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Novel Sequence Discovery by Subtractive Genomics
Published on: January 25, 2019
The value of new genome references
Kim C Worley1, Stephen Richards1, Jeffrey Rogers1
1Human Genome Sequencing Center, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, MS BCM226, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Generating high-quality whole genome reference assemblies is transformational for biological research. Access to genomic data, especially whole genome sequencing and assembly, significantly expands opportunities in comparative and evolutionary biology.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Comparative Biology
- Evolutionary Biology
Background:
- Genomic data generation costs have decreased significantly.
- Interpretation of genomic data has improved remarkably.
- Whole genome reference assemblies are crucial for biological research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the impact of whole genome sequencing and assembly.
- To highlight contributions to comparative and evolutionary biology.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on genome sequencing and assembly.
- Analysis of the impact of genomic data on biological research.
Main Results:
- Access to genomic data, even draft quality, opens new research avenues.
- High-quality whole genome assemblies are transformational for species research.
Conclusions:
- Whole genome sequencing and assembly are essential tools in modern biology.
- Genomic data significantly enhances research in comparative and evolutionary biology.
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