Quick Take Inbreeding occurs when relatives mate and can cause inbreeding depression, with abnormalities, health issues, and ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

Historic population bottlenecks left cheetahs genetically similar, increasing disease risk and threatening long-term survival ...

The results of an inbreeding study published June 29 that examines the impact of inbreeding in Thoroughbreds delivers a word of caution to breeders worldwide and at the same time offers hope. The ...

A red fox rests near Lassen Peak in this 2022 trail camera photo. Inbreeding is impacting Lassen's red foxes, which were abundant in the region before the 1900s, found a UC Davis study. (California ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most extensive genetic analysis of mountain gorillas ever conducted has found the critically endangered apes burdened with severe inbreeding and at risk of extinction but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sara Tabin is a science contributor writing about animals. A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) looking for food at the edge of the pack ...

This study was reported by Qifa Zhang and Yidan Ouyang’ group from the National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. Inbreeding depression is ...

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

Genetic diversity is essential for adaptive capacities, providing organisms with the potential of successfully responding to intrinsic and extrinsic challenges. Although a clear reciprocal link ...

Premise of the study: Invasive species are nonnative species that enter novel environments, establish sustained populations, and can negatively impact native species. Here we assess a potential ...