De novo assembly and annotation of the singing mouse genome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developing genomic resources for a diverse range of species is an important step towards understanding the mechanisms underlying complex traits. Specifically, organisms that exhibit unique and accessible phenotypes-of-interest allow researchers to address questions that may be ill-suited to traditional model organisms. We sequenced the genome and transcriptome of Alston's singing mouse (Scotinomys teguina), an emerging model for social cognition and vocal communication. In addition to producing advertisement songs used for mate attraction and male-male competition, these rodents are diurnal, live at high-altitudes, and are obligate insectivores, providing opportunities to explore diverse physiological, ecological, and evolutionary questions.

Results

Using PromethI

SUBMITTER: Smith SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10521431 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature