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Environmental Genomics
The environment an individual finds itself in shapes not just how it looks and behaves, but also which of its genes are switched on or off.
Over time these short-term responses can determine the evolution of whole populations and even eco-systems. When an organism reacts to a change in its environment, tens of thousands of genes respond.
But until recently, scientists could only study one gene at a time. Now, with 'omic' technologies, they can study many thousands of responses simultaneously, and this is set to revolutionise NERC-funded science.