Long live the king: chromosome-level assembly of the lion (Panthera leo) using linked-read, Hi-C, and long-read data

Abstract Background The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the most popular and iconic feline species on the planet, yet in spite of its popularity, the last century has seen massive declines for lion populations worldwide. Genomic resources for endangered species represent an important way forward for t...

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Main Authors: Ellie E. Armstrong, Ryan W. Taylor, Danny E. Miller, Christopher B. Kaelin, Gregory S. Barsh, Elizabeth A. Hadly, Dmitri Petrov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-019-0734-5