Decreased genetic diversity in immune system could impact endangered toad survival - Phys.org


4/28/2022 12:00:00 AM3 yearsago
by Tracey Peake

A new study from North Carolina State University examines immune system diversity in the critically endangered Wyoming toad and finds that genetic bottlenecks could impact a species' ability to respond to new pathogens. The findings could inform captive breed…

A new study from North Carolina State University examines immune system diversity in the critically endangered Wyoming toad and finds that genetic bottlenecks could impact a species' ability to respo… [+4487 chars]

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