A call for an international network of genomic observatories (GOs)

We are entering a new era in genomics–that of large-scale, place-based, highly contextualized genomic research. Here we review this emerging paradigm shift and suggest that sites of utmost scientific importance be expanded into ‘Genomic Observatories’ (GOs). Investment in GOs should focus on the dig...

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Published in:Gigascience 2012-07, Vol.1 (1), p.5-5, Article 5
Main Authors: Davies, Neil, Meyer, Chris, Gilbert, Jack A, Amaral-Zettler, Linda, Deck, John, Bicak, Mesude, Rocca-Serra, Philippe, Assunta-Sansone, Susanna, Willis, Kathy, Field, Dawn
Format: Article
Language:English
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BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biocode
Biodiversity
DNA
Earth observation
Ecogenomics
Ecosystems
Genetic diversity
Genomic observatory
Genomics
Life Sciences & Biomedicine - Other Topics
Observatories
Prediction models
Review
Science & Technology - Other Topics
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Summary:We are entering a new era in genomics–that of large-scale, place-based, highly contextualized genomic research. Here we review this emerging paradigm shift and suggest that sites of utmost scientific importance be expanded into ‘Genomic Observatories’ (GOs). Investment in GOs should focus on the digital characterization of whole ecosystems, from all-taxa biotic inventories to time-series ’omics studies. The foundational layer of biodiversity–genetic variation–would thus be mainstreamed into Earth Observation systems enabling predictive modelling of biodiversity dynamics and resultant impacts on ecosystem services.
ISSN:2047-217X
2047-217X
DOI:10.1186/2047-217X-1-5