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Genomic trajectories of a near-extinction event in the Chatham Island black robin.
BMC genomics - 10 Nov 2022
von Seth Johanna, van der Valk Tom, Lord Edana, Sigeman Hanna, Olsen Remi-André, Knapp Michael, Kardailsky Olga, Robertson Fiona, Hale Marie, Houston Dave, Kennedy Euan, Dalén Love, Norén Karin, Massaro Melanie, Robertson Bruce C, Dussex Nicolas
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BACKGROUND: Understanding the micro--evolutionary response of populations to demographic declines is a major goal in evolutionary and conservation biology. In small populations, genetic drift can lead to an accumulation of deleterious mutations, which will increase the risk of extinction. However, demographic recovery can still occur after extreme declines, suggesting that natural selection may purge deleterious...
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