Genome Assembly and Annotation in Biology

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advances in sequencing technologies, the widespread availability of high-performance computing, and significant improvements in algorithms have greatly enhanced the accuracy and scalability of genome assembly and annotation. The generation and dissemination of high-quality genome assemblies provide essential foundational data for understanding genetic diversity, evolution, and biological function across a wide range of organisms. International databases, such as the INSDC, play a key role in aggregating and providing unrestricted access to such data. At the same time, reference resources for genome annotation continue to expand, accompanied by the rapid development of algorithms and pipelines. The integration of transcriptomics and comparative genomics enables the construction of more comprehensive and functionally informative gene models. However, the increasing availability of massive genomic datasets presents new challenges in ensuring proper data handling, evaluating data quality, and maintaining high standards of annotation.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions presenting new methods, tools, and pipelines related to genome assembly and annotation. We also encourage the submission of high-quality case studies from both model and non-model organisms. By showcasing recent developments and practical applications, this issue aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge that promotes reproducible, scalable, and biologically meaningful genomic analyses.

Prof. Dr. Yasukazu Nakamura
Prof. Dr. Hidemasa Bono
Dr. Mika Sakamoto
Guest Editors

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