Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP240100966]
Researchers:
Mahsa Mousavi-Derazmahalleh
(Chief Investigator)
,
Morten Allentoft
(Chief Investigator)
,
Nicole White
(Chief Investigator)
,
Paul Nevill
(Chief Investigator)
,
Philip Bateman
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description eGenomics - Next generation biomonitoring of threatened species. DNA is the molecule of life and exists everywhere in the environment as a largely untapped source of information on evolution, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Our overriding aim is to start mining that information to benefit threatened species. Based on optimized ancient DNA methods, powerful sequencing technology, whole genome analyses, and RNA profiling, we present a novel and holistic framework for genetic biomonitoring. In two parallel model systems we will study corals and reptiles to improve environmental detection while simultaneously obtaining information on their population health. This will foster more efficient conservation of endangered species that are of tremendous importance to our marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Funding Amount $500,323
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP240100966
- ARC : DP240100966