Population genomics for wildlife conservation and management
Biodiversity is under threat worldwide. Over the past decade, the field of population
genomics has developed across nonmodel organisms, and the results of this research have …
genomics has developed across nonmodel organisms, and the results of this research have …
Translating genomic advances into biodiversity conservation
CJ Hogg - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2024 - nature.com
A key action of the new Global Biodiversity Framework is the maintenance of genetic
diversity in all species to safeguard their adaptive potential. To achieve this goal, a …
diversity in all species to safeguard their adaptive potential. To achieve this goal, a …
Conservation management strategy impacts inbreeding and mutation load in scimitar-horned oryx
In an age of habitat loss and overexploitation, small populations, both captive and wild, are
increasingly facing the effects of isolation and inbreeding. Genetic management has …
increasingly facing the effects of isolation and inbreeding. Genetic management has …
Blue Turns to Gray: Paleogenomic Insights into the Evolutionary History and Extinction of the Blue Antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus)
The blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus) is the only large African mammal species to
have become extinct in historical times, yet no nuclear genomic information is available for …
have become extinct in historical times, yet no nuclear genomic information is available for …
The genome of the Pyrenean desman and the effects of bottlenecks and inbreeding on the genomic landscape of an endangered species
Abstract The Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is a small semiaquatic mammal
endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Despite its limited range, this species presents a strong …
endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. Despite its limited range, this species presents a strong …
High diversity, inbreeding and a dynamic Pleistocene demographic history revealed by African buffalo genomes
Genomes retain records of demographic changes and evolutionary forces that shape
species and populations. Remnant populations of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in South …
species and populations. Remnant populations of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in South …
Origin, evolution, and research development of Donkeys
Y Wang, X Hua, X Shi, C Wang - Genes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lack of archaeological and whole-genome diversity data has restricted current knowledge of
the evolutionary history of donkeys. With the advancement of science and technology, the …
the evolutionary history of donkeys. With the advancement of science and technology, the …
Identifying the true number of specimens of the extinct blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus)
Native to southern Africa, the blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus) is the only large
African mammal species known to have become extinct in historical times. However, it was …
African mammal species known to have become extinct in historical times. However, it was …
Colonial-driven extinction of the blue antelope despite genomic adaptation to low population size
Low genomic diversity is generally indicative of small population size and is considered
detrimental by decreasing long-term adaptability. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Moreover, small population …
detrimental by decreasing long-term adaptability. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Moreover, small population …
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) and evolutionary analysis reveals evidence of olfactory specialization
EJ Bentz, AG Ophir - Genomics, 2022 - Elsevier
The Southern giant pouched rat, Cricetomys ansorgei, is a large rodent best known for its
ability to detect landmines using its impressive sense of smell. Their powerful chemosensory …
ability to detect landmines using its impressive sense of smell. Their powerful chemosensory …