Plasmodium falciparum natural genome variation

Direct or cultured field isolates of Plasmodium falciparum are being sequenced to provide contributing investigators with genetic data to support locally-driven studies, while also contributing to the development of a repository of natural P. falciparum genome variation. This global dataset will provide a resource for genome-wide association studies and other genomic studies aimed at identifying genetic loci responsible for such phenotypes as antimalarial drug resistance. For information on the Plasmodium genome variation project, contributing investigators and studies, sample details, and data sharing policies please visit http://www.malariagen.net/projects/parasite