Essential skills for the training of conservation social scientists DOI
Laura Thomas‐Walters, Francisco Gelves‐Gómez, Stephanie Brittain

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Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 39(2)

Published: April 1, 2025

Abstract Since 2000, the field of biodiversity conservation has been reckoning with historical lack effective engagement social sciences in parallel rapid declines and escalating concerns regarding socioecological justice exacerbated by many common practices. As a result, there is now wide recognition among scholars practitioners importance understanding engaging human dimensions practice. Developing applying theoretical practical knowledge related to sciences, therefore, should be priority for people working conservation. We considered training needs next generation science professionals surveying multiple sectors. Based on 119 responses, 3 most cited soft skills (i.e., nontechnical abilities that facilitate interpersonal interaction, collaboration, adaptability diverse contexts) were cultural awareness ability understand values perspectives others, management conflict resolution skills, develop maintain inter‐ intraorganizational networks relationships. The technical expertise behavior change expertise, government policy, general critical thinking problem‐solving skills. Overall, we found current scientists believe students early career conservationists prioritize rather than effective. These also correlated hardest acquire through on‐the‐job training. suggest essential including awareness, networking, thinking, statistical analysis tailored sectoral regional needs.

Language: Английский

Real‐time genomics for One Health DOI Creative Commons
Lara Urban, Albert Perlas, Olga Francino

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Molecular Systems Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(8)

Published: June 16, 2023

The ongoing degradation of natural systems and other environmental changes has put our society at a crossroad with respect to future relationship planet. While the concept One Health describes how human health is inextricably linked health, many these complex interdependencies are still not well-understood. Here, we describe advent real-time genomic analyses can benefit it enable timely, in-depth ecosystem assessments. We introduce nanopore sequencing as only disruptive technology that currently allows for already being used worldwide improve accessibility versatility sequencing. showcase studies on zoonotic disease, food security, microbiome, emerging pathogens, their antimicrobial resistances, itself - from resource creation wildlife conservation monitoring biodiversity, invasive species, trafficking. stress why equitable access genomics in context will be paramount discuss related practical, legal, ethical limitations.

Language: Английский

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Translating genomic advances into biodiversity conservation DOI
Carolyn J. Hogg

Nature Reviews Genetics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25(5), P. 362 - 373

Published: Nov. 27, 2023

Language: Английский

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Genomic insights into the conservation of wild and domestic animal diversity: A review DOI
Kanika Ghildiyal,

Sonali Sonejita Nayak,

Divya Rajawat

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Gene, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 886, P. 147719 - 147719

Published: Aug. 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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Finding genes and pathways that underlie coral adaptation DOI Creative Commons
Oliver Selmoni, Line K. Bay, Moisés Expósito‐Alonso

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Trends in Genetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(3), P. 213 - 227

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Language: Английский

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List does not account for intraspecific diversity DOI Creative Commons
Kjell Magnus Norderhaug, Halvor Knutsen, Karen Filbee‐Dexter

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ICES Journal of Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 81(5), P. 815 - 822

Published: April 8, 2024

Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List identifies threatened and endangered species is a key instrument in global biodiversity conservation efforts. Our understanding the structure value genetic below level rapidly increasing. Nonetheless, IUCN assessment criteria overlook variation within species. Here, we address this blind spot discuss principles status classification relative to intraspecific biodiversity. We focus on coastal species, which thrive heterogeneous environments known drive differentiation. focal example Atlantic cod sugar kelp, have contrasting life histories, are ecologically economically important constituents ecosystem, currently not classified as Norway Canada. expose population structure, presence ecotypes genetic-environment covariation, well loss that threatens these Because makeup directly influences their resilience, omitting information from assessments can result adaptive capacity future stressors, such climate change. Consequently, recognizing preserving emerges vital species’ abilities adapt survive ocean conditions.

Language: Английский

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The influence of gene flow on population viability in an isolated urban caracal population DOI Creative Commons
Christopher C. Kyriazis, Laurel E. K. Serieys, Jacqueline M. Bishop

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Molecular Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(9)

Published: April 5, 2024

Abstract Wildlife populations are becoming increasingly fragmented by anthropogenic development. Small and isolated often face an elevated risk of extinction, in part due to inbreeding depression. Here, we examine the genomic consequences urbanization a caracal ( Caracal ) population that has become Cape Peninsula region City Town, South Africa, is thought number ~50 individuals. We document low levels migration into over past ~75 years, with estimated rate 1.3 effective migrants per generation. As consequence this isolation small size, contemporary (mean F ROH = 0.20). Inbreeding primarily manifests as long runs homozygosity >10 Mb, consistent effects rapid recent growth Town. To explore how reduced may impact future dynamics, parameterized eco‐evolutionary simulation model. find if rates do not change future, expected decline, though projected extinction. However, decline or mortality increase, potential extinction greatly elevated. avert suggest translocating initiate genetic rescue be warranted near future. Our analysis highlights utility datasets coupled computational models for investigating influence gene flow on viability.

