New chromosome-scale genomes provide insights into marine adaptations of sea snakes (Hydrophis: Elapidae).

Alastair J LudingtonJillian M HammondJames BreenIra W DevesonKate L Sanders

Published in: BMC biology (2023)

We provide the best reference genomes currently available for the prolific and medically important elapid snake radiation. Our analyses highlight the phylogenetic complexity and conserved genome structure within Hydrophis. Positively selected marine-associated genes provide promising candidates for future, functional studies linking genetic signatures to the marine phenotypes of sea snakes and other vertebrates.

Keyphrases

genome wide
copy number
dna methylation
transcription factor
case control
gene expression
radiation therapy