Low Heterozygosity and Historical Bottleneck Effect Depicted From the Genome Assembly of the Indus River Dolphin (Platanista Minor)

    May 2025 in “ Ecology and Evolution ”
    Aamir Ibrahim, Simin Chai, C. Zhong … Guang Yang
    Studysummary This study reports the draft genome sequence of the endangered Indus River dolphin and suggests potential genetic adaptations to freshwater environments, including specialized skin features and immune adaptations, while also highlighting historical and human-induced factors contributing to its low genetic diversity.
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