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 是生命分子，存在于环境中的各个角落，是进化、生物多样性和生态系统健康方面尚未开发的信息来源。我们的首要目标是开始挖掘这些信息以使受威胁的物种受益。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，我们提出了一个新颖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，以改进环境检测，同时获取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至关重要的濒危物种。