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Old 10-14-2008, 04:10 PM   #1
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Modern Genetics Versus Ancient Frog-killing Fungus

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the chytrid fungus known as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Bd has been a major player in declining frog populations around the world. The scientists compared gene activation in two stages of Bd's life cycle. Out of several genes identified, one gene family in particular may hold the key to how the fungus kills frogs.



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