ACP version 3 genome, official gene set version 3 and Isoseq transcriptome
Prashant Hosmani, Mirella Flores-Gonzalez, Lukas Mueller, Surya Saha
5th Annual Meeting
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
This document provides an overview of rice genomics. It discusses the history of genomics from the 1980s development of DNA markers and PCR, to major milestones like the sequencing of rice genomes in 2002. It describes the International Rice Genome Sequencing Project's clone-by-clone sequencing approach. The rice genome was found to contain over 37,000 genes and significant repetitive elements. Comparative genomics with other cereals revealed conserved synteny. The 3,000 Rice Genomes Project aims to sequence a diverse set of rice varieties to explore genetic diversity.
The future of Rice Genomics: sequencing the collective Oryza GenomeFOODCROPS
The document summarizes findings from the Oryza Map Alignment Project (OMAP), which aims to characterize the rice genome from a comparative standpoint by establishing a genus-wide framework. Key findings include:
1) Extensive structural variation (SV), such as inversions, translocations and duplications, has played a major role in Oryza diversification and was found to be associated with repetitive regions prone to recombination.
2) Comparative analysis of four African Oryza species revealed a high frequency of SVs relative to the rice reference genome, with contractions outnumbering expansions in the two smallest genomes studied.
3) Preliminary investigation of the molecular nature of SVs found evidence that
This study characterized the venom of the wandering spider Ctenus hibernalis. The objectives were to characterize the venom, assess its biological activity, and analyze individual venom proteins. SDS-PAGE analysis showed that most venom components were between 50-75 kDa and less than 15 kDa. The average venom concentration was 47.7 mg/mL. Growth inhibition assays found no antimicrobial effect against 8 bacterial species. Cell viability assays showed the venom markedly reduced viability of mouse myocytes, with a median lethal dose of 0.035 ug/uL. Recombinant expression of venom proteins was unsuccessful likely due to primer imprecision. The venom appeared to have selective potency toward eukaryotic cells and a ne
Overview on arabidopsis and rice genomeGopal Singh
This document summarizes the sequencing of the Arabidopsis and rice genomes. It describes that Arabidopsis was the first plant and third multicellular organism to have its genome sequenced, which was completed in 2000 through an international collaboration. The rice genome sequencing project began in 1997 and was completed in 2005, providing a 389Mb sequence with 95% accuracy. Both projects used BAC and PAC libraries to sequence the genomes. The Arabidopsis genome is 115Mb across 5 chromosomes, while the rice genome is larger at 400-430Mb across 12 chromosomes.
A gene knockout is a genetic technique in which one of an organism's genes is made inoperative ("knocked out" of the organism). However, gene knockout can also refer to the gene that is knocked out or the organism that carries the gene knockout. Knockout organisms or simply knockouts are used to study gene function, usually by investigating the effect of gene loss. Researchers draw inferences from the difference between the knockout organism and normal individuals.
The document summarizes the rice genome sequencing project. The International Rice Genome Sequencing Project was established in 1997 with the goal of sequencing the rice genome through international collaboration. Representatives from 11 countries were assigned different rice chromosomes to sequence. The project found that the rice genome is 420 Mb in size and contains 37,544 protein-coding genes, more than previously estimated for rice. Understanding the rice genome sequence could help improve rice breeding, increase crop yields, and develop disease-resistant rice varieties.
The document summarizes research on cassava conducted by RIKEN in collaboration with organizations in Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. Key points include:
1. Development of an integrated genomics platform for cassava including collection of over 27,000 full-length cDNAs, development of cassava databases and microarrays, and transcriptome analysis.
2. Marker breeding of cassava in Thailand using hybrids between high- and low-yielding varieties to identify genes associated with yield, starch content and disease resistance.
3. Heavy ion beam mutagenesis and characterization of mutant cassava lines in Vietnam with variations in traits like leaf shape and starch content.
This document describes a method for constructing conditional depletion mutants of essential genes in Caulobacter crescentus in order to study loss-of-function phenotypes. The method involves tagging endogenous essential genes with a degradation tag (ssrA) and introducing a second copy under control of a xylose promoter. This allows depletion of the essential gene when xylose is removed. As a proof of concept, genes mreB (essential) and creS (non-essential) were depleted, showing expected phenotypes with and without xylose. The method enables high-throughput generation and screening of depletion strains to study the roles of essential genes in cell shape and structure.
This document provides an overview of rice genomics. It discusses the history of genomics from the 1980s development of DNA markers and PCR, to major milestones like the sequencing of rice genomes in 2002. It describes the International Rice Genome Sequencing Project's clone-by-clone sequencing approach. The rice genome was found to contain over 37,000 genes and significant repetitive elements. Comparative genomics with other cereals revealed conserved synteny. The 3,000 Rice Genomes Project aims to sequence a diverse set of rice varieties to explore genetic diversity.
The future of Rice Genomics: sequencing the collective Oryza GenomeFOODCROPS
The document summarizes findings from the Oryza Map Alignment Project (OMAP), which aims to characterize the rice genome from a comparative standpoint by establishing a genus-wide framework. Key findings include:
1) Extensive structural variation (SV), such as inversions, translocations and duplications, has played a major role in Oryza diversification and was found to be associated with repetitive regions prone to recombination.
2) Comparative analysis of four African Oryza species revealed a high frequency of SVs relative to the rice reference genome, with contractions outnumbering expansions in the two smallest genomes studied.
3) Preliminary investigation of the molecular nature of SVs found evidence that
This study characterized the venom of the wandering spider Ctenus hibernalis. The objectives were to characterize the venom, assess its biological activity, and analyze individual venom proteins. SDS-PAGE analysis showed that most venom components were between 50-75 kDa and less than 15 kDa. The average venom concentration was 47.7 mg/mL. Growth inhibition assays found no antimicrobial effect against 8 bacterial species. Cell viability assays showed the venom markedly reduced viability of mouse myocytes, with a median lethal dose of 0.035 ug/uL. Recombinant expression of venom proteins was unsuccessful likely due to primer imprecision. The venom appeared to have selective potency toward eukaryotic cells and a ne
Overview on arabidopsis and rice genomeGopal Singh
This document summarizes the sequencing of the Arabidopsis and rice genomes. It describes that Arabidopsis was the first plant and third multicellular organism to have its genome sequenced, which was completed in 2000 through an international collaboration. The rice genome sequencing project began in 1997 and was completed in 2005, providing a 389Mb sequence with 95% accuracy. Both projects used BAC and PAC libraries to sequence the genomes. The Arabidopsis genome is 115Mb across 5 chromosomes, while the rice genome is larger at 400-430Mb across 12 chromosomes.
A gene knockout is a genetic technique in which one of an organism's genes is made inoperative ("knocked out" of the organism). However, gene knockout can also refer to the gene that is knocked out or the organism that carries the gene knockout. Knockout organisms or simply knockouts are used to study gene function, usually by investigating the effect of gene loss. Researchers draw inferences from the difference between the knockout organism and normal individuals.
The document summarizes the rice genome sequencing project. The International Rice Genome Sequencing Project was established in 1997 with the goal of sequencing the rice genome through international collaboration. Representatives from 11 countries were assigned different rice chromosomes to sequence. The project found that the rice genome is 420 Mb in size and contains 37,544 protein-coding genes, more than previously estimated for rice. Understanding the rice genome sequence could help improve rice breeding, increase crop yields, and develop disease-resistant rice varieties.
The document summarizes research on cassava conducted by RIKEN in collaboration with organizations in Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. Key points include:
1. Development of an integrated genomics platform for cassava including collection of over 27,000 full-length cDNAs, development of cassava databases and microarrays, and transcriptome analysis.
2. Marker breeding of cassava in Thailand using hybrids between high- and low-yielding varieties to identify genes associated with yield, starch content and disease resistance.
3. Heavy ion beam mutagenesis and characterization of mutant cassava lines in Vietnam with variations in traits like leaf shape and starch content.
This document describes a method for constructing conditional depletion mutants of essential genes in Caulobacter crescentus in order to study loss-of-function phenotypes. The method involves tagging endogenous essential genes with a degradation tag (ssrA) and introducing a second copy under control of a xylose promoter. This allows depletion of the essential gene when xylose is removed. As a proof of concept, genes mreB (essential) and creS (non-essential) were depleted, showing expected phenotypes with and without xylose. The method enables high-throughput generation and screening of depletion strains to study the roles of essential genes in cell shape and structure.
QIAseq Technologies for Metagenomics and Microbiome NGS Library PrepQIAGEN
In this slide deck, learn about the innovative technologies that form the basis of QIAGEN’s portfolio of QIAseq library prep solutions for metagenomics and microbiome sequencing. Whether your research starts from single microbial cells, 16s rRNA PCR amplicons, or gDNA for whole genome analysis, QIAseq technologies offer tips and tricks for capturing the genomic diversity of your samples in the most unbiased, streamlined way possible.
A plant genome project aims to discover all genes and their function in a particular plant species.
The main objective of genomic research in any species is to sequence the whole genome and functions of all the different coding and non-coding sequences.
These techniques helped in preparation of molecular maps of many plant genomes.
Plant genome projects initially focused on a few model organisms that are characterized by small genomes or their amenability to genetic studies
Since sequencing technologies have moved on, sequencing cost have dropped and bioinformatics tools advanced, the genomes of many plant species including the enormous genome of bread wheat have been assembled
Genome sequencing projects have been carried out on all three plant genomes: the nuclear, chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes
This opened venues for advanced molecular breeding and manipulation of plant species, but also have accelerated phylogenetics studies amongst species
Several excellent curated plant genome databases, besides the general nucleotide data base archives, allow public access of plant genomes
Gene knockout is a technique used to study gene function by inactivating a gene in an organism's genome using homologous recombination. This is done by genetically engineering an organism that carries an inoperative version of one or more genes. Gene knockouts have been created in many organisms including mice, yeast, plants and bacteria to better understand gene function and model human diseases. They have provided useful insights into cancer, obesity, heart disease and other conditions. However, some genes are difficult to knockout and the results do not always correspond directly to human phenotypes due to functional differences between species.
Cloning involves creating an exact genetic copy of an organism, with all of its DNA being identical. Genetic modification involves altering the genes of an organism using biotechnology, usually targeting one or a few specific genes to change a trait. While cloning aims to replicate an organism entirely, genetic modification allows targeted changes to traits through gene addition or replacement. The document discusses how scientists in Jurassic Park cloned dinosaurs using ancient DNA preserved in amber, but had to use frog DNA to fill in missing segments, showing how cloning and genetic modification techniques can be combined.
Arabidopsis thaliana was the very first plant whose genome was sequenced by the Arabidopsis Initiative (AGI) in the year 1966-2000. mouse ear cress has been the plant model ever since 1985.
Gene knock out technology involves replacing or disrupting an existing gene with artificial DNA to study gene function. The first knockout mouse was created in 1989. Knockout mice and microorganisms are commonly used animal models for studying genes in the laboratory. The procedure involves isolating the target gene, engineering a new DNA sequence with a marker gene, introducing this into stem cells via electroporation, and breeding mice with the knocked out gene. Knockout technology allows determining gene functions, creating mouse models of human diseases, and characterizing genetic regulatory regions.
This document discusses the field of metagenomics, which involves directly extracting and sequencing genetic material from environmental samples without culturing individual microbial species. It provides a brief history of metagenomics from early microbiologists in the 17th century to recent large-scale sequencing projects. Methods of metagenomic analysis like sequence-driven and function-driven approaches are described. Applications to studying uncultured symbiotic microbes, extreme environments, and the human gut microbiome are also summarized.
DNA barcoding is a standardized method to identify species using a short genetic marker from a standardized portion of the genome. It involves building a reference library of DNA barcodes from identified specimens of known species. Unknown samples can then be identified by comparing their barcodes to sequences in the reference library. The standard barcode region for animals is the COI gene from mitochondrial DNA. DNA barcoding has many applications, including identifying species across all life stages, identifying fragments or processed products, tracking disease vectors, distinguishing cryptic species, and detecting illegal wildlife trade. It provides an alternative identification method that can complement morphological identification.
