The Ensembl project, led by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, has expanded its support to 77 chordate species, including human, major vertebrate model organisms, and farm animals. Key updates include a new scrollable genome browser, improved variation and phenotype views, and enhanced gene homology relationships. The REST service has been extended to support more flexible analysis options, and the project has integrated new phenotype annotations, particularly valuable for human disease research. Ensembl also provides comprehensive data access through various tools such as BioMart, APIs, and web displays, and offers extensive training resources to support users. The project continues to focus on quality control and data management, ensuring the reliability and integrity of its resources.The Ensembl project, led by the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, has expanded its support to 77 chordate species, including human, major vertebrate model organisms, and farm animals. Key updates include a new scrollable genome browser, improved variation and phenotype views, and enhanced gene homology relationships. The REST service has been extended to support more flexible analysis options, and the project has integrated new phenotype annotations, particularly valuable for human disease research. Ensembl also provides comprehensive data access through various tools such as BioMart, APIs, and web displays, and offers extensive training resources to support users. The project continues to focus on quality control and data management, ensuring the reliability and integrity of its resources.