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

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

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

A Genomic-Based Workflow for eDNA Assay Development for a Critically Endangered Turtle, Myuchelys georgesi

Type: Journal article Reference: Nelson, H.V., Georges, A., Farquharson, K.A., McLennan, E.A., DeGabriel, J.L., Belov, K. and Hogg, C.J. (2025), A Genomic-Based Workflow for eDNA Assay Development for a Critically Endangered Turtle, Myuchelys georgesi. Ecol Evol, 15: e70798. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70798 Abstract Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis has become a popular conservation tool Continue Reading

Beyond nutrition: Exploring immune proteins, bioactive peptides, and allergens in cow and Arabian camel milk

Type: Journal article Reference: M.W. Jayamanna Mohottige, A. Juhász, M.G. Nye-Wood, K.A. Farquharson, U. Bose, M.L. Colgrave. 2024. Beyond nutrition: Exploring immune proteins, bioactive peptides, and allergens in cow and Arabian camel milk. Food Chemistry, 467. 142471, 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142471. Abstract Bovine milk has dominated the dairy segment, yet alternative milk sources Continue Reading

Bioactive components in the marsupial pouch and milk

Type: Journal article Reference: Jayamanna Mohottige MW, Gardner CE, Nye-Wood MG, Farquharson KA, Juhász A, Belov K, Hogg CJ, Peel E, Colgrave ML. Bioactive components in the marsupial pouch and milk. Nutr Res Rev. 2024 Nov 18:1-12. doi: 10.1017/S0954422424000313. Abstract Marsupials give birth to immunologically naïve young after a relatively Continue Reading

The Amphibian Genomics Consortium: advancing genomic and genetic resources for amphibian research and conservation

Type: Journal article Reference: Kosch, T.A., Torres-Sánchez, M., Liedtke, H.C. et al. The Amphibian Genomics Consortium: advancing genomic and genetic resources for amphibian research and conservation. BMC Genomics 25, 1025 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10899-7 Abstract Amphibians represent a diverse group of tetrapods, marked by deep divergence times between their three systematic orders Continue Reading

A genomic framework to assist conservation breeding and translocation success: A case study of a critically endangered turtle

Type: Journal article Reference: Nelson, H. V., Farquharson, K. A., Georges, A., McLennan, E. A., DeGabriel, J. L., Giese, M., Ormond, C., McFadden, M., Skidmore, A., Prangell, J., Belov, K., & Hogg, C. J. (2024). A genomic framework to assist conservation breeding and translocation success: A case study of a Continue Reading

Hijacking of N-fixing legume albumin-1 genes enables the cyclization and stabilization of defense peptides

Article: Journal article Reference: Gilding, E.K., Jackson, M.A., Nguyen, L.T.T. et al. Hijacking of N-fixing legume albumin-1 genes enables the cyclization and stabilization of defense peptides. Nat Commun 15, 6565 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-50742-x Abstract The legume albumin-1 gene family, arising after nodulation, encodes linear a- and b-chain peptides for nutrient storage Continue Reading