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Troop of Japanese monkeys in Tasmanian park to be sterilised and die out amid inbreeding fears

The Launceston council has opted for sterilization of macaque monkeys to prevent inbreeding and promote their health and welfare.

Genes reveal centuries of inbreeding, pathogens and isolation in a medieval community in northern Spain

The necropolis of Las Gobas reveals insights into family struggles and genetics of an isolated Iberian community between the 7th and 11th centuries.

AI-powered martech news and releases: August 1 | MarTech

Inbreeding led to the Habsburg Jaw in the Holy Roman Empire, linking it to AI data inbreeding issues today.
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The Ever-Resilient Pupfish Makes a Comeback in Death Valley

Devils Hole pupfish in Nevada desert show resilience despite inbreeding and small habitat, with population growing to 191, marking significant success.

Once endangered, brown bears bounce back in the Pyrenees DW 04/02/2024

Brown bear population in Pyrenees has grown from 76 in 2022 to 83 in 2023.
Concerns raised about inbreeding among brown bears in the region.

The Ever-Resilient Pupfish Makes a Comeback in Death Valley

Devils Hole pupfish in Nevada desert show resilience despite inbreeding and small habitat, with population growing to 191, marking significant success.

Once endangered, brown bears bounce back in the Pyrenees DW 04/02/2024

Brown bear population in Pyrenees has grown from 76 in 2022 to 83 in 2023.
Concerns raised about inbreeding among brown bears in the region.
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Revealed: The dog breeds at the highest risk of dying from cancer

Medium-sized dogs have the highest cancer mortality risk, specifically flat-coated retrievers, while smaller breeds like Chihuahuas have the lowest risk.

Pandas are NOT all black and white - and now scientists know why

Brown pandas are a result of natural genetic variation, not inbreeding.
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Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

Genetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

Deciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.

Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

Genetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

Deciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.
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