 This research paper provides insight into the genetic make-up of American ginseng, panaxquinquafolius L, and its potential role in the production of ginsenosides. The authors used a combination of bioinformatics tools such as de novo assembly, gene annotation, and gene expression profiling to identify key enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of these compounds. This information can help scientists better understand how ginsenosides are produced and potentially lead to new methods of producing them. This article was authored by Louis Edmond M.K., Sung Jin Yuan, Sung Hyun Jin, and others.