By sequencing the genome of a Bactrian camel, researchers at
the Vetmeduni Vienna have made a significant contribution to population genetic
research on camels. The study has laid the foundation for future scientific
work on these enigmatic desert animals. A blood sample from a single Bactrian
camel with the evocative name of "Mozart" provided the genetic raw
material for the work, which was undertaken by Pamela Burger at the Institute
of Population Genetics.