Release date: July 20, 2008
Number of genes in model organisms: 789
Number of human genes: 261
Build 14 represents a significant update of GenAge, even though no changes were made to the structure of the database. Reflecting a number of important new findings on the genetics of ageing, we added 378 genes to GenAge's section on model organisms and 18 genes to the section on human ageing-related genes. The bibliography was also updated and new observations added to dozens of entries.
We continue to consider major structural changes to GenAge that will 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. We expect that 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.
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