 This research paper provides a detailed overview of the genetic makeup of the shell of the pearl producing bivalve pinktada margaritifra. It uses both transcriptomic and proteomic techniques to analyze the shell's components and identify proteins implicated in biomineralization. The authors conclude that the shell is composed of a diverse array of proteins, many of which are implicated in biomineralization. This article was authored by Guiginianic, Koscianichloro-Natalie, Piratphabian, and others.