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Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

Svalbard Global Seed Vault is vital for preserving genetic diversity and food security against catastrophic events.

Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world

Investing in wild wheat relatives can enhance disease resistance and sustainability in wheat agriculture.
Wheat production is essential for global food security but is threatened by climate change.
Next-generation breeding tools are necessary to maximize the genetic potential of wheat.

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

Svalbard Global Seed Vault is vital for preserving genetic diversity and food security against catastrophic events.

Wild wheat: The key to food security in a warming world

Investing in wild wheat relatives can enhance disease resistance and sustainability in wheat agriculture.
Wheat production is essential for global food security but is threatened by climate change.
Next-generation breeding tools are necessary to maximize the genetic potential of wheat.
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#africa

People didn't believe Africa could be a source of innovation': how the continent holds the key to future drug research

Africa's genetic diversity is essential for global health advancements, yet it is underutilized in clinical trials.

AI can help to tailor drugs for Africa - but Africans should lead the way

Africa lacks pharmacogenomic research despite genetic diversity and population size.
Less than 5% of data in PharmGKB is from African populations; limited drugs studied in African groups.

People didn't believe Africa could be a source of innovation': how the continent holds the key to future drug research

Africa's genetic diversity is essential for global health advancements, yet it is underutilized in clinical trials.

AI can help to tailor drugs for Africa - but Africans should lead the way

Africa lacks pharmacogenomic research despite genetic diversity and population size.
Less than 5% of data in PharmGKB is from African populations; limited drugs studied in African groups.
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#conservation

The American red wolf is endangered. These 'ghost genes' could save it

American red wolves are critically endangered due to historical extermination by humans, prompting a serious conservation effort to save the species.

To conserve biodiversity, create spaces where natural selection is allowed free rein

Genetic diversity is crucial for the survival of species under changing environmental conditions.

A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos

Tree kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo, enhancing genetic diversity among endangered animals.

Rewinding human mistakes': can IVF save the world's most threatened species?

Scientists have performed the first successful embryo transfer in a related white rhino species, bringing the world closer to saving the critically endangered northern white rhino.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) could be a game-changer for conservation efforts and help mitigate the effects of climate change and habitat loss.
The technology is viewed as a last-ditch effort to preserve cornerstone species and genetic diversity in various endangered species before they reach a terminal decline.

The American red wolf is endangered. These 'ghost genes' could save it

American red wolves are critically endangered due to historical extermination by humans, prompting a serious conservation effort to save the species.

To conserve biodiversity, create spaces where natural selection is allowed free rein

Genetic diversity is crucial for the survival of species under changing environmental conditions.

A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos

Tree kangaroo born at Bronx Zoo, enhancing genetic diversity among endangered animals.

Rewinding human mistakes': can IVF save the world's most threatened species?

Scientists have performed the first successful embryo transfer in a related white rhino species, bringing the world closer to saving the critically endangered northern white rhino.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) could be a game-changer for conservation efforts and help mitigate the effects of climate change and habitat loss.
The technology is viewed as a last-ditch effort to preserve cornerstone species and genetic diversity in various endangered species before they reach a terminal decline.
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Scientists settle the debate

Eggs evolved over 600 million years ago, before chickens, but the first chicken hatched before the first chicken egg.

Labrador is first Japanese dog to have guide dog puppies in UK

Yuko the Labrador represents a milestone for Guide Dogs UK as the first Japanese dog to have guide dog puppies in the UK.

Ancient DNA Brought the World's Most Threatened Cat Species Back From the Brink of Extinction

The Iberian lynx's survival depends on genetic diversity, which has diminished due to human impact.
#extinction

Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.

Think Emmanuel Macron has problems? Wait until the French find out about the existential threat to camembert | Emma Beddington

Camembert cheese is facing potential extinction due to a lack of genetic diversity in the bacteria required for its production.
The industrial cheesemaking process has led to the reliance on a single strain of bacteria that cannot reproduce with other strains.

Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.

Think Emmanuel Macron has problems? Wait until the French find out about the existential threat to camembert | Emma Beddington

Camembert cheese is facing potential extinction due to a lack of genetic diversity in the bacteria required for its production.
The industrial cheesemaking process has led to the reliance on a single strain of bacteria that cannot reproduce with other strains.
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Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event study

Young corals bred via IVF showed remarkable resilience during a severe marine heatwave, while older corals suffered greatly, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity.

What is biodiversity and why does it matter? DW 05/22/2024

Biodiversity is crucial for healthy ecosystems, providing key services for all life forms on Earth.

In Northern Spain, Forgotten Varietals May Hold the Key to Climate-Resistant Vines

Ancient grape varieties in Galicia, Spain, provide a historical and genetic resource for viticulture's future sustainability amidst climate change.

Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event study

Young corals bred via IVF showed remarkable resilience during a severe marine heatwave, while older corals suffered greatly, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity.

What is biodiversity and why does it matter? DW 05/22/2024

Biodiversity is crucial for healthy ecosystems, providing key services for all life forms on Earth.

In Northern Spain, Forgotten Varietals May Hold the Key to Climate-Resistant Vines

Ancient grape varieties in Galicia, Spain, provide a historical and genetic resource for viticulture's future sustainability amidst climate change.
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A broader view of the diversity of human gene expression

Expanding gene expression research beyond European ancestries is crucial to understand genetic diversity in traits and diseases.

Scientists reveal the fascinating reason why women cheat

Women cheat seeking 'good genes' for offspring while valuing primary partners for parenting.
Women's infidelity can be driven by desire for genetic diversity and better parental qualities in partners.
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Meet Noreen and Antonia, cloned ferrets who might help save their species

Cloning baby ferrets from frozen cells aims to save species from extinction by adding genetic diversity.

Eagle attacks, red invaders and a genetic bottleneck: inside the fight to save arctic foxes

Arctic fox conservation efforts in Norway involve small steps towards species recovery.

Meet Noreen and Antonia, cloned ferrets who might help save their species

Cloning baby ferrets from frozen cells aims to save species from extinction by adding genetic diversity.

Eagle attacks, red invaders and a genetic bottleneck: inside the fight to save arctic foxes

Arctic fox conservation efforts in Norway involve small steps towards species recovery.
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The variation and evolution of complete human centromeres - Nature

Advances in long-read sequencing technologies and assembly algorithms now allow the complete assembly of human centromeres.
Human centromeres are diverse and rapidly evolving due to various genetic mechanisms.

Geographical migration and fitness dynamics of Streptococcus pneumoniae - Nature

The persistence of endemic pathogens like S. pneumoniae, with extreme genetic diversity, poses challenges for control despite available vaccines.

Daily briefing: Deaths and diseases linked to rising temperatures across Europe

Global warming is causing increased deaths, health inequality, and disease spread in Europe.
Genes from century-old wheat varieties may enhance modern crops' disease resistance and reduce fertilizer needs.
Misinformation has an impact on elections, but its influence is nuanced and not as straightforward as commonly thought.

To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them

Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms.
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