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SalmoBase: an integrated molecular data resource for Salmonid species.
BMC genomics - 26 Jun 2017
Samy Jeevan Karloss Antony, Mulugeta Teshome Dagne, Nome Torfinn, Sandve Simen Rød, Grammes Fabian, Kent Matthew Peter, Lien Sigbjørn, Våge Dag Inge
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Salmonids are ray-finned fishes which constitute 11 genera and at least 70 species including Atlantic salmon, whitefishes, graylings, rainbow trout, and char. The common ancestor of all Salmonidae experienced a whole genome duplication (WGD) ~80 million years ago, resulting in an autotetraploid genome. Genomic rediplodization is still going on in salmonid species, providing an unique system for...
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