# The genomes of all lungfish inform on genome expansion and tetrapod evolution

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 38 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07830-1 |
| Corresponding authors | Manfred Schartl, Axel Meyer |
| Institution | University of Würzburg, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/genetic-diversity-and-population-structure/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07830-1](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07830-1)

## Topics

lungfish genomes · genome expansion · tetrapod evolution · Whole-genome sequencing · Comparative genomics · Chromosome-level genome assembly · Repetitive DNA · transposable elements · Synteny analysis · gene annotation · Phylogenomic analysis · water-to-land transition · sarcopterygian evolution · Genome size · limb development genes · air-breathing adaptation · Australian lungfish · South American lungfish · African lungfish

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