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Genome-Wide Changes in Genetic Diversity in a Population of Myotis lucifugus Affected by White-Nose Syndrome.
G3 (Bethesda, Md.) - 1 Jun 2020
Lilley Thomas M, Wilson Ian W, Field Kenneth A, Reeder DeeAnn M, Vodzak Megan E, Turner Gregory G, Kurta Allen, Blomberg Anna S, Hoff Samantha, Herzog Carl J, Sewall Brent J, Paterson Steve
Abstract excerpt
Novel pathogens can cause massive declines in populations, and even extirpation of hosts. But disease can also act as a selective pressure on survivors, driving the evolution of resistance or tolerance. Bat white-nose syndrome (WNS) is a rapidly spreading wildlife disease in North America. The fungus causing the disease invades skin tissues of hibernating bats, resulting in disruption of hibernation behavior,...
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