Divergent sensory and immune gene evolution in sea turtles with contrasting demographic and life histories
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Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
An international team of researchers has created a detailed genetic map of two sea turtle species, revealing surprising similarities and differences. The study finds that green turtles have evolved more immune-related genes, while leatherbacks have historically lower population levels and reduced genetic diversity.
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- Genetic sequencing of sea turtles can help understand disease that threatens species Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo · May 4, 2023