Draft genome and transcriptomic sequence data of three invasive insect species

Genomics and Bioinformatics

This preprint presents genomic and transcriptomic data for three invasive insect species. It falls under the "normal science" stage of Kuhn's paradigm cycle. The research operates within the established paradigms of genomics and bioinformatics, utilizing accepted methods like whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq, and Hi-C sequencing. The study aims to expand the existing body of genomic knowledge within these fields, rather than challenge or shift existing paradigms. The data generated contributes to the ongoing "puzzle-solving" activity characteristic of normal science, providing resources for future research within the established framework. While the study notes a scarcity of genomic resources for these specific species, this gap in knowledge doesn't constitute a paradigmatic crisis. Instead, the research directly addresses this gap by providing data that can be utilized within existing research paradigms.