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Beetling around the genome.

Susan J Brown1, Robin E Denell, Richard W Beeman

  • 1Division of Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66505, USA. sjbrown@ksu.edu

Genetical Research
|May 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) is a key model organism for research. Its genome sequencing and a new database will advance agricultural, biomedical, developmental, and evolutionary studies.

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Area of Science:

  • * Genomics
  • * Developmental Biology
  • * Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • * The red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) is a significant model organism.
  • * It holds importance in agricultural, biomedical, developmental, and evolutionary research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review the genetic and genomic tools available for Tribolium.
  • * To highlight the biological properties that make Tribolium a valuable research organism.
  • * To announce the upcoming whole genome shotgun sequencing of Tribolium castaneum.

Main Methods:

  • * Literature review of existing genetic and genomic tools for Tribolium.
  • * Discussion of biological characteristics relevant to research applications.
  • * Introduction of Beetlebase, a genomic database for Tribolium data integration.

Main Results:

  • * Tribolium castaneum possesses a robust set of genetic and genomic tools.
  • * Its biological attributes support its utility across diverse research fields.
  • * A comprehensive genomic database, Beetlebase, is under development.

Conclusions:

  • * Tribolium castaneum is well-positioned for significant advancements through genome sequencing.
  • * The integration of data in Beetlebase will facilitate future research.
  • * Continued study of Tribolium will yield insights in agriculture, medicine, development, and evolution.

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