Genomic effects of inbreeding on Scandinavian wolves

For many years, researchers at Uppsala University have been exploring the genetic origins of the Scandinavian gray wolf population, which was founded by only three immigrating wolves. In their new study the scientists show that, after five generations of inbreeding, between 10 and 25 percent of the original genetic variation has been eliminated.

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