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Unlocking

THE SECRETS OF LIFE

1KSA Decodes South Africa's Biodiversity
Imagine a treasure trove of genetic information, holding the key to understanding the incredible diversity of life in South Africa.

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SPECIES

CARDS

181

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ASSEMBLED

GENOMES

189

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SAMPLES

SEQUENCED

221

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SAMPLES

RECEIVED

259

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SPECIES

NOMINATED

582

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BACTERIA

SEQUENCED

554

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Recently added Species

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Sclerocarya birrea

Sclerocarya birrea is an economically and culturally important African tree, valued for products such as Amarula Cream Liqueur, cosmetic oil, and its traditional medicinal uses, while also supporting rural livelihoods.

Marula

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Trinervitermes sp. Nov

Trinervitermes sp termites are widely distributed across the summer-rainfall regions of southern Africa, particularly in savanna and grassland ecosystems.

Snouted harvester termites

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Parechinus angulosus

Parechinus angulosus, the Cape urchin, plays a critical ecological role along South Africa's rocky shores, influencing algal distribution and maintaining community balance through its grazing activities.

Cape urchin

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A milestone week for 1KSA

The inaugural 1KSA Academy training brought together researchers and interns for an intensive 5 days of hands-on genomics and bioinformatics training, guiding participants from DNA quality control through sequencing to assembled genomes.

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Exploring the mysteries of Bryde’s Whales

Join PhD student Dominique Paynee and Prof. Paulette Bloomer from the University of Pretoria as they explore the genetic secrets of South Africa’s Bryde's whale.

 

Discover how cutting-edge genomic techniques are being used to study population dynamics, understand local and global connectivity, and assess the conservation needs of these marine giants.

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Discovering the Genetic Secrets of the Cape Grysbok

Join Prof. Paulette Bloomer from the University of Pretoria, Dr Deon de Jager from the University of Copenhagen, and Dr Anri Van Wyk from the University of Pretoria as they delve into the fascinating world of the Cape Grysbok - Raphicerus melanotis.

1KSA is sequencing all orders of biodiversity!

1KSA Phylogenetic Tree

If exploring nature's marvels inspires you, then this genomic adventure awaits your curiosity and expertise!

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