Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species. Researchers find five ways to help
Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene ...
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 ...
Three For The Price Of One: Genomics Reveals Three Distinct Cockatoo Species
An international collaboration of scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could positively impact the ...
Indian scientists are saving a rare bird — by getting them to mate with dummies
The great Indian bustard is critically endangered, but the Indian government has found a clever way of breeding the species ...
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Genetic Diversity Drops, Conservation Sparks Hope
In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that genetic diversity ...
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Endangered Species: The Hidden Crisis in Genetic Diversity
A recent study reveals a significant decline in genetic diversity among animal and plant populations, with two-thirds of species affected. This reduction in genetic variation threatens species' ...
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Field Museum Kicks Off Year of the Snake With a Big Reveal: a New King Cobra Species
Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...