Simulium Genome Project just approved
Posted by Paul Beuk on 16 September 2011 18:16:33

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From the Simuliidae mailing list:

We've just been notified that our Simulium Genome white paper was approved by NHGRI Council.

We will be sequencing the genomes of 11 species, including the major S. damnosum siblings, S. woodii, S. ochraceum and S. vittatum.

Thanks to all of you who gave support and encouragement. Anyone interested in participating in the project is encouraged to contact me.

Charles Brockhouse

Marine & Aquatic Genetics Laboratory
Biology Department
Creighton University
Omaha, NE, 68178
USA