Comparative and Functional Genomics
2002

Meeting Highlights: Plant, Animal and Microbe Genomes X

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Jo Wixon, Jo Dicks

Conclusion

The meeting highlighted significant advancements in genomics across various organisms, including plants, animals, and microbes.

Supporting Evidence

  • Francis Collins discussed the completion of the human genome project and its implications for future research.
  • Paul Keim presented findings on anthrax and its genetic diversity.
  • Michael Bevan highlighted the Arabidopsis genome and its comparison to other plant genomes.
  • David Relman discussed the detection of human commensals and pathogens using genomic tools.
  • Stephen Goff presented on rice as a model cereal for genomic studies.

Takeaway

Scientists are learning a lot about the genes of plants, animals, and tiny germs, which helps us understand how they work and how we can use them better.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1002/cfg.168

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