Genome projects and their ContributionsAlbertPaul18
This is a presentation about different Genome projects like Rice genome project, Maize genome project, Wheat Genome project and Human genome project. It highlights how they were conducted and what the science community gained by conducting them. A side about the future challenges of such genome projects is also added.
This document discusses genomics and genome sequencing. It provides an overview of the history of genome sequencing including early organisms sequenced like bacteriophage. It describes how genomes are sequenced through library construction, cloning, and strategies like Sanger sequencing. Applications of genome sequencing are also mentioned such as predicting genes, studying genome organization and evolution, and understanding the genetic basis of disease.
The document discusses the Plant Genome Project focused on Arabidopsis thaliana. It describes how Arabidopsis thaliana was the first plant to have its genome completely sequenced. The sequencing project, led by multiple agencies, aimed to identify all genes in Arabidopsis thaliana by 2000. The project was completed in 2000 and identified around 26,000 protein-coding genes in the plant's genome. Subsequent projects like the 1001 Genomes Project aimed to sequence additional strains of Arabidopsis thaliana from different geographical regions to identify genetic variations.
This document provides an overview of genetics and forensic techniques used in veterinary forensics. It discusses DNA fingerprinting using RFLP, STR, SNP, and mitochondrial DNA analysis. It also covers sample collection, DNA extraction methods, PCR, and sequencing. Ten case studies are described that demonstrate applications like species identification, determining geographical origin, solving poaching/illegal hunting cases, and identifying predators in attacks. The document discusses limitations and the potential for veterinary forensics to help resolve disputes and identify missing animals. It concludes with descriptions of forensic institutes in India.
This document provides an overview of genome sequencing. It discusses the history of genome sequencing, from early sequencing of small viruses in the 1970s to larger genomes like yeast and the human genome. The document outlines different sequencing technologies over time, from Sanger sequencing to newer single-molecule approaches. It also summarizes key genome projects like ENCODE and 1000 Genomes that have provided insights into non-coding regulatory elements and human genetic variation.
Genetic Engineering and the future of EvolutiomRicha Khatiwada
Genetic engineering will allow humans to direct their own evolution for the first time in history. By arranging the four bases of DNA - A, T, G, C - genetic instructions can be changed, altering organisms. CRISPR is a new, faster, cheaper, and more precise genetic engineering tool that can edit live cells and has reduced the cost of genetic engineering by 99%. If guided with caution, genetic engineering has the potential to cure diseases like HIV and cancer, extend human lifespans by borrowing genes from immortal species, and enhance humans for space travel by engineering plants and stronger bodies. However, there are also risks like the rise of "designer babies", dictators forcing genetic changes, and the creation of super soldiers
The document discusses a lecture on biotechnology given by Dr. Srinivasreddy Patil. It covers topics like the introduction and tools of genetic engineering, including vectors, enzymes, and host cells. Recombinant DNA technology and its applications are explained, using the example of insulin synthesis. Other topics covered include DNA fingerprinting, gene therapy, the human genome project, and monoclonal antibodies. The document also addresses the hazards and safeguards of genetic engineering.
The document describes a study that tested a rapid saturated phenol screening method for detecting plasmids in bacteria. Several bacterial isolates were screened for plasmids using both the alkaline lysis method and the rapid screening method. The rapid method more quickly and consistently detected plasmids in three isolates. It is a simple, efficient alternative to alkaline lysis screening for plasmid presence or absence and allows screening many samples in a short time.
Plant genome projects aim to discover all the genes and their functions in a particular plant species. Early projects focused on model organisms like Arabidopsis thaliana due to their small genomes and amenability to genetic studies. In 1990, the National Science Foundation led a multi-agency effort to sequence the entire Arabidopsis genome by 2000, making it the first plant to be fully sequenced. Recent advances have enabled large-scale genome sequencing projects, like the 1001 Genomes Project which obtained complete genomes of 1001 Arabidopsis strains from different geographical regions to study genetic variations.
Here are the key steps in order:
1. Chemotaxis - Phagocytes are attracted to the site of infection.
2. Attachment - The phagocyte attaches to the pathogen via cell surface receptors binding to proteins on the pathogen.
3. Phagocytosis - The phagocyte membrane envelops and engulfs the pathogen, forming an internal vesicle called a phagosome.
4. Phagosome formation - The phagosome containing the engulfed pathogen forms inside the phagocyte.
5. Lysosome fusion - Lysosomes containing digestive enzymes fuse with the phagosome.
6. Digestion - Enzymes within the phagolysosome break down the pathogen.
7
Knockout mice are mice that have had a specific gene inactivated through replacement or disruption with artificial DNA. This allows researchers to study the function of that gene. The technique was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology. The procedure involves isolating the target gene, engineering a modified DNA sequence, introducing this into embryonic stem cells, and implanting the modified stem cells into mouse blastocysts. This generates chimeric mice that can pass the modified gene to offspring. Knockout mice provide insights into gene function in humans and are used as models for diseases. They also enable drug and therapy testing, though some genes cause developmental issues if knocked out.
Saha UC Davis Plant Pathology seminar Infrastructure for battling the Citrus ...Surya Saha
Rapidly spreading invasive diseases in systems with little or no prior experimental data or resources pose a unique set of challenges for growers, scientists as well as regulators. As a part of a USDA NIFA CAPS project focused on the psyllid, Diaphorina citri, we have released improved genomics resources including high quality genome assemblies and annotation. We have also created an open access web portal for analyses around the Citrus Greening/Huanglongbing disease complex. Citrusgreening.org includes pathosystem-wide resources and bioinformatics tools for multiple Citrus spp. hosts, the Asian citrus psyllid vector (ACP, Diaphorina citri), and multiple pathogens including Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of a database to use the pathosystem as a holistic framework to understand an insect transmitted plant disease. Users can submit relevant data sets to enable sharing and allow the community to leverage their data within an integrated system. The system includes the metabolic pathway databases CitrusCyc and DiaphorinaCyc with organism specific pathways that can be used to mine metabolomics, transcriptomics and proteomics results to identify pathways and regulatory mechanisms involved in disease response. The Psyllid Expression Network (PEN) contains expression profiles of ACP genes from multiple life stages, tissues, conditions and hosts. The Citrus Expression Network (CEN) contains public expression data from multiple tissues and conditions for various citrus hosts. All tools connect to a central database. The portal also includes electrical penetration graph (EPG) recordings, information about citrus rootstock trials and metabolomics data in addition to traditional omics data types with a goal of combining and mining all information related to the Huanglongbing pathosystem. User-friendly manual curation tools will allow the continuous improvement of knowledge base as more experimental research is published. The portal can be accessed at https://citrusgreening.org/.
