Thursday 15 April 2010

perigord black truffle genome sequenced

Search Amazon.com for perigord black truffle
Has 125 megabases.
About 58% of genome are transposable elements,there are almost 7,500 protein coding-genes.

Wednesday 14 April 2010

genes linked to miller's syndrome

A mutation in a  gene called DHODH,involved in pyrimidine biosymthesis,is believe to be involved.

Friday 9 April 2010

mimivirus genome sequenced

Analysis of the mimiviru reveals its has about 1,000 genes.
It has a gene that codes for atp as well as genes that produce proteins that move amino acids around(these are activated when the mimivirus invades cells)

Tuesday 6 April 2010

Zebra finch genome sequenced

Genome has duplicates of genes like PHF7,31 pak3-like sequences,lacks mhm sequence and over 200,000 mobile elements.