Genomics and Applied Biology 2024, Vol.15, No.5, 245-254 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/gab 252 diversity and recent adaptation to environmental changes, highlighting key processes such as neurobiology and wing development. Similarly, the genomic study of rubber rabbitbrush identified environmental variables like precipitation and elevation as drivers of local adaptation, supported by both genomic and phenotypic data. In amphibians, genomic data have elucidated the molecular mechanisms of adaptation and speciation, despite challenges in genome assembly. Furthermore, functional genomics in lacertid lizards demonstrated the role of specific genes in physiological and morphological adaptations to climate. These findings collectively underscore the importance of genomic studies in understanding the adaptive potential and resilience of species to environmental changes. The insights gained from genomic studies have profound implications for conservation and ecological research. Understanding the genetic basis of adaptation can inform conservation strategies by identifying key genetic variants that contribute to resilience against environmental stressors. For example, the study on Ethiopian indigenous chickens highlighted the importance of integrating ecological niche modeling with genomic analyses to identify environmental drivers of adaptation, which can guide sustainable breeding programs. Similarly, the genomic analysis of the Chinese wingnut provided valuable information on the genetic basis of local adaptation, which is crucial for the conservation of non-model species. These approaches can be applied to other species to develop targeted conservation strategies that enhance their adaptive potential in the face of climate change and habitat loss. The genomic study of earwigs represents a significant step forward in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying their ecological adaptation. By leveraging advanced genomic techniques and integrating them with ecological data, researchers can uncover the genetic basis of adaptation and resilience in earwigs and other species. This knowledge is essential for predicting how species will respond to future environmental changes and for developing effective conservation strategies. As genomic technologies continue to advance, they will provide even deeper insights into the complex interactions between genetics and the environment, ultimately contributing to the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Acknowledgments I am grateful to Pro Chen for critically reading the manuscript and providing valuable feedback that improved the clarity of the text. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The author affirms that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Ansai S., and Kitano J., 2022, Speciation and adaptation research meets genome editing, Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 377(1855): 20200516. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0516 Bhattarai U., Katuwal M., Poulin R., Gemmell N., and Dowle E., 2022a, A high-quality genome assembly and annotation of the European earwig Forficula auricularia, bioRxiv, 2022: 2022.01.31.478561. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.31.478561 Bhattarai U., Katuwal M., Poulin R., Gemmell N., and Dowle E., 2022b, Genome assembly and annotation of the European earwig Forficula auricularia (subspecies B), G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics, 12(10): jkac199 https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac199 Chen Z., 2022, Comparative mitogenomic analysis of two earwigs (Insecta, Dermaptera) and the preliminary phylogenetic implications. ZooKeys, 1087: 105-122.. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1087.78998 Colgan T., Arce A., Gill R., Rodrigues A., Kanteh A., Duncan E., Li L., Chittka L., and Wurm Y., 2021, Genomic signatures of recent adaptation in a wild bumblebee, Molecular Biology and Evolution, 39(2): msab366. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msab366 Concordet J., and Haeussler M., 2018, CRISPOR: intuitive guide selection for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing experiments and screens, Nucleic Acids Research, 46: W242-W245. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gky354
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