Project name: Giardia intestinalis strain:GS

Description: Giardia lamblia is the most common pathogenic intestinal dwelling parasite of humans worldwide and a frequent cause of endemic and epidemic diarrhea and gastrointestinal disease. Giardia is also considered a potential bioterrorism agent. Understanding the diversity and common coding capacity of Giardia genomes will allow for better drug and vaccine development for this important human pathogen.

Data type: Genome sequencing and assembly

Sample scope: Monoisolate

Relevance: Medical

Release date: 2013-11-25

Last updated: 2011-11-25