Genome of humans` closest invertebrate relative sequenced

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 20:00

Scientists have sequenced the genome of Botryllus schlosseri - a small sea creature which is humans` closest living invertebrate relative.

Bangladesh scientists decode local jute genome

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 21:17

A team of Bangladeshi scientists has successfully decoded the genome sequence of a local variety of jute plant, opening up a new vista in the development of the golden fibre.

Genome mapping of oil palm could help improve yields

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 15:03

Scientists have identified a single gene critical for yield of the oil palm and have also reported the plants genomic sequence.

China-US scientists sequence Mongolian genome

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 19:25

The sequencing and drafting of the genome was published Thursday in the science journal PLoS Genetics.

Genomes of 201 microbes sequenced

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 21:36

Scientists have successfully sequenced the genomes of 201 microbes to find out more about the role these tiny, single-celled organisms play in our environment.

First full set of great ape genome sequenced

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 16:17

Researchers have sequenced the most comprehensive catalogue of great-ape genome diversity ever, offering insight into the primate evolution.

Scientists sequence world`s oldest genome from 700,000-yr-old horse DNA

Last Updated: Thursday, June 27, 2013, 13:13

Scientists have sequenced the genome of a 700,000 years old horse making it the oldest animal that has had its genome decoded.

Genome of global deep ocean being sequenced

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 11:51

A team of Spanish researchers, coordinated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has begun sequencing the genome of the global deep ocean.

Asian camel genome decoded

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 18:27

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the two-humped Bactrian camel, a desert animal native to the steppes of central Asia.

Genome sequencing may shed light on parrots` longevity and intelligence

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:28

Researchers at Texas A and M University have successfully sequenced the complete genome of a Scarlet macaw for the first time.

Genome analysis sheds light on origin of turtles

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 14:36

The evolution of turtles is an enigma in science. Their distinct body design-with a sharp beak and protective hard shell has changed very little over the past 210 million years.