Captive lemurs get a genetic health checkup
Careful matchmaking can restore genetic diversity for endangered lemurs in captivity, researchers report.
Ecology
Aug 22, 2017
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Largest study of domestic cat DNA identifies disease-causing variants in new breeds
Thirteen genetic variants associated with disease in cats are present in more pedigreed breeds than previously thought, according to the largest ever DNA-based study of domestic cats, led by Heidi Anderson from Wisdom Panel ...
Ecology
Jun 16, 2022
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A transnational collaboration leads to the characterization of an emergent plant virus
In the 21st century, "collaboration" has become a popular buzzword, but effectively working together across disciplines and countries is easier said than done. However, authentic collaboration is critical to the fight against ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 26, 2023
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Translocation of bighorn sheep in Arizona has positive genetic outcomes
Translocation is an important management tool that has been used for more than 50 years to increase bighorn sheep population numbers in Arizona and to restore herds to suitable habitat throughout their historical range. Yet, ...
Ecology
Mar 6, 2019
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New research sheds light on Bantu-speaking populations' expansion in Africa
About 350 million people across Africa speak one or more of the 500 Bantu languages. New genetic analysis of modern and ancient individuals suggests that these populations probably originated in western Africa and then moved ...
Archaeology
Nov 29, 2023
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Restoring the American chestnut by researching its genome
At the turn of the 20th century, the American chestnut accounted for a quarter of the hardwood trees in some parts of Appalachia. The large tree was a crucial food source, producing nuts that were a staple in the diets of ...
Environment
Jul 23, 2019
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Physical deformities linked to inbreeding discovered among cougars in the Santa Monica Mountains
The discovery was heartbreaking for biologists, who consider the mountain lions of Southern California to be among the most threatened mammals in North America: a young male with the distortions of inbreeding—a tail kinked ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 11, 2020
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US wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison
A wildlife agency that lost key court rulings over its denial of petitions to protect Yellowstone National Park bison will undertake a comprehensive study over whether the animals should be covered under the Endangered Species ...
Ecology
Jun 4, 2022
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First genome sequence of Amur leopard highlights the drawback of a meat only diet
The first whole genome sequence of the Far Eastern Amur leopard is published in the open access journal Genome Biology, providing new insight into carnivory and how it impacts on genetic diversity and population size.
Ecology
Nov 1, 2016
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To a mosquito, matchmaking means 'singing' in perfect harmony
Researchers have new insight into the sex lives of the much-maligned mosquitoes that are responsible for the vast majority of malaria deaths, according to a report published online on December 31st in Current Biology. In ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 1, 2010
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