• With an exciting mix of sessions that focus on advances in genetics and genomics in a variety of research organisms, TAGC 2024 is a unique conference designed to shape the big picture, include diverse voices, and showcase the fundamental unity of biology-all while providing attendees the chance to spend time with old friends and valued colleagues from around the world. (genetics-gsa.org)
  • Research conducted by the program combines the fields of plant systematics, phylogeography, population genetics, ecological/quantitative genetics, and genomics to understand evolutionary and ecological dynamics of rare plant species. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, our supervisors can provide projects in many areas of current interest in genetics and genomics, ranging from fundamental questions in cell biology to variation and disease in humans. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The research spans several fields, including systematic biology, biogeography, population genetics, landscape genetics, species distribution modelling and genomics, to understand evolutionary and ecological dynamics of species. (atree.org)
  • lt;p>We combine fieldwork, greenhouse experiments, and genomics to investigate how genetic pleiotropy in the Medicago microbiome - such as the genetic tradeoff between attracting rhizobia and resisting nematodes - shapes the evolution of host genes and affects adaptation in wild plant populations. (upenn.edu)
  • Harnessing the power of RADseq for ecological and evolutionary genomics. (cdc.gov)
  • Presently, we carry out two projects in parallel: genetics and genomics of migratory songbirds and host-parasite evolution of avian malaria parasites. (lu.se)
  • We address these questions in natural populations of great reed warblers and green tortoise beetles using quantitative and molecular genetics and genomics. (lu.se)
  • An introduction to the diversity of invertebrate animals, emphasizing their evolutionary relationships and functional, behavioural, and ecological aspects of their biology. (trentu.ca)
  • Later, Mendelian genetics supplanted the notion of inheritance of acquired traits, eventually leading to the development of the modern evolutionary synthesis , and the general abandonment of the Lamarckian theory of evolution in biology. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Genetic methods are central to biology in the 21st century, but how can we use these technologies to address ecological and evolutionary questions in the field? (exeter.ac.uk)
  • This module aims to develop and expand your understanding of the principles introduced in BIO1411 (Genetics) by considering how molecular genetic tools and techniques are used in ecology, evolution and conservation biology. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • The module content is updated every year to explore topical research areas, such as the use of e-DNA in conservation biology and the application of Rad-Seq methods to explore selection and population divergence in the field. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • This 20 credit, semester 1 module aims to introduce students to key concepts in 21st century evolutionary biology. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • Evolutionary-developmental biology (Evo-Devo) 3. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • In various projects, we have combined genetic and ecological approaches to better understand the evolutionary biology of P. cembra and to contribute to its sustainable use and conservation where necessary. (wsl.ch)
  • Genetics is that subdiscipline of biology devoted to the study of heredity, the phenomenon by which organisms pass on their characteristics to their offspring. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
  • Elucidating patterns of distribution, evolutionary history and biogeography in some endemic species, studying the reproductive biology of endangered plants to aid in applied conservation and restoration efforts, sequencing DNA data to decipher taxonomically cryptic species. (atree.org)
  • F. Helen Rodd combines subjects such as Evolutionary biology, Range, Foraging, Poeciliidae and Crenicichla with his study of Poecilia. (research.com)
  • His work on Reciprocity as part of general Evolutionary biology research is frequently linked to Opsin, thereby connecting diverse disciplines of science. (research.com)
  • F. Helen Rodd spends much of his time researching Guppy, Poecilia, Evolutionary biology, Ecology and Zoology. (research.com)
  • The study incorporates disciplines such as Population growth, Crowding, Cognitive science and Ecological genetics in addition to Evolutionary biology. (research.com)
  • His Zoology study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Population density, Juvenile, Predation, Density dependence and Population biology. (research.com)
  • Ecology and evolutionary biology offer a perspective on biology from the level of genes to communities of species. (study.eu)
  • In the master's degree program, you can become familiar with a wide variety of topics in three areas: ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. (study.eu)
  • Our wide expertise extends from molecular ecology to population and community biology. (study.eu)
  • and ecological modelling skills for those interested in computational biology. (study.eu)
  • Ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology are not only fascinating topics for basic research, they also have a key role in addressing global environmental challenges. (study.eu)
  • The Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab (MEEL) is rooted in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. (lu.se)
