Genomics holds key to understanding ecological, evolutionary processes
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists believe that Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) of invasive organisms holds the key to furthering our understanding of ecological and evolutionary processes. In a review of recent studies, the researchers say the technique is underutilized in the field of invasion biology. They believe NGS has the potential to transform our understanding of why non-native species adapt and thrive in new environments, often at the expense of their indigenous competitors.