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Genome Project
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Microbial Genomics
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Proteomics
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Some 60 scientists met for 3 days in March 1998 in Bethesda, Maryland, to define priorities for producing resources to make the mouse a more valuable tool for understanding mammalian biology. Convened by NIH Director Harold Varmus, the Mouse Genomics and Genetics Resources Working Group's recommendations, as summarized by cochairs William Dove (University of Wisconsin) and David Cox (Stanford University), are outlined below. Total direct costs for the first year are estimated at $49.3 million.
The first follow-up meeting was held in October 1998 to discuss implementation of the March recommendations. Representatives from DOE and the U.K.'s Medical Research Council were present to develop a coordinated strategy and share expertise in this international effort.
Recommendations for structural analysis, functional analysis, and resources include the following:
Structural Analysis
Functional Analysis
Resources
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