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An Arabidopsis whole genome chip jointly developed by TIGR and Affymetrix Inc. has been completed and is now being tested
Scientists Find New Markers For Anthrax Isolates
In a pioneering use of genomics as a tool for the forensic analysis of microbes, TIGR scientists have found new genetic markers to distinguish the Bacillus anthracis isolate that was used in last fall's bioterror attack in Florida from closely related anthrax strains.
TIGR has partnered with MdBio, Inc. and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) to launch the MdBioLab in 2003
TIGR has partnered with MdBio, Inc. and the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) to launch the MdBioLab in 2003, a mobile laboratory designed to enhance bioscience curricula for high school students and their teachers throughout the state of Maryland.
TIGR announces the first release of data from genome sequencing of Toxoplasma gondii, an important eukaryotic parasite associated with AIDS.
J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., Announces Formation of Three Not-for-Profit Organizations
Organizations will Focus on Ethical and Social Issues Surrounding Genomics and Developing New Biological Energy Sources
TIGR's founder and its Board chairman, J. Craig Venter, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research."
Information about the April 17th, 2002 TIGR/UMBI Minisymposium is available.
Information about the April 17th, 2002 TIGR/UMBI Minisymposium is available.
Information about the 14th Annual Genome Sequencing and Analysis Conference is available.
Five new genomes have been added to the CMR
Genomics Course for Educators will be offered three times in 2002
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