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Shuai Zhan¹, Steven M Reppert

¹Department of Neurobiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 364 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.

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MonarchBase provides a new, accessible database for the monarch butterfly genome, integrating gene annotations and molecular data. This resource aids research into butterfly navigation, migration, and circadian rhythms.

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Area of Science:

* Genomics
* Bioinformatics
* Animal Behavior

Background:

* The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a key model organism for studying circadian clocks, navigation, and migration genetics.
* The initial monarch genome assembly (2011) lacked comprehensive accessibility for the broader scientific community.
* Previous genomic data focused primarily on migration biology.

Purpose of the Study:

* To create an open-access, integrated database for monarch butterfly genomic data.
* To provide access to an updated genome assembly (v3) and associated molecular resources.
* To facilitate research in lepidopteran biology, particularly concerning monarch butterfly traits.

Main Methods:

* Development of MonarchBase, a web-available portal.
* Integration of existing and updated genomic data, including gene annotations and molecular resources.
* Implementation of diverse data retrieval methods for user convenience.

Main Results:

* Establishment of MonarchBase, an integrated repository for monarch butterfly genomic information.
* Inclusion of an updated genome assembly (v3) with systematic gene annotations.
* Incorporation of molecular resources like brain expressed sequence tags, migration expression profiles, and microRNAs.

Conclusions:

* MonarchBase significantly enhances accessibility to monarch butterfly genomic data.
* The database supports diverse research areas, including circadian rhythms, navigation, and migration.
* This resource empowers the biological and lepidopteran research communities with comprehensive genomic insights.