Article
Ancient DNA applications for wildlife conservation.
Molecular ecology - 1 Oct 2008
Leonard Jennifer A
Abstract excerpt
Ancient DNA analyses of historical, archaeological and paleontological remains can contribute important information for the conservation of populations and species that cannot be obtained any other way. In addition to ancient DNA analyses involving a single or few individuals, population level studies are now possible. Biases inherent in estimating population parameters and history from modern genetic diversity...
Topics
- Animals
- Animals, Wild
- Birds
- Breeding
- Climate
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- DNA
- Fishes
- Gene Flow
- Genetic Drift
- Genetic Variation
- Greenhouse Effect
- Humans
