Type: Journal article Reference: Luke W Silver, Carolyn J Hogg, Katherine Belov, Plethora of New Marsupial Genomes Informs Our Knowledge of Marsupial MHC Class II, Genome Biology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2024, evae156, https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evae156 Abstract The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) plays a vital role in the vertebrate Continue Reading
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How to catch a koala
by Dr. Luke Silver Until recently, the majority of research in the Australasian Wildlife Genomics Group occurred on the Tasmanian devil and trapping these marsupial carnivores is quite a straightforward process. Setting a trap overnight baited with a tasty piece of fresh meat to lure the devils inside. Recently, I Continue Reading
Genomic and transcriptomic resources for the brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) to support the conservation of a critically endangered subspecies
Type: Journal article Reference: Silver LW, Crates R, Stojanovic D et al. Genomic and transcriptomic resources for the brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) to support the conservation of a critically endangered subspecies. F1000Research 2024, 13:337 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.145788.1) Abstract The brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) is a songbird endemic to eastern Australia with five Continue Reading
A reference genome, mitochondrial genome and associated transcriptomes for the critically endangered swift parrot
Type: Journal article Reference: Silver LW, Stojanovic D, Farquharson KA et al. A reference genome, mitochondrial genome and associated transcriptomes for the critically endangered swift parrot (Lathamus discolor). F1000Research 2024, 13:251 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.144352.2) Abstract The swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) is a Critically Endangered migratory parrot that breeds in Tasmania and winters Continue Reading
Koalas and Chlamydia: How can genomics help?
by Luke Silver (PhD Student) The mention of a koala infected with Chlamydia will often be met with rounds of laughter or even concern, “can I get Chlamydia from touching a koala?” For koalas, Chlamydia is no laughing matter with up to 100% of individuals in some populations infected with Continue Reading
Koala Genome Survey: an open data resource to improve conservation planning
Type: Journal Article Reference: Hogg, C. J., Silver, L., McLennan, E. A., & Belov, K. (2023). Koala Genome Survey: An Open Data Resource to Improve Conservation Planning. Genes, 14(3), 546. doi: 10.3390/genes14030546 Summary Genome sequencing is a powerful tool that can inform the management of threatened species. Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are Continue Reading
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Silver, L. (2023). Birth, Death and Diversity: Using genomes and genomics to investigate evolution of the marsupial MHC. The University of Sydney. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is an immune gene family involved in the vertebrate immune response. Class I and class II genes have roles in resistance to disease Continue Reading