Genome-wide analysis of gene expression patterns in whole animals during the Drosophila life cycle. K.P. White 1, B. Null 2, E. Furlong 2, M. Arbeitman 4, F. Imam 3, E. Johnson 3. 1) Dept Biochem, Stanford Univ Genome Center, Palo Alto, CA; 2) Dept Dev Bio, Matt Scott Laboratory, Stanford, CA; 3) Dept Biochem, Mark Krasnow Laboratory, Stanford, CA; 4) Dept Biology, Bruce Baker Laboratory, Stanford, CA.
We are using DNA microarrays to describe gene expression levels during wild-type development. Our study includes embryogenesis, larval development, metamorphosis and adulthood. This wild-type time-course has been designed so that data produced in it can be compared to that produced by a variety of other experiments that focus on gene expression. The intention of this study is to produce a genome-wide rough draft of gene expression information to serve as a resource for the community. It will assist in further defining the baseline genetic program that results in the development of this animal.