The Environmental Genomics Laboratory is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex dynamics within our ecosystems. We endeavour to bridge various disciplines by employing a comprehensive genomics approach, including the analysis of genes, genomes, metagenomes, transcriptomes, and metatranscriptomes. This synthesis furnishes nuanced insights into the taxonomy and diversity of extant organisms and their role/s in a given ecosystem. Our meticulous research delves into organisms' evolutionary lineage and phylogeny, assessing their capacity for adaptation and acclimatisation to new environments and to stressful conditions. By amalgamating cutting-edge technologies and observational data, we elucidate organisms' intrinsic biology, functional traits, and intricate interactions within biotic and abiotic environmental dimensions.
Our mission is to systematically decode our environment's functional landscape through the prism of genomics.
Research areas
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- Bioinformatics: Use of computational tools and techniques to analyse and interpret genomic data.
- Molecular Ecology: Study of molecular interactions between organisms and their environments, but also development of genomic/genetic markers for a different range of studies (e.g., conservation, pop. genetics).
- Nanopore Sequencing: Utilization of nanopore technology for real-time, long-read sequencing, offering insights into complex genomic regions and enabling comprehensive genome analysis.
- Environmental Metagenomics: Analysis of genetic diversity of microbial communities in specific environments.
- Environmental Physiology: Investigation of how organisms respond and adapt to environmental factors (e.g., xenobiotics, geogenic stress).
- Genomic Biogeochemistry: Study of how genes influence biogeochemical cycles.
- Genomic Conservation: Using genomics to inform conservation and restoration efforts.
- Evolutionary Genomics: Study of the origin and descent of genes throughout evolution.
Team
Contacts
E-mail: ewormuc@gmail.com