Recommendations for connecting molecular sequence and biodiversity research infrastructures through ELIXIR.

ABSTRACT: Threats to global biodiversity are increasingly recognised by scientists and the public as a critical challenge. Molecular sequencing technologies offer means to catalogue, explore, and monitor the richness and biogeography of life on Earth. However, exploiting their full potential requires tools that connect biodiversity infrastructures and resources. As a research infrastructure developing services and technical solutions that help integrate and coordinate life science resources across Europe, ELIXIR is a key player. To identify opportunities, highlight priorities, and aid strategic thinking, here we survey approaches by which molecular technologies help inform understanding of biodiversity. We detail example use cases to highlight how DNA sequencing is: resolving taxonomic issues; Incre

SUBMITTER: Waterhouse RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9360911 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature