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Applications of next-generation sequencing to the study of biological invasions

Applications of next-generation sequencing to the study of biological invasions
Applications of next-generation sequencing to the study of biological invasions
Through the widespread implementation of next-generation sequencing (NGS), analyses of the whole genome (the entire DNA content) and the whole transcriptome (the genes being expressed) are becoming commonplace. NGS enables the analysis of a vast amount of previously unattainable genetic information. Despite this potential, NGS has yet to be widely implemented in genetic studies of biological invasions. The study of the genomic causes and consequences of biological invasions allows a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning the invasion process. In this review, we present a brief introduction to NGS followed by a synthesis of current research in the genomics and transcriptomics of adaptation and colonization. We then highlight research opportunities in the field, including: (1) assembling genomes and transcriptomes of non-model organisms, (2) identifying genomic regions and candidate genes underlying evolutionary processes, and (3) studying the adaptive role of gene expression variation. In particular, because introduced species face a broad range of physiological and biotic challenges when colonizing novel and variable environments, transcriptomics will enable the study of gene regulatory pathways that may be responsible for acclimation or adaptation. To conclude, we identify a number of research approaches that will aid our future understanding of biological invasions
Exotic species, Genomics, Genotype-environment interactions, Invasive species, Invasion genetics, Invasion route, Non-indigenous species, Non-native species
488-504
Rius, Marc
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Bourne, Steve
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Hornsby, Harry Guy
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Chapman, Mark A.
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Rius, Marc
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Bourne, Steve
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Hornsby, Harry Guy
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Chapman, Mark A.
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Rius, Marc, Bourne, Steve, Hornsby, Harry Guy and Chapman, Mark A. (2015) Applications of next-generation sequencing to the study of biological invasions. Current Zoology, 61 (3), 488-504. (doi:10.1093/czoolo/61.3.488).

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Abstract

Through the widespread implementation of next-generation sequencing (NGS), analyses of the whole genome (the entire DNA content) and the whole transcriptome (the genes being expressed) are becoming commonplace. NGS enables the analysis of a vast amount of previously unattainable genetic information. Despite this potential, NGS has yet to be widely implemented in genetic studies of biological invasions. The study of the genomic causes and consequences of biological invasions allows a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning the invasion process. In this review, we present a brief introduction to NGS followed by a synthesis of current research in the genomics and transcriptomics of adaptation and colonization. We then highlight research opportunities in the field, including: (1) assembling genomes and transcriptomes of non-model organisms, (2) identifying genomic regions and candidate genes underlying evolutionary processes, and (3) studying the adaptive role of gene expression variation. In particular, because introduced species face a broad range of physiological and biotic challenges when colonizing novel and variable environments, transcriptomics will enable the study of gene regulatory pathways that may be responsible for acclimation or adaptation. To conclude, we identify a number of research approaches that will aid our future understanding of biological invasions

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Accepted/In Press date: 26 March 2015
Published date: 1 June 2015
Keywords: Exotic species, Genomics, Genotype-environment interactions, Invasive species, Invasion genetics, Invasion route, Non-indigenous species, Non-native species
Organisations: Ocean and Earth Science, Centre for Biological Sciences

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Local EPrints ID: 377081
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/377081
PURE UUID: 2ffc1fd8-7356-4591-bc1d-a8740b46bf75
ORCID for Mark A. Chapman: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-7151-723X

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Date deposited: 15 May 2015 08:17
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:46

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Author: Marc Rius
Author: Steve Bourne
Author: Harry Guy Hornsby
Author: Mark A. Chapman ORCID iD

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