RAD-seq

RAD-seq is a DNA sequencing technique that scientists use to quickly identify genetic differences between individuals or species by focusing on specific sections of the genome rather than sequencing everything. The method works by cutting DNA at particular locations and then reading the sequences around those cut sites, which makes it faster and cheaper than traditional whole-genome sequencing while still providing useful genetic information. Researchers commonly use RAD-seq to study evolution, track genetic diversity in populations, and understand how organisms are related to one another.