Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0209460

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0209460

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Evolution of nervous system patterning processes: characterisation of homologs of key Drosophila regulatory genes from the coral Acropora. Defining the common mechanisms of nervous system development is one of the major goals of modern biology, but is presently being addressed largely by comparisons between a few very advanced (and therefore specialised) animals. Comparative data from a lower animal is urgently needed, and will clarify many aspects of nervous system evolution and development. The pioneering work carried out on Acropora in this laboratory suggests that it is perhaps the best choice currently available for this purpose. This project will use Acropora to address fundamental questions about the evolution of nervous system developmental processes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-2002

End Date: 12-2005

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $176,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Molecular Evolution | Gene Expression | Genetics | Genetic Development (Incl. Sex Determination)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Endocrine organs and diseases (incl. diabetes) | Earth sciences |

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