eGenomics - Next generation biomonitoring of threatened species

eGenomics - 受威胁物种的下一代生物监测

• 批准号: DP240100966
• 负责人: Prof Morten Allentoft
• 金额: $ 34.73万
• 依托单位: Curtin University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2024-01-01 至 2026-12-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP240100966
• 关键词: eGenomics; Next; generation; biomonitoring; threatened

DNA is the molecule of life and exists everywhere in the environment as a largely untapped source of information on evolution, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Our overriding aim is to start mining that information to benefit threatened species. Based on optimized ancient DNA methods, powerful sequencing technology, whole genome analyses, and RNA profiling, we present a novel and holistic framework for genetic biomonitoring. In two parallel model systems we will study corals and reptiles to improve environmental detection while simultaneously obtaining information on their population health. This will foster more efficient conservation of endangered species that are of tremendous importance to our marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

DNA是生命的分子，作为进化、生物多样性和生态系统健康的信息来源，它在环境中无处不在。我们最重要的目标是开始挖掘这些信息，以造福受威胁的物种。基于优化的古代DNA方法，强大的测序技术，全基因组分析和RNA分析，我们提出了一个新的整体遗传生物监测框架。在两个并行模型系统中，我们将研究珊瑚和爬行动物，以改善环境检测，同时获得有关其种群健康的信息。这将促进更有效地保护对我们的海洋和陆地生态系统极为重要的濒危物种。