eGenomics - Next generation biomonitoring of threatened species

DNA是生命的分子，存在于环境中的任何地方，是关于进化、生物多样性和生态系统健康的信息来源。我们的首要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和整体的遗传生物监测框架。在两个平行的模型系统中，我们将研究珊瑚和爬行动物，以提高环境检测，同时获得有关其人口健康的信息。这将促进更有效地保护对我们的海洋和陆地生态系统极其重要的濒危物种。

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.