  • Molecular DNA techniques are nowadays widely used and instrumental tools in a wide range of applications from conservation biology to evolutionary ecology. (lu.se)
  • For students in molecular biology who want to learn how molecular techniques can be applied to ecological and evolutionary questions in non-model organisms. (lu.se)
  • We therefore run competitive research programs on population and community dynamics, biotic interactions and life-history strategies in a wide suite of plants and animals. (ugent.be)
  • My research focuses on the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of plant pathogens, their ecological and agricultural impacts, and novel means of pest control. (people.csiro.au)
  • Stochasticity in planktonic dispersal - How does high temporal variability in sources of juvenile settlers affect evolutionary dynamics especially local adaptation? (cynthiariginos.org)
  • The Quaternary evolutionary history, potential distribution dynamics, and conservation implications for a Qinghai-Tibet Plateau endemic herbaceous perennial, Anisodus tanguticus (Solanaceae)[J]. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION,2016,6(7):1977-1995. (kib.ac.cn)
  • 2016).The Quaternary evolutionary history, potential distribution dynamics, and conservation implications for a Qinghai-Tibet Plateau endemic herbaceous perennial, Anisodus tanguticus (Solanaceae). (kib.ac.cn)
  • For example the gain and loss of strains from a host, within host population dynamics, e.g. competition, and among host dynamics, e.g. transmission. (edu.au)
  • Such population decline could have impacted the genetic diversity of Iberian wolves through different processes, namely genetic drift and dynamics of hybridization with domestic dogs. (bvsalud.org)
  • We focus on two main aspects: 1) how disease ecology, life history strategies, migration and ageing processes influence ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a wild population of great reed warblers (our database contains information for 40 breeding seasons), and 2) how physiological drivers (particularly immune function and telomere dynamics) influence variation in health and fitness. (lu.se)
  • A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions across levels of biological organization--genes and genomes, organisms, species, and ecosystems--and how these change over time, including the origins and history of species, the processes by which biodiversity has evolved, and the ecological context in which this evolution takes place. (roadtripnation.com)
  • This is followed by consideration of the evolution of life on earth, exploring the underlying processes of natural selection and ecological interactions. (trentu.ca)
  • Biological invasions of non-native species present compelling motivation to understand how human-induced changes in the environment and species distributions influence ecological and evolutionary processes. (google.com)
  • Genetic diversity within species is fundamental to conservation but how can we study diversity and understand the ecological and genetics and processes that drive the maintenance of diversity in natural populations? (exeter.ac.uk)
  • The results of this study offered accurate insights into short-term evolutionary processes and provided a scientific basis for on-farm management practices. (springer.com)
  • Our aim is to link genotype, phenotype and fitness of this important life-history trait using approaches ranging from investigating the cellular-level processes in the laboratory to estimating reproductive success in completely natural populations. (helsinki.fi)
  • The project will be part of a larger research program that aims to enable i) a better understanding of observed diversity gradients, ii) quantification of eco-evolutionary processes that structure natural communities and iii) investigation of the mechanistic (e.g. genetics and genotype to phenotype mapping) underpinning of diversification and phylogenetic patterns. (lu.se)
  • We study evolutionary processes broadly, with a main focus on the evolutionary ecology of sex determination and sex chromosomes. (lu.se)
  • We will try to show that the "science of eugenics", proposed by Francis Galton (1883), and the contemporary transhumanist project, outlined since the second half of the 20th century, share the controversial belief that human beings, through science and technology, are able to successfully control the evolutionary processes of human species. (bvsalud.org)
  • We will try to show that this belief disregards the central characteristics of the complex self-organized adaptive evolutionary processes of organisms in general. (bvsalud.org)
  • Community composition varied among chicha samples, even those separated by short geographic distances, suggesting that ecological and/or evolutionary processes, including human-mediated factors, may be responsible for creating locally distinct ferments. (who.int)
  • Evolution and genetics in the 19th century (the "Modern Synthesis") 2. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • Appreciate the various types of genetic marker, the technology involved in their use, and their potential utility in population and ecological genetics, taxonomy, disease and evolution. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • Have a clear understanding of the principles of evolution by natural selection and some basic theories in population genetics, as well as an appreciation of current debates in evolutionary theory and the role of embryonic development in morphological change. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • Genetic Architecture of Ecologically Important Traits, Determinants of Genetic Variation & Molecular Evolution in Natural Populations, and the Nature & Evolution of Species Boundaries & Barriers to gene flow. (usu.edu)
