Genetic Techniques
Karyotypes - method for visualizing X. tropicalis chromosomes
Cytology - our goals to develop methods to visualize X. tropicalis chromosome banding patterns as well as localized regions of the chromosome using lampbrush chromosomes or FISH
Gynogenesis - a method to convert haploid Xenopus embryos to diploid embryos. It can be used for "instant inreeding"
Isolating Genomic DNA - methods for purifying genomic DNA from X. tropicalis
Genetic Map - the group at U. of Houston are compiling a microsatellite map and have protocols for amplifying microsatellites to detect polymorphisms
Database - a versatile database written by Maura Lane to track frogs and their care
Frog Identification - protocols and methods to "mark" frogs uniquely so that they can be identified from their neighbors
Sperm Freezing and Storage - X. tropicalis sperm can be frozen for long term storage of lines and then later thawed to recover the line
Shipping Frogs - methods to ship and receive frogs in order to maximize safe transport
Mapping- protocols for SNP mapping