Objectif Understanding the origin and evolution of eukaryotes, their genomes and organelles, are among the most important and exciting challenges facing biology. However, determining ancient gene origins tests methods and data to their limits, and it is unrealistic to expect progress to be easy. A comparative cross-disciplinary approach involving sophisticated phylogenetics allied with mathematical understanding, offers the best hope of obtaining robust hypotheses for gene and genomic origins. It is also necessary to look beyond the narrow focus of a few model organisms, and to thoughtfully embrace a wider selection of eukaryotic diversity. Over the past few years, my lab has studied the genomes and mitochondrial homologues (mitosomes and hydrogenosomes) of parasitic protozoa that represent significant health hazards in both the developed and developing world. These microbial eukaryotes will provide the model systems for investigations which aim to deliver major progress in understanding the importance of lateral gene transfer for eukaryotic genome origins and flux, for understanding how parasites exploit their host cells, and for identifying the essential functions of organelles related to mitochondria, which now appear to be vital components of all eukaryotic cells. Champ scientifique medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologygenetic engineeringgene therapynatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyprotozoologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsgenomeseukaryotic genomes Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-AG-LS8 - ERC Advanced Grant - Evolutionary, population and environmental biology Appel à propositions ERC-2010-AdG_20100317 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Institution d’accueil UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Contribution de l’UE € 1 998 703,00 Adresse KINGS GATE NE1 7RU Newcastle Upon Tyne Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Région North East (England) Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Tyneside Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Thomas Martin Embley (Prof.) Contact administratif Fiona Airey (Mrs.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE € 1 998 703,00 Adresse KINGS GATE NE1 7RU Newcastle Upon Tyne Voir sur la carte Région North East (England) Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Tyneside Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Chercheur principal Thomas Martin Embley (Prof.) Contact administratif Fiona Airey (Mrs.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée