Turtle Biology and Conservation

Chromosome-level genome assembly and methylome profile enables insights for the conservation of endangered loggerhead sea turtles

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome and methylome for loggerhead sea turtles, linking genetic and epigenetic diversity to conservation insights.

To nest or not to nest: environmental cues for olive ridley mass nesting events in Odisha, India

The paper identifies environmental factors influencing olive ridley sea turtle mass nesting events in Odisha, India, using machine learning to predict arribada start dates.

DNA methylation carries signatures of sublethal effects under thermal stress in loggerhead sea turtles

This study identifies DNA methylation changes in loggerhead sea turtles exposed to higher incubation temperatures, suggesting sublethal effects of thermal stress on hatchling quality and adaptive potential.

Global overview of sea turtle fibropapillomatosis tumors: a survey of expert opinions and trends.

This study surveys global experts on sea turtle fibropapillomatosis to assess disease trends, treatment approaches, and research needs.

Population genomic analysis reveals high inbreeding in a Hawksbill turtle population nesting in Singapore

The paper presents a population genomic analysis of hawksbill turtles in Singapore, revealing high inbreeding and demographic impacts from past climate change.

Differential sensory and immune gene evolution in sea turtles with contrasting demographic and life histories

The paper analyzes genomes of leatherback and green turtles to identify gene family expansions and demographic differences that may influence their ecological adaptations and conservation status.

Evidence of Chelonid Herpesvirus 5 (ChHV5) in Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) from Sabah, Borneo

The paper reports the first evidence of ChHV5-associated fibropapillomatosis in Green turtles from Sabah, Borneo, using molecular and histopathological methods.

New genetic insights about hybridization and population structure of hawksbill and loggerhead turtles from Brazil

The paper investigates hybridization and population structure of hawksbill and loggerhead turtles in Brazil using multilocus haplotypes, finding evidence of F2 hybrids and male-mediated gene flow.

The complete mitochondrial genome of endangered Assam Roofed Turtle, Pangshura sylhetensis (Testudines: Geoemydidae): Genomic features and Phylogeny

This paper reports the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Assam Roofed Turtle, Pangshura sylhetensis, and analyzes its genomic features and phylogenetic relationships.

A Versatile Rapture (RAD-Capture) Platform for Genotyping Marine Turtles

This paper introduces a targeted HTS enrichment platform for marine turtles, demonstrating its ability to genotype over 1,000 samples and identify SNPs for conservation genetics.

Sequencing and characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Critically Endangered Black Soft-shell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans)

The paper sequences and annotates the complete mitochondrial genome of the endangered Black Soft-shell Turtle, identifying unique features and supporting its taxonomic classification.