1. Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) Project – abridged grant proposalDimitris Koureas, Pedro Beja, Mark L. Blaxter, Astrid Böhne, Sarah J. Bourlat, Torbjørn Ekrem, Brent C. Emerson, Katharina F. Heil, José Melo-Ferreira, Ben Price, Elena Bužan, Laura Iacolina, 2026, review article Abstract: The Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE) Project has the overarching aim of accelerating the use of genomic science to enhance understanding of biodiversity, monitor biodiversity change, and guide interventions to address its decline. The BGE Project comprises activities focused on DNA Barcoding (Barcoding Stream) and Reference Genome Generation (Genomes Stream) for eukaryotic species across Europe, bringing together two European networks: the International Barcode of Life in Europe (iBOL Europe) and the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA). This publication is an abridged version of the successful grant proposal developed jointly by iBOL Europe and ERGA in response to the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL6-2021-BIODIV-01-01. Two key strands of genomic science form the basis of this proposal: DNA barcoding - sequencing short, standardised genomic regions to tell the world’s species apart, transforming the speed of completion of the inventory of life on Earth and providing the foundations of a global bio-surveillance system for biodiversity; and genome sequencing - generating high-quality complete reference genomes for all species on Earth, transforming understanding of biodiversity at the genetic level, and delivering fundamental knowledge of how biological systems function and how species respond and adapt to environmental change. The BGE Project objectives are focused on (i) Capacity: To establish functioning biodiversity genomics networks at the European level to connect and grow community capacity to use genomic tools to tackle the biodiversity crisis; (ii) Production: To establish and implement large-scale biodiversity genomic data generation pipelines for Europe to accelerate the production and accessibility of genomic data for biodiversity characterisation, conservation, and biomonitoring; and (iii) Application: To apply genomic tools to enhance understanding of pan-European biodiversity and biodiversity declines to improve the efficacy of management interventions and biomonitoring programmes.
Keywords: biodiversity genomics, DNA barcodes, ERGA, Horizon Europe, iBOL Europe, reference genomes
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2. Red deer resequencing reveals the importance of sex chromosomes for reconstructing Late Quaternary eventsMenno J. de Jong, Gabriel Anaya, Aidin Niamir, Javier Pérez-González, Camilla Broggini, Alberto Membrillo del Pozo, Marcel Nebenfuehr, Eva de la Peña, Jordi Ruiz-Olmo, Jose Manuel Seoane, Elena Bužan, Laura Iacolina, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Sex chromosomes differ in their inheritance properties from autosomes, and hence may encode complementary information about past demographic events. We compiled and analysed a range-wide resequencing dataset of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), one of the few Eurasian herbivores of the Late Pleistocene megafauna still found throughout much of its historic range. Our analyses of 144 whole genomes reveal striking discrepancies between the population clusters suggested by autosomal and X-chromosomal data. We postulate that the genetic legacy of Late Glacial population structure is better captured and preserved by the X chromosome than by autosomes, for two reasons. First, X chromosomes have a lower Ne and hence lose genetic variation faster during isolation in glacial refugia, causing increased population differentiation. Second, following postglacial recolonisation and secondary contact, immigrant males pass on their X chromosomes to female offspring only, which effectively halves the migration rate when gene flow is male-mediated. Our study illustrates how a comparison between autosomal and sex chromosomal phylogeographic signals unravels past demographic processes which otherwise would remain hidden.
Keywords: red deer, sex chromosome, genomics
Published in RUP: 08.08.2025; Views: 750; Downloads: 27
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4. New developments in the field of genomic technologies and their relevance to conservation managementGernot Segelbacher, Mirte Bosse, Pamela Burger, Peter Galbusera, José A. Godoy, Philippe Helsen, Christina Hvilsom, Laura Iacolina, Adla Kahric, Chiara Manfrin, Marina Nonić, Delphine Thizy, Ivaylo Tsvetkov, Nevena Velickovic, Carles Vilà, Samantha M. Wisely, Elena Bužan, 2021, review article Keywords: genomic tools, biotechnology, genetic rescue, management
Published in RUP: 18.11.2021; Views: 2832; Downloads: 30
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5. A mother's story, mitogenome relationships in the genus RupicapraLaura Iacolina, Elena Bužan, Toni Safner, Nino Bašić, Urška Gerič, Toni Tešija, Peter Lazar, Maria Cruz Arnal, Katarina Flajšman, Nikica Šprem, Katarina Flajšman, 2021, original scientific article Keywords: chamois, mitogenome, phylogeny, Rupicapra
Published in RUP: 06.05.2021; Views: 2826; Downloads: 36
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6. Development of simple DNA barcode-based approach to carnivore dietary studies by using faecal samplesSandra Potušek, Laura Iacolina, Felicita Urzi, Hubert Potočnik, Boštjan Pokorny, Ivan Kos, Elena Bužan, 2021, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: dietary analysis, metagenomic, faeces, grey wolf
Published in RUP: 04.02.2021; Views: 3350; Downloads: 13
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7. European levels of wild boar hybridizationLaura Iacolina, Elena Bužan, Hendrik-Jan Megens, Luca Corlatti, Toni Safner, Nikica Šprem, 2021, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: hybridization, genetic markers, Europe, Sus scrofa
Published in RUP: 04.02.2021; Views: 3118; Downloads: 13
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8. A mother's story - the phylogenetic relationships in chamoisLaura Iacolina, Elena Bužan, Toni Safner, Nino Bašić, Urška Gerič, Toni Tešija, Peter Lazar, Maria Cruz Arnal, Jianhai Chen, Jianlin Han, Nikica Šprem, 2021, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: mitogenome, phylogeny, Rupicapra
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9. Genetics as a useful tool for understanding relatedness, movements and social behaviour in wild boarAja Bončina, Elena Bužan, Boštjan Pokorny, Laura Iacolina, 2021, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: microsatellite, relatedness, spatial behaviour, social structure, wild boar
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10. Comparing DNA metabarcoding with faecal analysis for diet determination of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Vejlerne, DenmarkCino Pertoldi, Jakob Braüner Schmidt, Patrick Møller Thomsen, Louise Bach Nielsen, Nadieh Jonge de, Laura Iacolina, Federico Muro, Kristian Trøjelsgaard Nielsen, Sussie Pagh, Torben Linding Lauridsen, 2021, original scientific article Keywords: detectability, conservation biology, foodweb, frequency of occurrence, volume estimation, cumulative curves, taxonomic resolution
Published in RUP: 18.01.2021; Views: 3873; Downloads: 38
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