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Platypus genome unravels mysteries of mammalian evolution

Genome Research is publishing several papers related to analyses of the duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) genome sequence. The place of (egg-laying) monotremes, such as the platypus, in mammalian evolutionary history has remained controversial. Now, researchers are finding that the distinctive anatomical and physiological properties of the platypus are reflected in the newly sequenced platypus genome. Through comparative genomics, the platypus genome is providing remarkable insights into the evolution of venom components, the sex-determination system, testicular descent, and small RNA pathways. Primary research reports describing these novel insights will appear online May 8, concurrent with publication of the platypus genome sequence report in the journal Nature.

Platypus genome will help reveal how mammals evolved

Scientists have mapped out the genome of the platypus - which shows it's a living remnant of ancient egg-laying mammals.

Superbug genome sequenced

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Molecular movies reveal dynamic lives of proteins

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New chemicals shield 'genome guardian'

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Platypus Genome Explains Animal's Peculiar Features; Holds Clues To Evolution Of Mammals

An international consortium of scientists, led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has decoded the genome of the platypus, showing that the animal's peculiar mix of features is reflected in its DNA. An analysis of the genome, published today in the journal Nature, can help scientists piece together a more complete picture of the evolution of all mammals, including humans.

Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals

An international consortium of scientists, led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has decoded the genome of the platypus, showing that the animal's peculiar mix of features is reflected in its DNA. An analysis of the genome, published today in the journal Nature, can help scientists piece together a more complete picture of the evolution of all mammals, including humans.

Duck-Billed Platypus Genome Sequence Published

The first analysis of the genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus was published by an international team of scientists, revealing clues about how genomes were organized during the early evolution of mammals. The research was supported in part by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

First Draft of Oil Palm Genome Completed by Synthetic Genomics Inc and Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and LA JOLLA, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Asiatic Centre for Genome Technology Sdn Bhd (ACGT), which is focused on the commercial application of genome technology to improve oil palm and other crops and Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI), a privately held company dedicated to commercializing genomic-driven solutions to address global energy and environmental challenges, today announced the completion of a first draft assembly and annotation of the oil palm genome. The organizations also announced that they have made progress in sequencing and analyzing the jatropha genome. The oil palm and jatropha genome projects represent the first stages of research undertaken through a joint venture between SGI and ACGT which was announced in 2007 and is aimed at developing more high-yielding and disease-resistant plant feedstocks

Superbug Genome Sequenced

The genome of a newly-emerging superbug, commonly known as Steno, has just been sequenced. The results reveal an organism with a remarkable capacity for drug resistance. The research was carried out by scientists at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge and the University of Bristol. Understanding the genome of this bacterium will help researchers discover how to deal with this particularly resistant organism. The paper will be published in Genome Biology.

First sequence-based map of large-scale structural variation across the human genome

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Scientists Decode Genome of Platypus

The genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus has been decoded, revealing clues about how genomes were organized during the early evolution of mammals, an international team of scientists reported Wednesday.

Scientists decode genome of platypus

The genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus has been decoded, revealing clues about how genomes were organized during the early evolution of mammals, an international team of scientists reported Wednesday.

Scientists decode genome of platypus

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus has been decoded, revealing clues about how genomes were organized during the early evolution of mammals, an international team of scientists reported Wednesday.

Platypus genome reveals evolutionary path that gave mammals reproductive edge

09 May 2008 - The odd-looking platypus is often cited as proof that God has a sense of humor. Now researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have turned to the strange animal to understand the genesis of an evolutionary tour de force that led to a reproductive advantage possessed by nearly all of today's mammals.

How species evolved with help of germs

WASHINGTON: The germs that help cattle eat grass and gorillas gorge on leaves may have been the secret weapon that let mammals populate the planet, researchers reported.

How to Photograph Fireworks

Fireworks photography is not as difficult as you may think. A little planning and know how will help you capture great fireworks photographs. With the 4th of July celebration being this Friday for those in the U.S., this is a great time to work on your fireworks photography. To help you capture the "perfect" fireworks photograph I have two lessons on fireworks photography. The first is a basic lesson and the second goes into more advanced issues to help you fine-tune your images. I also have a link to a great article from Sue Chastain, our Graphics Software Guide, on how to remove ugly backgrounds from your images when necissary.

A Genome in Any Format

In a recent post, Andrew Yates asked, "How much data is a human genome?" He then did a little math to show that an uncompressed diploid human genome would easily fit on two music CDs, if stored as a text file. That got Genetic Future's Daniel MacArthur thinking. There are, he says, other formats that a human genome could be stored in, including as images from an Illumina machine. In that format, a genome with 30x coverage would take up about 28.80 terabytes. Also, if the sequence data is stored as a Sequence Read Format file, the storage space'll top out at 1.98 terabytes.

The FAQs about the human genome

COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. – How many genes are in the human genome" Which genes are commonly associated with genetic diseases" How many mobile elements, simple sequence repeats, or protein kinases are encoded by the genome" What are the largest genes and proteins" How similar are human proteins to those of mouse, yeast, or bacteria"

The FAQs about the human genome

COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. How many genes are in the human genome" Which genes are commonly associated with genetic diseases" How many mobile elements, simple sequence repeats, or protein kinases are encoded by the genome" What are the largest genes and proteins" How similar are human proteins to those of mouse, yeast, or bacteria"

Platypus genome mapping boon for researchers

In decoding the genome of the platypus, a team of researchers from the United States, Australia, England, Germany, Israel, Japan, Spain and New Zealand has revealed important information that will enhance our understanding of other mammals and may lead to the development of new approaches to combat disease in livestock and humans and enhance livestock productivity.

Platypus genome mapping boon for human and livestock researchers

Singapore, May 8, 2008: In decoding the genome of the platypus, a team of researchers from the United States, Australia, England, Germany, Israel, Japan, Spain and New Zealand has revealed important information that will enhance the understanding of other mammals and may lead to the development of new approaches to combat disease in livestock and humans and enhance livestock productivity.

Science: Platypus Genome Mapped

In decoding the genome of the platypus, a team of researchers has revealed important information that will enhance our understanding of other mammals and may lead to the development of new approaches to combat disease in livestock and humans. More >>

Decoded Platypus Genome Spells Out 'Hybrid'

The duck-billed platypus looks and acts like an animal with an identity crisis. It swims a bit like a duck and walks like one, too (on those webbed little feet), but it's certainly no bird. It lays eggs, as if a bird or reptile, yet it nurses its young like the mammal that it is. Now, it turns out the animal looks like a hybrid even at the most minute level, its DNA. Along with today's announcement that the platypus's genome has been sequenced comes the revelation that its genes reflect its odd ancestry.

Researchers Publish Genome Sequence for Duck-Billed Platypus

WEDNESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- An international team of scientists has published the first analysis of the genome sequence of the duck-billed platypus, one of the few mammals that lays eggs.

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