Fed: Scientists target Aussie blowfly genome

From: AAP General News (Australia) | Date: November 9, 2004 | Copyright information


AAP General News (Australia)

11-09-2004

Fed: Scientists target Aussie blowfly genome

By Roberta Mancuso

BRISBANE, Nov 9 AAP - Scientists will map the genes of the Australian sheep blowfly
to create specialised insecticides to control the pest.

Australian and New Zealand researchers will undertake a $1.4 million project to map
30,000 genes of the blowfly - known as Lucy - over three years.

Project leader Phil Batter...

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