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Exploring the size of reference population for expected accuracy of genomic prediction using simulated and real data in Japanese Black cattle
BackgroundSize of reference population is a crucial factor affecting the accuracy of prediction of the genomic estimated breeding value (GEBV). There...
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Cell size, body size and Peto’s paradox
Carcinogenesis is one of the leading health concerns afflicting presumably every single animal species, including humans. Currently, cancer research...
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Population Mobility and Urban Development
Development is the primary issue facing cities in the world today. Urban development is inseparable from the support of labor. The population...
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Explicating the genetic diversity and population structure of Saanen × Beetal goats using pedigree analysis
Pedigree analysis is required to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of a close breeding population in order to effectively manage...
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Genetic approaches reveal a healthy population and an unexpectedly recent origin for an isolated desert spring fish
Foskett Spring in Oregon’s desert harbors a historically threatened population of Western Speckled Dace ( Rhinichthys klamathensis ). Though recently...
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Population status and distribution of endangered Asiatic lions in Gujarat, India
Estimating the population size of wildlife is essential for effective conservation and management efforts. In this study, we used a...
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The impact of habitat loss and population fragmentation on genomic erosion
Habitat loss and population fragmentation pose severe threats to biodiversity and the survival of many species. Population isolation and the decline...
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Linking genome size variation to population phenotypic variation within the rotifer, Brachionus asplanchnoidis
Eukaryotic organisms usually contain much more genomic DNA than expected from their biological complexity. In explaining this pattern,...
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Cost-effective library preparation for whole genome sequencing with feather DNA
Samples from avian species of high conservation concern are often low in total genomic DNA (gDNA). Feathers are collected more frequently than blood,...
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Population Differentiation with Introgression
Species are considered by some to be the most basal and important taxa in nature, and this central role is used to characterize important ecological...
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Population dynamics and genetic isolation in the Central Himalayan region: insights from Sikkim population, India
India’s rich diversity encompasses individuals from varied geographical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. In the field of population genetics,...
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Population Genomics of Cotton
Cotton (Gossypium) is a fiber-producing oil seed crop with significant economic and scientific importance in natural textile fiber and edible oil...
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Different population size change and migration histories created genetic diversity of three oaks in Tokai region, central Japan
To understand genetic diversity in focal species, it is important to consider the possibility of speciation with gene flow, especially in species...
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Population Genetics
In this Chapter, we will discuss genetic variation in the context to of a population. We will explore the concepts of polymorphisms, gene pool and...
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Systems Biology Approaches to Understanding COVID-19 Spread in the Population
In essence, the COVID-19 pandemic can be regarded as a systems biology problem, with the entire world as the system, and the human population as the...
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Population genetics of the endangered Clanwilliam sandfish Labeo seeberi: considerations for conservation management
The Cape Fold Ecoregion (CFE) is one of southern Africa’s unique aquatic ecoregions and its freshwater fish fauna is characterized by high levels of...
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Demographic assessment of the Dalmatian dog – effective population size, linkage disequilibrium and inbreeding coefficients
BackgroundThe calculation of demographic measures is a useful tool for evaluating the genomic architecture of dog breeds and enables ranking dog...
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On the occurrence of the Critically Endangered blond titi (Callicebus barbarabrownae): reassessment of occupied areas and minimum population size
Despite their importance to conservation strategies, baseline data on species distribution and abundance are lacking for many primates. Discovered 30...
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Genetic dynamics of a 11-year ex situ managed Itasenpara bitterling population
EX situ conservation management is an effective method that conserves endangered species that are on the decline owing to anthropogenic alteration of...
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Population Genetics of Cuba’s Scleractinian Corals
Cuba’s coasts support a large area of diverse and relatively healthy coral communities that are centrally located at the interface of the northern...