  • Model organisms: conducting experimental evolution, for example on Drosophila fruit flies (with Bill Sherwin in UNSW), I ask if there are flaws or omissions in our current evolutionary models. (qmul.ac.uk)
  • MacHugh D.E., Loftus R.T., Cunningham P., Bradley D.G., Microsatellite DNA variation and the evolution, domestication and phylogeography of Taurine and Zebu cattle ( Bos taurus and Bos indicus ), Genetics 146 (1997) 1071-1086. (gse-journal.org)
  • Nei M., Maruyama T., Chakraborty R., The bottleneck effect and genetic variability in populations, Evolution 29 (1975) 1-10. (gse-journal.org)
  • The Conservation Genetics Lab works across ecology, evolution, biogeography and conservation. (atree.org)
  • Evolution in Population Parameters: Density-Dependent Selection or Density-Dependent Fitness? (research.com)
  • I am a behavioural and evolutionary ecologist working at the interface of behaviour, evolution, ecological genetics, life-history and physiology. (ceeec.ca)
  • lt;p>We study the evolution, ecology, and genetics of species interactions in the plant root microbiome. (upenn.edu)
  • Furthermore, the general theory of evolution might include culture as an evolutionary product in a number of species. (creaf.cat)
  • We are interested in various aspects of the genetics of sex differences, including sexual selection and sexual conflict, the evolution of sexual dimorphism, and sex chromosome evolution. (lu.se)
  • In our group, we ask questions on how natural and sexual selection shapes phenotypes in wild populations, why some populations are more evolvable than others and how the genetic architecture of traits constrain or facilitate evolution. (lu.se)
  • In our group, we study the adaptive immune system in wild birds: (1) host-pathogen interactions within populations and (2) the evolution of the immune system, with a special focus on the enigmatic Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes. (lu.se)
  • Further by high-throughput genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 the proposal plans to investigate the evolution, emergence and spread of infections in communities and populations and identify viral signatures of virulence. (cdc.gov)
  • This study will characterize the diversity and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 strains circulating in Georgia, for the purpose of understanding if possible population-level changes in the rates of viral spread and whether there are associations between viral genotype, the viral phenotype in vitro, and clinical phenotype/outcome. (cdc.gov)
  • BIOR76 can be substituted by BIOA01 Genetics and Microbiology 15 credits, and BIOB01 Botany 12 credits, and one of the courses BIOR25 Molecular Ecology and Evolution 15 credits, BIOR24 Soil Ecology 15 credits, or BIOR69 Population and Community Ecology 15 credits. (lu.se)
  • The Turner Lab is working to understand the evolutionary impact that invasive species and land use change has had on big sagebrush, and how big sagebrush may be able to adapt to and succeed in the face of these pressures. (google.com)
  • The conservation genetics program at the Missouri Botanical Garden, part of the Garden's Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development , uses genetic approaches to understand the evolutionary and ecological causes and consequences of rarity in endangered plant species. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • We combine large-scale fieldwork with genomic analyses to understand the evolutionary genetics of adaptations. (lu.se)
  • Traits in a population can be observed and quantified to represent a species adapting to a changing environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ecological genetics is an especially useful tool when studying endangered species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dobzhansky and colleagues carried out studies on natural populations of Drosophila species in western USA and Mexico over many years. (wikipedia.org)
  • Genetics and the origin of species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Theory predicts that dramatic ecological and evolutionary changes affect invasive species soon upon arrival in a new habitat. (google.com)
  • Be able to explain how contemporary bioinformatic tools can be used to delimit species and to investigate intraspecific variation from an evolutionary perspective. (bangor.ac.uk)
  • The major focus of the Conservation Genetics lab at ATREE has been on applying molecular tools and analytical methods of population genetics for a variety of species of conservation concern. (atree.org)
  • Several researchers have investigated how genetics can be applied to help conserve rare, endangered, threatened and economically important species. (atree.org)
  • A well- established example of a genetic biocontrol technology is the Sterile Insect Technique, a technology developed in and used since the 1950s to control pest insect populations through the systematic release of large numbers of sterile insects of the same species in order to disrupt reproduction and population growth. (geneconvenevi.org)
  • As Canada Research Chair in Applied Evolutionary Ecology, my research also encompasses areas of conservation interest, including the effects of domesticated populations on closely-related wild species, the effects of urbanization on selection in natural populations, and the evolutionary ecology of captive zoo populations. (ceeec.ca)
