Single-molecule, full-length transcript sequencing provides insight into the extreme metabolism of the ruby-throated hummingbird <i>Archilochus colubris</i>

Abstract

We confirmed high levels of sequence divergence within hummingbird lipogenic enzymes, suggesting a high probability of adaptive divergent function in the hepatic lipogenic pathways. Our results leverage cutting-edge technology and a novel bioinformatics pipeline to provide a first direct look at the transcriptome of this incredible organism.