Une plate-forme interactive pour l’analyse des données génétiques et climatiques

Advancements in DNA sequencing technology throughout the 1980s triggered a transformative shift in evolutionary biology. This groundbreaking period led to the emergence of the field of phylogeography, introduced by John Avise and colleagues just over three decades ago. This highly integrative discipline delves into the intricate connections between xthe history of Earth, ecology, and the diversification of life forms. Phylogeography entails tracing the geographic patterns of the evolution of species, where new species originate from common ancestors, by studying their migrations across different regions.

The goal of this project is to develop and implement an innovative, open-source software platform that stands out for analyzing phylogenetic trees based on phylogeographic processes. This user-friendly tool will be accessible to the scientific community, complemented by a comprehensive guide and various datasets. Its capabilities will empower researchers to address scientific inquiries, such as comprehending the correlation between genetic makeup, geographical distributions of species, and climatic parameters.

The platform will encompass a species mapping feature, a graph generator, and an interactive analysis tool, constituting the core components of the dashboard. The new webpage or the new application will be deployed on an institutional server, enabling simultaneous interaction by multiple users.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nadia Tahiri

Student:

Partner:

Institut Ucac-Icam;Université de Montpellier

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

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