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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.
SPECIES
CARDS
165
ASSEMBLED
GENOMES
181
SAMPLES
SEQUENCED
212
SAMPLES
RECEIVED
247
SPECIES
NOMINATED
582
BACTERIA
SEQUENCED
554
Recently added Species
Widdringtonia wallichii
The Clanwilliam cedar, an iconic conifer of the Cederberg, is critically endangered. Its assembled genome will serve as a reference for mapping short-read sequences from trees of different ages and locations, allowing us to measure genetic diversity across space and time.
Clanwilliam Cedar
Unveiling the Secrets of Oxalis
Join Dr Kenneth Oberlander and his team at the University of Pretoria as they delve into the evolutionary biology of Oxalis, a plant genus rich in diversity and peculiarities.
Discover the dual nature of Oxalis species—from invasive weeds to endangered natives—and how the 1KSA initiative is pivotal in studying these contrasts through genomics.
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.
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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1KSA is sequencing all orders of biodiversity!
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