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Sequencing ancient mitochondrial DNA provided insights to the origin of dogs and their domestication. Not only has sequencing allowed us to trace back evolution of species, but also to trace back transmissible...
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Every individual responds differently to infection by the same type of virus. This is partly due to the tricks viruses use to dodge the host s immune system. Viruses use transposable elements from the...
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Learn how sequencing was used to detect multi-strain tuberculosis in 18th century mummies. Learn more at: http://www.illumina.com/applications/microbiology.ilmn More information: http://www.illumina.com/science/publications/publications-review.ilmn...
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Find out how similarly your eyes and nose collect information from the environment. For more information on applications of Illumina technology in the field of Transcriptomics, please visit us at Illumina:...
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Synopsis: Sequencing accelerates breeding programs for food-producing animals by helping to identify and select desirable characteristics, such as disease resistance. By breeding animals that are naturally...
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Find out how cone snails ingeniously catch their fish; the revelation will leave you stunned. For more information on applications of Illumina technology in the field of Transcriptomics, please visit...
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Actinobacteria are the most abundant microorganisms in freshwater lakes, but we know very little about their role in the ecosystem. 16S Ribosomal RNA is useful to classify microorganisms, but tells...
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A termite carries its wood-digesting microbes in its gut, but the ant doesn t have that option. Although visually similar, ants and termites are genetically very different and process food very differently....