Genome sequencing Archives - Biodiversity Genomics Europe https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/faq_category/genome-sequencing/ Europe’s drive to reverse biodiversity loss Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:34:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 What kind of information can we gain from sequencing an organism’s genome? / Why is it useful to sequence whole genomes? https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/faq-items/what-kind-of-information-can-we-gain-from-sequencing-an-organisms-genome-why-is-it-useful-to-sequence-whole-genomes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-kind-of-information-can-we-gain-from-sequencing-an-organisms-genome-why-is-it-useful-to-sequence-whole-genomes Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:34:00 +0000 https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3976 The enormous amount of information contained in a single genome leads to resources that can be applied in many ways. Among the hundreds of species sequenced by BGE there are: Species of economic interest, such as commercially important fish species. Genomic information about their populations can help us make informed decisions on how to best

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]]> The enormous amount of information contained in a single genome leads to resources that can be applied in many ways. Among the hundreds of species sequenced by BGE there are:

  • Species of economic interest, such as commercially important fish species. Genomic information about their populations can help us make informed decisions on how to best manage these resources to avoid future depletion.
  • Species of importance for ecosystem function and stability, such as pollinators that have a key importance for agriculture and food production.
  • Endangered species. Their genomes can help us understand current patterns of biodiversity decline and allow us to more efficiently address specific threats.

Genomes also provide the most complete resources to understand how different species are related and how they evolve. By investigating the genomes of highly diverse species across the tree of life, we can better understand the processes that underlie the wonderful variety of living forms we see on our planet.

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]]> What does it mean to “sequence” a high-quality reference genome? https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/faq-items/what-does-it-mean-to-sequence-a-high-quality-reference-genome/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-it-mean-to-sequence-a-high-quality-reference-genome Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:32:35 +0000 https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3973 Sequencing a genome means determining the order - or sequence - of the molecules (nucleotides) that compose an organism’s entire genetic material. By doing this we are effectively translating the information contained in the long DNA molecules into a sequence of letters that is readable by humans and algorithms, so that we can analyse this

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]]> Sequencing a genome means determining the order – or sequence – of the molecules (nucleotides) that compose an organism’s entire genetic material. By doing this we are effectively translating the information contained in the long DNA molecules into a sequence of letters that is readable by humans and algorithms, so that we can analyse this information.

Sequence

The genome stream of BGE is committed to generating high-quality reference genomes that will be openly accessible to everyone. High quality reference genomes are near error-free, gapless sequences and include detailed information about the genome’s structure. Once a reference genome is available for a given species it becomes much easier to analyse genomic data from multiple individuals or even other closely related species.

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]]> What is a genome? https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/faq-items/what-is-a-genome/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-a-genome Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:29:00 +0000 https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/?post_type=avada_faq&p=3971 The genome is the complete set of an organism’s genetic material - usually DNA - stored inside its cells. The genome serves as a “blueprint” for the construction and organisation of the organism's body and also contains the instructions for it to function. One of the most important features of the genetic material is that

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]]> The genome is the complete set of an organism’s genetic material – usually DNA – stored inside its cells. The genome serves as a “blueprint” for the construction and organisation of the organism’s body and also contains the instructions for it to function. One of the most important features of the genetic material is that it is inheritable, which allows organisms to pass their characteristics onto the next generations.

The genome stream of BGE aims to sequence full genomes of hundreds of European species, including animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms. This will greatly expand and deepen our knowledge about European biodiversity and help us protect it.

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