Investing in modern tools for ancient problems
Genome Canada is funding the second stage in a citizen science framework that will process metagenomics and metabolomics data sets from the Earth Microbiome Project. The goal is to identify antibiotic resistance genes in metagenome-assembled genomes through crowdsourcing.
Led by Jérôme Waldispühl at McGill University, the team is partnering with Gearbox Studio to further develop an enormous citizen science video game that will provide valuable information, in the form of much needed data sets.
The project, Crowdsourcing the analysis of metagenomic environmental data for antimicrobial resistant genes through a AAA video game, received over $4.5 million as part of a larger $41 million investment made in May 2024.
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The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) supports industry-facing partnered research projects that address real-world challenges. Designed to accelerate the social and economic impact of genomics, GAPP provides the space for research, innovation and application to thrive collaboratively. GAPP projects address real-world challenges and opportunities through greater collaboration between genomics scientists and the users of genomics research. They aim to stimulate public- and private-sector investment in Canadian genomics technologies, advancing technology uptake in receptors and moving technologies across readiness levels.