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Fisheries
M. E. Green, S. A. Appleyard, W. T. White, S. R. Tracey, M. R. Heupel, J. R. Ovenden
Summary: This study used a genetic multi-marker approach to investigate the population structure of scalloped hammerheads in the Indo-Pacific. The findings suggest that management of these shark populations will require international and national cooperation.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Heidi M. Nistelberger, Emily Roycroft, Anna J. Macdonald, Shelley McArthur, Lauren C. White, Patrick G. S. Grady, Jennifer Pierson, Colleen Sims, Saul Cowen, Katherine Moseby, Katherine Tuft, Craig Moritz, Mark D. B. Eldridge, Margaret Byrne, Kym Ottewell
Summary: Translocation programmes are increasingly incorporating genetic data to monitor and enhance conservation outcomes. These data provide valuable insights into genetic diversity and structure, guiding managers in selecting the most suitable animals for translocation. Historical samples further assist in assessing changes in genetic diversity over time and serve as benchmarks for future management practices.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Stuart C. Willis, Blaine Parker, Andrea D. Schreier, Ray Beamesderfer, Donella Miller, Shawn Young, Shawn R. Narum
Summary: An analysis of the genetic structure of white sturgeon populations suggests a genetic gradient in the Columbia River Basin, with the uppermost populations being the most distinct. However, there is also evidence of gene exchange through coastal routes. The genetic diversity of white sturgeon populations in the Kootenai and upper Snake Rivers is lower due to historical factors. Conservation efforts should focus on maintaining genetic diversity while increasing population size.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Mohammed Piro
Summary: The development of molecular genetics has provided insights into the genetic diversity and domestication processes of dromedary camels, utilizing techniques such as microsatellites and nuclear SNPs. Studies have revealed a distinct global genetic structure in dromedaries, with differentiation between various regions.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Richard Flamio, Dominic G. Swift, David S. Portnoy, Kimberly A. Chojnacki, Aaron J. DeLonay, Jeffrey Powell, Patrick J. Braaten, Edward J. Heist
Summary: This study focuses on the development of disomic markers for the endangered pallid sturgeon, which will be used to examine the extent and trajectory of hybridization among Scaphirhynchus individuals.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrew N. Black, Janna R. Willoughby, Anna Bruniche-Olsen, Brian L. Pierce, J. Andrew DeWoody
Summary: Researchers developed a draft reference genome of the White Sands pupfish to study its evolution and conservation. They compared genomic divergence and transposable element profiles between species, finding lower genome-wide heterozygosity in the White Sands pupfish compared to other related species, possibly due to its isolation and limited habitat.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sumati Rohilla, Ankita Awasthi, Savneet Kaur, Rekha Puria
Summary: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) involves multiple molecular mechanisms and mediators, with recent studies linking long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) to its pathology, although the function of most lncRNAs in NAFLD remains unclear. Conserved lncRNAs across rodents, nonhuman primates, and humans in NAFLD may serve as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in larger clinical studies. Additionally, analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in these lncRNAs highlights a novel genetic landscape of non-coding genome in determining genetic susceptibility of NAFLD.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Roman Wenne
Summary: A new type of molecular marker called single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) has challenged the existing applications of microsatellites, which are considered as hypervariable neutral molecular markers. However, microsatellites still have advantages in kinship and parentage analysis, genetic diversity research, and can be used in combination with SNPs for mapping QTL.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marco Tolone, Maria Teresa Sardina, Andrea Criscione, Emiliano Lasagna, Gabriele Senczuk, Ilaria Rizzuto, Silvia Riggio, Angelo Moscarelli, Vito Macaluso, Rosalia Di Gerlando, Martino Cassandro, Baldassare Portolano, Salvatore Mastrangelo
Summary: Italy has a diverse range of local chicken populations, including Val Platani (VPL) and Cornuta (COS), which are important genetic resources. This study used genotype data to investigate the genetic diversity, runs of homozygosity (ROH), population structure, and relationship of these populations. The results showed moderate genetic diversity in both populations, with ROH hotspots associated with immune response and adaptation to local temperatures. The population structure analysis revealed clear clustering based on geographic origin, with COS forming a distinct genomic cluster and VPL showing intermediate relationships with other Italian local chickens.
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Plant Sciences
Yukai Chen, Hai-Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Mir Muhammad Nizamani, Taoxiu Zhou, Haiyang Zhang, Tingting Liu
Summary: Hopea hainanensis is an endangered tree species found in Hainan Island, China and Northern Vietnam. Due to its high quality wood, it has been heavily exploited by humans, resulting in a decline in population size and habitat fragmentation. Researchers are currently studying the ecological factors and seed germination to understand its endangered status. However, there is a lack of systematic analysis on the genetic diversity of this species. Therefore, it is important to study the genetic diversity to provide a scientific basis for its conservation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Shuqin Liu, Chunzheng Fu, Yunzhou Yang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Hongying Ma, Zhiyao Xiong, Yao Ling, Chunjiang Zhao
Summary: The genetic diversity of Chinese indigenous horses was investigated using Y chromosomal microsatellite markers and known Y chromosomal SNPs and mtDNA sequences. The study revealed highly polymorphic Y chromosomal microsatellite markers in Chinese indigenous horse populations, with the most ancient paternal lines found in mountainous and remote areas of southwestern China. Despite higher mtDNA diversity in southern local breeds, haplogroup frequencies have declined in recent years, leading to some breeds being endangered due to small population sizes.
