New Genome Assembly Approach Unlocks Secrets of Critically Endangered Dolphins in New Zealand
Scientists have successfully assembled the first high-quality reference genomes for New Zealand’s Hector’s and critically endangered Māui dolphins, despite working with degraded DNA samples. The new study reveals these dolphins have maintained small populations for thousands of years, with Māui dolphins showing 40% lower genetic diversity than their Hector’s cousins. The innovative genome assembly approach […]