Functional annotation of invertebrate genomesSurya Saha
Functional annotation of the Asian citrus psyllid genome identified genes, assigned gene ontology terms, and mapped genes to pathways. Gene ontology and pathway analysis of differentially expressed genes between infected and uninfected psyllids identified enriched terms involved in the cytoskeleton, endocytosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Improved functional annotation using GOanna added depth to the gene ontology annotation and identified additional enriched pathways related to response to hypoxia and regulation of cytoskeletal remodeling.
QIAseq Technologies for Metagenomics and Microbiome NGS Library PrepQIAGEN
In this slide deck, learn about the innovative technologies that form the basis of QIAGEN’s portfolio of QIAseq library prep solutions for metagenomics and microbiome sequencing. Whether your research starts from single microbial cells, 16s rRNA PCR amplicons, or gDNA for whole genome analysis, QIAseq technologies offer tips and tricks for capturing the genomic diversity of your samples in the most unbiased, streamlined way possible.
A plant genome project aims to discover all genes and their function in a particular plant species.
The main objective of genomic research in any species is to sequence the whole genome and functions of all the different coding and non-coding sequences.
These techniques helped in preparation of molecular maps of many plant genomes.
Plant genome projects initially focused on a few model organisms that are characterized by small genomes or their amenability to genetic studies
Since sequencing technologies have moved on, sequencing cost have dropped and bioinformatics tools advanced, the genomes of many plant species including the enormous genome of bread wheat have been assembled
Genome sequencing projects have been carried out on all three plant genomes: the nuclear, chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes
This opened venues for advanced molecular breeding and manipulation of plant species, but also have accelerated phylogenetics studies amongst species
Several excellent curated plant genome databases, besides the general nucleotide data base archives, allow public access of plant genomes
Gene knockout is a technique used to study gene function by inactivating a gene in an organism's genome using homologous recombination. This is done by genetically engineering an organism that carries an inoperative version of one or more genes. Gene knockouts have been created in many organisms including mice, yeast, plants and bacteria to better understand gene function and model human diseases. They have provided useful insights into cancer, obesity, heart disease and other conditions. However, some genes are difficult to knockout and the results do not always correspond directly to human phenotypes due to functional differences between species.
Cloning involves creating an exact genetic copy of an organism, with all of its DNA being identical. Genetic modification involves altering the genes of an organism using biotechnology, usually targeting one or a few specific genes to change a trait. While cloning aims to replicate an organism entirely, genetic modification allows targeted changes to traits through gene addition or replacement. The document discusses how scientists in Jurassic Park cloned dinosaurs using ancient DNA preserved in amber, but had to use frog DNA to fill in missing segments, showing how cloning and genetic modification techniques can be combined.
Arabidopsis thaliana was the very first plant whose genome was sequenced by the Arabidopsis Initiative (AGI) in the year 1966-2000. mouse ear cress has been the plant model ever since 1985.
Gene knock out technology involves replacing or disrupting an existing gene with artificial DNA to study gene function. The first knockout mouse was created in 1989. Knockout mice and microorganisms are commonly used animal models for studying genes in the laboratory. The procedure involves isolating the target gene, engineering a new DNA sequence with a marker gene, introducing this into stem cells via electroporation, and breeding mice with the knocked out gene. Knockout technology allows determining gene functions, creating mouse models of human diseases, and characterizing genetic regulatory regions.
This document discusses the field of metagenomics, which involves directly extracting and sequencing genetic material from environmental samples without culturing individual microbial species. It provides a brief history of metagenomics from early microbiologists in the 17th century to recent large-scale sequencing projects. Methods of metagenomic analysis like sequence-driven and function-driven approaches are described. Applications to studying uncultured symbiotic microbes, extreme environments, and the human gut microbiome are also summarized.
DNA barcoding is a standardized method to identify species using a short genetic marker from a standardized portion of the genome. It involves building a reference library of DNA barcodes from identified specimens of known species. Unknown samples can then be identified by comparing their barcodes to sequences in the reference library. The standard barcode region for animals is the COI gene from mitochondrial DNA. DNA barcoding has many applications, including identifying species across all life stages, identifying fragments or processed products, tracking disease vectors, distinguishing cryptic species, and detecting illegal wildlife trade. It provides an alternative identification method that can complement morphological identification.
Genome projects and their ContributionsAlbertPaul18
This is a presentation about different Genome projects like Rice genome project, Maize genome project, Wheat Genome project and Human genome project. It highlights how they were conducted and what the science community gained by conducting them. A side about the future challenges of such genome projects is also added.
This document discusses genomics and genome sequencing. It provides an overview of the history of genome sequencing including early organisms sequenced like bacteriophage. It describes how genomes are sequenced through library construction, cloning, and strategies like Sanger sequencing. Applications of genome sequencing are also mentioned such as predicting genes, studying genome organization and evolution, and understanding the genetic basis of disease.
The document discusses the Plant Genome Project focused on Arabidopsis thaliana. It describes how Arabidopsis thaliana was the first plant to have its genome completely sequenced. The sequencing project, led by multiple agencies, aimed to identify all genes in Arabidopsis thaliana by 2000. The project was completed in 2000 and identified around 26,000 protein-coding genes in the plant's genome. Subsequent projects like the 1001 Genomes Project aimed to sequence additional strains of Arabidopsis thaliana from different geographical regions to identify genetic variations.
