A_genome_sequence_for_a_natural_kinetoplastid_parasite_of_Drosophila-sc-3404
A_genome_sequence_for_a_natural_kinetoplastid_parasite_of_Drosophila
Herpetomonas ampelophinae is a natural kinetoplastid parasite of Drosophila melanogaster, and the unparalleled genetic and genomic toolkit available for Drosophila makes this a potentially important model for the interaction between clinically important trypanosomatids (Leishmania and Trypanosoma spp.) and their insect vectors (tsetse flies, triatomine bugs and sandflies). In collaboration with Prof. Petros Ligoxygakis (University of Oxford) we plan to generate a high-quality draft genome assembly and annotation for this species, to improve its usefulness as a model for trypanosomatid disease. This data is part of a pre-publication release. For information on the proper use of pre-publication data shared by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (including details of any publication moratoria), please see http://www.sanger.ac.uk/datasharing/
Genome sequencing of Herpetomonas ampelophinae to generate a high-quality draft genome assembly and annotation.