It may already be too late to meet UN genetic diversity target, but new findings could guide conservation efforts - ScienceDaily

Climate change and habitat destruction may have already caused the loss of more than one-tenth of the world's terrestrial genetic diversity, according to new research. This means that it may ... Read More

It may already be too late to meet UN genetic | EurekAlert!

Climate change and habitat destruction may have already caused the loss of more than one-tenth of the world’s terrestrial genetic diversity, according to new research led by Carnegie’s Moises ... Read More

Scientists complete the most thorough analysis yet of India's genetic diversity

With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic ... Read More

Genetic diversity is declining globally. But conservation efforts offer hope to protect species - The Independent

The loss of genetic diversity also decreases a species’ ability to adapt to survive. Scientists predict that more than a million species are on track for extinction in the coming decades. Read More

Many Animals and Plants Are Losing Their Genetic Diversity, Making Them More Vulnerable - U.S. News & World Report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday. Read More

Landmark genetic study: Fresh shoots of hope | EurekAlert!

Shaw, Robyn E., Farquharson, K., et al., ‘Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss’ (Nature 2025) DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08458-x Declaration: The researchers ... Read More

As global genetic diversity declines, conservation efforts offer some hope

One example is the golden bandicoot (Isoodon auratus) in Western Australia, “for which new populations were established without loss of genetic diversity, which improves the outlook for the ... Read More

14th-century Ashkenazi Jews had more genetic diversity than their descendants do today - Live Science

A rare look at ancient DNA from the teeth of medieval Ashkenazi Jews reveals that this group had more genetic diversity 800 years ago than it does today. Read More

Comparing Viking and modern-day Scandinavian genes - Popular Science

Laura is Popular Science’s news editor, overseeing coverage of a wide variety of subjects. Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how ... Read More

Conservation strategies aided by assessment of global genetic diversity - Nature

Read the paper: Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss. ... An essential round-up of science news, opinion and analysis, delivered to your inbox every weekday. Read More

The largest known genome belongs to a tiny fern - Science News

Big things can sometimes come in small packages. A small fern has broken the record for the largest genome yet known, researchers report May 31 in iScience.The plant’s full set of genetic ... Read More