  • We also study how gene flow and natural selection affect genomic variation and limit gene exchange across genomes, populations, and species. (cynthiariginos.org)
  • Various hypotheses have been proposed about the Quaternary evolutionary history of plant species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), yet only a handful of studies have considered both population genetics and ecological niche context. (kib.ac.cn)
  • In this study, we proposed and compared climate refugia hypotheses based on the phylogeographic pattern of Anisodus tanguticus (three plastid DNA fragments and nuclear internal transcribed spacer regions from 32 populations) and present and past species distribution models (SDMs). (kib.ac.cn)
  • Together, our results underline the necessity to combine phylogeographic and SDM approaches in future investigations of the Quaternary evolutionary history of species in topographically complex areas, such as the QTP. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Ecological Conservation is the management of nature and of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions. (lifepage.in)
  • We want to understand how observed genetic variation relates to species limits, how variation is maintained and distributed throughout populations or selected for within single infections. (lu.se)
  • We then continue with analyses of variation within species for genetic identification of individuals, parents, populations and analyses inferring the evolutionary history of species (phylogeography). (lu.se)
  • These questions (and related ones) will be answered in a series of lectures that cover the topic of molecular ecology - which is the application of molecular, population genetic, and increasingly genomic tools to address ecological questions and solve ecological problems. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • My research capitalizes on the unique opportunities provided by the simple genetic architecture of salmon age at maturity, combined with the strengths of Atlantic salmon as a model for functional genomic, ecological and evolutionary research. (helsinki.fi)
  • In our group, we are interested in evolutionary, functional and behavioural ecology questions using molecular, genetic and genomic methods. (lu.se)
  • Highly motivated students with a keen interest in eco-evolutionary interactions as well as good computer skills and interest in mathematical modeling and computer programing. (lu.se)
  • The research group Aquatic Ecology studies, among other things, climate change effects on aquatic systems, regime shifts in shallow lakes, dispersal, and migration of aquatic organisms, population genetics, predator-prey interactions, effects of pesticides and endocrine disruptors and sustainable fisheries. (lu.se)
  • The module will feature guest lectures from current CEC staff and students that are actively conducting organismal research on wild populations using genetic methods. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • Population genetics studies the genetic variation that exists in wild populations, and the forces, such as selection, mutation and genetic drift, that shape this variation. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Quantitative Genetics (Incl. (edu.au)
  • In my thesis I studied local adaptation and its genetic basis in populations of a perennial outcrossing model plant Arabidopsis lyrata by combining common garden experiments at the native field sites and in controlled conditions with quantitative trait locus mapping. (oulu.fi)
  • Current interest is in developing sound policies for facilitating genetic adaptation of native tree populations to the twin threats posed by climate change and emerging pathogens. (nature.scot)
  • Local adaptation is important evolutionary process leading to adaptive population differentiation. (oulu.fi)
  • Collectively, their work on lepidoptera, and on human blood groups, established the field, and threw light on selection in natural populations where its role had been once doubted. (wikipedia.org)
  • TAGC, or The Allied Genetics Conference, is GSA's flagship conference that brings together scientists from multiple international biological research communities to share cutting-edge science, foster new collaborations, and strengthen existing relationships. (genetics-gsa.org)
  • This module will provide experience in some of these techniques, as well as covering the underlying population genetic principles needed to translate molecular information into biological insight in the field. (exeter.ac.uk)
  • His broad research interests centre on the integration of genetic and evolutionary approaches into ecology, with special emphasis on how this can contribute to better guidance for conservation and management of plant, and particularly forest tree populations. (nature.scot)
  • Our projects often include genome-wide data, which we analyse with population genetics approaches. (lu.se)
  • Population genetics analyses the pattern of distribution of genes in populations of organisms, and changes in the genetic structure of populations. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
  • This helps address issues related to the conservation status of organisms, reconstruct phylogenies, elucidate patterns and levels of differentiation between geographically isolated populations and levels of gene flow, assess impacts of fragmentation and harvesting, and investigate demographic parameters of populations. (atree.org)
  • Genetic biocontrol refers to management strategies for populations of animals, insects and plants that are either invasive or otherwise deemed to be harmful or pests relying on genes to modify characteristics of individuals within a target population of organisms so they are no long invasive and or harmful. (geneconvenevi.org)