Language: Английский

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First whole-genome sequence and assembly of the Ecuadorian brown-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps fusciceps), a critically endangered species, using Oxford Nanopore Technologies DOI Creative Commons
Gabriela Pozo, Martina Albuja‐Quintana,

Lizbeth Larreátegui

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G3 Genes Genomes Genetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3)

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

Abstract The Ecuadorian brown-headed spider monkey (Ateles fusciceps fusciceps) is currently considered one of the most endangered primates in world and classified as critically [International union for conservation nature (IUCN)]. It faces multiple threats, significant being habitat loss due to deforestation western Ecuador. Genomic tools are keys management species, but this requires a reference genome, which until now was unavailable A. f. fusciceps. present study reports first whole-genome sequence assembly generated using Oxford Nanopore long reads. DNA extracted from subadult male, libraries were prepared sequencing following Ligation Sequencing Kit SQK-LSK112 workflow. performed MinION Mk1C sequencer. reads processed generate genome assembly. Two different assemblers used obtain draft genomes raw reads, Flye found be superior. final has total length 2.63 Gb contains 3,861 contigs, with an N50 7,560,531 bp. analyzed annotation completeness based on primate ortholog prediction high-resolution database, 84.3% complete, low number duplicated genes indicating precise predicted 31,417 protein-coding genes, comparable other mammal assemblies. A species will allow researchers gain insight into genetics its populations thus aid efforts vulnerable species.

Language: Английский

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Genomic richness enables worldwide invasive success DOI Creative Commons
Carles Galià‐Camps, Tilman Schell, Cinta Pegueroles

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Abstract Biological invasions are a major threat to biodiversity. Therefore, monitoring genomic features of invasive species is crucial understand their population structure and adaptive processes. However, resources scarce, compromising the study success. Here, we present reference genome Styela plicata , one most widespread marine species, combined with data 24 individuals from 6 populations distributed worldwide. We characterized large inversions in four chromosomes, accounting for ~ 15% size. These polymorphic through species’ distribution area, enriched genes enhancing fitness estuary harbor environments. Nonetheless, mask detection S. structure. When these structural variants removed, successfully identify main oceanographic barriers accurately characterize differentiation between within ocean basins. Several located chromosome 3 showcased as drivers biogeographic regions. Moreover, recover three mitogenomic clades, involving rearrangements leading cyto-nuclear coevolution likely involved mitochondrion during cell division. Our results suggest that contribute structuring adaptation processes, potentially success when colonizing new habitats.

Language: Английский

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An epigenetic toolbox for conservation biologists DOI Creative Commons
Alice Balard, Miguel Baltazar‐Soares, Christophe Eizaguirre

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Evolutionary Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(6)

Published: June 1, 2024

Abstract Ongoing climatic shifts and increasing anthropogenic pressures demand an efficient delineation of conservation units accurate predictions populations' resilience adaptive potential. Molecular tools involving DNA sequencing are nowadays routinely used for these purposes. Yet, most the existing focusing on sequence‐level information have shortcomings in detecting signals short‐term ecological relevance. Epigenetic modifications carry valuable to better link individuals, populations, species their environment. Here, we discuss a series epigenetic monitoring that can be directly applied various contexts, complementing already molecular frameworks. Focusing sequence‐based methods (e.g. methylation, which applications readily available), demonstrate how (a) identification epi‐biomarkers associated with age or infection facilitate determination individual's health status wild populations; (b) whole epigenome analyses identify signatures selection linked environmental conditions estimating potential (c) epi‐eDNA (epigenetic DNA), epigenetic‐based tool, presents non‐invasive sampling method monitor biological beyond mere presence individuals. Overall, our framework refines strategies, ensuring comprehensive understanding species' persistence ecologically relevant timescales.

Language: Английский

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The Ruminant Telomere-to-Telomere (RT2T) Consortium DOI
Ted Kalbfleisch, Stephanie McKay, Brenda M. Murdoch

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Nature Genetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56(8), P. 1566 - 1573

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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