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Genome assembly of Helan Shan pika (Ochotona argentata): a key resource for endangered species conservation.
BMC genomics - 17 Jan 2026
Meng Hao, Fang Haitao, Blair Kylie, Romine Melia, Su Yun, Ma Jinlian, Li Junlan, Liang Bin, Wang Ning, Lamichhaney Sangeet
Abstract excerpt
The Helan Shan pika (Ochotona argentata), endemic to a small region in China, represents a unique case of a species with a restricted distribution that is vulnerable to anthropogenic threats and rapid environmental changes. Despite its endangered status, genomic research on O. argentata remains limited. In this study, we present the first genome assembly of O. argentata with high genome contiguity and gene-space...
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