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RNA-Seq of storage cells of tardigrades Ramazzottius varieornatus and Hypsibius exemplaris

ABSTRACT: Tardigrades contain characteristic free-floating body cavity cells that are also called storage cells. To investigate the cell-specific expression patterns of tardigrade-unique genes, the expression levels of dissected storage cells are compared to those of the whole body.

ORGANISM(S): Ramazzottius varieornatus Hypsibius exemplaris

PROVIDER: GSE212632 | GEO | 2023/01/04

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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