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The Genomes of Parasites - Dr. Jessie Kissinger

The Genomes of Parasites - Dr. Jessie Kissinger

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta


The Genomes of Parasites - Dr. Jessie Kissinger

FromTalking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Nov 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Parasites are known contributors to human disease and suffering, spanning a wide range of organisms. Dr. Jessie Kissinger from the University of Georgia has spent the last two decades curating genomic data from hundreds of parasites, their vectors and hosts. The information helps researchers generate hypotheses about parasites, and presents a fertile resources for comparing genomes and understanding similarities and differences across this diverse set of organisms. VEuPathDB.org  (Vector and Eukaryotic Pathogens Resource Center)ClinEpiDB.org (Clinical and Epidemiological resource with DIY analyses and many BGMF studies) @jcklab   (Dr. Kissinger twitter)mango.ctegd.uga.edu  (lab website)
Released:
Nov 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.