Amanda Gardiner follows at the #biodiversity25 with a presentation about #genetic_diversity in sharks, rays and other vertebrates. She analyzed ROH, homozygous regions in vertebrates genomes produced by the VGP. Critically endangered species have more frequently long ROH than other species.

Genetic mixing: The secret to killer whale resilience and adaptability An international team of marine biologists have published research in Molecular Ecology that shows the benefits of gene flow between geographically distant and genetically different killer whale popul...

#Genetic mixing: The secret to #killer_whale resilience and adaptability

#orca #gene_flow #genetic_diversity #australasia

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Mollusk family tree helps resolve long-standing evolutionary questions An international team of experts has resolved long-standing questions about the evolutionary history of mollusks, one of the most diverse zoological groups on the planet. The study, published in Scien...

#Mollusk family tree helps resolve long-standing #evolutionary questions.

#genomics #phylogenomics #biodiversity #genetic_diversity

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Celebrating World Pangolin Day with new genomes to aid the world's most trafficked animal Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are typically met with "awwws" from the viewers, who find them adorable. Importantl...

Celebrating World #Pangolin Day with new #genomes to aid the world's most trafficked animal

#conservation #biodiversity #Manis #genomics #genetic_diversity

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Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.

Many #animals and #plants are losing their #genetic_diversity, making them more vulnerable.

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deCODE Genetics Unveils Complete Recombination Map of the Human Genome, Enhancing Understanding of Genetic Diversity Scientists from deCODE Genetics have revealed a complete recombination map of the human genome, unlocking secrets of genetic diversity and its implications for health and fertility.

deCODE Genetics Unveils Complete Recombination Map of the Human Genome, Enhancing Understanding of Genetic Diversity #Iceland #Reykjavik #deCODE_genetics #human_genome #genetic_diversity