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Comparative Genomics

Basic and Applied Research

Edited by James R. Brown

Contributors: Leif Andersson, Diarmaid Hughes, Michael R. Barnes, Michael L. Metzker, Nori Satoh, Steven M. Foord, Bernard M.E. Moret, Chris Upton, James W. Thomas, Emilio F. Merino, Philippe Lemey, Timon P.H. Buys, Alice N.C. Kuo, Joshua C. Kwekel, Michael Francki, Lyle D. Burgoon, Timothy R. Zacharewski, William Martin, Elliot J. Lefkowitz, Tal Dagan, Katrin Henze, Yutaka Satou, Eiichi Shoguchi, Takeshi Kawashima, Koen Deforche, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Rudi Appels, Jane M. Carlton, Steven A. Sullivan, Will W. Lockwood, Cathie Garnis, Ashleen Shadeo, Jennifer Y. Kennett, Raj Chari, Bradley P. Coe, Ivy F.L. Tsui, Eric H.L. Lee, Wan L. Lam, Ian M. Wilson, Jonathan J. Davies, Carolyn J. Brown, Calum Macaulay, Emily Vucic

Published December 3rd 2007 by CRC Press – 400 pages

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When genomic research first came on the scene, much of the biomedical research community viewed it as a limited venture with limited potential. We now know that such an assessment was both highly premature and wonderfully inaccurate. In the last ten years, we’ve witnessed such remarkable acceleration in the merger of basic and applied genomic research that, among other things, genomic research is now thought of as being intrinsic to current drug research. Through rigorous comparative analysis, the genomes of cold-blooded vertebrate, avian, and other mammalian species are providing a deeper understanding of the human genome. Moreover, genomic sequences, which are becoming available for several species have proven to be highly relevant to drug research with regard to a number of otherwise intractable conditions.

Rather than offering a comprehensive volume covering every aspect of comparative genomics, Comparative Genomics: Basic and Applied Research embodies the diverse interests of prominent researchers in the field. Compiling first hand descriptions of their pioneering work, the text focuses on commonalities and synergies across the broad field of comparative genomics. Among its many topics it covers—

· Revolutionary advances in DNA-sequencing technology

· Bold new approaches to the organization and analysis of large phylogenetic data sets

· The impact of comparative genomics on our understanding of evolution

· Efforts toward developing novel antimicrobial drugs, through the use of bacterial pathogen genomes

Ultimately, future breakthroughs in comparative genomics will depend upon the continued interaction and interdependency of applied and basic research. This seminal volume demonstrates both the means and the fruits of that cooperation, and in doing so defines and lays the groundwork for continued progress.

Contents

Introduction: The Broad Horizons of Comparative Genomics; James R. Brown

Basic Research in Comparative GenomicsAdvances in Next-Generation DNA Sequencing Technologies; Michael L. Metzker

Large-Scale Phylogenetic Reconstruction; Bernard M. E. Moret

Comparative Genomics of Viruses Using Bioinformatics Tools; Chris Upton and Elliot J. Lefkowitz

Archaebacteria and the Prokaryote-to-Eukaryote Transition (and the Role of Mitochondria Therein); William Martin, Tal Dagan, and Katrin Henze

Comparative Genomics of Invertebrates.8; Takeshi Kawashima, Eiichi Shoguchi, Yutaka Satou, and Nori Satoh

Comparative Vertebrate Genomics; James W. Thomas

Gaining Insight into Human Population-Specific Selection Pressure; Michael R. Barnes

Applied Research in Comparative Genomics

Comparative Genomics in Drug Discovery; James R. Brown

Comparative Genomics and the Development of Novel Antimicrobials; Diarmaid Hughes

Comparative Genomics and the Development of Antimalarial and Antiparasitic Therapeutics; Emilio F. Merino, Steven A. Sullivan, and Jane M. Carlton

Comparative Genomics in AIDS Research; Philippe Lemey, Koen Deforche, and Anne-Mieke Vandamme

Detailed Comparisons of Cancer Genomes; Timon P. H. Buys, Ian M. Wilson, Bradley P. Coe, Eric H. L. Lee, Jennifer Y. Kennett, William W. Lockwood, Ivy F. L. Tsui, Ashleen Shadeo, Raj Chari, Cathie Garnis, and Wan L. Lam

Comparative Cancer Epigenomics; Alice N. C. Kuo, Ian M. Wilson, Emily Vucic, Eric H. L. Lee, Jonathan J. Davies, Calum MacAulay, Carolyn J. Brown, and Wan L. Lam

G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Comparative Genomics; Steven M. Foord

Comparative Toxicogenomics in Mechanistic and Predictive Toxicology; Josh C. Kwekel, Lyle D. Burgoon, and Tim. R. Zacharewski

Comparative Genomics and Crop Improvement; Michael Francki and Rudi Appels

Domestic Animals: A Treasure Trove for Comparative Genomics; Leif Andersson

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Description: Edited by James R. BrownContributors: Leif Andersson, Diarmaid Hughes, Michael R. Barnes, Michael L. Metzker, Nori Satoh, Steven M. Foord, Bernard M.E. Moret, Chris Upton, James W. Thomas, Emilio F. Merino, Philippe Lemey, Timon P.H. Buys, Alice N.C. Kuo, Joshua C. Kwekel, Michael Francki, Lyle D. Burgoon, Timothy R. Zacharewski, William Martin, Elliot J. Lefkowitz, Tal Dagan, Katrin Henze, Yutaka Satou, Eiichi Shoguchi, Takeshi Kawashima, Koen Deforche, Anne-Mieke Vandamme, Rudi Appels, Jane M. Carlton, Steven A. Sullivan, Will W. Lockwood, Cathie Garnis, Ashleen Shadeo, Jennifer Y. Kennett, Raj Chari, Bradley P. Coe, Ivy F.L. Tsui, Eric H.L. Lee, Wan L. Lam, Ian M. Wilson, Jonathan J. Davies, Carolyn J. Brown, Calum Macaulay, Emily Vucic. When genomic research first came on the scene, much of the biomedical research community viewed it as a limited venture with limited potential. We now know that such an assessment was both highly premature and wonderfully inaccurate. In the last ten...
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