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
Katherine Belov
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
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
AMPed Up Immunity: 418 Whole Genomes Reveal Intraspecific Diversity of Koala Antimicrobial Peptides
Type: Journal article Reference: Petrohilos C, Peel E, Silver LW, Belov K, Hogg CJ. AMPed up immunity: 418 whole genomes reveal intraspecific diversity of koala antimicrobial peptides. Immunogenetics. 2025 Jan 8;77(1):11. doi: 10.1007/s00251-024-01368-2. Abstract Characterising functional diversity is a vital element to understanding a species’ immune function, yet many immunogenetic 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
Spatial variation in toll-like receptor diversity in koala populations across their geographic distribution
Type: Journal article Reference: Cui J, Batley KC, Silver LW, McLennan EA, Hogg CJ, Belov K. Spatial variation in toll-like receptor diversity in koala populations across their geographic distribution. Immunogenetics. 2024 Nov 30;77(1):5. doi: 10.1007/s00251-024-01365-5 Abstract The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an iconic Australian species that is listed as endangered Continue Reading