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Monthly Archives: July 2020
Quantify Structural Similarity Comparisons of Genome Assemblies
Contributed by Cory Schlesener, B.S. One important component of a genome’s overall composition is the larger structure of how conserved blocks of genetic sequence are arranged. As segments of DNA recombine, sequences are introduced into new locations and/or orientations in a … Continue reading
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More on the Equine Microbiome
Contributed by Ashleigh Flores, M.S. Within the GI Tract, horses can host up to 1015 bacterial cells, with the highest population residing within the caecum. Recent studies have revealed that distinct individual ecosystems for each compartment of the equine gut … Continue reading
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Pandemic Status as of July 12, 2020
Contributed by DJ Darwin Bandoy, Ph.D. Candidate California is in full lockdown again after a surge in cases. This is a consequence of opening too early when the cases are not fully suppressed. This requires people to wear masks, practice … Continue reading
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Professor Bart C. Weimer, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis Director, 100K Pathogen Genome Project Publication Summary: 22 book chapters 4 books 159 manuscripts 6 patents awarded 13 invention disclosures 540 presentations Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Orcid, ReseacherID (Publons) UCDavis Microbiome Special Research Program Leadership … Continue reading
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Horses and “Pigeon Fever”
Contributed by Ashleigh Flores, M.S. Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis biovar equi is responsible for the highly contagious disease in horses commonly known as “Pigeon Fever”. Although flies act as the primary vector, soil serves as a reservoir for this robust microorganism. Research … Continue reading
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