  • Gene drive technologies, if determined to be sufficiently safe and effective, might be used to introduce and maintain genes in specific populations of target organisms for the purposes of controlling the growth and/or the characteristics of the individuals comprising the population. (geneconvenevi.org)
  • Technological advances in genetics now make it possible to readily assemble transgenes in the laboratory that show gene drive when introduced into the genomes of organisms. (geneconvenevi.org)
  • Plant Population, Community Ecology, Coexistence & Patterns of Diversity, Climate Change Impacts on Plant Populations and Communities, and Plant-Animal Interaction. (usu.edu)
  • Considering spatial scales from the stand level to the entire natural range, we describe the genetic structure of P. cembra to infer small-scale dispersal, patterns of relatedness and potential inbreeding, but also its postglacial history that has left imprints on the genetic structure in extant populations. (wsl.ch)
  • Therefore, understanding the contrasting patterns of long‐term and short‐term evolutionary histories of human proteins are vital in identifying the amino acid mutations associated with human genetic diseases. (edu.au)
  • Transmission genetics is concerned with identifying the genes that affect a particular characteristic, and also the patterns by which these genes are transmitted from generation to generation, or from cell to cell. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
  • I interpret genetic patterns to ask how populations have spread or contracted, merged or been fragmented and how they have been shaped by natural selection. (qmul.ac.uk)
  • My students and I integrate intense field research on marked wildlife populations with molecular markers and other lab-oriented techniques to examine issues related to a) the fitness consequences of phenotypic and genotypic variation, and b) factors influencing patterns of gene flow across populations. (ceeec.ca)
  • How does environmentally mediated selection shape spatial patterns of population genetic variation? (cynthiariginos.org)
  • Health status, emotional well-being, and social cohesion are influenced by the physical, social, and cultural dimensions of the individual's or community's environment and personal attributes (e.g., behavior patterns, psychology, genetics). (cdc.gov)
  • His research investigates the connection between Guppy and topics such as Sexual selection that intersect with issues in Reproductive success, Natural selection, Genetic diversity and Genetics. (research.com)
  • Molecular genetics focuses on the structure and function of the genetic units, ie, the chemical composition of genes and their expression in determining the structure of proteins, the most important functional components of cells. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
  • The School of Life Sciences has many research groups doing pioneering work in genetics, ranging across a broad diversity of relevant topics. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • His studies in Natural selection integrate themes in fields like Natural population growth, Genetics and Genetic diversity. (research.com)
  • Research in this field is on traits of ecological significance-that is, traits related to fitness, which affect an organism's survival and reproduction. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ford was taught genetics at Oxford University by Julian Huxley, and started research on the genetics of natural populations in 1924. (wikipedia.org)
  • This was one of the main outcomes of research on natural populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Funding of this type of research is still rather erratic, but at least the value of working with natural populations in the field cannot now be doubted. (wikipedia.org)
  • Yet current research relies on sampling contemporary populations, and therefore reveals little about the initial stages of invasion. (google.com)
  • Currently, Laszlo leads a long-term social-ecological research (LTSER) programme in the south-east Brazilian mountains (Serra da Mantiqueira Range), with components ranging from climate change, nitrogen deposition, land use, biogeochemistry and ecology of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, to stakeholder involvement in conservation and environmental education. (nature.scot)
  • Swiss stone pine is characterized by life history traits that make it a suitable model system for ecological and evolutionary research. (wsl.ch)
  • Research activities comprise field observations, field- and lab experiments and computer simulations, and results are interpreted both within a fundamental (evolutionary-ecological) and applied (conservation-oriented) framework. (ugent.be)
  • His Zoology research includes elements of Population density, Predator and Reproduction. (research.com)
  • His Natural population growth research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Population genetics and Directional selection. (research.com)
  • His Ecology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Population density and Maternal effect. (research.com)
  • His Guppy research incorporates themes from Genetics and Mate choice, Inbreeding avoidance, Inbreeding. (research.com)
  • His Guppy research includes themes of Sperm, Genetics, Mate choice, Mating and Developmental psychology. (research.com)
