Genetic mapping of the mutation in .

An EMS-based forward genetic screen was conducted in an apoptotic null background to identify genetic aberrations that contribute to regulation of cell growth in . The current work maps the genomic location of one of the identified mutants, . Genetic crosses conducted through the Fly-CURE consortium determined that the gene locus for the mutation is on chromosome 2R.

Genome Sequences of Microbacteriophages Zada and Ioannes.

Microbacteriophages Zada and Ioannes were isolated from soil and characterized. Genomes were then sequenced and annotated. This was done using the host bacterium Zada and Ioannes are both lytic phages with a morphotype.

Complete Genome Sequences of Cluster G Mycobacteriophage Darionha, Cluster A Mycobacteriophage Salz, and Cluster J Mycobacteriophage ThreeRngTarjay.

Mycobacteriophages Darionha, Salz, and ThreeRngTarjay are mycobacteriophages isolated using the host mc155. Following isolation from soil samples, all three siphoviridae phages were characterized, and their genomes were sequenced and annotated.