This document provides an overview of genetics and forensic techniques used in veterinary forensics. It discusses DNA fingerprinting using RFLP, STR, SNP, and mitochondrial DNA analysis. It also covers sample collection, DNA extraction methods, PCR, and sequencing. Ten case studies are described that demonstrate applications like species identification, determining geographical origin, solving poaching/illegal hunting cases, and identifying predators in attacks. The document discusses limitations and the potential for veterinary forensics to help resolve disputes and identify missing animals. It concludes with descriptions of forensic institutes in India.
This document provides an overview of genome sequencing. It discusses the history of genome sequencing, from early sequencing of small viruses in the 1970s to larger genomes like yeast and the human genome. The document outlines different sequencing technologies over time, from Sanger sequencing to newer single-molecule approaches. It also summarizes key genome projects like ENCODE and 1000 Genomes that have provided insights into non-coding regulatory elements and human genetic variation.
Genetic Engineering and the future of EvolutiomRicha Khatiwada
Genetic engineering will allow humans to direct their own evolution for the first time in history. By arranging the four bases of DNA - A, T, G, C - genetic instructions can be changed, altering organisms. CRISPR is a new, faster, cheaper, and more precise genetic engineering tool that can edit live cells and has reduced the cost of genetic engineering by 99%. If guided with caution, genetic engineering has the potential to cure diseases like HIV and cancer, extend human lifespans by borrowing genes from immortal species, and enhance humans for space travel by engineering plants and stronger bodies. However, there are also risks like the rise of "designer babies", dictators forcing genetic changes, and the creation of super soldiers
The document discusses a lecture on biotechnology given by Dr. Srinivasreddy Patil. It covers topics like the introduction and tools of genetic engineering, including vectors, enzymes, and host cells. Recombinant DNA technology and its applications are explained, using the example of insulin synthesis. Other topics covered include DNA fingerprinting, gene therapy, the human genome project, and monoclonal antibodies. The document also addresses the hazards and safeguards of genetic engineering.
The document describes a study that tested a rapid saturated phenol screening method for detecting plasmids in bacteria. Several bacterial isolates were screened for plasmids using both the alkaline lysis method and the rapid screening method. The rapid method more quickly and consistently detected plasmids in three isolates. It is a simple, efficient alternative to alkaline lysis screening for plasmid presence or absence and allows screening many samples in a short time.
Plant genome projects aim to discover all the genes and their functions in a particular plant species. Early projects focused on model organisms like Arabidopsis thaliana due to their small genomes and amenability to genetic studies. In 1990, the National Science Foundation led a multi-agency effort to sequence the entire Arabidopsis genome by 2000, making it the first plant to be fully sequenced. Recent advances have enabled large-scale genome sequencing projects, like the 1001 Genomes Project which obtained complete genomes of 1001 Arabidopsis strains from different geographical regions to study genetic variations.
Here are the key steps in order:
1. Chemotaxis - Phagocytes are attracted to the site of infection.
2. Attachment - The phagocyte attaches to the pathogen via cell surface receptors binding to proteins on the pathogen.
3. Phagocytosis - The phagocyte membrane envelops and engulfs the pathogen, forming an internal vesicle called a phagosome.
4. Phagosome formation - The phagosome containing the engulfed pathogen forms inside the phagocyte.
5. Lysosome fusion - Lysosomes containing digestive enzymes fuse with the phagosome.
6. Digestion - Enzymes within the phagolysosome break down the pathogen.
7
Knockout mice are mice that have had a specific gene inactivated through replacement or disruption with artificial DNA. This allows researchers to study the function of that gene. The technique was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology. The procedure involves isolating the target gene, engineering a modified DNA sequence, introducing this into embryonic stem cells, and implanting the modified stem cells into mouse blastocysts. This generates chimeric mice that can pass the modified gene to offspring. Knockout mice provide insights into gene function in humans and are used as models for diseases. They also enable drug and therapy testing, though some genes cause developmental issues if knocked out.
Saha UC Davis Plant Pathology seminar Infrastructure for battling the Citrus ...Surya Saha
Rapidly spreading invasive diseases in systems with little or no prior experimental data or resources pose a unique set of challenges for growers, scientists as well as regulators. As a part of a USDA NIFA CAPS project focused on the psyllid, Diaphorina citri, we have released improved genomics resources including high quality genome assemblies and annotation. We have also created an open access web portal for analyses around the Citrus Greening/Huanglongbing disease complex. Citrusgreening.org includes pathosystem-wide resources and bioinformatics tools for multiple Citrus spp. hosts, the Asian citrus psyllid vector (ACP, Diaphorina citri), and multiple pathogens including Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of a database to use the pathosystem as a holistic framework to understand an insect transmitted plant disease. Users can submit relevant data sets to enable sharing and allow the community to leverage their data within an integrated system. The system includes the metabolic pathway databases CitrusCyc and DiaphorinaCyc with organism specific pathways that can be used to mine metabolomics, transcriptomics and proteomics results to identify pathways and regulatory mechanisms involved in disease response. The Psyllid Expression Network (PEN) contains expression profiles of ACP genes from multiple life stages, tissues, conditions and hosts. The Citrus Expression Network (CEN) contains public expression data from multiple tissues and conditions for various citrus hosts. All tools connect to a central database. The portal also includes electrical penetration graph (EPG) recordings, information about citrus rootstock trials and metabolomics data in addition to traditional omics data types with a goal of combining and mining all information related to the Huanglongbing pathosystem. User-friendly manual curation tools will allow the continuous improvement of knowledge base as more experimental research is published. The portal can be accessed at https://citrusgreening.org/.
Functional annotation of invertebrate genomesSurya Saha
Functional annotation of the Asian citrus psyllid genome identified genes, assigned gene ontology terms, and mapped genes to pathways. Gene ontology and pathway analysis of differentially expressed genes between infected and uninfected psyllids identified enriched terms involved in the cytoskeleton, endocytosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Improved functional annotation using GOanna added depth to the gene ontology annotation and identified additional enriched pathways related to response to hypoxia and regulation of cytoskeletal remodeling.
