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VectorBase Release VB-2010-08 »
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Posted by Daniel Lawson on August 11th, 2010

VectorBase is pleased to announce the VB-2010-08 release. Highlights of this release include:
  • New genome browser look and feel.
  • Three Aedes aegypti expression studies added.
  • Update to the mitochondrial gene data for Aedes, Anopheles, Culex and Ixodes.
  • Update to the Xrefs for Aedes, Anopheles, Culex and Ixodes.
  • Update to the EST data for Aedes and Anopheles.
More detailed release notes are available on the Wiki. We are aware of a number of outstanding issues with this release, documented in the release notes, and are actively addressing those. Please report bugs or other issues to the VectorBase helpdesk

Newsletter #9 »
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Posted by Karyn Megy on July 09th, 2010

Welcome to the 9th issue of the VectorBase newsletter!

We announce the new Ensembl Genome Browser and an updated Search facility. The newsletter also features new data:Pediculus humanus genome browser, IDOMAL data as well as RNA-seq expression studies; and much more information ... so come and have a look!

It is accessible on-line and in PDF from the Newsletter Help Page. You can also subscribe to the Newsletter mailing list to receive it directly in your mail box.



Release VB-2010-06 »
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Posted by David Cieslak on July 01st, 2010

VectorBase is pleased to announce the VB-2010-06 release.

Highlights of this release include:

  • New genome browser look and feel
  • Human body louse Pediculus humanus genome added
  • IDOMAL malaria ontology released

More detailed release notes are available on the Wiki.

We are aware of a number of outstanding issues with this release, documented in the release notes, and are actively addressing those. Please report bugs or other issues to the VectorBase helpdesk



RFP for Malaria Insecticide Discovery Research Initiative »
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Posted by David Cieslak on May 21st, 2010

In its continuing effort to address Grand Challenges in Global Health, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health is providing $6 Million in grants that seek approaches to discover new chemical entities with novel mechanisms of action for insecticides to control malaria.

Application instructions are here. More information in the forum.

Letters of Inquiry are due by June 25, 2010

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 Ten most recent news items:
 • Aug 11th, 2010:
VectorBase Release VB-2010-08 »
 • Jul 09th, 2010:
Newsletter #9 »
 • Jul 01st, 2010:
Release VB-2010-06 »
 • May 21st, 2010:
RFP for Malaria Insecticide Discovery Research Initiative »
 • May 21st, 2010:
New genome browser look and feel »
 • Mar 31st, 2010:
VectorBase Scientific Working Group Formed »
 • Mar 26th, 2010:
BioMarts are now up to date. »
 • Feb 11th, 2010:
Update taxonomy for Culex! »
 • Feb 03rd, 2010:
RFP for Driving Biological Projects announced »
 • Jan 05th, 2010:
RNAi reagent design tool »
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