Marsupial Genome Sequences : Providing Insight into Evolution and Disease
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-22, 22 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
22
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
Marsupials (metatherians), with their position in vertebrate phylogeny and their unique biological features, have been studied for many years by a dedicated group of researchers, but it has only been since the sequencing of the first marsupial genome that their value has been more widely recognised.
We now have genome sequences for three distantly related marsupial species (the grey short-tailed opossum, the tammar wallaby, and Tasmanian devil), with the promise of many more genomes to be sequenced in the near future, making this a particularly exciting time in marsupial genomics.
The emergence of a transmissible cancer, which is obliterating the Tasmanian devil population, has increased the importance of obtaining and analysing marsupial genome sequence for understanding such diseases as well as for conservation efforts.
In addition, these genome sequences have facilitated studies aimed at answering questions regarding gene and genome evolution and provided insight into the evolution of epigenetic mechanisms.
Here I highlight the major advances in our understanding of evolution and disease, facilitated by marsupial genome projects, and speculate on the future contributions to be made by such sequences.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Deakin, Janine E.. 2012. Marsupial Genome Sequences : Providing Insight into Evolution and Disease. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-22.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Deakin, Janine E.. Marsupial Genome Sequences : Providing Insight into Evolution and Disease. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480182
American Medical Association (AMA)
Deakin, Janine E.. Marsupial Genome Sequences : Providing Insight into Evolution and Disease. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-22.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480182
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480182