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Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics

ReferenceBBS/E/D/05191130
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Alan Archibald
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Edinburgh
DepartmentThe Roslin Institute
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 1,907,545
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/08/2008
End date 31/03/2012
Duration44 months

Abstract

The aim of this theme is to characterise the genomes of farmed and companion animals, to exploit comparative and evolutionary perspectives to understand the impact of historical selection (natural and artificial) on phenotypes in order to inform future breeding strategies and to use comparative genome analysis to determine genetic factors involved in animal health and wellbeing. The objectives of the theme are: To analyse and annotate the genome sequences of animal species. To exploit within and between species sequence variation to identify disease resistance or susceptibility genes. To identify the signatures of selection from within and between breed variation. To develop the data integration infrastructure underpinning comparative genomics.

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Committee Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research TopicsAnimal Health
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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