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Evolution and ecology

Unlock discovery in diverse and complex samples with a targeted approach to genomic sequencing

From reconstructing genomes to tracing population history and building resources for non-model organisms, standard next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods alone can be limited by fragmented DNA or incomplete references. Pairing NGS with hybridization-based target capture improves efficiency by tolerating sequence mismatches and maximizing recovery across diverse or degraded samples, including those with limited genomic resources.

This approach is especially powerful for evolutionary and ecological research, enabling phylogenetic resolution, variant detection, and population-level analyses. By recovering genomic data from ancient, museum, or environmental specimens, targeted capture provides unique insights into biodiversity, adaptation, and ecological interactions.

Together, NGS and targeted capture deliver high-resolution perspectives on evolutionary processes and ecological dynamics.

Daicel Arbor Biosciences enables evolutionary biology researchers to maximize their efficiency with hybridization capture solutions that offer:

The ability to recover unknown variation on the scale of hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of genomic loci – ideal for high-resolution phylogenetics among both closely and distantly related individuals.
Flexible, scalable, and cost-effective sequencing with high recovery from diverse sample types – including degraded or ancient material – without requiring large upfront orders.
Sequencing of extremely rare, damaged, and very short molecules (<50 bp) while tolerating substantial nucleotide-level divergence between bait references and targets – crucial for older or highly degraded samples.
Solutions suited for any scale of genetic study, from single loci such as mitochondrial DNA, to hundreds to thousands of custom loci or markers, to entire eukaryotic nuclear genomes.
Dedicated, tested protocols for sensitive DNA enrichment from ancient, museum, forensic, or other compromised DNA samples.

Want a comprehensive solution for targeted or whole-genome sequencing? Check out our customized Sequencing and Bioinformatics services.

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