# The hagfish genome and the evolution of vertebrates

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 56 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07070-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Ferdinand Marlétaz, Jeramiah J. Smith, Daniel S. Rokhsar |
| Institution | University College London, United Kingdom |

**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/s41586-024-07070-3](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07070-3)

## Topics

hagfish genome · Eptatretus atami · jawless fishes · cyclostomes · gnathostomes · genome-wide duplications · auto-tetraploidization 1R_V · allo-tetraploidization 2R_JV · hexaploidization 2R_CY · programmed DNA elimination · Synteny analysis · Phylogenetic analysis · Chromosomal rearrangements · gene loss · osteoclast proliferation genes · eye development genes · germline-specific genes · somatic cell lineages · genetic conflict resolution · vertebrate body plan simplification

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