genetic diversity

Gene Flow Halted By Fragmented Forests

Scientists have used landscape genetics to determine how to better conserve river floodplain ecosystems and maintain the genetic diversity of endangered maple trees.

Koala’s Genetic Diversity Suggests Decline Caused By Humans

Unlike other marsupials, koalas are not in bred, suggesting that other factors are responsible for their decline.

Mapping The Evolution Of The 2014 Ebola Outbreak

Researchers have sequenced 175 full-length Ebola genomes, detailing the evolution of the virus during the 2014 outbreak.

Captive Pandas Have Good Genes

Pandas kept in captivity have good levels of genetic diversity, making it unnecessary to capture more pandas from the wild.