Transcriptomic profiling of three embryonic development stages in Rare Minnow (Gobiocypris rarus)

Rare minnow (Gobiocypris rarus), a model organism with a transparent chorion and sensitivity to chemicals, is widely used in toxicology and developmental biology. This study provides high-quality gene expression profiles of rare minnow embryos at three key developmental stages: blastula, gastrula, and optic rudiment, obtained via next-generation sequencing (NGS). The dataset is essential for studying zygotic genome activation (ZGA) mechanisms, a pivotal event in early embryonic development, and serves as a valuable resource for investigating the impacts of chemicals on embryo development.