Posts Tagged: genetics
Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs
August 31, 2022
The grey wolf (Canis lupus) was the first species to give rise to a domestic population, and they remained widespread throughout the last Ice Age when many other large mammal species went extinct. Little is known, however, about the history … read more
Posted in Biology, Resources | Tagged ancestry, Biology, Dogs, genetics, Grey Wolf
Genetics and wolf conservation in the American West: lessons and challenges
January 31, 2022
Top predators are endangered throughout the world because of human persecution and habitat destruction. Plans to conserve and restore predator populations are often contentious, but few species are as problematic as the gray wolf (Canis lupus). In the United States, … read more
Posted in Genetics, Resources | Tagged American West, genetics, mexico, predator, Rocky Mountains, Wolf
Sarcoptic mange severity is associated with reduced genomic variation and evidence of selection in Yellowstone National Park wolves (Canis lupus)
January 30, 2021
Population genetic theory posits that molecular variation buffers against disease risk. Although this “monoculture effect” is well supported in agricultural settings, its applicability to wildlife populations remains in question. In the present study, we examined the genomics underlying individual-level disease … read more
Posted in CWD & Other Diseases | Tagged ectoparasite, genetics, infection severity, mite infestations, natural selection, RAD- sequencing, sarcoptic mange, wildlife disease
University of Arizona genetics research verifies purity of Mexican wolf
September 1, 2018
Genome-Wide Analysis of SNPs Is Consistent with No Domestic Dog Ancestry in the Endangered Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) Robert R. Fitak, Sarah E. Rinkevich, and Melanie Culver From the Department of Biology, Duke University, Box 90338 Durham, NC 27708 … read more
Posted in News, Regional Wolves, Southwest Wolves | Tagged arizona, genetics, purity, research, university, verifies
