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Students Involved in Genome Sequencing
May 22, 2009
Writer: Laici Wedel, 979-845-2886, lwedel@neo.tamu.edu
COLLEGE STATION – Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University were involved in research of global importance that will lead to more efficient production and improved quality in the beef and dairy industries.
The cattle genome sequencing project allowed undergraduate and graduate students to join a worldwide group of researchers that included scientists from Texas AgriLife Research and Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Jung-Woo Choi, a doctoral candidate in the department of animal science, said he considers himself fortunate to have experienced the high level of collaboration among students and faculty in animal breeding and genetics.
“I was really lucky to get the chance to be involved in this hot research topic in livestock genomics,” Choi said.
Full Story:
Bovine genome sequencing provides clues to possible new developments
About the college:
With an enrollment of almost 6,700 students in 14 academic departments, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees and has a faculty of nearly 400 members, including two Nobel laureates. Research programs include food sustainability and safety, human and animal health, genetics, renewable natural resources and bioenergy. Mark Hussey is Vice Chancellor and Dean.
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