Connecting past and future: range-wide genomic monitoring for Arnica
Case study Bringing Arnica conservation research to a new level A new reference genome for the popular medicinal plant Arnica montana will support a new scheme for monitoring diversity and changes in the species’ genome through time and space. Learn more Connecting past and future: Range-wide genomic monitoring for Arnica Katja Reichel works at Freie […]
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. […]
A new reference genome for the conservation of coastal spider species in the face of anthropogenic change
Case study New Genome for a Spider Endemic to Tenerife The genome of a unique beach-dwelling spider species, endemic to Tenerife, will be a crucial resource for studying the impact of human-induced changes on this species and its adaptive potential. Learn more A new reference genome for the conservation of coastal spider species in the […]
Towards an ecosystem-based gravel beach management in Croatia
Case study Endemic Clingfish genomes Clingfish genomics helps develop sustainable, ecosystem-based management strategies for Croatia’s unique gravel beaches. Learn more Towards an ecosystem-based gravel beach management in Croatia Maximilian Wagner is part of ERGA (Croatia) and participated in the creation and sampling of several reference genomes in the ERGA and VGP pilot phase. He is […]
From ancient DNA to modern conservation: Assessing human impact on Atlantic bluefin tuna Genomes
Case study Ancient Tuna Genomes An international team of scientists traces human-driven evolution of the Atlantic bluefin tuna from ancient to modern times, providing insights to support sustainable conservation strategies. Learn more From ancient DNA to modern conservation: Assessing human impact on Atlantic bluefin tuna Genomes Piergiorgio Massa is a PhD student from the University […]
Annotating the Corema album Genome: A Step Toward Coastal Ecosystem Conservation
Case study Annotating the Corema album Genome: A Step Toward Coastal Ecosystem Conservation Researchers launched a groundbreaking project to improve the genomic annotation of the white crowberry (Corema album). This initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of this essential coastal plant species and address its conservation needs amid changing environmental conditions. Learn more Annotating the […]
Mapping the genomic basis of common thyme aromatic diversity and its adaptive significance for ecotype formation and climate change adaptation
Case study Mapping the genomic basis of common thyme aromatic diversity and its adaptive significance Thyme’s diverse chemotypes provide adaptation to different habitats, and climate change is driving shifts in these traits. A new reference genome will help protect this diversity and support Mediterranean ecosystems. Learn more Mapping the genomic basis of common thyme aromatic […]
Genetic adaptation of Northern chamois ecotypes to climate change and habitat loss
Case study Genetic adaptation of Northern chamois ecotypes to climate change and habitat loss Scientists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovenia investigate the genomes of Northern chamois ecotypes to learn more about their adaptive genetic variation and evaluate the resilience of populations in the face of environmental change. Learn more Genetic adaptation of Northern […]
Alien Polydora (Annelida: Spionidae) oysters’ pests in the Adriatic Sea
Case study Alien Polydora (Annelida: Spionidae) oysters’ pests in the Adriatic Sea Researchers from Italy and Croatia join their forces to study alien species of the polychaete genus Polydora, invading farmed oysters in the Adriatic Sea, with the support of BGE funding. Learn more Alien Polydora (Annelida: Spionidae) oysters’ pests in the Adriatic Sea In […]
Reference genomes illuminate the colonisation histories, adaptation, and hybridisation of two hare species
Case study Reference genomes illuminate the colonisation histories, adaptation, and hybridisation of two hare species In Finland, climate change is driving the expansion of brown hares at the expense of native, cold-adapted mountain hares. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland apply genomics to unravel the dynamics of this shift. Learn more Reference genomes illuminate […]