Unleashing the Potential of Public Genomic Resources to Find Parasite Genetic Data

Abstract

Genetic data generated by high-throughput sequencing and deposited in public databases are increasing exponentially. A substantial amount of these data is generated from wild animals, and can contain information from nontarget organisms, such as parasites. Methodologies that leverage this available information are warranted and can help to answer questions of general interest in parasitology.

Keywords: bioinformatics; genomics; parasites; public databases.