# The European Reference Genome Atlas: piloting a decentralised approach to equitable biodiversity genomics

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 36 |
| Journal | npj Biodiversity |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s44185-024-00054-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Ann M. Mc Cartney |
| Institution | University of California, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/molecular-biology-techniques-and-applications/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s44185-024-00054-6](https://doi.org/10.1038/s44185-024-00054-6)

## Topics

Earth BioGenome Project · European Reference Genome Atlas · ERGA Pilot Project · Genome assembly · decentralised genomics infrastructure · eukaryotic species · Genome assembly · biodiversity genomics · equitable genome production model · distributed infrastructure · 98 pilot species · 33 European countries · transnational genomic projects · inclusive genomics · genome database · scaling genome production

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