Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0772241

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0772241

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The sponge genome project and the evolution of multicellularity: using comparative genomics and developmental biology to reconstruct the first animals. Recently the entire genome from a living fossil - a sponge from the Great Barrier Reef - was sequenced (jointly supported by the ARC and US Department of Energy). As this genome is assembled and analysed, many of the fundamental biological processes that underlie the construction and evolution of all animals, including humans, will be revealed. In addition, sponge genomics will fuel innovations in medicine and biotechnology. Specifically, sponges are renowned for their capacity to synthesise bioactive compounds used in drug development, and high-grade silica used for semi-conductor construction. This project will identify the gene networks controlling these biosynthetic processes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2007

End Date: 31-12-2009

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $345,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Invertebrate Biology | Molecular Evolution | Gene Expression | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Primary products from animals | Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) |

Other Keywords

Gene Expression | Genetics | Invertebrate Biology | Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) | Molecular Evolution | Primary products from animals

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