News tagged with complete genome sequence

Saltwater crocodile breeders to benefit from genome sequence

(PhysOrg.com) -- The genome sequence of the saltwater crocodile has been completed by an international collaboration of scientists, including researchers from the University of Sydney.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Liver parasite lacks key genes for fatty acid synthesis: Genome sequencing of Clonorchis sinensis

The human liver fluke Clonorchis sinensis affects more than 35 million people in South East Asia and 15 million in China. Infection by this parasite causes clonorchiasis. Repeated or chronic infection can lead to serious diseas ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genome sequence could reveal 'Achilles' heels' of important wheat disease

Research published in PLoS Genetics today provides insights into how an important fungal disease is able to evade wheat's defences. The researchers hope that the study, which reveals the fungus' complete genome sequence, will e ...

Biology / Biotechnology

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Scientists develop new method to detect copy number variants using DNA sequencing technologies

A research team led by Associate Professor Jonathan Sebat, Ph.D., of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has developed a sensitive and accurate way of identifying gene copy number variations (CNVs). The method, which is ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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