Morten Skage

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the wolverine, providing a more complete and sex chromosome-inclusive reference for conservation studies.

The paper presents a chromosome-level, haplotype-resolved genome assembly for the European moose, achieving high completeness and gene annotation.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the Eurasian great grey owl, improving resolution of sex chromosomes and microchromosomes compared to previous assemblies.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the northern white-throated dipper using ONT and Hi-C, resolving previously collapsed dot-chromosomes and showing advantages of ONT over HiFi for repeat-rich regions.

This paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Lepidurus arcticus, revealing genomic features and comparing it to a related species.

The paper presents a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of a bluethroat, revealing structural complexity in the MHC region.

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of cloudberry, revealing its octoploid origin through multiple polyploidization events involving four subgenomes.

The paper analyzes 1,001 wolf genomes to reveal distinct evolutionary lineages and genetic health issues across Europe, highlighting the need for region-specific conservation strategies.

The paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of Flustra foliacea and identifies chromosomal fusions and retrotransposon enrichment in its genome.

The paper presents chromosome-level genome assemblies of four Diamesa species, revealing gene family contractions and expansions linked to cold tolerance and high-altitude adaptations.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for wild alpine reindeer and improves the assembly for Svalbard reindeer, providing gene annotations and comparisons with prior assemblies.

The paper presents the genome of the Glacier lanternfish, revealing loss of adaptive immune system genes and providing insights into immune system evolution in lanternfishes.

The paper presents and compares whole-genome assemblies of two lamprey species, suggesting they form a species complex with distinct ecotypes.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for the snowy owl and identifies evolutionary new centromeres seeded by a transposable element, showing lineage-specific centromere evolution.

The paper presents a cost-effective NGS library preparation method for insect genomics using low DNA input and 96-well plates, showing it works with ethanol-stored DNA and improves efficiency with bead clean-up.

This study uses long-read sequencing to analyze hemoglobin gene clusters across eight codfish species, revealing conserved organization and lineage-specific duplications.

The paper improves the Atlantic cod genome assembly using long-read sequencing and multiple assembly programs, revealing a high density of tandem repeats and heterozygous variation.