the VGP aims to produce a high-quality reference genome assembly for each of the 71,657 named vertebrate species. Currently, about 3 assemblies are produced per week and this will be scaled up to ...

The silver spinyfin has an extraordinary diversity of rod photopigments, which researchers propose may allow it to see color in the deep, dark sea. After a year teaching an algorithm to differentiate ...

A new study analyzing diet, average plasma sugar levels and cancer prevalence in some 273 vertebrate species showed surprising results. The study found no significant link between diet and plasma ...

Researchers found that the rate of emergence of new species in our lineage is unparalleled among vertebrates — and it’s all got to do with interspecies competition. The study found that unlike ...

australis even more intriguing is its connection to a similar species from northern Scotland ... highlights the global connections of early vertebrate life across continents.

New species of ancient fish may be smallest known vertebrate fossil in Queensland's history Dec 11, 2024 Bite marks in fossils reveal demise of our early relatives ...