The Evolution of Conservation Biobanking: A Literature Review and Analysis of Terminology, Taxa, Location, and Strategy of Wildlife Biobanks Over Time
Biopreservation and Biobanking,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Nearly
one-third
of
flora,
fauna,
and
funga
species
on
Earth
are
threatened
with
extinction.
In
response,
the
prevalence
repositories-often
called
"biobanks"
or
"genome
resource
banks"-for
storing
biological
materials
from
has
become
more
widespread.
This
research
examined
trends
for
(1)
terminology,
(2)
taxa
representation,
(3)
global
distribution,
(4)
operational
approach
biobanks
versus
genome
banks
relating
to
zoos
wildlife.
Our
literature
search
results
indicate
that
although
banking
began
earlier
in
1990s,
biobanking
seen
a
surge
publications
over
3.5×
since
2020.
Genome
bank
articles
were
highly
focused
mammals
(68%),
while
multi-taxonomic
overviews
less-studied
taxa.
parameters
found
largest
number
wildlife
Europe
(18)
lowest
South
America
(2),
though
likely
impacted
by
being
completed
English.
Additionally,
only
28%
(7/25)
biodiversity
hotspots
contain
biobank
based
our
methodology.
While
not
all
efforts
published
reported,
these
findings
suggest
"biobank"
will
be
widely
used
term
future,
is
needed
non-mammalian
taxa,
there
geographical
gaps
biobanks,
conservation
programs
should
focus
biospecimens
wide
set
individuals
develop
assisted
reproductive
technologies
concomitantly
goal
maintaining
healthy,
sustainable
populations
long
term.
Language: Английский
Human and wildlife biobanks of germplasms and reproductive tissues can contribute to a broader concept of One Health
F&S Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 63 - 66
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Approaching the mystery of aging by the epigenetic clock
Primates,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
65(5), P. 359 - 363
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Language: Английский
RAPID GENOTYPING OF PRNP GENE POLYMORPHISMS TO ASSESS SCRAPIE SUSCEPTIBILITY IN BRAZILIAN SHEEP
Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. e010511 - e010511
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Objective:
Our
study
aimed
to
develop
and
validate
a
low-density
SNP
panel
for
15
PRNP
gene
polymorphisms
genotyping
sheep
from
breeds
in
Brazil,
incorporating
samples
the
Brazilian
Animal
Germplasm
Biobank
(BBGA).
It
was
estimated
both
allelic,
genotypic
haplotypic
frequencies
selected
markers.
Theoretical
Framework:
The
hypothesis
centers
on
need
cost-effective
reduced
panel,
enhance
accuracy,
support
selective
breeding
against
scrapie
sheep.
Method:
methodology
adopted
comprises
with
markers
associated
scrapie,
designed
genotype
DNA
of
breeds.
Results
Discussion:
achieved
success
rate
73%,
as
out
genotyped
markers,
only
four
were
excluded
by
call
rate.
Moreover,
73%
(845)
initial
1,152
successfully
genotyped.
Analyzing
three
most
important
polymorphisms,
we
found
that
ARQ/ARQ,
susceptibility
frequent
all
In
contrast,
ARR/ARR
(resistance)
BBGA
(4%).
Research
Implications:
Overall,
can
be
rapid,
dependable,
tool
enhancing
genetic
selection
However,
further
technology
optimization
is
necessary,
which
excluding
replacing
non-functional
Originality/Value:
This
presents
valuable
insights
providing
cost-effective,
validated
tailored
sheep,
streamline
programs.
Language: Английский