Comparative Evolutionary Genomics in Insects

Barbara Feldmeyer, Erich Bornberg-Bauer, Elias Dohmen, Bertrand Fouks, Jacqueline Heckenhauer, Ann Kathrin Huylmans, Alun R. C. Jones, Eckart Stolle, Mark C. Harrison

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Abstract

Genome sequencing quality, in terms of both read length and accuracy, is constantly improving. By combining long-read sequencing technologies with various scaffolding techniques, chromosome-level genome assemblies are now achievable at an affordable price for non-model organisms. Insects represent an exciting taxon for studying the genomic underpinnings of evolutionary innovations, due to ancient origins, immense species-richness, and broad phenotypic diversity. Here we summarize some of the most important methods for carrying out a comparative genomics study on insects. We describe available tools and offer concrete tips on all stages of such an endeavor from DNA extraction through genome sequencing, annotation, and several evolutionary analyses. Along the way we describe important insect-specific aspects, such as DNA extraction difficulties or gene families that are particularly difficult to annotate, and offer solutions. We describe results from several examples of comparative genomics analyses on insects to illustrate the fascinating questions that can now be addressed in this new age of genomics research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComparative Genomics
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
EditorsJoão Carlos Setubal, Peter F. Stadler, Jens Stoye
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherHumana Press
Chapter16
Pages473-514
Number of pages42
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-0716-3838-5
ISBN (Print)978-1-0716-3837-8, 978-1-0716-3840-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2024
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherSpringer
Volume2802
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

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