Once-endangered Kirtland's warblers show extensive signs of inbreeding in genome

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Dec 10, 2024, 3:41 pm372 pts
The genome of a once-endangered songbird shows extensive signs of inbreeding, according to a new study by Penn State researchers. Because inbreeding can negatively impact survival and reproduction, the results could guide continuing conservation efforts for Kirtland's warblers, whose populations still rely on…

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