High genetic load without purging in a diverse species-at-risk
Rebecca S. Taylor, Micheline Manseau, Sonesinh Keobouasone, Peng Liu, Gabriela F. Mastromonaco, Kirsten Solmundson, Allicia Kelly, Nicholas Christopher Larter, Mary Gamberg, Helen M. Schwantje, Caeley Thacker, Jean L. Polfus, Leon Andrew, Dave Hervieux, Deborah Simmons, Paul J. Wilson
The paper assesses genetic diversity, inbreeding, and genetic load in caribou populations with varying demographic histories, finding high genetic diversity and load without purging due to rapid population declines.
bioRxiv · Dec 19, 2022 · PreprintGenomics