# @ucscadmissions on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIAHFqGhibl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28915849-ucscadmissions-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-03T22:59:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UC Santa Cruz Admissions (@ucscadmissions) — https://gondola.cc/ucscadmissions

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Exciting news!! Scientists at UCSC have recently completed the first end-to-end genome of our wonderful mascot, the banana slug!! 🧬👀

Led by UCSC Baskin Engineering Professor Russell Corbett-Detig, the team sequenced 2.3 gigabases of genetic code for this little yellow fellow!! 💻

Achieved as part of the California Conservation Genomics Project (CCGP), the banana slug genome plays a bigger part in completing a veritable ark of important species within the state! This in turn helps scientist learn more about the species, their environment, and aid in conservation efforts!! 🌱🌎

To learn more about the research process and team behind the project, visit:
➡️ ccgproject.org

Check out more amazing genomic happenings at UCSC:
➡️ genomics.ucsc.edu

#ucsc #ucsantacruz #genomics #genome #bananaslug

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ucsc, ucsantacruz, bananaslug, genome, genomics

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