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Genomics

We’re very keen to develop WildCrickets to include genomic analyses.  If you’re thinking of sequencing the genome of a cricket we’d be very supportive! 
 
In collaboration with Trine Bilde at the University of Aarhus we’ve done a genome survey to determine the complexity of Gryllus campestris ​genome.  In total, 1.7 GB were assembled into contigs. These contigs are rather short (N50 = ~3100bp).  The main conclusions are:
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1) The estimated genome size is about 2.5 GB based on k-mer analysis,
2) The rate of heterozygotes is 0.05%
3) 68% of the genome is repeat content.
 
If you’re interested in more information email me and I’ll send you a summary report.
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