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Genetic diversity loss in a biodiversity hotspot: ancient DNA quantifies genetic decline and former connectivity in a critically endangered marsupial.
Molecular ecology - 1 Dec 2015
Pacioni Carlo, Hunt Helen, Allentoft Morten E, Vaughan Timothy G, Wayne Adrian F, Baynes Alexander, Haouchar Dalal, Dortch Joe, Bunce Michael
Abstract excerpt
The extent of genetic diversity loss and former connectivity between fragmented populations are often unknown factors when studying endangered species. While genetic techniques are commonly applied in extant populations to assess temporal and spatial demographic changes, it is no substitute for directly measuring past diversity using ancient DNA (aDNA). We analysed both mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and nuclear...
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