Type: Journal article Reference: Beaman, J.E., Gates, K., Saltré, F., Hogg, C.J., Belov, K., Ashman, K., da Silva, K.B., Beheregaray, L.B. and Bradshaw, C.J.A. (2025), A Guide for Developing Demo-Genetic Models to Simulate Genetic Rescue. Evol Appl, 18: e70092. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70092 Abstract Genetic rescue is a conservation management strategy that reduces Continue Reading
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Genome-wide diversity and MHC characterisation in a critically endangered freshwater turtle susceptible to disease
Type: Journal Article Reference: Nelson, H.V., Silver, L., Kovacs, T.G.L. et al. Genome-wide diversity and MHC characterisation in a critically endangered freshwater turtle susceptible to disease. Immunogenetics 77, 21 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00251-025-01378-8 Abstract Small, isolated populations are often vulnerable to increased inbreeding and genetic drift, both of which elevate the risk Continue Reading
Range-Wide Assessment of the Tasmanian Devil Gut Microbiome
Type: Journal Article Reference: Molloy, M.M., McLennan, E.A., Fox, S., Belov, K. and Hogg, C.J. (2025), Range-Wide Assessment of the Tasmanian Devil Gut Microbiome. Ecol Evol, 15: e71196. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.71196 Abstract The gut microbiome is an important component of host health and function and is influenced by internal and external factors Continue Reading
Marsupial cathelicidins: characterization, antimicrobial activity and evolution in this unique mammalian lineage
Type: Journal Article Reference: Peel Emma , Gonsalvez Adele , Hogg Carolyn J. , Belov Katherine. 2025. Marsupial cathelicidins: characterization, antimicrobial activity and evolution in this unique mammalian lineage. Frontiers in Immunology, 16 – 2025. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1524092 Abstract Introduction: Cathelicidins are a family of antimicrobial peptides well-known for their antimicrobial and Continue Reading
No Evidence for Distinct Transcriptomic Subgroups of Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD)
Type: Journal article Reference: Petrohilos, C., Peel, E., Batley, K.C., Fox, S., Hogg, C.J. and Belov, K. (2025), No Evidence for Distinct Transcriptomic Subgroups of Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD). Evol Appl, 18: e70091. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.70091 Abstract Contagious cancers represent one of the least understood types of infections in wildlife. Devil Continue Reading
Temporal Loss of Genome-Wide and Immunogenetic Diversity in a Near-Extinct Parrot
Type: Journal article Reference: Silver LW, Farquharson KA, Peel E, Gilbert MTP, Belov K, Morales HE, Hogg CJ. Temporal Loss of Genome-Wide and Immunogenetic Diversity in a Near-Extinct Parrot. Mol Ecol. 2025 Mar 25:e17746. doi: 10.1111/mec.17746. Abstract Loss of genetic diversity threatens a species’ adaptive potential and long-term resilience. Predicted Continue Reading
The current status of genetic monitoring in conservation introductions
Type: Journal article Reference: McLennan, E. A., Grueber, C. E., Belov, K., & Hogg, C. J. (2025). The current status of genetic monitoring in conservation introductions. Conservation Science and Practice, e70036. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70036 Abstract Conservation introductions, translocating species beyond their native range, are increasingly necessary. Because genetic diversity is essential for Continue Reading
Low genetic diversity and high inbreeding in one of the last chlamydia-free strongholds for New South Wales koalas
Type: Journal article Reference: McLennan, E.A., Wilmott, L., Madden, K. et al. Low genetic diversity and high inbreeding in one of the last chlamydia-free strongholds for New South Wales koalas. Conserv Genet (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-025-01682-6 Abstract The genetic consequences of population isolation include inbreeding, genetic diversity loss and loss of adaptive Continue Reading
Temporal Changes in Tasmanian Devil Genetic Diversity at Sites With and Without Supplementation
Type: Journal article Reference: Schraven, A.L., McLennan, E.A., Farquharson, K.A., Lee, A.V., Belov, K., Fox, S., Grueber, C.E. and Hogg, C.J. (2025), Temporal Changes in Tasmanian Devil Genetic Diversity at Sites With and Without Supplementation. Mol Ecol e17671. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.17671 Abstract Management interventions for threatened species are well documented with genetic Continue Reading
Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss
Type: Journal article Reference: Shaw, R.E., Farquharson, K.A., Bruford, M.W. et al. Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss. Nature 638, 704–710 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08458-x Abstract Mitigating loss of genetic diversity is a major global biodiversity challenge. To meet recent international commitments to maintain genetic diversity within Continue Reading