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Using a local reference genome improves mapping efficiency and genotyping accuracy in population genomics. This reduces reference bias, increasing confidence in downstream analyses for genetic adaptation and population structure studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Population genomics
  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Reference genomes are crucial for analyzing population-level resequencing data.
  • Choosing the appropriate reference genome is challenging when multiple options exist.
  • Reference bias can impact the accuracy of population genomics analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the impact of using local versus non-local reference genomes in population genomics.
  • To assess how genetic distance affects downstream analyses using different reference genomes.
  • To evaluate reference bias in population genomic metrics and epigenetic analyses.

Main Methods:

  • Mapped genome resequencing data from 60 three-spined sticklebacks using two reference genomes (European and North American).
  • Analyzed mapping efficiency, genotyping accuracy, and population genomic metrics (π, Tajima's D, FST).
  • Investigated outlier genes and functions from SNP data and DNA methylation analyses.

Main Results:

  • A local reference genome significantly increased mapping efficiency and genotyping accuracy.
  • While SNP-based metrics showed comparable distributions, window-based statistics identified different outlier genes depending on the reference.
  • DNA methylation analyses also showed reference-dependent differences in outlier genes and functions.

Conclusions:

  • Using a local reference genome minimizes reference bias, leading to more reliable population genomic analyses.
  • The choice of reference genome impacts the identification of genes related to adaptation and population structure.
  • These findings are critical for improving the accuracy and confidence of all reference-genome-based population genomic studies.