Int. J. Dev. Biol. 56: 535 - 542 (2012)
Special Issue: The Hydra Model System
The Hydra genome: insights, puzzles and opportunities for Developmental Biologists
Published: 5 June 2012
Abstract
The sequencing of a Hydra genome marked the beginning of a new era in the use of Hydra as a developmental model. Analysis of the genome sequence has led to a number of interesting findings, has required revisiting of previous work, and most importantly presents new opportunities for understanding the developmental biology of Hydra. This review will de-scribe the history of the Hydra genome project, a selection of results from it that are relevant to developmental biologists, and some future research opportunities provided by Hydra genomics.
Keywords
Hydra, genome, evolution, Cnidaria