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Coexisting With Humans: Genomic and Behavioral Consequences in a Small and Isolated Bear Population.
Molecular biology and evolution - 28 Nov 2025
Fabbri Giulia, Biello Roberto, Gabrielli Maëva, Torres Vilaça Sibelle, Sammarco Beatrice, Fuselli Silvia, Santos Patrícia, Ancona Lorena, Peretto Laura, Padovani Giada, Sollitto Marco, Iannucci Alessio, Paule Ladislav, Balestra Dario, Gerdol Marco, Ciofi Claudio, Ciucci Paolo, Mahan Carolyn G, Trucchi Emiliano, Benazzo Andrea, Bertorelle Giorgio
Abstract excerpt
Climate and land use change have increased human-wildlife interactions, potentially reducing wild species density and prompting behavioral adaptations to urbanized environments. It is still debated if behavioral responses are mainly the result of phenotypic plasticity or if they were driven by anthropic selective pressures, especially in small populations where genetic drift is strong. Our study focused on the...
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