# Ecological genomics beyond genome reports

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how advances in genomics are expanding research beyond traditional model organisms to include a wider range of species.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the value of genomic insights from diverse species in understanding ecological and environmental adaptations.

## Key findings

- Genomic research is now accessible for a broader range of species due to sequencing advances.
- Studying non-traditional species can reveal unique biological solutions to ecological challenges.

## Abstract

With ongoing advances in sequencing and bioinformatics, the availability of reference genomes is spreading rapidly across the tree of life. Through genomics-enabled research, we are increasingly able to study the biology that we are interested in for the species that we care about. This expands the scope of our field. While research in traditional model organisms will continue to enable cumulative knowledge and breakthroughs in human biology and agriculture, genetic and genomic insights from a broader diversity of species can unlock useful and unique information on how organisms can deal with specific ecological and environmental challenges.