Identifying where high genetic diversity is located across our planet and what factors affect
the geographical patterns of genetic variation not only provides important insights into …

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) plays a key role in pathogen recognition as a
part of the vertebrate adaptive immune system. The great diversity of MHC genes in natural …

Determining the immunological phenotype of endangered and threatened populations is
important to identify those vulnerable to novel pathogens. Among mammals, members of the …

Yersinia pestis was introduced to North America around 1900 and leads to nearly 100%
mortality in prairie dog (Cynomys spp.) colonies during epizootic events, which suggests this …

Genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) play a primary role in resistance to
infectious disease and have been implicated in mate choice and recognition of close …

La diversidad genética es uno de los atributos más importantes de las poblaciones. El
ambiente cambia constantemente y la diversidad genética es necesaria para la adaptación …

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is an important yet understudied organism that could
provide insights into the fields of disease resistance, pathogen movement and disease …

Parasite infections have been examined in a limited number of wild mammalian species.
These studies have revealed substantial heterogeneity between individuals within a …

Immune gene variation has consequences for individual fitness and species persistence.
Because of their role in disease resistance, mate choice, and kin recognition, the genes of …