Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Markers in Conservation Biology

Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) Markers in Conservation Biology

Human impacts through habitat destruction, introduction of invasive species and climate change are increasing the number of species threatened with extinction. Decreases in population size simultaneously lead to reductions in genetic diversity, ultimately reducing the ability of populations to adapt...

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Main Authors: Katherine Belov, Beata Ujvari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
conservation biology
genetic rescue
captive breeding
Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)
Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)
next-generation sequencing
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/12/8/5168/

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