Daven Lim L&S Math & Physical Sciences
Investigating Structural Variation Diversity across the Tree of Life
Genetic diversity has been widely associated with the adaptability and survival of populations, and extensive research has focused on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Despite also contributing substantially to genetic diversity, structural variation (SV) has been comparatively less studied. In particular, there has been little research that broadly surveys SV diversity and explores its relevance to conservation across the tree of life. This research aims to a) identify SVs that segregate within a single individual across diverse taxonomic groups, b) characterize the diversity, origin, and potential functional impact of SVs in each species, c) examine phylogenetic signals in SV variation across different species, and d) explore the relationship between a species’ SV diversity and its conservation status. This research will provide a valuable resource to the study of SV evolution in diverse taxa, and will generate insights into the significance of SV in conservation.
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