Expanding Europe’s DNA Barcoding Capacity for Biodiversity
Expanding Europe’s DNA Barcoding Capacity for Biodiversity – IBOL Europe DNA barcoding is an essential component of our technological toolkit for effective species discovery, identification, and monitoring in the face of the ongoing biodiversity and climate crises. However, national capacity for its implementation remains limited, and the barcode reference libraries underpinning its use remain incomplete, […]
Connecting Europe Through Reference Genomes and Genomic Data
Supporting the whole-genome research community through ERGA Producing a reference genome, a detailed map of a species’ DNA, can take years of fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and computer analysis. Its value also depends on what happens afterwards. Researchers need shared standards to assess data quality, places to exchange expertise, and the means to apply genomic information […]
Genomic resources for alpine butterfly conservation in the face of climate change
Case study Conserving Alpine Butterflies Scientists from the Swiss University of Neuchâtel investigate the genomes of European butterflies to learn more about their evolution and predict how different species will cope with the changing climate. Learn more Genomic resources for alpine butterfly conservation in the face of climate change Camille Cornet is a member of […]
Biologists sample aspen trees from across Northern Scandinavia
Case study New collection of aspen trees! Plant biologists from Umeå Plant Science Centre in northern Sweden are excited to be sampling the first individuals from a new collection of aspen trees. Learn more Biologists sample aspen trees from across Northern Scandinavia Nathaniel Street is Professor of Forest Tree Genomics at Umeå University and leader […]
Assessing the potential impact of Small-Scale Farming on the genetic variability and adaptation of pollinators
Case study Farming and pollinators Enhancing our scientific understanding of the genetic status of three important wild bee species. Learn more Assessing the potential impact of Small-Scale Farming on the genetic variability and adaptation of pollinators Octávio S. Paulo and André F. Henriques are members of the ERGA Portugal and participate in the ERGA Sequencing […]
Analysing the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance in Culex species using reference genomes and population genomics.
Case study Culex mosquitoes Full genome sequencing can be crucial to understand how mosquitos spread diseases and how resistant they are to insecticides. Learn more Analysing the genomic basis of vectorial capacity and insecticide resistance in Culex species using reference genomes and population genomics. María José Ruiz López (Estación Biológica de Doñana-CSIC, Seville, Spain); Jordi Figuerola (Estación […]
MyxoHares: Unravelling the genomic landscape of myxomatosis susceptibility in Iberian hares
Case study MyxoHares Disease outbreaks like mixomatosis among Iberian hares are important threats to wildlife and can cause cascading disruptive effects in ecosystems. Learn how cutting-edge genomics provide essential tools to mitigate and control the spread of these types of diseases. Learn more Unravelling the genomic landscape of myxomatosis susceptibility in Iberian hares João P. […]
Conservation genomics of the aquatic warbler, a specialist bird breeding in declining mire habitat
Case study Genomics supports aquatic warbler conservation A high-quality reference genome and new population-level genomic data will have a direct impact on the conservation management of the aquatic warbler, a threatened bird species from the central-European fen mires. Learn more Conservation genomics of the aquatic warbler, a specialist bird breeding in declining mire habitat Dr. […]
BGE+ Kick-off meeting: Key takeaways
Biodiversity Genomics Europe is back… with a plus! The Naturalis Biodiversity Center, coordinator of BGE+, hosted the project’s inaugural meeting between June 3rd – 5th, 2026 in Leiden, The Netherlands. The meeting included plenary sessions, parallel break-out sessions, and meetings of the project’s governance bodies – General Assembly, Executive Board, and External Expert Advisory Board. Keynote […]
Video: Introducing iBOL Europe
The value of DNA barcoding Our colleagues from iBOL Europe has just premiered their brand-new, shining video! It introduces the European DNA barcoding community of researchers and practitioners and explains the wide applications of DNA barcoding in biodiversity monitoring, food authentication, and more. The video has been funded by the Biodiversity Genomics Europe project, predecessor […]