Chapters recently added to WormBook include: Genetic enhancers, Genomic classification of protein-coding gene families, Alternative splicing in C. elegans, C. elegans microRNAs, Cell cycle regulation, Mitochondrial genetics, Gastrulation in C. elegans. For a monthly email containing information about new additions to WormBook, please sign up at http://www.wormbook.org/announce.html.
New WormBook chapters available
Recent additions to WormBook include: Introduction to genetics and
genomics, Basement membranes, Introduction to the germ line, Germline proliferation and its control,
Introduction to signal transduction, TGF-beta signaling, GABA, Introduction to nematode evolution and ecology,
Nematode genome evolution, and Interactions with microbial pathogens.
C. briggsae genetics initiative
A group of labs with an interest in C. briggsae genetics is
seeking input on an initiative to expand the genetic mapping tools
available in this species. This effort will culminate with a grant
proposal for the October 1, 2004 NIH deadline. Researchers whose
current or planned research would benefit from such tools are
encouraged to contact Eric Haag ([email protected]).
Initial WormBook chapters now available
The first 90 chapters of WormBook are now available as
preprints.
Fire Lab Vector Kit available at AddGene
The Fire Lab
C. Elegans Vector Kit is now available for distribution to scientists
at academic and non-profit institutions through Addgene. This kit
contains 288 vectors lacZ and/or GFP fusion vectors for studying gene
expression, control plasmids for RNA-mediated interference, vectors
for bacterial-mediated RNAi, and much more. Addgene is a new not-for-profit
research support service dedicated to archiving and distributing
plasmids from published articles. More information on the
kit is available on the AddGene site.