Updates on Citrusgreening.org database from USDA NIFA project meetingSurya Saha
The document discusses the citrusgreening.org portal and its resources for researching citrus greening disease. It provides pathway databases for the Asian citrus psyllid vector and citrus pathogens, as well as expression networks showing gene expression data. It outlines current and future work including a psyllid annotation update, new citrus and psyllid RNA-seq data, and potential methods for studying the insect-pathogen interaction like genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics. The document envisions an AgriVectors knowledge base to integrate pathosystem data from multiple sources.
Visualization of insect vector-plant pathogen interactions in the citrus gree...Surya Saha
This document summarizes Surya Saha's presentation on using omics approaches to study the interactions between the Asian citrus psyllid vector, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus pathogen, and citrus plants in the citrus greening pathosystem. Key points include the generation of a new reference genome for the Asian citrus psyllid, assembly of genomes for its endosymbionts, development of an online annotation platform for manual gene curation, generation of an isoform-level psyllid transcriptome, analysis of gene expression networks in the psyllid in response to different conditions, and discovery of differences in how psyllid life stages respond transcriptionally to the citrus
RNA-Seq Analysis of Blueberry Fruit Development and RipeningAnn Loraine
This document summarizes an RNA-Seq analysis of blueberry fruit development and ripening. Researchers sequenced RNA from five stages of fruit development to generate over 20 million reads per sample. Reads were aligned to the blueberry genome assembly to identify over 50,000 expressed genes and their expression profiles across stages. Analysis identified thousands of differentially expressed genes between stages and clusters of genes with similar expression patterns. Pathway analysis revealed metabolic pathways active during fruit development, including a potential new pathway for bixin biosynthesis with high expression during fruit maturation. Resources from the project include an online blueberry browser and gene expression data.
This document summarizes resources for studying the tritrophic disease complex of citrus greening. It describes a systems biology platform for visualizing omics data on genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. It outlines databases and tools developed for the citrus greening pathosystem, including genome browsers, biochemical pathway databases for the host, vector and pathogens, and an annotation editor. It details resources specific to the Asian citrus psyllid vector, such as a pathway database (DiaphorinaCyc), an expression atlas with omics data from various tissues, and a psyllid expression network. The goal is to utilize these system biology resources to better understand targets for interdicting the
Access to large-scale omics datasets i.e. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, phenomics, etc. has revolutionized biology and led to the emergence of systems approaches to advance our understanding of biological processes. With decreasing time and cost to generate these datasets, omics data integration has created both exciting opportunities and immense challenges for biologists, computational biologists, biostatisticians and biomathematicians. Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics together they help to bring out the best of characters in plants.
This document discusses genomic resource conservation of horticultural crops. It defines genomic resources and describes the types that exist, including genomic, mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA, RNA, DNA markers, probes, primers, vectors, cloned genes, libraries, and sequence information. Genomic resources can be used for transgenic and cisgenic plant development, molecular breeding, germplasm screening, detailed understanding of plant biology, crop improvement through markers and genes, assessing diversity, and comparative genomics. The status of sequencing projects and EST resources available in public databases for various horticultural crops is presented. DNA banks that conserve genomic resources are described. Major plant DNA banks around the world are listed. Different genomic resource databases are provided. Future areas of focus include
Richelle SOPKO is a biologist with expertise in kinase signaling pathways. She has extensive experience using techniques like proteomics, RNAi, transgenic animals, and mass spectrometry to identify kinase targets and characterize cellular signaling. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School, her work involves mapping phosphorylation pathways in Drosophila and examining crosstalk between survival pathways in blood cells.
This document discusses genomic approaches for biodiversity conservation. It begins with an introduction to biodiversity and conservation genomics. It then summarizes key threats to biodiversity such as habitat loss. The document provides an overview of various genomic tools for biodiversity research including DNA barcoding, metagenomics, reduced representation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing. It discusses applications of these tools like monitoring genetic diversity and identifying adaptive variation. The document also explores emerging techniques like genome editing, gene drives, de-extinction, and the use of artificial intelligence. It examines genomic applications for plant genetic resource management and conservation. Finally, it presents two case studies, one on developing DNA barcodes for orchid species identification and another on detecting genetic diversity
Microbiome studies using 16S ribosomal DNA PCR: some cautionary tales.jennomics
Presentation at a workshop conducted by the UC Davis Bioinformatics Core Facility: Using the Linux Command Line for Analysis of High Throughput Sequence Data, September 15-19, 2014
Phylogenomic methods for comparative evolutionary biology - University Colleg...Joe Parker
This document outlines Joe Parker's research interests in phylogenomics and high-throughput comparative genomics at Queen Mary University London. It discusses why phylogenomics is important, provides examples of past studies, and describes the lab's workflow and tools for sequencing, assembly, alignment, phylogeny inference, and phylogenetic analysis. It also presents a case study on detecting genome-wide convergence and discusses future directions including environmental metagenomics, cloud computing models, and real-time phylogenetics.
Transgene-free CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing methods in plantsCIAT
"Transgene-free CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing methods in plants" by Matthew R. Willmann, Ph.D. Director, Plant Transformation Facility College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University.
Microbiology has experienced a transformation during the last 25 years that has altered microbiologists' view of microorganisms and how to study them. The realization that most microorganisms cannot be grown readily in pure culture forced microbiologists to question their belief that the microbial world had been conquered. We were forced to replace this belief with an acknowledgment of the extent of our ignorance about the range of metabolic and organismal diversity.
CitrusCyc: Metabolic Pathway Databases for the C. clementina and C. sinensis...Surya Saha
CitrusCyc is a metabolic pathway database for the Citrus clementina and Citrus sinensis genomes. It was constructed using the Pathway Tools software and contains pathways, reactions, enzymes and genes derived from the annotated citrus genomes and the MetaCyc database. The database contains over 25,000 proteins and 40,000 transcripts with EC numbers for both citrus species. It provides visualizations of metabolic pathways and allows for overlay of RNA-seq expression data. Future work includes manual curation of pathways and development of a Meta-CitrusCyc database.
