The evolution of taxonomy: Using genomes to identify and classify living beings - Softcover

Nascimento, Thiago

 
9786207984602: The evolution of taxonomy: Using genomes to identify and classify living beings
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6207984609 ISBN 13: 9786207984602
Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

The evolution of molecular and computational techniques has made it possible to advance research into the classification of living beings. Software has been developed capable of analysing DNA sequences that make up the genome of living beings, making it possible to determine genetic similarities and establish kinship relationships. Areas such as phylogenetics have been the scene of great discussion and controversy, since analyses of kinship between species based on genes did not always corroborate with the phylogenies created from anatomical studies. With the intention of making the process of identifying species more practical, DNA barcodes emerged, a barcode similar to the ones on products on market shelves. The DNA barcode is based on a short DNA sequence from the species' genome, which is enough to discriminate and classify it. In order to choose the target genes for DNA barcoding, various studies have been carried out to determine the most favourable genes. The aim of this paper is to provide a bibliographical review of the basic concepts, the current state of research and methods for classifying and identifying living beings based on the organisms' genomes.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Thiago Lins do Nascimento has a degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Alagoas and a degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Alagoas. He has experience in Computational Grids and DNA sequence alignment tools. He has participated in research related to bioinformatics and medical informatics.

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Verlag
Our Knowledge Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
6207984609
ISBN 13 
9786207984602
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
68
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