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Researchers study deep sea specimen’s habitat and phylogenetic placement.

Researchers uncover patterns of gene expression within sea grapes.

Scientists decode the genome sequence of one of nature’s most complex parasites, dicyemids.

Genomic study reveals how jellyfish develop into floating beauties, rather than staying stationary like corals or sea anemones.

Scientists decoded the genome of the popular Okinawan seaweed “umi-budo” or “sea grapes,” which could help ease the crop’s cultivation and address environmental issues caused by the invasive spread of related species.

For the first time, researchers unveil the genome of ito-mozuku, the popular Japanese brown seaweed, providing data that could help farmers better grow the health food.

Scientists introduce ORTHOSCOPE, a new web-based tool capable of inferring gene function, estimating gene trees and identifying sets of ancestral genes in just minutes.

For the first time, scientists decipher the entire genome of the striped catfish, paving the way for better breeding of the critical commercial species.

Gut “Missing Link” Shows How Mammals Evolved to Live with their Microbes.

Scientists from OIST have helped sequence the entire venom genome of the Okinawan habu.

Hope in the water as fishery-biology partnership makes progress for Okinawa coral recovery.

Decoding two worm genomes provides new insights into genetic similarities between distantly related animal groups.