Unprecedented Global Study Reveals Widespread Loss of Genetic Diversity
Conservationists see hopeful signs despite an overall decline in genetic diversity. In the most extensive global analysis of ...
Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds
Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.
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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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Study: Genetic diversity falling
WASHINGTON — 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.
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Many animals, plants losing genetic diversity
TWO-THIRDS of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to ...
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Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species. Researchers find five ways to help
But the path to extinction erodes genetic diversity, because a species' gene pool shrinks as the population declines. Losing genetic diversity limits the ability of populations to adapt to threats ...
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Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
WASHINGTON — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to new research published in the ...
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As global genetic diversity declines, conservation efforts offer some hope
While the decline in genetic diversity is concerning, some of the studies analyzed described conservation actions that could slow or reverse genetic loss “by improving habitat quality, by ...