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AMATA 2010: Tasmanian Devil Genome Map AnnouncedWhat better place to announce the successful genome mapping of the Tasmanian Devil than in Tasmania. At the recent AMATA 2010 conference in Hobart, Dr Elizabeth Murchinson of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (UK) reported on their investigations into the genome sequence of 'the devil'. The results of this research will lead to an increased knowledge of the genetic background of this endangered species and allow for strategies to deal with the aggressive facial tumour now affecting over 60% of the Tasmanian Devil found in the wild. To read full ABC interview with Dr Murchison follow this link. Other reports can be found here. |
Seed Funding InitiativeAMATA seeks to again help place additional new relevant technologies in Australia or New Zealand. The AMATA Committee will make available a total of $150,000 to support the establishment of one or more projects working through AMATA nodes on a loan of seed funding basis. Applications for funding are open until the $150,000 is allocated. More information on the grant guidelines is available for download. |
