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Collaborative Research: PACSP TOOLS:Identifying unique genotypic and phenotypic characteri — NSF Award to Mississippi State Univer

Past hybridization among closely related species can leave traces of genetic variation from endangered or even extinct species in the DNA of present-day animals. This phenomenon, known as ghost introgression, is often overlooked but is a reservoir of preserved genetic variation from endangered or extinct species found

Award titleCollaborative Research: PACSP TOOLS:Identifying unique genotypic and phenotypic characteri
Award ID2430283
AwardeeMississippi State University
CityMISSISSIPPI STATE
StateMS
Amount obligated$251,552
Principal investigatorDana Morin
ProgramCross-BIO Activities
Start date07/01/2025
AbstractPast hybridization among closely related species can leave traces of genetic variation from endangered or even extinct species in the DNA of present-day animals. This phenomenon, known as ghost introgression, is often overlooked but is a reservoir of preserved genetic variation from endangered or extinct species found in present-day genomes of the related common species. These hidden reservoirs could be essential for conserving adaptive potential in the future. This project re-envisions the cons
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