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EMBO reports 4, 2, 143–147 (2003)
doi:10.1038/sj.embor.embor739
The kangaroo genome
Leaps and bounds in comparative genomics
Matthew J. Wakefield1, 2 & Jennifer A. Marshall Graves1
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1 Comparative Genomics Research Group, Research School of Biological Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
2 Centre for Bioinformation Science, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
To whom correspondence should be addressed
Matthew J. Wakefield Tel: +61 2 6125 5093; Fax: +61 2 6125 4891; matthew.wakefield@anu.edu.au
Received 7 August 2002; Accepted 18 December 2002.
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Abstract
The kangaroo genome is a rich and unique resource for comparative genomics. Marsupial genetics and cytology have made significant contributions to the understanding of gene function and evolution, and increasing the availability of kangaroo DNA sequence information would provide these benefits on a genomic scale. Here we summarize the contributions from cytogenetic and genetic studies of marsupials, describe the genomic resources currently available and those being developed, and explore the benefits of a kangaroo genome project.
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