This study performed a comparative metagenomic analysis of fecal samples from 13 healthy individuals of various ages to identify genomic features common and variable among human gut microbiomes. It found that gut microbiomes from unweaned infants were simple and highly variable, while adults and weaned children were more complex but functionally uniform. 237 gene families were commonly enriched in adult microbiomes and 136 in infant microbiomes, with a small overlap. 647 new gene families were exclusively present in human intestinal microbiomes.
This document discusses the analysis of microbial communities through sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. It presents WATERS, a workflow system that automates and bundles various software tools for analyzing 16S rRNA sequence data. The goals of WATERS are to simplify the analysis process for users without specialized bioinformatics expertise and to facilitate reproducibility through tracking of data provenance. WATERS guides users through the typical sequence analysis steps of alignment, chimera filtering, OTU clustering, taxonomy assignment, phylogeny tree building, and ecological analyses and visualization. By integrating existing tools into a single automated workflow, WATERS aims to reduce the effort required for 16S rRNA data analysis and allow researchers to focus on biological interpretation of results.
This document provides a summary of Vasant Janakiraman's experience and qualifications. He has over 10 years of experience in molecular biology and cell biology, with a focus on next generation sequencing. He has led collaborative projects, presented research findings, and contributed to over 10 publications. Currently he works as a Senior Scientific Researcher at Genentech, with expertise in developing and running various next generation sequencing assays and expression of proteins using baculovirus systems.
The Crop Ontology is a controlled vocabulary for plant breeding data that aims to standardize terminology and enable data sharing and interoperability. It provides definitions and relationships for traits, phenotypes, experimental factors, and other relevant concepts. The ontology is being developed collaboratively by various crop centers and is accessible online. It is aligned with other related ontologies and being converted to semantic web formats to integrate with other plant data resources and enable linked open data.
An overview of genomic epidemiology, Canada's IRIDA project for genome-based outbreak investigation, and a breathless romp through the awesome potential of the MinION
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An open access resource portal for arthropod vectors and agricultural pathosy...Surya Saha
AgriVectors.org is a systems biology resource for vector biologists that aims to provide omics resources and databases to identify targets for interdiction molecules. It utilizes a distributed data schema to rapidly release genome assemblies and transcriptomes. Undergraduate students manually curate genes and pathways of interest from NCBI gene models. The site also provides web-based tools to visualize and analyze high-dimensional experimental data like proteomics and gene expression networks. The goal is to build an ecosystem of integrated resources and tools to study vector-pathogen-host systems important for agriculture.
AgriVectors: A Data and Systems Resource for Arthropod Vectors of Plant DiseasesSurya Saha
Arthropod vectors of pathogens cause enormous economic losses and are a fundamental challenge for sustainable increases in food production, yet agricultural pathosystems remain an underserved area of research. To more effectively fight plant diseases, data pertaining to a disease system needs to be consolidated, made searchable and amenable to data mining. The AgriVectors platform is an open access and comprehensive resource for growers, researchers and industry working on plant pathogens and pathosystems spread by arthropod vectors. The portal connects established public repositories with pathosystem-specific data repositories. The AgriVectors system will provide tools to enable technologies such as RNAi, CRISPR, screening bioassays, etc. to leverage current and emerging knowledge across disciplines. It will also include private and unpublished data, using passwords and secure protocols for restricted access. The portal will be based on the Citrusgreening.org (https://citrusgreening.org/) community resource that was developed as a model for systems biology of tritrophic disease complexes. Citrusgreening.org provides omics and biology resources for the Huanglongbing pathosystem. In addition, it includes a biochemical pathway database for each organism in this disease complex, and an expression atlas with proteomics and RNAseq data from psyllids (http://pen.citrusgreening.org) and citrus (http://cen.citrusgreening.org) across multiple infection states. The AgriVectors portal will extend this model beyond gene-centric omics data to the broader Pathosystem-wide information, with integrated pest management, behavioral, plant health, soil health and climate data to incorporate rapid phenotyping information from research trials, building a foundation for more effectively identifying solutions to combat plant diseases.
Deciphering the genome of Diaphorina citri to develop solutions for the citru...Surya Saha
The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) is the insect vector of the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the causal agent for the citrus greening or Huanglongbing disease which threatens citrus industry worldwide. This vector is the primary target of approaches to stop the transmission of the pathogen. Accurate structural and functional annotation of the psyllid’s gene models and understanding its interactions with the pathogenic bacterium, CLas, is required for precise targeting using molecular methods such as RNAi. We opted for manual curation of gene families in the draft genome of D. citri (Diaci v1.1, contig N50 34.4Kb) that have key functional roles in D. citri biology and pathology. The community effort resulted in Official Gene Set v1.0 with more than 500 manually curated gene models across developmental, RNAi regulatory, and immune-related pathways.
Single copy marker analysis of the current genome shows a significant proportion of 3,350 markers conserved in Hemipterans to be missing (25%) with only 74% present in full-length copies. The manual genome annotation also identified a number of misassemblies and missing genes in the current genome. This is, in-part, due to the complexity introduced when assembling a heterogeneous sample containing DNA from multiple psyllids and exacerbated by the use of short reads. This challenge is common with insect genomes due to the size of individuals. To improve quality of genome assembly, we generated 36.2Gb of Pacbio long reads with a coverage of 80X for the 450Mb psyllid genome. The Canu assembler followed by Dovetail Chicago-based scaffolding was used to create an improved assembly (Diaci v2.0) with a contig N50 of 758.7kb and 1906 contigs. The assembly was polished with Pacbio and Illumina paired-end reads to remove indel and SNP errors. We are employing Dovetail Chicago and 10X Illumina libraries generated from a single psyllid in conjunction with Bionano optical maps to achieve long-range scaffolding of the genome. We have also generated full-length cDNA transcripts from diseased and healthy tissue from multiple life stages with the Pacbio IsoSeq technology. This will be the first time all these methods have been applied to resolve a complex insect genome from a highly heterogeneous sample. The new assembly will be available on https://citrusgreening.org/ which is our portal for all omics resources for the citrusgreening disease. We are continuing with the manual curation effort using the improved genome. We will also present how the improved genome and annotation is contributing to the development of molecular interdiction methods to disrupt the vectoring ability of D. citri.
