Nat Commun May 2023 PMID 37198188

Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms.

Giacomo Moggioli, Balig Panossian, Yanan Sun, Daniel Thiel, Francisco M Martín-Zamora, Martin Tran, Alexander M Clifford, Shana K Goffredi, Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova, Gáspár Jékely, Martin Tresguerres, Pei-Yuan Qian, Jian-Wen Qiu, Greg W Rouse, Lee M Henry

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May 2023 – Aug 2023

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What people are saying

The group strongly agrees that the study reveals important genomic differences in deep-sea annelid worms, with comments highlighting the evolutionary implications of gene losses or adaptations. Posts use words like 'significant' and 'exciting' to convey enthusiasm, reflecting high interest and some deep engagement with specific scientific concepts, which implies the research has a meaningful impact on the field.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some explicitly agreeing on the importance of understanding genomic adaptations in deep-sea worms.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts express high curiosity about the topic, emphasizing new insights into symbiosis and evolutionary adaptation.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific findings like genome reduction and different nutritional strategies, showing thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence future studies and ecological understanding, indicating moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that deep-sea annelid worms evolved different genetic adaptations to support their symbiotic lifestyles, with Osedax worms relying on heterotrophic symbiosis and Vestimentifera on chemoautotrophy.
  • Osedax worms have smaller genomes with gene losses and endosymbionts that help recycle nutrients and produce carbohydrates efficiently, while also showing reduced immunity genes but expanded collagen-digesting enzymes.
  • These findings suggest that different types of nutritional relationships with bacteria drive distinct evolutionary changes in the genomes of these deep-sea worms.]

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Cameron Thrash
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Ikemen
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Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms| @HandsomeKinoko #note https://t.co/WXqVjljjvl

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Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/7DFjLRz3U9

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Ilnam Kang
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RT @jcamthrash: Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/BmF…

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Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/scEz5LZtcY

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Maksim Nesterenko
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Ikemen
@HandsomeKinoko · X

Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms| @HandsomeKinoko #note https://t.co/WXqVjljjvl

May 19, 2023 · 1,273 followers View post →
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EvoBehGenPapers
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Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/scEz5LZtcY

May 18, 2023 · 145 followers View post →
micropapers
@micro_papers · X

Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/7DFjLRz3U9

May 18, 2023 · 332 followers View post →
Ilnam Kang
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RT @jcamthrash: Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/BmF…

May 17, 2023 · 4 shares · 235 followers View post →
Maksim Nesterenko
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RT @jcamthrash: Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/BmF…

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RT @jcamthrash: Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/BmF…

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Cameron Thrash
@jcamthrash · X

Distinct genomic routes underlie transitions to specialised symbiotic lifestyles in deep-sea annelid worms https://t.co/BmFLrBDZzp

May 17, 2023 · 11 likes · 4 shares · 17,430 followers View post →