CRI Genomics is equipped to perform the DNA isolation and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation (both pre-sequencing activities), as well as bioinformatics (post-sequencing step). The types of current projects in the lab include: genotype-by-sequencing (GBS) to determine the genetic basis of study phenotypes; identification of unique adaptations in local fish species; sequencing barcode regions to identify species for microbiomes or insect community identification, environmental DNA (uses small tissues and cells suspended in the water to identify species in a lake or river), and finally, targeted resequencing of candidate genes of many individuals simultaneously. Feature pieces of equipment include a dedicated server with 2 TB of RAM, pipetting robot, automated cassette size selection, several means to asses DNA quantity and quality, and a sonicator.
A new, state-of-the-art genomics lab specializing in Aquatic Molecular Ecology and Ecological Genomics
