Publications by authors named "Matthew Hitchens"
We present a genetic map for Xenopus tropicalis, consisting of 2886 Simple Sequence Length Polymorphism (SSLP) markers. Using a bioinformatics-based strategy, we identified unique SSLPs within the X. tropicalis genome.
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- - The cattle genome was sequenced to enhance the understanding of ruminant biology and evolution, containing at least 22,000 genes with 14,345 orthologs shared across seven mammal species.
- - Certain regions in the cattle genome have a higher density of segmental duplications, indicating unique evolutionary changes, particularly in genes linked to lactation and immune responses.
- - This genome sequence serves as a valuable resource for studying mammalian evolution and improving livestock genetics, which can lead to better milk and meat production.
Distribution of polymorphic and non-polymorphic microsatellite repeats in Xenopus tropicalis.
Bioinform Biol Insights
February 2008
The results of our bioinformatics analysis have found over 91,000 di-, tri-, and tetranucleotide microsatellites in our survey of 25% of the X. tropicalis genome, suggesting there may be over 360,000 within the entire genome. Within the X.
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