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Tatjana Hirschmugl (I have not been implicated in the research on which the poster/image is based. The original publication is cited at the bottom. )
The whole-genome sequence completion of the great white shark and its comparative analysis provides first insights into evolutionary enhancements and molecular adaptations of one of the most recognized marine predators. The work was completed by scientists from Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Center and Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI), Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Intriguingly, positive selection and gene content enrichment was identified in genes related to wound healing processes, genome stability and DNA damage response regulation. Further data analysis might shed light on the slow reproductive cycle, extensive migratory capacity and rapid swimming speed, refined smell sensory and thermal regulatory capacity of these fascinating animals. Eventually the dataset can also improve the understanding of other species within the class of cartilaginous fishes.