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Genes and the environment
Our current understanding of biological systems is rapidly changing in ways previously unimagined. Advances in genetic technologies make it possible to analyse the entire genetic material (genome) of certain organisms and we can now study many thousands of gene responses simultaneously.
NERC'S Environmental Genomics programme has demonstrated how scientists can apply these new genomic technologies to tackle environmental issues.
Research included:
- exploring the genetic origins of biodiversity;
- evolutionary adaptations that contribute to reproductive success;
- how organisms respond to specific biological and environmental challenges, such as disease, pollution or climate change.
This publication outlines the key findings of the programme which ran from 2000 to 2007.