G3-GENES GENOMES GENETICS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Seema Parveen, Nutan Singh, Arjun Adit, Suman Kumaria, Rajesh Tandon, Manu Agarwal, Arun Jagannath, Shailendra Goel
Summary: Through studying the genetic diversity of two species of Nymphaea from six different states in India, this research revealed genetic differences between N. micrantha and N. nouchali, and highlighted the predominantly asexual reproduction in N. micrantha, which is crucial for genetic diversity and wetland restoration programs.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victoria Camilla Parente Rocha, Jackeline Santos Alves, Raphael Bermal Costa, Gregorio Miguel Ferreira de Camargo
Summary: This study aimed to characterize alleles of the PRDM9 gene in Sindhi cattle. The zinc finger domain region of the gene was amplified by PCR, genotyped, and sequenced for allele identification in 50 Sindhi animals. Three alleles (A-cattle1, B-cattle14, and C-cattle19) and six genotypes (AA, BB, CC, AB, AC, and BC) were identified.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nattakan Ariyaraphong, Tanawat Pansrikaew, Kornsuang Jangtarwan, Jitmat Thintip, Worapong Singchat, Nararat Laopichienpong, Tavun Pongsanarm, Thitipong Panthum, Aorarat Suntronpong, Syed Farhan Ahmad, Narongrit Muangmai, Adisorn Kongphoemph, Apinya Wongsodchuen, Sanya Intapan, Wiyada Chamchumroon, Mongkol Safoowong, Prateep Duengkae, Kornsorn Srikulnath
Summary: The Chinese goral faces a decline in genetic diversity and reproductive fitness due to inbreeding in captive breeding, increasing the risk of population decline and extinction. Management strategies based on subpopulations and haplotypes are suggested to maximize genetic variability for successful conservation.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Michael N. Romanov, Yang Da, Leona G. Chemnick, Steven M. Thomas, Sugandha S. Dandekar, Jeanette C. Papp, Oliver A. Ryder
Summary: Scientists have made a preliminary step towards constructing a genetic lineage map for the critically endangered California condor. This research provides valuable information for genetic and genomic studies as well as conservation efforts for this iconic bird species.
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Evolutionary Biology
Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
JOURNAL OF HEREDITY
(2017)
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Ecology
K. A. Farquharson, R. M. Gooley, S. Fox, S. J. Huxtable, K. Belov, D. Pemberton, C. J. Hogg, C. E. Grueber
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2019)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Belinda Wright, Katherine A. Farquharson, Elspeth A. McLennan, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
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Biodiversity Conservation
Samantha R. Mulvena, Jennifer C. Pierson, Katherine A. Farquharson, Elspeth A. McLennan, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2020)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg, Katherine Belov, Catherine E. Grueber
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Belinda R. Wright, Katherine A. Farquharson, Elspeth A. McLennan, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg, Catherine E. Grueber
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Catherine E. Grueber, Katherine A. Farquharson, Belinda R. Wright, Graham P. Wallis, Carolyn J. Hogg, Katherine Belov
Summary: Research found that deviations from Mendelian inheritance can occur in conservation programs, despite best-practice management to prevent selection. This may be due to early viability selection in breeding programs, leading to unequal genetic contributions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dejan Stojanovic, Teresa Neeman, Robert Lacy, Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg, Robert Heinsohn
Summary: An individual's ability to produce surviving descendants determines its evolutionary fitness. Loss of family lineages reduces allelic diversity within closed populations. Non-random juvenile mortality plays a role in lineage loss and reproductive skew in animals with limited breeding opportunities.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tristram O. Dodge, Katherine A. Farquharson, Claire Ford, Lisa Cavanagh, Kristen Schubert, Molly Schumer, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg
Summary: Genomics can provide valuable insights into biodiversity conservation, particularly for species on the brink of extinction and reintroduction efforts. In this study, researchers generated reference genomes for the Christmas Island blue-tailed skink and Lister's gecko using advanced sequencing technologies. They found differences in genetic diversity and inbreeding patterns between the two species, suggesting distinct histories and management implications. These reference genomes offer valuable resources for future research on reptile populations and comparative genomics.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jennifer C. Pierson, Laurence Berry, Lauren Alexander, Jennifer Anson, Michelle Birkett, Leah Kemp, Bruce A. Pascoe, Katherine A. Farquharson, Carolyn J. Hogg
Summary: The application of genetic data to conservation management programs can be hindered by the mismatch in timelines for management decisions and the acquisition of genetic data, particularly genomic sequence data that may require outsourcing. Genetic principles can provide general guidelines for actions when data are absent, but fine-tuning actions through adaptive management using genetic data can be more effective. In the case of establishing a metapopulation of the red-tailed phascogale, genetic data from captive breeding programs were used to guide the allocation of founders to new populations, allowing for diversity within and among the sites.