News Headline

Endangered animals can be identified by rate of genetic diversity loss

Source
Science Daily

Publication Date
2015-09-01

A new study presents a novel approach for identifying vertebrate populations at risk of extinction by estimating the rate of genetic diversity loss, a measurement that could help researchers and conservationists better identify and rank species that are threatened or endangered.

Content
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150831140211.htm