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Black and Gray Wolf Pairings Stem Disease, Stabilize Population: Study
Black and Gray Wolf Pairings Stem Disease, Stabilize Population: Study
The black fur allele has fitness costs but also confers higher immunity against canine distemper virus, making mix-and-match mating key to population survival.
The black fur allele has fitness costs but also confers higher immunity against canine distemper virus, making mix-and-match mating key to population survival.
genetics, ecology, evolution
Dozens of Genes Tied to Caribou’s Seasonal Migration
Maddie Bender | May 2, 2022 | 2 min read
Researchers tracked the movements of endangered caribou and sequenced a portion of their genomes to determine which genes may influence migratory behavior.
Beyond the Blueprint
Jennifer A. Schweitzer, Mark A. Genung, and Joseph K. Bailey | Sep 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
In addition to serving as a set of instructions to build an individual, the genome can influence neighboring organisms and, potentially, entire ecosystems.
Lichen Legion
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jul 2, 2014 | 2 min read
Genetic analysis splits one species into 126.
Evolving Dependence
Ruth Williams | Sep 27, 2012 | 3 min read
Scientists unravel the confusing molecular biology behind a fruit fly’s reliance on a single type of cactus.
Genetic Shift in Salmon
Cristina Luiggi | Jul 12, 2012 | 2 min read
A new study finds that an Alaskan population of the fish has quickly evolved in response to warming temperatures.
Climate-Shaped Arabidopsis Genome
Kerry Grens | Oct 6, 2011 | 3 min read
Two genome-wide studies, backed up by field experiments, identify SNPs that correlate with Arabidopsis fitness in various climates.