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Use of HOX cluster genes to analyse relationships between major arthropod groups

ReferenceG04048
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Michael Akam
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Cambridge
DepartmentGurdon Institute
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 142,859
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 11/09/1995
End date 11/09/1998
Duration36 months

Abstract

We will clone by PCR and inverse PCR the Antp-class Hox genes from representatives of the major myriapod groups (Chilopoda, Diplopoda, Pauropoda and Symphyla) and from apterygote insects (Thysanura, Collembola). Gene linkage will be investigated by pulse field electrophoresis. These data will be used, in conjunction with existing data for insects, crustaceans, chelicerates and annelids, to determine how sequence and structural analyses of Hox genes may be useful for the resolution of relationships at the levels of classes and phyla.

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Committee Closed Committee - Genes & Developmental Biology (GDB)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
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