recently uncovered the genome of the zebra nch, a songbird model that has provided unique insights into an array of biological phenomena
An international consortium has unveiled the genome of the zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata, Figure 1), along with a multi-layered analysis of its sequence [3]
Ese initiatives, along with new zebra finch genome sequences, have resulted in the complete genome sequenced with 17,475 protein-coding genes identified, as well as regulatory regions and non-coding RNAs. e annotation and sequence coverage of the zebra finch genome will certainly be refined in the years to come, but the initial endeavor is expected to provide a unique platform for modern genomics research in this organism
Summary
An international collaborative e ort has recently uncovered the genome of the zebra nch, a songbird model that has provided unique insights into an array of biological phenomena. Ese initiatives, along with new zebra finch genome sequences, have resulted in the complete genome sequenced with 17,475 protein-coding genes identified, as well as regulatory regions and non-coding RNAs. e annotation and sequence coverage of the zebra finch genome will certainly be refined in the years to come, but the initial endeavor is expected to provide a unique platform for modern genomics research in this organism.
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