The paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the golden jackal using PacBio HiFi sequencing, providing a resource for studying its genetics and ecological impact.

bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2025 · PreprintGenomics

Unraveling Genome- and Immunome-wide Genetic Diversity in Jaguars (Panthera onca): Implications for Targeted Conservation

René Meißner, Sven Winter, Jean Pierre Elbers, Martin Plášil, Ján Futas, Elmira Mohandesan, Muhammad Bilal Sharif, Petr Hořín, Stefan Prost, Pamela Anna Burger

This study analyzes genetic diversity in jaguars across three geographic regions, identifying population structure and immune gene variability to guide conservation strategies.

bioRxiv · May 6, 2024 · PreprintGenomics

Comparative analysis of genome-scale, base-resolution DNA methylation profiles across 580 animal species

Johanna Klughammer, Daria Romanovskaia, Amelie Nemc, Annika Posautz, Charlotte A. Seid, Linda C. Schuster, Melissa C. Keinath, Juan S. Lugo Ramos, Lindsay Kosack, Ann M. Evankow, Dieter Printz, Stefanie Kirchberger, Bekir Ergüner, Paul Datlinger, Nikolaus Fortelny, , Christoph Bock

The paper maps DNA methylation in 580 animal species, revealing conserved and evolving patterns across vertebrates and invertebrates.

Nature Communications · Jan 16, 2023Peer-reviewedGenomics

A chromosome-scale high-contiguity genome assembly of the threatened cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Sven Winter, René Meißner, Carola Greve, Alexander Ben Hamadou, Petr Hořín, Stefan Prost, Pamela Anna Burger

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly for the cheetah using PacBio and Hi-C data, identifying 23,622 genes and providing a resource for conservation and evolutionary studies.

bioRxiv · Dec 16, 2022 · PreprintGenomics