Bird CoGe

Bird CoGe and the Genome 10K and the Avian Phylogenomics Initiative

About the Project

CoGe is providing support for the Avian Phylogenomics Initiative. This group has sequenced genomes of over 50 avian species, including one species belonging to each major order. The goals of the project are to:

1) Perform phylogenomic analyses to decipher avian phylogeny;
2) Identify genetic changes as signatures of convergent selection, including in vocal learning species;
3) Sequence genomes of avian species that provide scientific value to the community, are national symbols, or endangered; and
4) Provide a public resource for scientist.

The project is partnered with other initiatives such as the Genome 10K (G10K) group to sequencing 10,000 vertebrate species in 10 years, a Copenhagen phylogenome group to decipher avian phylogeny, and the Beijing Genome Institute (BGI) to also decipher avian phylogeny and provide genomic resources. The project is coordinated by Erich Jarvis (Duke), Tom Gilbert (Copenhagen), and Goujie Zhang (BGI).

For more information about this project see: <add links to papers here after 12 Dec>