Release date: February 7, 2007
Number of genes in model organisms: 411
Number of human genes: 243
Build 13 represents a major update of GenAge's structure. In addition to GenAge's putative human ageing-related genes, GenAge now features genes related to longevity and/or ageing in model organisms. In this latest build, 411 genes from model organisms have been included. This expansion of GenAge was done in collaboration with Vadim Fraifeld who is now a curator for GenAge.
In addition, we are considering other structural changes to GenAge to allow us to better incorporate downstream targets of ageing-associated genes. Our goal is to include as many genes as possible that could be related to ageing, even those that are distant downstream targets of ageing-related genes, but without compromising the integrity and accuracy of GenAge. Future builds will incorporate this new philosophy.
Please remember these notes refer to the latest stable build of GenAge. The current GenAge stats may differ slightly from the above due to changes after the build's release.
More information concerning the design and curation of GenAge is available elsewhere. Use of GenAge is free but subject to the conditions of the Human Ageing Genomic Resources.
Comments, suggestions, ideas, and bug reports are welcome. Please contact us.