PSEUDOBASE A COMPARATIVE GENOMICS PLATFORM FOR THE DROSOPHILA PSEUDOOBSCURA SUBGROUP
Keywords:
PseudoBase, Comparative genomics, Drosophila pseudoobscura subgroup, Whole-genome sequencing, Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), Insertions and deletions (Indels)Abstract
PseudoBase, a comparative genomics platform, studies the genetic diversity of Drosophila pseudoobscura, D. persimilis, D. miranda, and D. lowei. Using high-quality whole-genome sequencing data and a conventional variant-calling algorithm, the platform finds SNPs and indels in numerous species and strains. PseudoBase's simple web interface lets you search by gene or region, use an interactive JBrowse genome browser, check sequence alignment, download datasets, and do multiple queries. These methods let scientists compare genomic regions, find species-specific variations, and study species evolution and adaptability. Comparative genomics, evolutionary biology, population genetics, and functional genomics studies on Drosophila pseudoobscura are possible with its genomic data and rich visualization and analytic tools.