  • The National Institute of Genetics (herein" NIG") employs young promising researchers as NIG postdoctoral research fellows (herein" NIG postdocs") and involve them in research activities at the institute for a limited amount of time, aiming at further development of research at NIG and fostering researchers with excellent research ability. (scholarshiproar.com)
  • The National Institute of Genetics (NIG) was established by the Ministry of Education in 1949 for integrated and applied study of theory and basic research in genetics, as well as its instruction and promotion. (scholarshiproar.com)
  • Those who have sufficient research skills to pursue research projects of genetics. (scholarshiproar.com)
  • MEEL is a collaborative research environment consisting of seven independent PI's who use molecular techniques to investigate evolutionary and ecological problems. (lu.se)
  • May B., Krueger C.C., Eng C., Paul E., GENES IN POPULATIONS version 2.0: A Computer Program for Analysis of Genetic Data, Cornell Laboratory for Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics, Cornell University, New York, 1995. (gse-journal.org)
  • Achievement awards and prizes at TAGC 2024 recognize individuals who have made outstanding achievements in the field of genetics. (genetics-gsa.org)
  • This is possible through a modeling project that aims at combining an explicit genetic architecture and a trait-based eco-evolutionary model of adaptive radiations. (lu.se)
  • Samples of natural populations may be taken back to the laboratory for their genetic variation to be analyzed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lawson R., Kofron C.P., Dessauer H.C., Alloenzyme variation in natural populations of Nile crocodile, Am. Zool. (gse-journal.org)
  • It integrated the Darwin's natural selection theory, the Mendelian theory of inheritance -with mutation as the source of variation- and the statistics approach of population genetics. (creaf.cat)
  • Takezaki N., Nei M., Genetic distances and reconstruction of phylogenetic trees from microsatellite DNA, Genetics 144 (1996) 389-399. (gse-journal.org)
  • Richard Ennos is a Professor of Ecological Genetics and now Honorary Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. (nature.scot)
  • The social ecological model conceptualizes health broadly and focuses on multiple factors that might affect health. (cdc.gov)
  • The social ecological model understands health to be affected by the interaction between the individual, the group/community, and the physical, social, and political environments (Israel et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Both the community engagement approach and the social ecological model recognize the complex role played by context in the development of health problems as well as in the success or failure of attempts to address these problems. (cdc.gov)
  • To inform its health promotion programs, CDC (2007) created a four-level model of the factors affecting health that is grounded in social ecological theory, as illustrated in Figure 1.2. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall, our study provides unprecedented insight into the impact of a sharp decline on the Iberian wolf genome and refines our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary drivers of wolf-dog hybridization in the wild. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ecological genetics is the study of genetics in natural populations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although work on natural populations had been done previously, it is acknowledged that the field was founded by the English biologist E.B. Ford (1901-1988) in the early 20th century. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dobzhansky's genetics of natural populations I-XLIII. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the time the eugenic project was proposed, there were in the United Kingdom great interest on the Malthusian population theory (Malthus, 1798) and the possible lack of natural resources to feed a world population whose number was increasing in a geometric progression (this theory is currently disproved thanks to various contemporary food production techniques). (bvsalud.org)
  • It represents a sequel to the former Special Issue "Canine Genetics", which was published in 2019. (bvsalud.org)
  • Méthodologie: Entre septembre 2021 et février 2022, des écouvillonnages oropharyngés et/ou nasopharyngés de travailleurs symptomatiques COVID-19 et apparemment en bonne santé sélectionnés consécutivement du site minier de Wahgnion dans le sud-ouest du Burkina Faso qui ont consenti à l'étude ont été prélevés selon les deux programme de quart de semaines et testé pour le SRAS-CoV-2 à l'aide d'un test RT-PCR. (bvsalud.org)
  • Their documented geographic spread across time makes them ideal for study using historic collections, allowing better insight to evolutionary change over short time scales. (google.com)
  • Genetics may be conveniently divided into 3 areas of study: transmission genetics, molecular genetics and population genetics. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
  • His Zoology study incorporates themes from Population density, Density dependence, Poeciliidae and Embryo. (research.com)
  • Implement explicit genetics to available trait-based eco-evolutionary IBM's and study how assortative mating can evolve and ultimately affect genetic and phenotypic divergence between populations. (lu.se)
  • Pennisi considers that this challenges evolutionary theory. (creaf.cat)
  • Rob has long-running collaborations with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, the James Hutton Institute (where he holds an Honorary Fellowship) as well as the Environmental Change Network and the Ecological Continuity Trust. (nature.scot)