The complexity of stick insect genomes and why it could help New Zealand conservation - Genomics Aotearoa
Genomics Aotearoa • Jul 25, 2019 •
Dr Ann McCartney We have recently completed the first high-quality genome of a stick insect using link read technology, but what does this mean? And why is a gold standard reference genome important to New Zealand’s conservation efforts? Stick insects are actually biologically interesting. Firstly, in times of stress, they have the ability to become parthenogenic, meaning the females lay … Read More