The Race Against Extinction: Genetic Lifeline Discovered for Endangered Shortfin Mako Sharks
The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...
Scientists discover a genetic lifeline for the endangered shortfin mako shark
Shortfin makos are the fastest sharks in the sea, but they're failing to outpace the scale of overfishing that is driving ...
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As global genetic diversity declines, conservation efforts offer some hope
By Kristine Sabillo Genetic diversity within many species is declining globally, according to a recently published study.
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Conservation strategies aided by assessment of global genetic diversity
By contrast, groups such as insects, ray-finned fishes and dicotyledonous plants (one of the two groups of flowering plants) showed no notable average change in genetic diversity. Although the ...
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Single-cell sequencing provides clues about the developmental genetic basis of evolutionary adaptations in syngnathid fishes
This study provides a valuable new resource to investigate the molecular basis of the particular features characterizing the pipefish embryo. The authors found both unique and shared gene expression ...
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Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.