Conservation Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
39(2)
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
Molecular Systems Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(8)
Опубликована: Июнь 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.
ICES Journal of Marine Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
81(5), С. 815 - 822
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
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.
G3 Genes Genomes Genetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(3)
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 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.
Evolutionary Applications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(6)
Опубликована: Июнь 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.
