Rapid genome modifications including chromosomal fusions and large-scale inversions are key features in Arctic codfish species
We characterize how the Gadidae lineage has undergone massive genomic modifications - potentially via activation of TEs - throughout their evolutionary history, and particularly for the more Arctic species. These genomic reorganizations have likely played an important role in divergence processes and adaptation to freezing environmental conditions.
Authors
- Marius F. Maurstad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7894-1693)
- Paul R. Berg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4974-8509)
- Robin Aasegg Araya
- Ole K. Tørresen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1932-8212)
- Jentoft Sissel
- Kim Præbel
- Kjetill S. Jakobsen
- Siv N. K. Hoff
Institutions
- University of Oslo (NO)
- University of Agder (NO)
- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genome biology
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-026-03975-6
- Primary Topic
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00