SCARAB - Synteny, Chromosomes and Rearrangements Across Beetles

Whole-genome alignment of ~453 beetle + outgroup genomes using Progressive Cactus; ancestral karyotype reconstruction via RACA. Maps chromosomal rearrangements across beetle phylogeny. Cross-validated against 4,700-species karyotype DB. Target: Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Status: active

Next action:

Run filter_genomes_for_alignment.R on Grace, then cactus_decompose.sh, then decomposed alignment