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Is it all in the genes? Or is it all in the gene maps?
Scientists will be discussing 'gene mapping' at a conference to be held in Queensland this week (3-6 December, 1995).
Spokesperson for the conference, Dr Jay Hetzel from CSIRO's Division of Tropical Animal Production in Brisbane, explained that gene maps are just like a 'sorted catalogue' of genes.
"By comparing genes from a wide range of organisms we can extrapolate genetic information from one species to another," said Dr Hetzel.
"The genetic map of fish tells us something about the organisation of information in other species such as humans, cows, sheep and many other animals - even birds," he said. "They provide the basis for an unprecedented understanding of basic biochemical processes of living organisms."
The gene maps to be discussed at the conference will contribute information from a diverse range of animals including cattle and other livestock, monkeys, dogs and cats, rodents, birds and fish.
Organised under the auspices of the Human Genome Organisation, the conference will provide information which will benefit the Human Genome Project - an ambitious project which will characterise the 50,000 - 100,000 human genes contained in human DNA by the year 2005.
More than sixty delegates, including scientists from thirty overseas laboratories, will attend the conference which is being held at Fraser Island in Queensland.
More information from:
Anne Leitch, CSIRO
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