The document discusses quality control of sequencing data. It covers exploration of data files using command line tools, evaluation of read quality metrics like quality scores and length distributions using FastQC, and preprocessing reads by trimming low quality ends and removing short reads using fastq-mcf. Exercises guide exploring a protein fasta file, evaluating quality of Illumina datasets for tomato, and preprocessing the reads.
Using Long Reads, Optical Maps and Long-Range Scaffolding to improve the Diap...Surya Saha
The document discusses efforts to improve the genome assembly of the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), the insect vector of citrus greening disease. It describes using long read sequencing data from PacBio to generate a new assembly with an N50 of 83kb, a significant improvement over the previous N50 of 34kb. It further discusses additional efforts using technologies like Dovetail scaffolding, 10X Genomics, and optical mapping to further improve scaffolding and resolve haplotypes, with the goal of generating a high-quality reference genome for D. citri.
The document provides an overview of the history and development of DNA sequencing technologies. It discusses early methods like Sanger sequencing and Maxam-Gilbert sequencing. It then summarizes major next-generation sequencing platforms like Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, and Oxford Nanopore. The document also covers sequencing trends, costs, and considerations for choosing a sequencing platform.
The document summarizes updates to the tomato genome sequence, including:
1) The tomato genome build SL3.0 integrated over 1000 BAC sequences into the previous build SL2.50, improving contiguity and reducing gaps.
2) The BAC sequences were assembled, aligned to SL2.50, and automatically integrated using a published workflow. Integrated BACs then underwent manual and NCBI validation.
3) Compared to SL2.50, the new build SL3.0 has fewer and smaller sequence gaps, representing an improved tomato genome assembly. Future plans include integrating additional sequences and producing new gene annotations.
This was presented on Mar 31, 2015 at Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY at the 3rd BTI Bioinformatics Course http://btiplantbioinfocourse.wordpress.com/
This was presented on Mar 31, 2015 at Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY at the 3rd BTI Bioinformatics Course http://btiplantbioinfocourse.wordpress.com/
The tomato reference genome is one of the most widely used genomic resources in the Solanaceae as well as the wider plant research community. We frequently receive questions from the community regarding the assembly versions. This session will explain the changes in the current version of the tomato genome (SL2.50). The current tomato genome build contains numerous inter-contig gaps (median 931bp, mean 1869bp) and inter-scaffold gaps (median 210Kbp, mean 525Kbp). Updates will be provided regarding the forthcoming tomato genome build (SL3.0) that will include finished BACs (HTGS phase 3) for closing the gaps.
This document outlines exercises for quality control of NGS data from an Illumina sequencing experiment on tomato ripening stages. The exercises include: 1) evaluating raw fastq files for format and number of sequences; 2) using FastQC to analyze read quality scores, lengths, duplication levels, and k-mer content; and 3) preprocessing the reads using fastq-mcf to trim low quality ends and remove short reads before reanalyzing with FastQC. The goal is to learn how to evaluate NGS read quality and preprocess data prior to downstream analysis.
Sequencing, Genome Assembly and the SGN PlatformSurya Saha
This talk was presented at IASRI Pusa on June 13th, 2014.
Centre for Agricultural Bioinformatics
Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute
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Surya Saha presented on the history and current state of DNA sequencing technologies. The presentation covered first generation Sanger sequencing and more recent next generation sequencing technologies such as Illumina, Ion Torrent, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore. Key points included the increasing throughput and decreasing costs of sequencing over time, factors to consider when choosing a sequencing technology, and potential future applications of sequencing in medicine and environmental studies. The presentation concluded by discussing opportunities for students in computational biology.
This was presented on Mar 11, 2014 at Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY at the 3rd BTI Bioinformatics Course http://btiplantbioinfocourse.wordpress.com/
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
The technology uses reclaimed CO₂ as the dyeing medium in a closed loop process. When pressurized, CO₂ becomes supercritical (SC-CO₂). In this state CO₂ has a very high solvent power, allowing the dye to dissolve easily.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
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Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...
Updates on the ACP v3 genome and annotation from USDA NIFA project meeting
1. www.citrusgreening.org
Objective 1
Data Integration and Analysis
Genome, annotation and transcriptome
Fifth Annual Meeting
Ft. Pierce, FL
Prashant Hosmani, Mirella Flores, Lukas Mueller and Surya Saha
Boyce Thompson Institute
12. Diaphorina citri Apollo annotation editor
Collaboratory system
● Indian River State College (IRSC)
● Kansas State University (KSU)
● University of Cincinnati (UC)
● BTI / Cornell University
More than 40 registered annotators
Login to Apollo at
https://citrusgreening.org/
13. Pathway based manual curation
• Development
• Segmentation
• Wnt and other signaling pathways
• Hox genes
• Immune response
• Metabolic and cellular functions
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Chitin metabolism
• vATPase
• Chromatin remodeling
• Environmental/Sensory
• Circadian rhythm
• Phototransduction
• Reproduction
• 811 curated genes in OGSv3
• 132 updated models from OGSv1
(genome v1.1)
14. High-quality manually curated genes
Annotation set OGS1.0 OGS2.0 OGS3.0 Curated
No. of genes 19,311 20,793 19,049 811
No. of transcripts 20,966 25,292 21,345 916
No. of Exons Per transcript 5.42 7.06 7.29 7.87
Avg. transcript length (bp) 1,317 1,944 2,034 2,503
Avg. exon length (bp) 243 275 279 318
non-canonical splice sites 6.05% 3.13% 2.47% 1.91%
OGS: Official Gene Set
21. Genome and annotation paper 2019-2020
• New v3.0 assembly
• First hemipteran chromosomal length genome assembly
• Curated genes from previous v1.1 and v2.0 assemblies
• Meta-paper with 11-15 sub-papers led by students for each pathway
• Isoseq transcriptome
www.citrusgreening.org